[Star test drive] Polestar 4, a compact and attractive electric car

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a star review

An electric car designed by a designer, efficient, well-run and seriously cool

GOOD

- There are all the elements for a car to look great. a long, low, wide coupe on a large wheel

- 0-100km/h is 3.8 seconds... It's not a Ferrari story

BAD

- I know the purpose of removing the rear window and glass roof cover, but it's not a decent package

- It claims to be a luxury brand in a niche market, but it seems common

a competitive model

-Porsche Macan Electric: Even if you lean to 'Macan', you nod to 'Porsche'

-Tesla Model Y: An interior that goes beyond minimalism to a sense of non-possession

Polestar 4 is an electric vehicle brand crossover EV that extends from Volvo. Although it is not a brand with many models yet, it claims to be a European premium performance electric vehicle brand and occupies an unrivaled position with its design and driving skills. In addition, it is a solid brand that is building steady sales by gradually expanding new models despite being hit by the wave of electric vehicles. The stigma of being a Chinese car is actually a complaint from those who have never experienced it. In fact, it can be seen that it is wonderful and efficient, and the meticulous use of the material is very meticulous.

The first time I met this car was in Shanghai, China, years ago. The design of the daytime running light reinterpreting Volvo Thor's hammer and the unconventional rear glass removal. It works amazingly with the user's smartphone and even the infotainment that is woven into one. It was truly unique and futuristic. The impression I received at the time was the same in this test drive where I met Polestar 4 again. He was faithful to the function of a car that ran well, stood well, and ran well. Even so, it exerts overwhelming acceleration to the point where the head feels distant when stepping on Excel. Above all, the interior material is so nice and beautiful that I don't want to take my hands off.

Polestar 4 is meticulous. Despite the coupe-type crossover, he did not lose his second-row head space and put in a fender line that was good for measuring the width from the driver's seat. A large 22-inch wheel fills a huge wheelhouse. The tires are pyrelize. Radar sensors and cameras are well integrated into the entire character line without revealing their presence. Another step of the designer is that the rear glass has been removed, but the glass roof has been pulled back for a long time so that it is not stuffy.

The interior is the highlight of this car. Based on 'minimalism', recycled materials are applied with various patterns to attract attention. Here, the color of the material was put fresh while keeping the line that did not impair the view between driving. It feels like we're in the same place It is fun to open one by one because you can feel a lot of pain in the details.

Polestar 4, a test drive, is a long-range dual-motor version with an output of 400Kw, which is a high-power specification of 544 horsepower when converted into horsepower. The maximum torque alone is 686Nm, which is twice as much as a 2L gasoline car. The acceleration time of 0-100 km/h is 3.8 seconds, which is overwhelming enough to experience being buried in the sheet if you step on the Excel as much as possible. Because the battery was in close contact with the floor, it was not difficult to draw an ideal driving line in the rotating section, and the braking force was excellent. Above all, the noise that hits the room to the point of feeling the silence at any speed was tightly turned on and blocked. If you are accustomed to the touch of an internal combustion engine because you run and stop as you step on it, it is a perfect opportunity to realize the development of technology.

The sense of space in the second row is also ideal. The sense of openness of roof glass to the back of the head was more overwhelming than the sense of airtightness that would be experienced because there was no rear glass. There was no sense of heterogeneity in the foot and shoulder spaces, and the view is open, making it comfortable and comfortable for long-distance travel. It is a perfect height to get on and off, but it was low for an SUV and high for a sedan.

The driving method is both four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive. It was possible to select according to driving situation and distance, and steering feedback was also able to suit the driver's preference. Infotainment can be updated with OTA and various functions can be optimized. In addition, dampers and sophisticated chassis tuning that can cope with almost all road surfaces have expanded operations to cover both daily and weekend suburban drive applications. What I particularly liked was the audio system. Not only is the mechanical completion high, but the range of audio sources that can be inserted is wide. Although the method of use is simple, there are still many consumers who will regret the absence of a physical button.

There is still a controversy over rear vision. This is because the perspective of the camera makes a difference from the perspective of the rear view reflected in the side mirror. For example, the rear distance measured by a side mirror is a big difference from the distance reflected by the camera. Trunk space also has no problem with usability, but I hope it will be a little bigger compared to the car. Considering the competitors at this level, yes.

The Polestar 4 is an appropriate size with a full length of 4840mm and can go up to 455km (based on long-range dual motors) on a single charge. If used properly, the 500km range can be easily extracted. By practical standards, it would be difficult to disagree that the Polestar 4 is a nice car with full specifications. Polestar Brands will now launch additional new cars this year. Although it is said to be an SUV that can accommodate more consumers, it seems that Polestar 4 can still hold out firmly in terms of style.

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