There’s no way to justify moving the cluster to the center again when the pro models have it in the driver view. People have complained about the center cluster since the rzr 800. It saves them money on wiring and plastic molds
I'm the test pilot at the atv/sxs repair shop. I look at the dash almost half the time for codes, temp rising too high, and any other information that would let us know if the info given by the customer was correct, or if the repair fixed the problem. As a big fan of looking where I'm going at speed, they can keep that middle screen nonsense. A cost cutting deal on their part.
@@ES-lk9db Every year problems crop up with every brand and they either scramble to fix it or redesign the issue out of it. Stay away the first year of anything and remember that the warranty only covers "wear items".
I’m probably buying a 4 seat sport model in a couple days. I’m excited!!!! My Kawasaki Teryx4 is nice but it’s top speed of 50mph and rough ride will not be missed.
I’m not driving a 96 Honda fourtrax here… I expect a driver cluster for this price point! No factory radio… rather put a single Din car radio with my own speakers. Cheaper😉
Correction - not the 1st tonneau cover in the industry. The Can Am Maverick sport and trail have had it for a few years already. But well overdue for the rzr…
I really like these new machines. It does look a little similar to the krx though. The only thing I don’t like is not having gauge right it front of you; however, I don’t really look at the gauges on the SXSs that I ride or my sportsman, so I don’t think it would matter that much to me.
I agree I have 2016xp1000 and its really hard for me to look at the cluster in the center when I’m driving, I have driven the pro xp for a while and other than the power my favorite part about that machine was the the cluster being behind the steering so I could see it
Anytime a new vehicle is released everyone says “it looks like.” Dumb take because it’s a razor with new lights. I couldn’t agree more on the dash though. Honda seriously just fixed this issue why can’t Polaris just keep the dash the same.
When you did this review, had you even driven one? I got one. Flimsy at best. Loud. A lot of machine noise. Belt clunk sound. Paper thin plastic panels. Cheap. Seems like the parts that should of been heavy duty are Basic. I got 100 miles on it. Hope it holds up.
I feel these look more like the older 2019 models, which isn't a bad thing they look a little more mean. Wish they had the Fang lights though. Don't like the center display only.
Cha Ching. $$$ The 2 door Backcountry would work fine for me. But for that kind of scratch, I think a used Jeep would work even better. Get the benefits of on/off road legal use. Benefits of heaters,A/C, more cargo room, everything one comes to appreciate about a cabbed vehicle you have the option to remove doors and tops, etc. But also have it all buttoned up for year round comfort. No trailering it around, which would save on a trailer purchase, yearly tabs for that and of course a tow vehicle. (parking area, extra maintenance, etc) Fun toys these side by sides. Or ranch/farm run about. But just not logical for the budget minded. (imo)
You are absolutely right. A SxS is not a good investment by any means. Most people buy them to use them for what they were built and made for, riding rough and ripping. But no hobby is cheap, generally. I guess there are some but probably aren't as fun or adventurous. I 100% agree that prices are ridiculous and that's just a fact but on the other end, you only live one time so if you want one and can afford it, buy one and enjoy it. If saving $ is more important to you it's probably not the hobby for you.
The offroad capability of a jeep pales in comparison to a SxS. If you want to put slowly through the woods, head bobbling, a jeep is a good option. SxS suspension capability and maneuverability allow you to make it further into the wilderness, faster, and way more comfortably than a jeep. In my opinion it's almost an apples to oranges comparison. I'd recommend trying one :)
If yawl test this machine PLEASE USE LOW RANGE FOR MUD AND HILL CLIMB.. Yawl made me cry smoking that pro xp belt on a hill trying to go super slow in high on a hill.. No Cvt transmission in the industry is designed to slow crawl a rocky snowy hill in high range
Honestly, this is disappointing for a new model. Suspension travel is the same as previously models (20.5 usable travel 🙄 actual travel is 16 front, 18 rear) and actual changes seem mostly cosmetic. Doesn't really seem significantly better than the old ones so why waste so many resources on a new design...
@Samuel Van de Walle there are ready made kits from several manufacturers. Read up on your local laws and then work to meet them. Some States are harder than others.
Higher stadium seating? 🤔 NOBODY likes the looks of a SXS with stadium seating. It's one of the first things to go. They get a new cage that is lower in the back. Have the people at Polaris ever looked at any of their RZRs after they are customized? The front end definitely has a lot of Kawasaki KRX influence. The doors are freaking hideous. Whoever signed off on those should be fired. And the center speedo cluster is inexcusable. I see a lot of changes next year UNDOING the rediculous mistakes from this model.
Polaris needs to rethink their program. Reliability should be a given and that just isn't the reality for their machines. Frames crack like egg shells, clutches are junk, belts blow as fast as you can replace them. Ball joints fail regularly. We always have a spare fuel pump on a ride of any length. A Arms, tie rods and radius rods are very weak. That is without discussing the stop ride / sales. Sorry this won't have me reaching for my wallet.
There’s no way to justify moving the cluster to the center again when the pro models have it in the driver view. People have complained about the center cluster since the rzr 800. It saves them money on wiring and plastic molds
I’ve looked at mine twice in two years of owning it
I'm the test pilot at the atv/sxs repair shop. I look at the dash almost half the time for codes, temp rising too high, and any other information that would let us know if the info given by the customer was correct, or if the repair fixed the problem. As a big fan of looking where I'm going at speed, they can keep that middle screen nonsense. A cost cutting deal on their part.
What brand has the least amount of problems overall and last miles?
@@ES-lk9db Every year problems crop up with every brand and they either scramble to fix it or redesign the issue out of it. Stay away the first year of anything and remember that the warranty only covers "wear items".
I’m probably buying a 4 seat sport model in a couple days. I’m excited!!!! My Kawasaki Teryx4 is nice but it’s top speed of 50mph and rough ride will not be missed.
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The center screen only would be a hard no for me. Otherwise it seems like a decent redesign.
I’m not driving a 96 Honda fourtrax here… I expect a driver cluster for this price point!
No factory radio… rather put a single Din car radio with my own speakers. Cheaper😉
Love mine and I like that everything’s moved to the center. I have the ultimate
Love this duo on the podcasts! These are some pretty rad machines.
Correction - not the 1st tonneau cover in the industry. The Can Am Maverick sport and trail have had it for a few years already. But well overdue for the rzr…
Yamaha 700 rhino had a factory one before can am
Man though, I literally just bought a brand new rzr do 1000, at least I don’t have to deal with first year issues though
Same here. Picked our 2023 up 2 weeks ago 😂.
I really like these new machines. It does look a little similar to the krx though. The only thing I don’t like is not having gauge right it front of you; however, I don’t really look at the gauges on the SXSs that I ride or my sportsman, so I don’t think it would matter that much to me.
I agree I have 2016xp1000 and its really hard for me to look at the cluster in the center when I’m driving, I have driven the pro xp for a while and other than the power my favorite part about that machine was the the cluster being behind the steering so I could see it
They look like a miniature Kawasaki KRX.
That tonneau cover isn’t the 1st one in sxs history. Yamaha 700 rhino had a factory one as an add on, I know I had it.
Looks like a KRX now, i'll keep my older XP. Also no cluster is dumb.
Anytime a new vehicle is released everyone says “it looks like.” Dumb take because it’s a razor with new lights.
I couldn’t agree more on the dash though. Honda seriously just fixed this issue why can’t Polaris just keep the dash the same.
The gauges not being in front of you definitely sucks...I liked the gauges being behind the steering wheel
I got my and love it.
I bought the Can Am because all of the forums said the Polaris machines had reliability problems. Hopefully Polaris has fixed that issue...
Did you ever have any issues with your can am?
@@ES-lk9db none
No mention of the turbo huh, Like usual Polaris will make you wait, save your cash and get the Turbo!
Getting rid of the steering mounted gauge cluster is a terrible idea
But do they still catch fire?
lol
When you did this review, had you even driven one? I got one. Flimsy at best. Loud. A lot of machine noise. Belt clunk sound. Paper thin plastic panels. Cheap. Seems like the parts that should of been heavy duty are Basic. I got 100 miles on it. Hope it holds up.
This looks more like updated General.
HEY MAN, where did you buy that green Jackson hole hat???
What about turbos ?
Concept
What If The polaris rzr Had Been Made In The 1980s & 1990s?
Back to the Future
What if The polaris rzr would look like as a Time Machine?
The previous RZR XP 1000 had 110 HP not 107.
Not in 14 when they were released
I feel these look more like the older 2019 models, which isn't a bad thing they look a little more mean. Wish they had the Fang lights though. Don't like the center display only.
Horrible idea removing the dash speedometer!! I love my xp but honestly would not consider a new one just because of that.
Seems like a lot of details like seats 💺 etc. are already on the pros
I wonder if there is an new xp Turbo model also.
Would that really be needed with the Pro XP in the lineup?
I think I would still take a Honda Talon!
The tonneau is not the first. But maybe the first to come straight from the factory?
Yamaha 700 rhino had a factory one
Cha Ching. $$$ The 2 door Backcountry would work fine for me. But for that kind of scratch, I think a used Jeep would work even better. Get the benefits of on/off road legal use. Benefits of heaters,A/C, more cargo room, everything one comes to appreciate about a cabbed vehicle you have the option to remove doors and tops, etc. But also have it all buttoned up for year round comfort. No trailering it around, which would save on a trailer purchase, yearly tabs for that and of course a tow vehicle. (parking area, extra maintenance, etc) Fun toys these side by sides. Or ranch/farm run about. But just not logical for the budget minded. (imo)
You are absolutely right. A SxS is not a good investment by any means. Most people buy them to use them for what they were built and made for, riding rough and ripping. But no hobby is cheap, generally. I guess there are some but probably aren't as fun or adventurous. I 100% agree that prices are ridiculous and that's just a fact but on the other end, you only live one time so if you want one and can afford it, buy one and enjoy it. If saving $ is more important to you it's probably not the hobby for you.
The offroad capability of a jeep pales in comparison to a SxS. If you want to put slowly through the woods, head bobbling, a jeep is a good option. SxS suspension capability and maneuverability allow you to make it further into the wilderness, faster, and way more comfortably than a jeep. In my opinion it's almost an apples to oranges comparison. I'd recommend trying one :)
Bad idea getting rid of the cluster. Use it on road in the west all the time
If yawl test this machine PLEASE USE LOW RANGE FOR MUD AND HILL CLIMB.. Yawl made me cry smoking that pro xp belt on a hill trying to go super slow in high on a hill.. No Cvt transmission in the industry is designed to slow crawl a rocky snowy hill in high range
Honestly, this is disappointing for a new model. Suspension travel is the same as previously models (20.5 usable travel 🙄 actual travel is 16 front, 18 rear) and actual changes seem mostly cosmetic. Doesn't really seem significantly better than the old ones so why waste so many resources on a new design...
Jesus H, these machines are expensive!!
Have you driven one, or seen what they are capable of? For the money, there is nothing that even comes close to being able to do what a sxs can.
Polaris is falling behind…. Can Am has got it going. Facts are facts
Can you make this vehicle road legal?
Of course
@@jakeweber9787 How exactly?
@Samuel Van de Walle there are ready made kits from several manufacturers. Read up on your local laws and then work to meet them. Some States are harder than others.
@@jakeweber9787 I live in Europe, do you think it would work over here?
@@samuelvandewalle6972 I have no idea
Underwhelming changes.
Higher stadium seating? 🤔 NOBODY likes the looks of a SXS with stadium seating. It's one of the first things to go. They get a new cage that is lower in the back. Have the people at Polaris ever looked at any of their RZRs after they are customized? The front end definitely has a lot of Kawasaki KRX influence. The doors are freaking hideous. Whoever signed off on those should be fired. And the center speedo cluster is inexcusable. I see a lot of changes next year UNDOING the rediculous mistakes from this model.
That’s a Kawasaki Polaricat. Half krx, half rzr, and half wildcat.
Disappointing
Polaris needs to rethink their program. Reliability should be a given and that just isn't the reality for their machines. Frames crack like egg shells, clutches are junk, belts blow as fast as you can replace them. Ball joints fail regularly. We always have a spare fuel pump on a ride of any length. A Arms, tie rods and radius rods are very weak. That is without discussing the stop ride / sales. Sorry this won't have me reaching for my wallet.
Did you watch or listen to anything? Literally everything you mentioned (minus fuel pump) has been corrected/updated on this model.
My 17 has been flawless.
I have no desire to have a side by side. I guess it's because I'm a motorcycle guy and I would rather ride an ATV than drive a SXS.
Looks like a KRX ripoff.
for years Jeep had their speedometer in the center of the dash, nothing new
Just want gauges. Thats all.