Polestar just revealed the Polestar 4 SUV — a practical electric wagon version of the Polestar 4 fastback that goes on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. More rear headroom. More cargo space. A real rear window. And absolutely none of it available in the United States.
Polestar exited the American market after the 2026 model year following the Connected-Car Rule passed by the US government — legislation that effectively bans vehicles containing Chinese software and hardware. The Polestar 4 SUV gets built in Busan, South Korea and sells across global markets. America watches from the outside.
What the Polestar 4 SUV Actually Is
The original Polestar 4 caused a stir when it launched in 2023 — a fastback SUV that eliminated the rear window entirely and forced drivers to rely on a digital camera mirror system. Bold design decision. Niche appeal. The Polestar 4 SUV fixes the part that bothered most people while keeping everything else.
Up front the Polestar 4 SUV is identical to the coupe — same pointy headlights, same trapezoidal grille opening in the bumper. The transformation happens at the roofline. The roofline tells the whole story. Coupe drops sharply toward the rear. Polestar 4 SUV extends upward instead — boxier shape, more planted stance, full glass rear window above the full-width taillight. Standard rearview mirror included. Buyers can still upgrade to the digital mirror if they prefer that experience — but the choice now exists.
That extended roof adds approximately one inch of rear headroom. More meaningfully it adds cargo space — 23 cubic feet behind the rear seats versus the coupe’s 19 cubic feet. Fold the seats flat and the Polestar 4 SUV offers 59 cubic feet of room compared to 54 in the fastback. For a vehicle that markets itself as practical daily transportation those numbers matter.
Roof rails come standard on the Polestar 4 SUV — rated for a dynamic load of 220 pounds. The redesigned roofline also enables larger panoramic glass that extends all the way to the tailgate. An electrochromic glass roof unavailable on the coupe is a new option — it transitions between fully transparent, fully tinted or selectively shaded sections at the touch of a button.
Two new exterior colors join the palette. Aurora is a bright silver green. Ozone is a bright silver purple. Launch photos: all white. Two new colors announced. Zero new colors shown. Classic.”
Same Powertrains. Serious Range Numbers.
Nothing changed under the skin. 268 horsepower single-motor RWD. 536 horsepower dual-motor AWD. 94.0-kilowatt-hour battery for both.
Range figures come from Europe’s WLTP test cycle — which runs more optimistic than the EPA figures Americans use. The rear-wheel-drive Polestar 4 SUV claims up to 391 miles on WLTP. All-wheel drive drops to 372 miles. Real-world range in mixed driving will be lower than those figures suggest but the battery capacity is genuinely large.
Camping Mode and Vehicle-to-Load
The Polestar 4 SUV introduces Camping mode — a parked vehicle setting that keeps climate control, entertainment and ambient lighting active without running the main drive system in full operational mode. Vehicle-to-load functionality connects to Camping mode, allowing the battery to power external electric accessories when parked. Camping gear, portable appliances, phone chargers — anything that needs power at a campsite can draw from the Polestar 4 SUV’s battery directly.
Interior — Same Minimalism, Same Sustainable Materials
The interior is identical to the coupe — one large central touchscreen, almost no physical buttons and a clean dashboard that Polestar has kept consistent across the lineup. Standard seats use synthetic fabric woven from recycled plastic. Leather buyers can specify Bridge of Weir nappa — chrome-free, food industry by-product, animal welfare certified and fully traceable to its source. Buyers who want leather can specify Bridge of Weir nappa leather — described as chrome-free, a by-product of the food industry, meeting strict animal welfare standards and fully traceable to its source. Polestar’s material sourcing philosophy runs through every trim option.
Why Americans Can’t Buy It
The Connected-Car Rule passed by the US government targets vehicles containing Chinese software and hardware components. Polestar — owned by Geely and deeply integrated with Chinese technology across its vehicles — couldn’t comply with those requirements without fundamental changes to its vehicles and supply chain. Rather than undertake that restructuring, Polestar exited the American market after the 2026 model year.
The Polestar 4 SUV builds in South Korea. That manufacturing location doesn’t resolve the underlying software and hardware compliance issues the legislation targets. American buyers who wanted a Polestar 4 coupe for 2026 got their last chance. The Polestar 4 SUV that arrives this year — more practical, more cargo space, real rear window — never reaches US showrooms.
Polestar 4 SUV — Full Specifications
| Detail | Specification |
|---|---|
| Based on | Polestar 4 fastback |
| Body style | Electric SUV wagon |
| Single-motor power | 268 horsepower RWD |
| Dual-motor power | 536 horsepower AWD |
| Battery | 94.0 kWh |
| Range RWD | Up to 391 miles WLTP |
| Range AWD | Up to 372 miles WLTP |
| Cargo seats up | ~23 cubic feet |
| Cargo seats folded | ~59 cubic feet |
| Coupe cargo seats up | ~19 cubic feet |
| Coupe cargo seats folded | ~54 cubic feet |
| Rear headroom gain | ~1 inch over coupe |
| Roof rails | Standard — 220 lb dynamic load |
| Electrochromic roof | Available — not on coupe |
| Rear window | Real glass — standard |
| Digital mirror | Optional upgrade |
| New colors | Aurora silver green, Ozone silver purple |
| Camping mode | Yes — climate, entertainment, V2L while parked |
| Vehicle-to-load | Yes |
| Production | Busan, South Korea |
| On sale | Q4 2026 |
| US availability | None — Polestar exited US market |
Frequently Asked Questions About the Polestar 4 SUV
What is the Polestar 4 SUV?
The wagon version of the Polestar 4 fastback — same powertrains, same battery, same interior, but with an extended roofline that adds rear headroom, more cargo space, roof rails and a real rear window. Goes on sale Q4 2026 everywhere except the United States.
Why can’t Americans buy the Polestar 4 SUV?
Polestar exited the US market after the 2026 model year following the Connected-Car Rule — US legislation that effectively bans vehicles with Chinese software and hardware. Polestar, owned by Geely and integrated with Chinese technology, couldn’t meet those requirements and left the American market rather than restructure its vehicles to comply.
How much cargo space does the Polestar 4 SUV have?
Approximately 23 cubic feet behind the rear seats — up from 19 cubic feet in the coupe. With rear seats folded the Polestar 4 SUV offers around 59 cubic feet versus the coupe’s 54. The boxier roofline creates the extra space.
What is the range of the Polestar 4 SUV?
Up to 391 miles for the rear-wheel-drive model and 372 miles for all-wheel drive — both measured on Europe’s WLTP test cycle which runs more optimistic than US EPA testing. Real-world range in mixed conditions will be lower than those figures.
Does the Polestar 4 SUV have a rear window?
Yes — a full glass rear window above the full-width taillight. The original Polestar 4 coupe eliminated the rear window entirely. The SUV version brings it back as standard with an optional digital mirror upgrade still available for buyers who prefer that setup.
What is Camping mode on the Polestar 4 SUV?
A parked vehicle mode that keeps climate control, entertainment and ambient lighting active. It also enables vehicle-to-load functionality — the battery can power external electric accessories directly, making the Polestar 4 SUV useful as a power source at campsites or remote locations.
What are the new colors on the Polestar 4 SUV?
Aurora — a bright silver green — and Ozone — a bright silver purple. Both are new to the Polestar 4 SUV and not available on the coupe. Polestar photographed the launch car in white.
Where is the Polestar 4 SUV built?
Busan, South Korea. The South Korean manufacturing location doesn’t resolve the Chinese software and hardware compliance issues that caused Polestar to exit the US market — so building in Korea doesn’t create a path back to American sales.
Polestar built a more practical, more usable version of the Polestar 4 — real rear window, more cargo, roof rails, Camping mode — and Americans can’t buy it. The Connected-Car Rule that pushed Polestar out of the US market stays in place regardless of where the Polestar 4 SUV gets assembled. Global buyers get a genuinely compelling electric wagon with 391 miles of claimed range and 59 cubic feet of cargo space. American buyers who missed the Polestar 4 coupe in 2026 have now missed the follow-up too.
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