With 32-inch tires, Dynamix active suspension, 16-inches of ground clearance, and 168 horsepower, Polaris has created their most extreme side-by-side to date.
In the ever-escalating competition to build the maddest and most aggro SxS, Polaris has fired off a new volley of aggression with its new RZR XP Turbo S.
The mad scientists have created the industry’s first-ever side-by-side vehicle to come stock with eight-ply 32-inch tires. Delivering an industry-best 16 inches of ground clearance, this off-road monster has a 72-inch broad-shouldered stance.
Deploying Polaris’ Dynamix active suspension, the RZR XP Turbo S can max flex to 21-inches of wheel travel, meaning this thing should make quick work of just about any trail on the planet. In fact, the suspension can endure a full 25-inches of travel before bottoming out on its skid plate. That’s over two full feet of flex.
Shocks are of the FOX Podium internal bypass variety at all four corners, 2.5-inches upfront and 3.0-inches in the rear. Wheelers should be able to make full use of their capacity as the Turbo S is pre-wired for a front camera, handy for determining the perfect placement of that left front tire on a rocky trail.
“We set out to create the most capable and aggressive side-by-side in the industry, and without a doubt, we accomplished that with RZR XP Turbo S,” said Chris Musso, president of Off-Road Vehicles at Polaris. “This machine raises the bar for the industry. The sheer size of the machine and its significant performance upgrades will have even the most passive drivers attacking terrain with confidence.”
Powering this aggro rocket is a ProStar 4-stroke turbo twin-cylinder, measuring 925cc and making 168hp. That’s plenty of motivation to get its 1718lbs on the move. The company says they’ve dialed in 25 percent more assist to the power steering, useful when hauling the mail at full chat over the desert floor. Throttle mapping has been recalibrated for a more aggressive feel while the redesigned clutch box is said to allow for better air flow and decreased belt temperatures.
The cockpit features a four-point harness, premium flat-bottom SPARCO® steering wheel, and a new instrument cluster. Outside, the machine is cut with a predatory look with a low profile rollover protection system, an aluminum roof and standard LED lighting.
Available in Indy Red and Polaris Blue, this 168-horsepower beast of a machine will be available in dealerships as early as mid-March. Customers should expect the RZR XP Turbo S to hoover at least $27,499 from their wallets.