Polestar 4 vs Toyota Kluger

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

ANCAP lists the Polestar 4 at 5 stars (2025) and the Toyota Kluger at 5 stars (2021). ANCAP tested these in different years (2025 vs 2021). Its criteria get stricter about every three years, so the stars are not like for like. Adult occupant protection scored 92% for the Polestar 4 and 90% for the Toyota Kluger, under different test years.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 9 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Polestar 4, against 5 on the Toyota Kluger.

Both include the essentials: lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Polestar 4 and 7 in the Toyota Kluger.

Recalls on our record

A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.

Charging times

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to a DC fast charger, estimated from battery size and the car's own maximum charge rates.

Feature Showdown

The Polestar 4 features a 15.4-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Kluger gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Polestar 4 stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, power tailgate, Bowers & Wilkins audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Kluger. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Polestar 4 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota Kluger offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Polestar 4 and 3-zone in the Toyota Kluger.

Drivetrain

The Polestar 4 uses a Electric Motor producing 200kW and 343Nm of torque, sent through a single-speed fixed gear to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.1 seconds.

The Toyota Kluger responds with a 2.5L 4-cyl Hybrid making 184kW and 242Nm, paired to a cvt driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 7.9 seconds.

The Polestar 4 has the clear power advantage at 200kW vs 184kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Polestar 4 is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Polestar 4 measures 4,840mm long on a 2,999mm wheelbase, 126mm shorter than the Toyota Kluger at 4,966mm (2,850mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Polestar 4 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 526L in the Polestar 4 and 241L in the Toyota Kluger, giving the Polestar 4 a 285L advantage. The Toyota Kluger seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the Toyota Kluger leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 500kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota Kluger's turning circle is 0.2 m tighter, 11.4 m against 11.6 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, electricity for the Polestar 4 costs about $806 a year (16.8 kWh/100km) and fuel for the Toyota Kluger about $1,596 a year (5.6 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh.

Warranty: 5 years / Unlimited (Polestar 4) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Kluger).

Where each one leads

The Polestar 4: more power (200kW against 184kW) and the bigger boot with the seats up (526L against 241L).

The Toyota Kluger: the lower starting price ($62,410 against $78,500) and the higher braked towing limit (2,000kg against 1,500kg).

The Verdict

Toyota Kluger scores higher, 78 vs 75

The Toyota Kluger scores 78 to the Polestar 4's 75 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 6 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: reliability (Toyota Kluger ahead by 11 points), performance (Polestar 4 ahead by 9 points). Boot space with the seats up: 526L in the Polestar 4, 241L in the Toyota Kluger.

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