Polaris is out to show that side-by-sides aren’t merely overgrown golf carts. It is releasing a pair of recent fashions named RZR Professional R and RZR Turbo R, respectively, for the 2022 mannequin 12 months. Each are fun-oriented, off-road-ready autos that pack a shocking quantity of horsepower.
The large information for 2022 is the RZR Professional R, which stands proud as probably the most highly effective series-produced side-by-side ever developed by Polaris. It is the identical buggy that Hoonigan jumped over a freeway ramp in California in October 2021. It is powered by a naturally-aspirated, 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine tuned to develop 225 horsepower; in automobile phrases, that is a 44-horse bump over the 2021 Mazda MX-5 Miata and merely three wanting the 2022 Subaru BRZ. Polaris made a number of mechanical upgrades (like becoming a bigger clutch) to make sure the drivetrain can deal with the ability. And, the motive force could have three throttle management modes known as Sport, Rock, and Race, respectively, to select from.
Beefier suspension parts (together with boxed metal a-arms) assist the RZR Professional R effortlessly transfer over robust terrain. Polaris additionally added a shocking quantity of expertise, like unbiased compression and rebound methods and new suspension and steering modes that depend on driver enter and knowledge despatched by sensors to make sure the wheels stay in touch with the bottom. The consequence appears like each off-roader’s dream: fitted with 32-inch tires, the RZR Professional R affords a large 27 inches of suspension journey within the entrance and 29 inches within the again.
Sporting a nameplate that many fans affiliate with a stately Bentley, the RZR Turbo R shares its entrance suspension system with the RZR Professional R however its rear axle beneficial properties a model-specific setup with 28 inches of journey. One other main distinction between the 2 RZRs is the drivetrain: energy for the Turbo R comes from a turbocharged, 0.9-liter two-cylinder engine that develops 181 horsepower. Whereas that is not as spectacular because the Professional R’s output, it is nonetheless quite a bit for a side-by-side. Polaris put in a decrease gear to prioritize energy supply.
Each RZRs function a 74-inch stance for improved stability, although their size varies relying on whether or not they’re fitted with two or 4 seats, and so they’re constructed round a one-piece chassis. Polaris pegs the 2 seater Professional R’s dry weight at 2,085 kilos and its payload at 740 kilos; the Turbo R weighs 1,943 kilos (seemingly because of its smaller and lighter engine) however boasts the identical payload.
Polaris dealers will start receiving the RZR Professional R in early 2022. At launch, the line-up will embrace three trim ranges known as Sport, Premium, and Final, respectively. Lovers saving a spot of their fleet for the Turbo R might want to wait till the spring of 2022, and so they’ll have the identical three trims to select from, although Launch Version fashions can be supplied as effectively. Pricing info hasn’t been introduced but.
