Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar specifications, dimensions and price
Polaris · Utility
The Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar is Polaris's heavy-duty utility side-by-side: a 110 hp triple-cylinder engine with a STEELDRIVE automatic, a 1,500 lb electronic-lift dump box and a 3,500 lb tow rating. It has 12 in of suspension travel, 15 in of ground clearance and a 13.6 gal tank, and costs $41,499 plus $2,145 destination. The Crew XD 1500 NorthStar Texas Edition is $51,999.
Polaris side-by-side directory
Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2027 |
| Class | Utility |
| Engine | 4-stroke triple cylinder DOHC, 110 hp |
| Displacement | 1498cc |
| Fuel system | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Transmission | STEELDRIVE automatic transmission: D/R/P |
| Drive system | Selectable on-demand all-wheel drive, AWD/2WD/Turf/Ultra Turf, Drive modes: Comfort, Standard, Sport, Tow/Haul |
| Front suspension | Dual A-arm 12 in travel |
| Rear suspension | Dual arched A-arm, IRS 12 in travel |
| Front brake | Foot-activated and power-assisted, 4-wheel hydraulic disc with dual-bore front and rear calipers |
| Front tire | 30x10-15; KENDA® CROSS TRAIL |
| Rear tire | 30x11-15; KENDA® CROSS TRAIL |
| Wheels | 15 in aluminum |
| Seating capacity | 3 |
| Door type | Powered window doors |
| Estimated dry weight | 2,790 lb |
| Wheelbase | 95 in |
| Ground clearance | 15 in |
| Fuel capacity | 13.6 gal |
| Bed/cargo box capacity | 1,500 lb |
| Towing capacity | 3,500 lb |
| Payload capacity | 1,710 lb |
| Winch | Pro Series 6,000 LB Winch with synthetic rope, Auto Stop, and wireless remote |
| Power steering | High-output EPS |
| Cargo system | Electronic lift dump box with Lock & Ride MAX accessory integration |
| Heat / air conditioning | Factory-installed heat, AC, defrost, recirculation with 5 different airflow settings |
| Turning radius | 15.1 ft (4.6 m) |
| Speed limiting | Speed limiting controlled in gauge |
| Hitch | Standard 2 in receiver |
| Vehicle protection | Large steel bumper, full-coverage skid plate |
| Driveline features | Drive mode-specific engine braking, hill assist, and creep in drive and reverse |
| Starting MSRP | $41,499 |
| Destination charge | $2,145 |
GearJunkie lists the standard features: a fully enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, heated seats, tinted power windows, a tip-out windshield, a 6,000 lb winch, JBL audio, a rear camera and a 7-inch Ride Command display.
It says ranchers, landowners, outfitters and hunters who spend long days in a UTV will get more from the cab, bed, towing capacity and low-speed power than someone who needs a machine for occasional chores, and calls the 110 hp a lot for a machine mostly used at barnyard speeds.
It gives 12 inches of suspension travel at both ends and 30-inch Kenda Cross Trail tires. Torqued Magazine says a ranch test showed the machine had the speed, durability and 3,500 lb towing capacity to keep up with ranch life. UTV Guide notes the STEELDRIVE transmission is used instead of the conventional belt-driven PVT found in most of the lineup.
Polaris lists a 95 in wheelbase, a 15.1 ft turning radius and a payload of 1,710 lb, with drive modes named Comfort, Standard, Sport and Tow/Haul, plus drive mode-specific engine braking, hill assist and creep in drive and reverse. The machine weighs an estimated 2,790 lb dry. Tires are 30 x 10-15 Kenda Cross Trail.
The bed has an electronic lift with Lock & Ride MAX accessory integration.
What the money buys
At $41,499 the XD 1500 costs $21,700 more than Can-Am's Defender XU XT HD11 at $19,799 and $19,900 more than Kawasaki's Ridge at $21,599. It tows 3,500 lb against their 2,500 lb and carries a 1,500 lb bed against 900 to 1,000 lb, and it weighs 2,790 lb against 1,870 to 1,899 lb. It is a working vehicle with a truck-style cab.
2027 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar compared to the 2026 Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar Edition
- Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar
- 1498cc; 2,790 lb; 3,500 lb; $41,499.
Can-Am Defender XU XT HD11; 999cc; 1,870 lb; 2,500 lb; $19,799.
Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar trims compared: Polaris Ranger Crew XD 1500 NorthStar Texas Edition.
Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar against Polaris Ranger Crew XD 1500 NorthStar Texas Edition: the specs that differ.
- Specification
- Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar; Polaris Ranger Crew XD 1500 NorthStar Texas Edition.
- Front tire
- 30 x 10-15; KENDA® CROSS TRAIL; 32 x 10-15; Pro Armor Trekker.
- Rear tire
- 30 x 11-15; KENDA® CROSS TRAIL; 32 x 10-15; Pro Armor Trekker.
- 7 further specification rows differ between the trims
- The maker's page lists each of them.
2027 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar compared to the 2026 Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar Edition
Polaris's listings for the two model years give identical figures on every specification row shown on this page. What changed is the model year and name, the destination charge and, for some machines, the starting price, and the table lists each of those rows.
Where the 2027 Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar and the 2026 Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar Edition differ, from the two Polaris listings
- Specification
- 2027 Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar (this page); 2026 Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar Edition.
2027 Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar questions
How much can the Polaris Ranger XD 1500 NorthStar tow?
Polaris rates it at 3,500 lb, with a 1,500 lb electronic-lift dump box and a 1,710 lb payload. Torqued Magazine calls the towing capacity outstanding for ranch use.
What transmission does the Ranger XD 1500 have?
A STEELDRIVE automatic, which UTV Guide says replaces the conventional belt-driven PVT used across most of the Polaris lineup. It pairs with a 1,498cc three-cylinder engine.
Other models in this reference: Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Premium, Polaris Ranger SP 570, Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic.