2011 Polaris RANGER Utility Side-by-Sides

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2011 Polaris RANGER Utility Side-by-Sides

New Products, More Power and More Features

Polaris RANGER is the leading Side-by-Side brand in the world. Model Year 2011 continues the Hardest Working, Smoothest Riding leadership with incremental new models and improvements across the line.

“Over the past three model years, we have added four new models to our RANGER utility line including the six-passenger RANGER CREW 800 EFI, the heavy-duty RANGER HD 800 EFI, the value-priced Midsize RANGER 400 and the company’s first-ever electric RANGER, the RANGER EV,” said Matt Homan, vice president and general manager of Polaris’ Off-Road division. “Model year 2011 is another exciting year for us with the introduction of three new products to the biggest and best Side-by-Side offering in the industry.”

New for 2011, Polaris is introducing the, Midsize RANGER 500 EFI, a four-person RANGER CREW 500 EFI and first Polaris diesel Side-by-Side, RANGER Diesel.

The new RANGER 500 EFI, shares the same mid-size, two-seat chassis as the RANGER 400, with the addition of a 498cc EFI engine and full instrumentation, providing consumers two midsize, gas models to choose from for model year 2011. The 500 EFI engine provides 32 horsepower giving the unit a top speed of 44 mph/70.8 kph and benefits of easy, choke-free starting and automatic altitude compensation due to its electronic fuel injection. Although its smaller stature allows it to fit in the back of a pickup truck, the midsize RANGER still boasts the hardest working, smoothest riding features of its full-size counterparts: On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive with VersaTrac, Independent Rear Suspension, heavy duty front end protection, high ground clearance and the longest suspension travel in the mid-size class. The RANGER 500 EFI has a 500 lb./22.68 kg. Lock & Ride cargo box with a gas-assist dumping operation, 1,250 lb./567 kg towing and 1,000 lb./453.6 kg. total payload making hauling hunting gear or working on the farm easier. Along with electronic fuel injection, the RANGER 500 EFI differs from the RANGER 400 due to its standard instrument cluster that includes an odometer, fuel level indicator, and speedometer.

With the addition to the RANGER 500 EFI to Polaris’ midsize Side-by-Side offering, Polaris also is entering the value-priced, multi-passenger vehicle segment with the new RANGER CREW 500 EFI. With all the same hardest working, smoothest riding features as the RANGER 500 EFI, the RANGER CREW 500 EFI provides room for four people with plenty of room to spare. The vehicle features the best room and easy cab slide-through so four adults can get in and out easily.

For 2011 Polaris also is entering the diesel Side-by-Side segment, with the introduction of the new RANGER Diesel. The RANGER Diesel shares the same full-size chassis as the RANGER XP 800 EFI with the same attributes that made the RANGER line the hardest working, smoothest riding vehicles on the market. At the heart of the unit is a 904cc, three-cylinder diesel engine which is rubber mounted to transfer minimal vibration to the operator and a top speed of 35 mph/56.3 kph. The Diesel powertrain also provides better fuel economy over gas vehicles resulting in less time at the pump and more time working the fields. The RANGER Diesel also boasts the biggest fuel tank in its class so it can work harder longer. The fully-sealed, fixed center distance clutch driveline keeps water out of the clutches and provides better performance than competitive models.

RANGER Diesel’s work ethic also includes a 55 amp alternator that gives the operator the ability to run many hard working, higher electrical load accessories, such as plows, extra lights, cab heaters and fans at the same time. It boasts one ton towing, 1500 lbs/ 680.4 kg of total payload and can seat three adults.

Along with introducing three new products, Polaris is making improvements to vehicles in its current RANGER offering that will make them work even harder and ride even smoother.

The 2011 RANGER XP 800 EFI and RANGER XP 800 EPS have 50 horsepower with a new top speed of 55 mph/88.5 kph. Along with the power boost for 2011, the models, along with the RANGER HD 800 EFI, will have new high/low beam selectable headlights which provide more light and improved range. Polaris also will offer the RANGER XP 800 EFI in the new Polaris Pursuit Camouflage pattern.

The RANGER CREW 800 EFI Polaris Pursuit model will feature Electronic Power Steering with Variable Assist for 2011. This system allows for easy operation at low speeds and eliminates excessive feedback at high speeds for easier steering and less fatigue for the operator.

Along with the vehicles mentioned above, Polaris will continue to offer the RANGER 6×6 800 EFI, RANGER 400 and RANGER EV as part of its hardest working, smoothest riding Side-by-Side offering and a variety of Limited Edition models as well. The RANGER XP 800 EFI Limited Editions include Crimson Red, Northwoods Green, and a Browning Edition with the Polaris Pursuit Camouflage pattern. The RANGER 800 XP EPS also is available in Sandstone Metallic. The RANGER CREW 800 will be available in a Super Graphite Limited Edition package with power steering and a carbon fiber accented instrument panel.

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