The new RZR lineup us here, overall I thought this was an impressive launch, refinements, nothing performance wise, and also some lower prices. What did you think? 

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0:00) hey it's chupacabra off-road you found the only 2025 razor release video worth watching let's get into [Music] it.

(0:09) All right, it's that time of year, so if you're a hardcore devoted off-roader, side-by-side enthusiast like me, you always look forward to these warm summer months to get some new exciting model year information releases. You know, either people make up their own rumors or they hear rumors about where it's going.

(0:22) If you guys have been in the space for a while, you know it's been exciting. We've seen a big ramp-up and progression from the first RZR in 2008 or even before that, the Rhino, depending on when it started for you, to where we've come and basically where we're headed: more power, better suspension, fully enclosed AC—who knows where we're going to be.

(0:37) The rumors swirl, and then all of a sudden we get these releases, like last night, Polaris, and then we've got Can-Am coming in a few weeks right behind that. It's always fun, always exciting to see what the new information is so we get stoked for desert season.

(0:54) Polaris and Can-Am are, of course, the two biggest companies that are most positioned to deliver this exciting new technology. As a former Polaris employee who worked in sales, I always enjoy looking at the strategy. It's interesting to see how their product lines match up and how they're going to win your money this season if you're looking to make a new purchase.

(1:14) Whether you're at the top end of the price spectrum with the Pro R, all the way down to the basic model XP 1000, there's a lot of different models now. The sport's really evolved. For a lot of people, based on where you ride and what you want to do, you probably already own a side-by-side or have a friend that owns one, and you have an idea of where you want to land on either a color or a trim package of one of these vehicles or a particular brand you've had experience with.

(1:41) Speaking of that, in summer 2025, the COVID honeymoon is officially over. High prices and not having enough supply to keep up with demand have completely changed. Now, we've got a lot of enticing deals on 2024 models, so I'm excited to see what Polaris has done with their pricing strategy and what they're offering for value. There are some interesting changes, so let's start it off with the XP 1000.

(2:09) I mentioned a lot of good deals out there on 2024 models. Let’s go through each of these product lines so you can have a better idea if one of these new 2025 models is what you want to go with or if you should look for a great deal on a 2024 because there’s a lot of supply and different models.

(2:27) Starting with the XP 1000, the biggest change was a reduction in price. Comparing apples to apples on their website, the basic trim levels' prices came down $1,000. It's nice to see they released this right before the major release last night, giving me an idea of what they were going to do with their pricing strategy for other levels. It’s good to see Polaris understands the more difficult climate; fewer people are purchasing side-by-sides. Polaris, Can-Am, and all these companies want to move metal and get some cars sold to all of you, and they’ve got to do it any way they can, whether it's aggressive interest rates, rebates, or lower MSRP.

(3:17) This is something we haven’t seen in a while—maybe never—from Polaris, for instance. It’s good to see they have models at a lower price point than before. The XP 1000 starts with bold new graphics and a price reduction across all the trim levels.

(3:36) Next step up is the Pro XP. This is a model that here in the Southwest, not many people are excited about, but you do go from a basic XP 1000 up to 181 horsepower. It's only 64 inches wide, so I’m sure this model sells more outside of the Southwest. I wasn’t sure if they would get rid of it, but they reduced the price as well. The price has been reduced by $600 over the 2024 model, and the first thing you’ll notice about it, as well as the other models—the Pro S and Pro R—is updated styling.

(4:08) I remember when these models first launched. Myself included, a lot of us weren’t the biggest fans of the look. If you owned a Turbo S like me, we all thought that the Turbo S was the best-looking and perhaps the best RZR ever made. It’s cool to see Polaris brought back a lot of those styling cues from the Turbo S. Hats off to them; they brought back the fangs. Almost everyone agreed that they loved the styling and look of it. They didn’t just throw a new front fascia on it; the fenders have a new look too.

(4:38) They also integrated some features across all these models, like fresh air intake scoops and a new dash cluster. The styling changes go beyond just the front grille. These changes add performance, and I think the cars look great. The roll cage seems the same, but they’ve updated it. For those of you with older 2022, 2023, or 2024 models, updating to this look will likely mean more than buying the front fascia. You’ll need fenders, a hood, and other components, which get pricey when talking about painted plastics.

(5:22) If you like the new look, it's an investment, but hey, these are toys, and we want them to look good in the garage. The 2025s look cooler than previous models in my opinion, but beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The fresh air intake helps with more cabin airflow, a nice touch for hot rides. It could also reduce in-cab dust, which is a common complaint. Windshields and rear windshields can affect airflow and dust, so this feature could be helpful.

(6:05) Another upgrade is the door design, which now has a flatter surface similar to aftermarket doors. This makes it easier to apply graphics and reduces the need to buy aftermarket doors. I’ve used aftermarket doors, and they can sag or rattle over time. The new Polaris doors seem more robust and have an armrest, a small but appreciated feature for those who, like me, drive with an arm out.

(6:45) Let’s move on to the Turbo R, now called the Pro S. This model replaced the Turbo S, but it didn’t sell as well as expected. For 2025, they reduced its price by $800 over the 2024 model. It has new styling, new colorways, and a more competitive price.

(7:21) The Pro R is the top-tier model, with last year’s premium and ultimate versions now renamed as sport and ultimate. The sport model is priced at $34,999, which is a significant reduction from the previous premium model at $37,999. The ultimate model now costs $42,988, up by $2,000 from last year. This price difference poses the question: do you go for the base or the fully-loaded version? The ultimate trim includes live valve suspension and ride command, features that many buyers gravitate toward.

(8:36) The ultimate trim now has heated and cooled seats. I’m a fan of heated seats and add them to all my vehicles, so this new feature excites me. The seat back has a fan that blows air, not quite AC, but enough to make a difference. It’s another reason the ultimate trim could be worth the extra cost, as it reduces the need for aftermarket upgrades.

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