The Polestar 4 Refuses To Make A Case For Itself

The Polestar 4 is not interesting because it is strange. It is interesting because it is good enough that strangeness stops being the excuse. I drove the Long Range Dual Motor from metro Detroit up toward Port Austin to see whether Polestar’s quiet confidence survives real Michigan roads, real interface friction, and the ownership layer issues buyers are already reporting. The result is a car that drives better than its explanation. This review covers the Polestar 4 Long Range Dual Motor with 544 hp, 506 lb-ft, 2 permanent magnet motors, front motor disconnect, ZF continuously controlled dampers, 21 inch wheels as tested, Android Automotive, digital rear view mirror, Pilot Assist, and the Plus Pack cabin technology. Competitors include the Tesla Model Y Performance, Cadillac Lyriq, Audi Q6 e-tron, BMW iX, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, and Porsche Macan Electric. Chapters / Timestamps 00:00 The 544 HP Polestar 4 without the Performance Pack 00:45 Drivetrain: 544 HP delivery and 280 miles of range 03:49 3 steering modes and continuously controlled damping trade-offs 07:10 The missing rear window and adjusting to an 8.9-inch digital mirror 11:04 Verdict: A $63,000 case for quiet competence The Polestar 4 Shouldn't Be This Good On Ice https://youtu.be/atE3Lz7uHzs / THIS EPISODE IS SPONSORED BY JULE ENERGY Learn more at Julepower.com and tell 'em I sent ya! ——————————————————————— // MY AMAZON STORE with my favorite things for drivers https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-4cc174af (this is an affiliate link) /// MERCH Pick up some sweet merch in our store! https://brian-makse-shop.fourthwall.com/ /// SUBSCRIBE Subscribe NOW to Brian Makse's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=brianmakse /// SOCIAL Instagram: http://Instagram.com/BrianMakse Twitter: http://Twitter.com/BrianMakse Facebook: http://Facebook.com/MakseAttack Spotify: https://sptfy.com/brianmakse Link In My Bio: https://makse.com/linkinbio/ /// MORE About Brian: http://makse.com/about /// WHAT I'M LISTENING TO Real AF With Andy Frisella https://andyfrisella.com/blogs/realaf-podcast Be sure to let us know what you think about this video and smash the subscribe button if you haven’t already! Test vehicles are provided by the respective manufacturers for review purposes, unless otherwise noted, and all opinions are our own. Music © 2026 Russell Soares (russellsoares.com), used with permission, all rights reserved. #Polestar4 #EVReview #BrianMakse #ElectricSUV #Polestar