It's a pricey pig! For someone with a farm or ranch who needs it for property work and occasional offroad trails (70/30 split) and can get a tax deduction, it's worth considering. However, for someone who primarily uses it for offroad trail rides, fishing, and hunting with an enclosed cabin, there are better options at a much lower price. For real offroad trails, I would rate it 5 out of 10. It's tippy due to high C.G., too heavy, not enough suspension travel, horrible suspension flex, and pricey! I would never in my healthy state of mind pay $40k for an OHV for real offroad trails that does not perform as it should, unless I had a farm/ranch and can write it off. Good lucky Polaris.
I got a 2-seater, put 32 terrabites and bead locks on it, the pro armor tires need to be the XGs, get rid of the roof crap. They do feel top heavy but won't go over (lots of Arizona rides) Yes, it does make you a drive as visibility is a challenge.
Considering the 150 lbs. on the roof - I would say the machine did awesome in the tough terrain you put it through. Not the right tool for that job - but a pretty nice all around rig. With a long travel, Pro EFI turbo kit - you will have the ultimate camping and hunting rig!
Man your a hell of a driver - that is way to tippy - ac is nice - good for hunting- definitely long travel n 35s n would it not so tippy .. great video as always man
I’m a 6 year and goin Polaris fan. Absolutely love my 850 high lifter. But 45000$ before taxes and finance fees is ridiculous ur lookin at 50-65k$ after it’s paid for ain’t no way they sell many of these
And yet I've seen more and more of them out there trails, you say they won't sell and i agree i sure won't buy 1 for the price. However they are selling faster than I'd of expected.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I mean, the TOVERLANDER is the same aerodynamics. Worth the cost too, right? Riding interstates is not the argument, but using them in non interstate roads for what ever reason should be the argument.
Have not driven one, but from the 20 plus videos I've seen, it looks like level and semi- level ground is where this thing fits in. Off camber and pitched trails are not friendly to it. Better suited for Ohio, north and anything from Mississippi River to the rockies. Mountains. I want one but where I live. I really don't think it would do well. We have road type trails here but I like more technical trials. Good machine over all.
you still cant run a rubicon 30 mph over rough terrain at that price. The sxs still out performs them in all areas but being able to parking lot creep.
We have had a XP-5 Northstar for nearly a year. Disconnect the front sway bar and take that stupid heavy tent off the roof. Common sense stuff if you going to crawl rocks
Regarding the door issue: I just picked up the same model. I got home and the right front passenger door lock does not work. So... what is the factory fix you ask? Well we will replace the door lock and you will have two keys for the doors instead of two. WTH?!! 40k and this is their solution? I can't ever imagine a major automotive manufacturer doing this. EVER! SMH!
Be careful with that game changer. I picked up a can am defender hd 10 limited. It is my wife's new grocery getter. That ac and heater makes it a little too conformable.
I'd Also Love To Have 1 But Not 4 That Price I see Them Here In AZ Just trying to do the back side of crown king And They SUCK Needs Electronic shocks No Front Sway-bars and at least 32" tire I'll Keep my 146hp General non-turbo
So Polaris is getting into the SUV market not that more and more states are allowing them on the roads. Definitely needs more travel, down travel! Soon these will be crawling over parking blocks in all the grocery store parking lots.
If I was rich I would buy one. For that price I would buy a Jeep JLU. I would worry about the resale value of it, a jeep with 10,000 miles is still considered new. A side-by-side with 4000 miles is considered worn out.
I've drove em without the tent on top and it still felt like it would tip on a flat parking lot with a stiff wind. I didn't like it at all. Too loud and underpowered imo.
It's a pricey pig! For someone with a farm or ranch who needs it for property work and occasional offroad trails (70/30 split) and can get a tax deduction, it's worth considering. However, for someone who primarily uses it for offroad trail rides, fishing, and hunting with an enclosed cabin, there are better options at a much lower price. For real offroad trails, I would rate it 5 out of 10. It's tippy due to high C.G., too heavy, not enough suspension travel, horrible suspension flex, and pricey! I would never in my healthy state of mind pay $40k for an OHV for real offroad trails that does not perform as it should, unless I had a farm/ranch and can write it off. Good lucky Polaris.
Insane amount of money for an offroad utv id much rather spend that money on a jeep and have a on road and offroad rog thatll go anywhere especially compared to that thing
Meh those things need electric power. Way too much weight for those bike motors and transmissions to handle. Can't wait for a big version of their Kinetic EV.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I don't understand why it doesn't at least have the ranger 1500 motor/Trans. The 2.0L would have been sweet. And obviously long travel makes everything awesome
This is a toy for rich guys to haul their wives around in. I see these things lifted and wrapped to match their million dollar boats….just a silly overpriced toy with windows so you have A/C and less dust blown in your face
We just bought xp5 thank you. Good job. Multi usefulness. Farm and trailer.
Glad I could help
Man you can definitely drive . Even with having a limited machine you did a great job .
I appreciate that! I have tested many machines on this same set of trails and this one struggled the most by far
It's a pricey pig!
For someone with a farm or ranch who needs it for property work and occasional offroad trails (70/30 split) and can get a tax deduction, it's worth considering.
However, for someone who primarily uses it for offroad trail rides, fishing, and hunting with an enclosed cabin, there are better options at a much lower price.
For real offroad trails, I would rate it 5 out of 10. It's tippy due to high C.G., too heavy, not enough suspension travel, horrible suspension flex, and pricey!
I would never in my healthy state of mind pay $40k for an OHV for real offroad trails that does not perform as it should, unless I had a farm/ranch and can write it off.
Good lucky Polaris.
Some of the best driving skills ive seen
Thanks I was doing my best with this machine
Not bad buggy, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Thanks for watching 👊
Great video show casing unit capabilities, u have balls of steel my friend lol
Thanks I enjoy pushing these vehicles to the limit 😬
I got a 2-seater, put 32 terrabites and bead locks on it, the pro armor tires need to be the XGs, get rid of the roof crap. They do feel top heavy but won't go over (lots of Arizona rides) Yes, it does make you a drive as visibility is a challenge.
2 seater wheelbase is probably sketch too
Brother that unit is tippy front suspension unloaded like pogo stick . Glad pushed it see what actually can crawl stock . Great video!
Right on, that front tire was in the air a lot
Considering the 150 lbs. on the roof - I would say the machine did awesome in the tough terrain you put it through. Not the right tool for that job - but a pretty nice all around rig. With a long travel, Pro EFI turbo kit - you will have the ultimate camping and hunting rig!
long travel or portals is a must
Been watching BK video's since day one...im a fan...
We appreciate it!
Man your a hell of a driver - that is way to tippy - ac is nice - good for hunting- definitely long travel n 35s n would it not so tippy .. great video as always man
That machine did not make me feel like much of one 😂
We love ours we put two big dogs in back with seats down and turn ac on and drive in 100 degrees weather and stay cool.
perfect use for it for sure, but you could do the same thing in a loaded out Jeep JLUR for cheaper.
Nice review.....well put together! 🙂👍
Thanks! 👍
I want to see one of these on portals. You have to do it!
Either that or long travel. These aren’t fast so portals would be a great move
I’m a 6 year and goin Polaris fan. Absolutely love my 850 high lifter. But 45000$ before taxes and finance fees is ridiculous ur lookin at 50-65k$ after it’s paid for ain’t no way they sell many of these
They are top tier priced for sure
And yet I've seen more and more of them out there trails, you say they won't sell and i agree i sure won't buy 1 for the price. However they are selling faster than I'd of expected.
It is wild what people are willing to spend in this market
They’ve lost their minds with this one honestly. 40-50k is Jeep or Toyota money and its not street legal. I would probably be interested for 20-30k.
I feel the same way. As much as I would like one, I think I'll stick with the JLUR
Not street legal maybe where you live, but in states that are, you can drive them with those plates any where in the USA.
@@wraith511802003 you can’t drive them down the interstate.
I bet it would be fun on the interstate going 55mph with worse aerodynamics than a Jeep.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I mean, the TOVERLANDER is the same aerodynamics. Worth the cost too, right?
Riding interstates is not the argument, but using them in non interstate roads for what ever reason should be the argument.
They should have used the latch from the front glass on the rear hatch.
Facts
Great video and review!
Glad you enjoyed it
Have not driven one, but from the 20 plus videos I've seen, it looks like level and semi- level ground is where this thing fits in. Off camber and pitched trails are not friendly to it. Better suited for Ohio, north and anything from Mississippi River to the rockies. Mountains. I want one but where I live. I really don't think it would do well. We have road type trails here but I like more technical trials. Good machine over all.
they need long travel bad
Awesome review, 👍
Thanks! 👍
It's really perform great work
I think it could be better
Great review.
Glad you liked it
THAT IS RIDICULOUS 40 Grand when this should be around 20-25 Grand🎯👌🏾‼️
They are pricy with AC
For 45k you can get into a fairly built JK rubicon and have money left over to put it on tons.
can get a JLU rubicon for that
you still cant run a rubicon 30 mph over rough terrain at that price. The sxs still out performs them in all areas but being able to parking lot creep.
@@wraith511802003they will NOT out crawl even a mildly built Jeep or Yota 🙄
@@wraith511802003 you forgot about being able to drive across the state or country to go wheelin.
Another great video 👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it
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Thanks for being a long time subscriber!
Wow wot a awsome fun looking pice of kit.
it is a cool machine but pricey
Definitely needs a long travel suspension! Seem pretty decent back seat still seems qlittle cramped to me
backseat is massive legroom wise. Better than any other 4 seat UTV I have been in
@@BustedKnuckleVideo okay good to know i personally havent seen one yet. Videos dont do justice sometimes
Hey man !!!! We need another sticky tire test since there are 3 new stickies out !!!!
working on that now, just waiting on the last set to arrive so we can shoot it
@@BustedKnuckleVideo looking forward! Thanks guys!!!
From Polaris' website, curb weight is 2916 lbs. So you were way over 3k
Yikes, no wonder it feels underpowered
Ya, I looked it up thinking your numbers were way too high. Only to find them too low. WTF? That thing is an oinker
Now you know how I felt the day I brought the Range-R out there before long travel and 35s
Yeah it’s a rough
I bet regular maintenance must be fun on those fixed beds
Haven't looked into that
What you said with a turbo! There’s a company in AZ making 1. I’d get the 2 seater I’m single,
Turbo would help wake it up for sure
I thought it looked.more like an suv than a van lol i like the cap idea
they look so much better without the rear cap
How much better do you think the shorter 2 door version would have done?
Worse
@@BustedKnuckleVideohow so? It wouldn’t have high centered as easily
Probably would have flipped over backwards 😬
i have a 2 door northstar ranger I want one of these so baddddd
I haven't tried a northstar ranger yet, I'd like to try the new HD
Alabama needs to go ahead and make sxs street legal.
Facts
We have had a XP-5 Northstar for nearly a year. Disconnect the front sway bar and take that stupid heavy tent off the roof. Common sense stuff if you going to crawl rocks
Yeah it’s not mine so I don’t do all that stuff but definetly would if I owned it.
Regarding the door issue: I just picked up the same model. I got home and the right front passenger door lock does not work. So... what is the factory fix you ask? Well we will replace the door lock and you will have two keys for the doors instead of two. WTH?!! 40k and this is their solution? I can't ever imagine a major automotive manufacturer doing this. EVER! SMH!
That is unacceptable
The only thing it needs for it to be street legal is turn signals, it appears to have everything else. But the price tag is a bit high.
it being street legal would be a plus
For the money I'd pass but it is something different. I'd bet it be great for emergency crews or work crews
it is nice but the price tag is kinda high
Be careful with that game changer. I picked up a can am defender hd 10 limited. It is my wife's new grocery getter. That ac and heater makes it a little too conformable.
It will spoil you for sure.
Yall ever been to Honda Hills, or yellow creek in ohio? Their pretty gnarly places.
Haven’t heard of them. I’ve been to Wellsville
Can you share how loud it is inside with the enclosed cab and bed?
It’s not near as bad in the crew cab
Mini H3❤
pretty much, Heck an H3 would be cheaper
I’d call it the Polaris Excursion. 🛠️
offroad minivan
@@BustedKnuckleVideo after that rocky climb, maybe the “wobble top”
I'd Also Love To Have 1 But Not 4 That Price
I see Them Here In AZ Just trying to do the back side of crown king And They SUCK Needs Electronic shocks No Front Sway-bars and at least 32" tire
I'll Keep my 146hp General non-turbo
General with AC is what we wanted!
How is it price brother
high
Looks like that thing would lift a tire going over a speed bump at an angle in a shopping mall parking lot!
ha pretty much!
WE seen other ADV wth long travel do just fine.
I’ve yet to see one in the wild
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I am not sure if it is thumper someone? they have 1 expedition an I think an 1500 long travel. Ill have to search the tubes.
4 inch 30% Portals and 33's and done.
35-37s
Was the suspension on the softest setting?
I didn't mess with the shocks. I just ran them as they were. It is not dynamix so there is no adjust on the fly settings.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I believe there is a numb on the shock itself
there might be some adjusters on there. I didn't mess them, not that it would have helped much.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo true
Would a two door be easier?
easier to roll over backwards
So Polaris is getting into the SUV market not that more and more states are allowing them on the roads. Definitely needs more travel, down travel! Soon these will be crawling over parking blocks in all the grocery store parking lots.
down travel is less than desirable for sure.
How much air in the tires?
Whatever the dealer set them at
If I was rich I would buy one.
For that price I would buy a Jeep JLU.
I would worry about the resale value of it, a jeep with 10,000 miles is still considered new. A side-by-side with 4000 miles is considered worn out.
Yeah I am not getting rid of my JLU for one
Looks like a range rover with no bumpers 😂
It is Range Roveresque
Not much flex on that rig. Seems like my kind of machine though!
Yeah needs long travel and a front sway bar delete asap
I've drove em without the tent on top and it still felt like it would tip on a flat parking lot with a stiff wind. I didn't like it at all. Too loud and underpowered imo.
Facts
It's a pricey pig!
For someone with a farm or ranch who needs it for property work and occasional offroad trails (70/30 split) and can get a tax deduction, it's worth considering.
However, for someone who primarily uses it for offroad trail rides, fishing, and hunting with an enclosed cabin, there are better options at a much lower price.
For real offroad trails, I would rate it 5 out of 10. It's tippy due to high C.G., too heavy, not enough suspension travel, horrible suspension flex, and pricey!
I would never in my healthy state of mind pay $40k for an OHV for real offroad trails that does not perform as it should, unless I had a farm/ranch and can write it off.
Good lucky Polaris.
Maybe we can get one and prove that with a few mods they can be awesome
Seems like Polaris looked at a crv and said hmmm we can make that worse.
Do people build CRVs?
45k for a plastic foot grip. Sign me up
is that as far as you made it? lol
You need to add another set of window buttons if you just switch them your passenger losses the ability to control thier own window
How do you figure that if the controls are in the center?
Lol way overpriced but cool. Jesus loves you! ❤️ I'll just keep my jeep. Who needs air conditioning? Lol
Same price as a used Rubicon JLU 👀
@@BustedKnuckleVideo lol I couldn't care less about the lifted minivans! I've got a 97 tj! Haha thanks anyway! Haha
That needs bigger tires and a wider footprint 🦶. Just doesn't look stable.. Especially with that roof top ⛺.
Facts
Insane amount of money for an offroad utv id much rather spend that money on a jeep and have a on road and offroad rog thatll go anywhere especially compared to that thing
It’s hard to beat a JLUR for the same price
Buy base model no accessories for bout 19k...up grade as you go...
Does the base model have AC?
@@BustedKnuckleVideo Nah...
I’m out then
TROLER 4X4 BRASIL
Meh those things need electric power. Way too much weight for those bike motors and transmissions to handle. Can't wait for a big version of their Kinetic EV.
Not a fan
45k for a vehicle that looks like a chang lee 💀
good point
Put our DURACLUTCH weights in that thing, less rpm, better throttle performance, lower engagement.
That might help. Never felt like it was clutched wrong just no top end
HOW MUCH? SORRY I SAID , HOW MUCH,UH HOW MUCH $$$!
Too much. $45k 😬
Looks like a Kia soul
the hamster mobile?
@@BustedKnuckleVideo yessir lol
Or the Honda element
Cfmoto will make a better one and sell it for half the price. Just wait a few years
you think so? I've never driven a CFmoto
45K!😂🤣🤣😂
crazy right?
Too expensive NEXT
Very pricey
Why are you wearing a helmet that is a inclosd vehicle it's like a jeep
Just part of the rules when it comes to getting press vehicles from Polaris. Notice I have long sleeves on as well even though it is hot out.
45k might as well just get a jeep 🤦🏻♂️
True
A TROLER 4X4 BRASILEIRA ERA MELHOR ATE A FORD ACABAR COM A EMPRESA
wish hummer lol
It is like a little mini hummer
Yeah they are way overpriced. I payed $26k for my wife’s Brand New Car.
they are pricey for sure
@@BustedKnuckleVideo You did a great review. You can’t control the price. You just a review on what you think about the unit.
Thanks I appreciate that!
Yeah, this needs a driver with more talent. Vehicle is great driver sucks, Polaris should be inbaresed for allowing this clown to test their vehicle.
This is the most overpriced and underwhelming UTV in the entire market. It looks like a pile of shit for 50k.
We just wanted an Northstar general and then we got this….
@@BustedKnuckleVideo I don't understand why it doesn't at least have the ranger 1500 motor/Trans. The 2.0L would have been sweet. And obviously long travel makes everything awesome
This is a toy for rich guys to haul their wives around in. I see these things lifted and wrapped to match their million dollar boats….just a silly overpriced toy with windows so you have A/C and less dust blown in your face
I do enjoy the AC
You think highly of yourself huh.
No reason to think poorly of myself, that would be a crappy way to go through life. What is the issue?
@@BustedKnuckleVideo The issue is that guy is a dum-e😂😂😂.
someone is just peanut butter and jealous
@@BustedKnuckleVideo your just a clown. Yeah. Jealous. 126 acres. Cummins. 2 homes. All paid for. Ur just a clown.
@@BustedKnuckleVideo the right way to go thru life is to be humble. And ur not. So therefore. I dont like u.
That thing is way too expensive. There are way better things out there.
they are pricey for sure