The new Polestar 4 electric car caused a sensation at the New York Auto Show because it did not have a rear window, as it was equipped with a rear camera connected to a digital rearview mirror (screen).
Some may not notice the lack of a rear window in the new Polestar 4 due to the presence of a panoramic glass roof, but when you look at the car from the inside, you will discover that there is no rear window and the inability to see what is behind the car except by using the rear camera.
Polestar is asking customers to abandon the idea of relying on seeing through the traditional rear window, and is pushing them to rely on technology that includes a digital rearview mirror and a range of driver assistance systems.
The move sparked criticism from those who oppose technology and prefer the traditional ways that people have become accustomed to over the past many decades.
We cannot ignore the point of view that technology may face problems or malfunctions, and we do not mean here the radio malfunction in the car, but rather something completely different, which is the malfunction of the rear view camera, which leads to the driver being unable to see what is happening behind the car.
But despite this dark scenario, in the worst case scenario, the driver will still have the traditional side mirrors to use.
When you park your car outside and it's snowing, you'll need to clean the camera so you can see clearly. Polestar confirms that as soon as its car moves, air will flow thanks to its design, which helps keep water and dirt away from the car's camera lenses.
The Polestar 4 also has a lot of technology to keep drivers safe, including 4 parking cameras, 12 sensors, and safety systems such as the collision warning system and others.
The price of the Polestar 4 will start at $54,900, with a destination fee of $1,400 added to this amount.