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NEW Polestar 4 review – no rear window, no problem? | What Car?

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43 responses to “NEW Polestar 4 review – no rear window, no problem? | What Car?”

  1. @Kurre. Avatar
    @Kurre.

    I’ve seen a bunch of these here in Sweden and even when it’s snowing like crazy, the camera is clear of any blockage. I understand if people don’t like the camera mirror integration but the camera works flawlessly for what it is!

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  2. @MrDAVIDATKIN Avatar
    @MrDAVIDATKIN

    Anyone who has driven a small van, large, van, or truck will have no problem with the mirror as we’re use to using just side mirrors. The digital mirror is a bonus then, most rear windscreen these days are tiny anyway. I suppose for people who rely on the rear view mirror you might struggle. My wife would hate it for sure but for me as a truck driver this is not a bad idea.

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    1. @CanisoGaming Avatar
      @CanisoGaming

      I have only ever used sedans & SUVs and even I havent used that rear view mirror in decades 😂. Side mirrors are very much enough tbh

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    2. @manupod Avatar
      @manupod

      Yeah and having three people on the back seat, or transporting a large object and still being able to see everything is an underrated advantage 🙂

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    3. @WilliamLaverick-wo1nb Avatar
      @WilliamLaverick-wo1nb

      Yes my 44ton tanker never had a rear view mirror or cameras.

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  3. @AnchonCat Avatar
    @AnchonCat

    Engineering a problem that wasn’t a problem in the first place. The trend of new cars nowadays!

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    1. @Silver-st2zq Avatar
      @Silver-st2zq

      Exactly! bonkers times indeed.

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  4. @davidho5447 Avatar
    @davidho5447

    I guess some people just don’t learn from VAGs mistakes. Those haptic feedback buttons on the steering wheel were absolute dogshit.

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    1. @devanman7920 Avatar
      @devanman7920

      Honestly they’re so bad. Is it just a cost thing or what? Like are those things and screens way cheaper than genuine buttons?

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    2. @pashton76 Avatar
      @pashton76

      I had them on my Range Rover and they were ok in that. Same with the rear view camera/ mirror, which was also great. The VW integration of haptic buttons was woeful however.

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    3. @matthewtyler-jones8317 Avatar
      @matthewtyler-jones8317

      Hey hey, don’t paint all of VAG with the same brush. Skoda have real buttons

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  5. @HS-yz7ui Avatar
    @HS-yz7ui

    WEE NEEEEED RREEAAAALL BUTTONNSSSSSSS….

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  6. @666JGNotts Avatar
    @666JGNotts

    Sadly I tend to stop watching these videos as soon as it is mentioned that they have haptic controls and everything else is done on a screen. I’d rather stick with my 10 year old car than have to pay a fortune for this kind of user interface.

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    1. @User-cb4jm Avatar
      @User-cb4jm

      The haptic controls looks like a non user friendly version of the one on my MG4, one of the cheapest EVs. Except that’s far more useful and tactile and can even adjust the AC.

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  7. @miekieko7076 Avatar
    @miekieko7076

    Great review, plenty of relevant info, straight to the point and no irritating sensationalism, well done. Test drove this car but quickly realised it was way to wide and long for me. The central console area as in the polestar 2 was unecessarily dominant and since I use verifocal glasses I found the rear view mirror very frustrating. However the material quality and use was excellent but in my opinion it catered more to the rear passengers than the front. Rear floor still too high though but reclining seats and massive leg room make up.

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  8. @dzaki8331 Avatar
    @dzaki8331

    Having no rear window is okay as long the camera is good, but no REAL buttons, that’s major turn off

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  9. @cvayta Avatar
    @cvayta

    Everybody in the comments complaining about some virtual buttons, meanwhile Tesla: Let’s select gears with the central touchscreen!

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    1. @bodrulm1 Avatar
      @bodrulm1

      That’s why Teslas are dog poo. Would never pay money for one

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    2. @ziploc2000 Avatar
      @ziploc2000

      Not every video needs to mention Tesla

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    3. @camsmith4047 Avatar
      @camsmith4047

      It does it for you at times based on what the cameras pick up, like when doing a 3 point turn

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    4. @tonepilot Avatar
      @tonepilot

      Just because Tesla has it doesn’t mean we have to like it.

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    5. @MatrixJockey Avatar
      @MatrixJockey

      @@bodrulm1 Tesla is minimalistic and futuristic and this is why European and Japanese automakers have to copy some of Tesla’s styling to survive in China. Buttons are for dinosaurs.

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  10. @madmcadder4536 Avatar
    @madmcadder4536

    Why are cars now being designed by geeks? Why do we need huge slabs of plastic between the driver and the passenger making the car a foot wider than necessary? Why do we need bigger and bigger screens on the dashboard distracting the driver and potentially causing an accident. The vehicle looks great but is too wide for UK minor roads. No no no on so many levels.😡😡😡

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    1. @anemeth9281 Avatar
      @anemeth9281

      It is not that wide. So most of the SUVs don’t fit for UK roads😊

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  11. @johnpaterson6112 Avatar
    @johnpaterson6112

    Ever since l have had cars with good rear-view cameras (some 10 years), l have never used the central mirror. Why would you?

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  12. @jal9993 Avatar
    @jal9993

    Usually agree with Doug’s reviews but the criticism of the rear view mirror camera seems unreasonable. Ever since I’ve had cars with backup cameras and especially 360 surround view the rear view mirror is redundant for parking. Obviously when driving it’s important and he says that works great so why the grumbling? Maybe just to get comments here so in that regard I guess its worked..

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    1. @Silver-st2zq Avatar
      @Silver-st2zq

      Either way no rear window! 😆😂🤣

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    2. @chimpo131 Avatar
      @chimpo131

      trash

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  13. @alancobbin Avatar
    @alancobbin

    Sadly in this day and age especially in the uk affordable cars don’t start at £60k and go north,it’s a no from me.

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    1. @oliverstemp9132 Avatar
      @oliverstemp9132

      It was never supposed to be affordable, it’s a premium car.

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  14. @markblacoe7725 Avatar
    @markblacoe7725

    Bring proper buttons back! Less is definitely not more

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  15. @oliverstemp9132 Avatar
    @oliverstemp9132

    This is more a 5 Series or E Class competitor, its a very good car for that.

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  16. @ragingsilver Avatar
    @ragingsilver

    I love the designs of all the Polestars, I’m still waiting for a smaller car from them.

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    1. @anemeth9281 Avatar
      @anemeth9281

      No point for waiting, it won’t come

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    2. @ragingsilver Avatar
      @ragingsilver

      @@anemeth9281 Proof?

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    3. @anemeth9281 Avatar
      @anemeth9281

      @ragingsilver 
      The next ones will be the 5 and 6
      The proof is that Volvo and Polestar ALWAYS show their future cars in concept forms 4-5 years ahead. If you want a smaller version, I suggest to go for the Volvo EX30

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    4. @ragingsilver Avatar
      @ragingsilver

      @@anemeth9281 ah well, guess I won’t be getting one then.

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  17. @petehampson8019 Avatar
    @petehampson8019

    I did a test drive of one this morning. Weirdest thing about it is that your eyes have to re-focus to see the rear view mirror. When you use a real mirror, you retain the same distance focus. Could be an issue if you’re even more long sighted than me.

    I’m really frustrated by so many manufacturers putting everything on touch screens now. And I love tech. I just want physical buttons for key functions. Not only is it a usability issue but also a safety issue when some things are three menus deep. If you could do more with the ‘ok google’ voice activation it would be good, but that certainly wasn’t that case for turning off the massage function(!) that the dealer sent me off with.

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    1. @IanHouliston Avatar
      @IanHouliston

      Look at kia.

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  18. @johnknight9150 Avatar
    @johnknight9150

    Ten quid says they do a follow-up in five to seven years with a rear window. And this model will be ranked forever in those “what were they thinking?” videos.

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  19. @olexiy_olexiy Avatar
    @olexiy_olexiy

    I don’t know why, but the vibe of this car for me is that it is an average new Chinese EV car. A little bit better (because Chinese cars is meh), but not far.

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  20. @macjim Avatar
    @macjim

    Why do manufacturers think having the interior lighting a necessity, in modern cars. It’s a bit pointless to be honest. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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    1. @anemeth9281 Avatar
      @anemeth9281

      It is not necessary to turn it on if you don’t like it

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