I drove the new screen-obsessed Polestar 4 – and its lack of a rear windscreen isn't the only thing it should be remembered for

The Polestar 4 is the first time a passenger car has seen a rear windscreen without a windscreen.

Swedish company claims it is an SUV coupé, but the low-slung nose, the enormous alloy wheels and windowless fastback’ design are far more modern mash-up than they are traditional Sports Utility Vehicle fare.

Technology is also absolutely everywhere, from the digital rear-view mirror to the various displays and touchscreens inside, this is a car that will have fans of clean design salivating.

In typical Polestar fashion, the interior oozes Scandi cool thanks to its clean surfaces and distinct lack of physical buttons.

Headroom for rear passengers is excellent and space in the back seats feels positively cavernous.

Despite a fairly average EV 0-62mph time of 7.1 seconds , it feels brisk enough and rides nicely, even on standard suspension.

Long range Dual Motor model develops 544hp and 686Nm of torque thanks to a motor driving each axle.

Polestar is doing something different and its design language offers something fresh and exciting in a fairly homogenous market.

But whether or not the technology required for such radical styling will be as well received by the general public is yet to be decided.

There’s also loads of room in the back for passengers, a large trunk or boot and another stowage space.