Polestar 4: No Rear Window? Here’s What That Means for Your Daily Drive

If you’ve been following the news, you might have heard about the 2026 Polestar 4—a sleek electric SUV that’s getting attention for something unusual: it has no rear window. Instead, Polestar replaced it with a roof-mounted camera and a digital rearview mirror. Sounds futuristic, but is it practical?

From our perspective as a family-run shop that’s been working on European and Japanese cars since 1989, we see a few things worth noting. The camera gives a wide view behind you, and it even pans when you signal a lane change. That’s clever. But here’s the catch: unlike a traditional rear window, the camera lens doesn’t have a wiper or heater.

In Florida rain or morning dew, that could mean a blurry view until it clears. Something to keep in mind if you’re considering one.

On the plus side, ditching the rear glass frees up headroom for back-seat passengers—a big win for fastback SUVs. 2 seconds, and the Performance package stops shorter with bigger Brembo brakes. Range is decent at 280 miles, though real-world fast charging was a bit slower than advertised in our tests.

For owners of Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, VW, Volvo, Jaguar, Lexus, Toyota, or Honda vehicles, this doesn’t directly affect you. But if you ever need a thorough inspection or service on your car—hybrid or not—know that we’re here to help. We don’t do body work or tinting, but for everything else, we’ve got you covered.