Polaris side-by-sides: specifications and model differences
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Polaris side-by-side models compared
| Model | Class | Seats | Bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polaris Xpedition XP | Adventure | 2 | 600 lb rear dumping box |
| Polaris General XP 1000 | Crossover | 2 | 600 lb rear dumping box |
| Polaris RZR XP 1000 Sport | Sport | 2 | 300 lb |
| Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate | Sport | 2 | 300 lb |
| Polaris RZR Pro R | Sport | 2 | 300 lb |
| Polaris RZR Pro S | Sport | 2 | 300 lb |
| Polaris RZR Trail | Sport | 2 | 300 lb |
| Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Premium | Utility | 3 | 1,000 lb |
| Polaris Ranger 500 | Utility | 2 | 500 lb |
| Polaris Ranger 1000 | Utility | 3 | 1,000 lb |
| Polaris Ranger SP 570 | Utility | 2 | 500 lb |
| Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic | Utility | 3 | 1,250 lb |
| Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar | Utility | 3 | 1,500 lb |
| Polaris RZR 200 EFI | Youth | 2 | 25 lb |
| Polaris Ranger 150 EFI | Youth | 2 | 50 lb |
Separate youth, Ranger, RZR and crossover specifications
Ranger. The 150 is the youth model, and the Polaris 500, Polaris SP 570, 1000, XP 1000, XP Kinetic and XD 1500 scale up to a 3,500 lb tow rating.
RZR and General. The Polaris RZR 200 is the youth RZR, the Polaris Trail, Polaris XP 1000, Pro S, Pro XP and Pro R are sport machines, and the General XP 1000 and Xpedition XP are the crossover and adventure models.
Which Polaris side-by-side to buy
The Ranger 1000 at $14,299 is the value utility choice, tows 2,500 lb and has a 1,000 lb bed. The RZR Trail at $16,999 is the entry sport model, and the RZR XP 1000 Sport is $19,999. The Pro R at $43,999 is the flagship with a 1,997cc engine.
Compare Polaris side-by-sides with Honda and Yamaha
Polaris sells Ranger utility machines, RZR sport machines and the General crossover. This page covers 15 current models, from the 150cc Ranger 150 at $6,499 to the 1,997cc RZR Pro R at $43,999. The table lists class, engine, seats, bed and starting price.
RZR and General. The RZR 200 is the youth RZR, the Trail , XP 1000 , Pro S , Pro XP and Pro R are sport machines, and the General XP 1000 and Xpedition XP are the crossover and adventure models.
The Ranger 1000 at $14,299 is the value utility choice, tows 2,500 lb and has a 1,000 lb bed. The RZR Trail at $16,999 is the entry sport model, and the RZR XP 1000 Sport is $19,999. The Pro R at $43,999 is the flagship with a 1,997cc engine. Polaris ATV reviews, such as Dirt Wheels on the Scrambler XP 1000 S, describe a maker that builds comfortable, powerful machines at high prices.
Wikipedia describes Polaris as an American manufacturer headquartered in Medina, Minnesota, founded in Roseau. It has the largest side-by-side range here, from a $6,499 youth Ranger to a $43,999 RZR, so compare trims carefully.
The Ranger 150 EFI at $6,499 is the cheapest, and the RZR 200 at $6,999 is the youth RZR. Both are youth-sized machines and cost under $7,000.
The Ranger 1000 and XP 1000 are rated at 2,500 lb, and the Ranger XD 1500 at 3,500 lb. The Ranger 500 and Ranger SP 570 are rated at 1,500 lb.
It is the flagship sport machine with a 1,997cc engine, priced at $43,999. It has a 300 lb bed limit and seats two, so it is a sport machine, not a workhorse.