November 04, 2010
By Brian Fortenbaugh
By Brian Fortenbaugh
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Highlights: Dry weight 945 lbs.; 10-in. ground clearance; 7.25-gal. fuel capacity; 300-lb. vehicle payload capacity; 1,500-lb. towing capacity; MSRP — $10,299
760cc, liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, twin-cylinder engine
Automatic Polaris Variable Trans-mission with inline, dual-range forward, neutral, reverse, and park
Switch-engaged, on-demand true 4WD shaft
Front Suspension: Double A-arm w/anti-sway bar and 9 in. of travel; Rear Suspension: Adjustable, rolled independent w/anti-sway bar and 9.5 in. of travel
Hydraulic disc, dual-piston caliper front brakes and single-piston caliper rear brakes; multi-function digital gauges; engine positioned behind the seat for better center of gravity; lock and ride cargo system; adjustable seats; tilt steering; adjustable passenger-side grab bar
Thoughts: Handles like a car, and with a top speed of 55 mph, it's the fastest side-by-side utility vehicle on the market
(Polaris Industries, Inc., 1-800-POLARIS, www.polarisindustries.com ).
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