Polaris RZR XP 1000 Sport specifications

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The 2027 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Sport is Polaris's mid-tier sport side-by-side, built on a 999cc twin-cylinder ProStar engine with Walker Evans needle shocks and 20 inches of usable suspension travel front and rear. It costs $19,999 plus $1,245 destination and weighs an estimated 1,586 lb dry, with a 300 lb box and no rated hitch. Testers praise its broad powerband and push-you-back-in-your-seat performance.

It suits a driver who wants full-size sport performance without paying for electronic suspension.

2027 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Sport specifications and price

How the XP 1000 performs.

The XP 1000's engine is its selling point. UTV On Demand says it has always admired the broad powerband and push-you-back-in-your-seat performance, and that Polaris marginally improved it in spite of a weight increase. The 2024 update also kept the clutch fully engaged at lower speeds, which improves performance and reduces belt wear, especially when sizing up on tires.

Sport, Premium or Ultimate

The Sport is the base XP 1000. UTV On Demand lists the $22,999 RZR XP 1000 Premium as adding four-point harnesses, a poly roof and an upgrade from 29-inch to 30-inch tires in a square setup, and says the 660W charging system rises to 900W on the Ultimate for extra electronic accessories. A driver who mostly wants the engine can buy the Sport and add tires later.

What changed on the 2024 RZR XP 1000 and how to use low range.

The 2024 XP 1000 got engine and chassis tweaks. UTV On Demand says the intake manifold was designed to increase torque across the usable power range, paired with a redesigned exhaust and recalibrated fuel mapping, and that suspension and handling improved for the tighter trails in the testers' area.

It suggests using low range only when operating below 15 mph for a prolonged period, where the lower gearing makes popping up and over obstacles easier. The same test notes that the $45,000 models are out of many buyers' price range.

RZR XP 1000 Sport against the Talon 1000X, Maverick Sport X and Teryx H2.

Honda's Talon 1000X costs $20,599 at a listed 1,565 lb, and Can-Am's Maverick Sport X is $18,499 at 1,605 lb. Kawasaki's supercharged Teryx H2 costs $32,899 and is much heavier at 2,218 lb. The XP 1000 Sport is priced between them.

2027 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Sport questions

What is the difference between the RZR XP 1000 Sport and Premium?

UTV On Demand lists the Premium, at $22,999 in its test, as adding four-point harnesses, a poly roof and 30-inch square tires in place of 29-inch tires. The engine is the same 999cc twin.

Can the RZR XP 1000 Sport tow?

No rated hitch is listed on this model. It has a 300 lb box and is built as a sport machine, so a rider who tows should look at the General or a Ranger.