| ATV olaris has introduced a new class of Side by Side utility vehicle, the Ranger XP900, and everything about it is new. Take the engine first. The new ProStar 900 is a British designed Twin Cylinder 875cc four-stroke that pumps out 60hp with incredible class-leading torque across the power band. There’s a new engine management system to keep the power smooth at all speeds and all that power lets you easily tow up to a ton or haul 453.6 kg in the cargo box. Access to the engine is simplicity itself, just lift the cargo box to check the oil and top up when needed. This new cargo box, say Polaris, is the best yet with more tie-down points, optional box dividers and an easy gate release. There are also dozens of Polaris Lock and Ride accessories to suit all work and leisure purposes. The all-new chassis gives you by far the smoothest ride in Ranger history, built around a ‘centre spine’ for greater rigidity, with a 12.7 cm
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longer wheelbase and 2.54 cm more suspension travel. The suspension itself is Dual Arm with IRS, the wheels are stamped steel and with all that power you can relax knowing you have four- wheel hydraulic disc brakes with dual bore front callipers. What’s also different is it’s a quiet ride with the engine placement behind the seat and below the cargo box. Now what about the ‘office’? A redesigned cockpit fits more people more comfortably, featuring a 3-person split bench seat that also flips up for easy access to under seat storage. If you want a seat that slides forward and back to accommodate adults of all sizes there’s a Limited Edition model that offers just that. The new driver-centred console features a full range of instrumentation and quick readout gauges to keep you fully informed as you travel. If you want to add more creature comforts there is the all-new Lock & Ride ‘PRO-FIT cab system which is also in a class of its own. Full cab installation takes less than five minutes, with windshield, roof, rear panels and doors pre-designed for the frame and all locking tightly to keep out the weather.
In all, there are thirty seven new features on the Ranger XP 900, together with a new class of accessories, all of which live up to the Polaris Ranger motto of ‘hardest working, smoothest riding,’ and adding up to a great deal for your money. Well worth a visit to your nearest Polaris dealer to see for yourself. For more on the new Polaris XP900 contact Polaris Britain on 0800 915 6720 or visit www.polaris-britain.com The launch took place at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, with it’s Land Rover Experience offroad course and was also the venue for the Polaris Dealer Conference. 52 dealers heard about Polaris’s business performance which included Off-road vehicle sales up 5.4%, overall revenue up 17.8% and most impressively, operating profit up by 43%. Certainly impressive figures for the 10th anniversary as the UK susidiary of Polaris Inc.
Polaris at Peckforton Castle
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