POLESTAR 4

The force is with us when driving our space-age EV

- Jordan Katsianis

I’M going to reveal something I might well regret, but here goes: I love Star Wars. Not sci-fi in general, but Star Wars specifically. And when I found out that I'd be the lucky custodian of a Polestar 4, there was one big reason I was really looking forward to it. It sort of looks like the Millennium Falcon... a bit. Well, maybe if you squint.

Anyway, there’s something about how the high rear end, the lack of rear window and an almost semicircular profile combine to look both contemporary and retro at the same time.

However, I don’t think our car looks particularly futuristic. Its light metallic blue paint and black lower bumpers don’t sit all that comfortably with the ultramodern vibe — but in my mind it still doesn’t erode this association; the Polestarship still makes me smile every time I walk up to it.

The sci-fi aesthetic doesn’t just relate to its exterior, but also the interior. I love the cabin, which is simple, yet features lots of clever, subtle design features that lift it above most rivals'. It’s not cluttered or awkward, as you'll see on brands such as Audi or Mercedes, but nor is it stark like a Tesla, either.