Polaris General XP 1000 specifications, dimensions and price
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The Polaris General XP 1000 is a two-seat crossover side-by-side with a 999cc twin making 100 hp, a 600 lb rear dump box, a 1,500 lb tow rating and 13.5 in of ground clearance. It costs $23,999 plus $1,195 destination, while the cheaper General 1000 Sport is $16,999.
It sits between the work-first Ranger and the trail-only RZR, sharing the RZR's engine but adding a cargo box and hitch. It suits a buyer who wants one machine to work the property during the week and run trails on the weekend.
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Polaris General XP 1000
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2026 |
| Class | Crossover |
| Engine | 4-stroke DOHC twin cylinder, 100 hp |
| Displacement | 999cc |
| Bore x stroke | 93x73.5 mm |
| Fuel system | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H |
| Drive system | On-demand true AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode |
| Front suspension | Long-travel, high-clearance dual A-arm with stabilizer bar |
| Front suspension travel | 14 in |
| Rear suspension | Long-travel, high-clearance dual-arm IRS with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension travel | 14 in |
| Front brake | 4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Dual-Bore Front and Rear Calipers |
| Front tire | 30x10-15; Pro Armor Crawler XGF |
| Rear tire | 30x10-15; Pro Armor Crawler XG |
| Wheels | 15 in aluminum |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Door type | Premium half doors |
| Estimated dry weight | 1,685 lb |
| Wheelbase | 83 in |
| Ground clearance | 13.5 in |
| Fuel capacity | 9.5 gal |
| Bed/cargo box capacity | 600 lb rear dumping box |
| Towing capacity | 1,500 lb |
| Payload capacity | 1,100 lb |
| Winch | POLARIS HD 4,500- lb Winch with Synthetic Rope, aluminum fairlead, rubber isolator |
| Power steering | High-output EPS |
| Cargo system | Lock & Ride |
| Turning radius | 16 ft (4.9 m) |
| Hitch | Standard 2 in receiver |
| Vehicle protection | Sport low-profile front bumper |
| Front shocks | Walker Evans Velocity Series shocks |
| Driveline features | EDA: engine deceleration assist |
| Cab | ProFit sport roof. Other accessory options available |
| Starting MSRP | $23,999 |
| Destination charge | $1,195 |
How the General drives
The General is a crossover that leans toward fun. ATV Connection calls the 100 hp engine snappy and smooth all through the power curve and says the chassis matches it, with suspension tuned between too plush, which causes body roll, and too stiff, which is jarring. Outdoor Life praises the tires and the engine's ability to deliver the right power on soft and hard surfaces, and adds that for touring sand dunes where speed, handling and comfort matter most, the RZR is the ultimate choice. 4Riders highlights a spacious cabin and generous suspension travel.
Polaris General XP 1000 trims compared: Polaris General 1000 Sport
The General 1000 Sport is the base machine and the General XP 1000 is the equipped one. ATV Connection lists the General's standard equipment as the Lock & Ride cargo system, a 600 lb dump bed, low range for maximum torque, a 2-inch receiver hitch good for 1,500 lb and a 4,500 lb winch up front, and notes a 4-inch LCD information center with programmable service intervals.
Polaris lists Walker Evans Velocity Series shocks and 13.5 in of ground clearance on the XP, which costs $7,000 more than the Sport.
Can-Am Commander XT 1000R; 976cc; 1,694 lb; 2,000 lb; $15,499.
Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Premium; 999cc; 1,639 lb; 2,500 lb; $21,799.
- Front suspension
- Long-travel, high-clearance dual A-arm with stabilizer bar, 14 in travel; Dual A-arm with stabilizer bar, ZF Sachs twin tube shocks, 12.25 in wheel travel.
- Rear suspension
- Long-travel, high-clearance dual-arm IRS with stabilizer bar, 14 in travel; Dual arm IRS with stabilizer bar, ZF Sachs twin tube shocks, 13.2 in wheel travel.
- Front tire
- 30 x 10-15; Pro Armor Crawler XGF; 27 x 9-12, CST Clincher.
- Rear tire
- 30 x 10-15; Pro Armor Crawler XG; 27 x 11-12, CST Clincher.
- Drive system
- On-demand true AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode; On-demand true AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode, engine deceleration assist (EDA).
- 1 further specification rows differ between the trims
- The maker's page lists each of them; 2026 Polaris General XP 1000 across model years.
- Model-year range
- 2025–2026
- Compared editions
- 2
- Specification entries
- 31
- Entries that differ
- 4
- Estimated Dry Weight
- 1666 lbs (756 kg); 1,697 lbs. (770 kg) CA 1,710 lbs. (776 kg).
- Lighting
- LED Headlight w/ Accent & LED Taillights; LED headlight with accent and LED taillights.
- 22714
- December 23, 2021; 2021; The steering wheel can separate and result in a loss of control, posing a crash hazard.
- 21765
- July 22, 2021; 2021; The weld between the brake pedal pivot bracket and the EPS mounting bracket can separate, which can result in a loss of.
- 20758
- July 2, 2020; 2019-2020; The throttle can fail to return to the idle position after the engine stalls and is restarted in gear without switching.
2026 Polaris General XP 1000 questions.
What is the difference between the Polaris General XP 1000 and the General 1000 Sport?
Both use the 100 hp, 999cc twin, a 600 lb dump box and a 1,500 lb tow rating. The Sport is the base machine at $16,999 and the XP is the higher trim at $23,999, with Walker Evans Velocity Series shocks and a 4,500 lb winch on Polaris's list.
Can a Polaris General tow and haul like a Ranger?
Somewhat. It has a 600 lb dump box and a 1,500 lb tow rating, against 1,000 lb and 2,500 lb for the Ranger 1000. It trades hauling for 100 hp and better handling.
Can-Am's Commander XT 1000R is the crossover rival at $15,499, and Polaris's own Ranger XP 1000 Premium is the work-focused alternative at $21,799 with 82 hp. The General XP 1000 is the most expensive and most powerful of the three, at 100 hp.
Cargo capacity is separate from the trailer rating
The General's 600 lb box allowance does not add to its 1,500 lb tow rating to produce a single unrestricted carrying number. People, accessories, box contents and the hitch load must meet the model's combined-load instructions. Weigh the actual cargo and trailer rather than estimating from whether the box is full. A light-looking pile can have a different mass from the same volume of dense materials.
Compare the XP and Sport equipment on the written offers. The listed base prices differ by $7,000, so identify which suspension, winch and other equipment the more expensive configuration supplies. If a used General already has additional accessories, ask for their load and installation instructions and inspect their mounting points.
Do not count every accessory's original retail price as value to a buyer who does not need it. The useful choice is the configuration that covers both the work and the intended trail use within its documented limits.
Inspect the long-travel equipment as a system
The XP’s listed 14-inch front and rear travel belongs to its own suspension arrangement. Check the shocks, arms, boots and mounting points together, and identify changes made by a previous owner. An accessory lift or tire package can alter the working clearances without changing the model badge. Ask for the installation instructions and the original parts before assuming that modification suits the intended load and terrain.