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When you think of a car, you think of multiple features. The side mirrors, the tires and the gas tank. But one feature of a car that is constantly disregarded is the rear window. The rear window itself is a necessary feature for the sake of safety. Because otherwise, the big issue is how you may not be able to look behind you at any given point. Polestar however gives off a revolutionary new take on the idea. All because their Polestar 4 as of recent decided to let go of the very important features that had previously been so crucial to cars.

Specifically, the rear window.

But let’s learn more about this electric vehicle concept design before becoming too judgmental.

The Polestar 4 allows for a 272-horsepower rear-drive and 544-horsepower all-wheel-drive models, with the latter engines targeting around 300 miles of EPA-estimated range.

The 2025 Polestar 4 is said to be revealed at the Shanghai auto show with much surprise coming to it’s very unveiling. The Polestar 4 had been totally inspired by the Precept concept, without any rear window. But in it’s presence, there was a rear-facing roof-mounted camera that was able to feed in a visual of the digital rearview mirror. Each model has an additionally expansive glass roof that can easily extend beyond the heads of people in the back. In itself it creates an “immersive rear occupant experience.” When not relying on the side mirrors, the problem of having this huge blind spot could prove beyond problematic for the driver.

What is additionally incredible about the 4 is how it looks very proper with short overhangs and fastback rooflines. Even then with split headlights and full-width taillights that can show off bookends and a combination of styles between the Polestar 2 hatchback and the Polestar 3 SUV.

There is a measurement of around 190.5 inches long and 60.8 inches tall. When noting the Sustainable Experience Architecture, developed by Geely, you can tell that it’s being created upon one of the most sufficient designs.

The Polestar 4 has the 544-horsepower dual-motor operating on an all-wheel-drive model as it approaches 62 miles per hour in 3.8 seconds.

Acceleration for the 272-horsepower single-motor rear-drive Polestar 4 can target around 300 miles of EPA-estimated range.

Either configuration is able to share a battery with 94 kilowatt hours of capable energy. With no awareness of the charging times, the peak charging rate is likely to be upgraded up to 200 kilowatts with the usage of the DC fast-charger. Thankfully, the Polestar 4 is strong enough to power more electronics, all with the help of bi-directional charging. The wheel sizes range between 20 and 22 inches., as they all include rollers as well as Brembo four-piston brakes and even specifically special chassis tuning.

So maybe the missing rear window is glaring, but there’s plenty inside the Polestar to keep you safe. Like standard driver assist programs including a Pilot package that lets the Electric SUV change lanes when commanded.

Polestar themselves say the 4-model is going to go on sale in the United States later on in the year of 2024, with the likely base price of $60,000.