Polaris unveils XD 'truck'
Think of a RAM 1500 or a Chevrolet Silverado and compare them to a Ranger or a Hilux: One is obviously a truck, and the other is a ute.
Off-road specialist Polaris is about to add to its side-by-side offering.
Its new Polaris General combines the rugged practicality of the Ranger model with that of the championship winning RZR, and is said to be aimed at the growing recreational, hunting and outdoor market.
The Ranger DNA sees the carry-over of the 272kg rated dump box and the 680kg rated towing capacity, along with standard fitment of electric power steering, engine braking and all-wheel drive, which combine to allow seamless operation across any terrain.
The RZR pedigree takes the standard Ranger suspension with travel of 254mm and raises this to 311mm on the front and 335mm on the rear; independent double wishbones at each corner give ground clearance of 305mm, and front and rear sway bars allow high speed travel over rough terrain.
Safety is assured by a full length underbody skid plate and half doors.
Two versions will hit the New Zealand market in late April, in premium and deluxe designations; both have 4500 pound winches, low profile front bumpers and 14 inch alloys fitted with 8-ply Dirt Commander tyres. The higher spec deluxe machine also includes uprated Fox performance shocks, a sports roof, convex mirror and a premium sound-bar with Bluetooth connectivity.
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