POLESTAR 4

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- Jordan Katsianis

THE Polestar 4 joined our test fleet with a substantial weight on its shoulders. Its manufacturer is going through some major challenges and a tough period financially. If it wants to survive, its cars need to do the talking. And if you'll forgive me cutting to the chase, the good news is that, despite my initial reservations about its shape and sheer size, the Polestar 4 has alleviated any fears about its maker's long-term health, and then some.

Over the course of the past six months, I've relished every moment with the car, because it offers a collection of elements that perfectly complement my busy and fast-paced weekly schedule.

One of the real highlights of this car is its cabin. I never grew tired of the design, displays or interfaces, and aside from the 'virtual key' being convinced I should be assigned the 'Guest' profile, it was pretty much flawless from the off.

Once the infotainment was set up to suit my preferences, with some clever shortcuts put on the main display and my logins sorted on the Google interfaces, everything just worked. It's also worth mentioning the stereo and interior lighting, because both were a hit with me and my passengers alike. The setup did refuse me access to the climate controls once, but this happened after I attempted to precondition the cabin from the app, so that could have confused the system.