Pinned at the intersection of convertibles and supercars, Polaris slingshot stands out as one of the most novel vehicles available in the United States. It enters the 2022 model year with a fourth trim level, available Brembo brakeand a second top option.
Polaris revives the SLR trim and places it below the R, which sits at the top of the range. If you’d rather tour than show, the SLR’s main selling point is the 203hp ProStar four-cylinder engine shared with the R. If it’s style that draws you to Slingshot, the SLR stands out. against other members of the range with its specific multi-tone paint job and contrasting Forged Orange accents. It also offers a relatively long list of features including a seven-inch touchscreen – it’s not as basic as motorcycle DNA can be suggestive.
Top R model benefit from a number of upgrades that come with options in other trim levels. The first is a brake system developed by Italian firm Brembo; Polaris notes that the front rotors are 14% larger than those fitted to the non-R models. They’re clamped by fixed calipers and they’re either red or orange (after all, they’re either red or orange). nobody buys a Slingshot because of its sophistication). The second is a vented hood that gives the tricycle a more muscular exterior design while directing more cooling air into the cabin. It can be retrofitted to the 2020 and 2021 models.
Finally, 2022 brings a second top option called Picnic outing Top, providing passengers with more headroom and better visibility. It can be installed or removed without tools and costs $1,799. Polaris notes that it’s exclusive to the 2022 Slingshot.
Slingshot range entry point remains S trim, priced at $19,999 when ordered with a manual transmission and $21,749 when buyers opt for an automatic transmission. A better equipped Slingshot can be obtained without switching to the second part of the hierarchy: Polaris offers an optional Tech Pack first comes with a 100-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system with a 2.7-inch screen, speakerphone and tweeter built into the dashboard along with a vehicle security package and clear wind deflector for $2,800.
Next is the Slingshot SL, which includes a 100-watt Rockford Fosgate sound system as well as a seven-inch touchscreen. Choosing this trim level also allows buyers to choose from a wider palette of colors colour including Super Bright Blue and Moonlit Metallic White. Prices are set at $25,999 with a bar and $27,749 for an auto. Keep moving forward in the lineup and you’ll arrive at the new SLR detailed above, priced at $28,999 with the manual transmission and $30,649 with the two pedals. Finally, the range-topping R offers enthusiasts big Brembo brakes, navigation, connected services, and Apple CarPlay compatibility for $32,499 with the manual transmission and $34,499 with the manual transmission. automatic transmission.
Note that California buyers will need an additional $300 for all of the aforementioned trim levels.
