Swedish automaker Polestar is set to launch the new 2024 Polestar 4 electric SUV in the Australian market next year. It will apparently have a price range of $81,500 to $92,150.
Pricing
The new Polestar 4 will apparently have a base price of $81,500 to rival popular electric SUV models like the Tesla Model Y and Kia EV6, Which Car? reports, citing showroom data site Redbook.
However, the automaker offers more features under optional tech packages. potentially increasing the base price by over $30,000. It is also worth noting that the $81,500 still excludes the necessary on-road costs.
The top-tier variant of the Polestar 4 (Long Range Dual Motor) costs $92,150, plus on-road costs.
Standard features
Polestar will include the following features to the 2024 Polestar 4 Long Range Single Motor variant as standard:
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 364mm front and 350mm rear brake discs
- Dusk-sensing LED headlights
- 10.2-inch digital instrument cluster
- 15.4-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Google built-in apps, Google Maps navigation, DAB+ digital radio
- Eight-speaker sound system
- Power tailgate
- Keyless entry and start
- Heated front seats
- Dual-zone climate control
- Rain-sensing wipers
- 360-degree camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Seven airbags
- Forward and rearward autonomous emergency braking
- Adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keep assist
- Lane centering assist
- Blind-spot monitoring with braking
- Front and rear cross-traffic alert with braking
- Traffic sign recognition
- Driver attention detection
Meanwhile, presented below are the optional upgrades for the 2024 Polestar 4:
| Plus Pack | Nappa Leather Upgrade | Pro Pack | Performance Pack for LR Dual-Motor | |
| Price | $8000 | $7000 | $2500 | $7200 |
| Features | -Matrix LED headlights -Power-adjustable front and rear seats -Heated rear seats and steering wheel -Head-up display -Hands-free power tailgate -Power-adjustable steering column -12-speaker, 1400-watt Harman Kardon premium sound system -5.7-inch rear touchscreen -Ambient interior lighting | -Massaging and ventilated front seats -Four Harman Kardon speakers in the front headrests -Nappa leather seat upholstery -Rear-seat “aviation” headrests | -21-inch alloy wheels -Coloured seat belts | -22-inch alloy wheels -Pirelli P Zero tyres -Brembo four-piston front brake calipers 392mm front and 364mm rear brake discs -“Polestar Engineered performance chassis tuning” -Gold brake calipers, seat belts and wheel/tyre valve caps |
The Polestar 4 also offers standalone extras, such as follows:
- Body-colored exterior cladding – $1400
- Electrochromic panoramic glass roof – $2700
- 21-inch Sport alloy wheels – $2500
- Rear privacy glass – $700
- AC charging cable – $550
- Tailored knit upholstery – $1400
Key specs
Drive outlined that the new 2024 Polestar 4 will offer two variants: Long Range Single Motor RWD and Long Range Dual Motor.
Presented below are the key specifications of the 2024 Polestar 4:
| Output and performance | Long Range Dual motor | Long Range Single motor |
| Power | 400kW | 200kW |
| Torque | 686Nm | 343Nm |
| Top speed | 200km/h | 180km/h |
| 0-100km/h* | 3.8 seconds | 7.4 seconds |
| Efficiency | Long Range Dual motor | Long Range Single motor |
| Energy consumption* | 16.7-16.8 kWh/100km | 14.8-14.9 kWh/100km |
| Range target (WLTP)* | Up to 560km | Up to 600km |
| Drag coefficient | 0.269 Cd | – |
Here are also the 2024 Polestar 4’s dimensions and weight figures:
| 2024 Polestar 4 | Details |
| Wheelbase | 2999mm |
| Length | 4839mm |
| Height | 1544mm |
| Width incl. mirrors | 2139mm |
| Ground clearance | 166mm |
| Turning circle kerb to kerb | 11.6m |
| Kerb weight | 2232-2351kg |
| Weight distribution | 50:50 |
| Front storage compartment | 15 litres |
| Rear luggage capacity | 500 litres |
| Rear cargo capacity | 1536 litres |
| Towing capacity | 2000kg (dual), 1500kg (single) |
| Tongue weight limit | 100kg |
| Roof load limit | 75kg |
The 2024 Polestar 4 electric SUV is expected to hit Australian showrooms in August 2024. However, the automaker has yet to formally confirm details about the new model ahead of its launch in Q3 2024.
