THE Polestar 4 is a smart-looking SUV with coupe styling that gets lots of attention - mainly because it has no rear window.

It may offer an excellent range between charges and stacks of equipment and technology, as well as impressive performance and lots of space but most people focused on the lack of a rear window.

The Swedish/Chinese manufacturer has replaced the rear window with a live camera which feeds onto a digital mirror and although it works perfectly, I found it difficult to get used to.

The car is manufactured in China and Polestar has put absolutely everything onto the touchscreen apart from a volume control for the sound system and some drivers will love that while others may struggle with it.

There's a choice between single or dual motor models, offering rear-wheel or all-wheel drive, respectively.

Both versions feature a long range 100kWh battery, with the dual motor I sampled providing significantly more power.

It cost £67,000 in standard form but with metallic paint at £1,400 and Animal Welfare Nappa leather at £3,100, the final total was £71,500.

The car came with 22-inch alloy wheels and a Pilot Pack as standard, which introduces semi-autonomous driving features like lane keeping and automatic parking.

Also Included in the cost was the Plus Pack, featuring a super 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system, a 14.7-inch head-up display, upgraded pixel LED headlights with adaptive high beam, and a powered soft-closing tailgate with foot sensor operation.

The Polestar 4 is a handsomecar and the panoramic glass roof tapers away towards the rear, while there are dual blade headlights, an illuminated Polestar logo and flush door handles, giving it a sporty look.

The cabin is elegant and clutter-free, with minimal physical controls. Instead, the 15.4-inch infotainment screen serves as the central hub for nearly all functions, from adjusting the steering wheel and regenerative braking settings to switching drive modes and even opening the glovebox.

This screen also controls the sat nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, the sound system, reversing camera, Bluetooth and Google Assistant.

The comfortable seats are powered and heated as is the steering wheel and the outer rear seats.

All the driving data like speed, range, and battery levels are displayed on a clear driver information screen behind the steering wheel and there is also a head-up display.

When it comes to performance, the Polestar 4 is quick. It boasts 544 bhp and can sprint to 62mph in just 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 124mph.

The single motor version is still nippy and tackles the sprint in 7.1 seconds and has the same top speed.

This model can go 367 miles between charges depending on conditions and it performedwell on both countryroads and motorwayruns.

With AWD it providedstacks of grip and you can opt for single-pedal driving.

Five adults can travel in comfort, with lots of leg, shoulder and headroom even in the rear and the huge glass roof means there is lots of light.

The boot, accessed via a powered tailgate, provides 526 litres of storage, extending to 1,536 litres with the rear seats down.

There's also a covered storage compartment under the bonnet for an additional 15 litres. A wireless charging pad is another bonus.

Charging the 100kWh battery from 10-80 per cent takes just 30 minutes via a 200kW fast charger. A 11kW home charger takes about 11 hours for a full charge and 17.5 hours from a normal domestic socket.

As you would expect from a car of this quality it has all the latest driver assist and safety features to protect occupants and other road users.

There is no doubt that the Polestar 4 is a quality product that is crammed with technology but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I did not have to use the screen to adjust everything.

It was not always easy on the move anda few buttons for climate and entertainment functions would make it much more pleasant.