Polestar Adds Polestar 4 SUV to Lineup for September 2 Launch; Renault Korea to Produce in Busan

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Electric vehicle brand Polestar is adding a new derivative model, the 'Polestar 4 SUV,' to its lineup and will begin global sales starting September 2. This new model maintains the design, performance, and sustainability direction of the existing Polestar 4 coupe while significantly enhancing space utilization and practicality.

The Polestar 4 SUV was developed based on the proven success of the coupe model, with the aim of expanding cargo space and practicality to broaden customer choice within its segment. Michael Roscher, CEO of Polestar, confirmed demand for a vehicle that combines unique design and performance with practicality, explaining that the Polestar 4 SUV will retain its distinct character while offering higher versatility. Both the new SUV and the latest Polestar 4 coupe model feature newly recalibrated chassis components, further enhancing their sporty driving dynamics.

The electrified powertrain system is designed based on the proven 400V architecture. The rear-wheel-drive single-motor model delivers a maximum output of 200kW (268 horsepower) and offers a WLTP-rated range of up to 630km. The all-wheel-drive dual-motor model provides a combined maximum output of 400kW (544 horsepower). Both versions come standard with a 100kWh ternary (NMC) battery. Vehicle dimensions, based on the existing coupe model, are 4,845mm in length, 2,008mm in width, 1,544mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2,999mm, sharing Geely's SEA modular architecture platform. The vehicle's proportions lean closer to the wagon segment, such as the Volvo V60, rather than traditional SUVs.

Production will be handled at Renault Korea's Busan plant in South Korea, following strengthened cooperation between Geely Automobile and France's Renault Group. A significant portion of the development cycle took place in China, where local road test footage was frequently captured. However, Polestar closed all its direct retail stores in China last October due to poor sales performance. Amid intensifying competition within China's electric vehicle market from 800V high-voltage platforms and advanced driver assistance systems, it is expected that this new model will focus on targeting major global markets, including Europe, rather than reclaiming the Chinese market.

The Polestar 4 SUV will begin sales in key global markets starting in September, with domestic launch and delivery scheduled for 2027.

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