Completely Redesigned 2024 Polaris RZR XP & XP 4 1000

Ten years sure does go by fast. Yes, a decade ago is when Polaris introduced the RZR XP 1000 to the side-by-side world and created the sport segment of the industry in the process. The 2014 Polaris RZR XP 1000 was truly a revolutionary vehicle for the time with time making it the number one selling sport side-by-side on the market. Here we are a decade later with Polaris introducing a completely new RZR XP 1000 for 2024.

2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000

2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000- What You Want To Know

Completely new vehicle
ProStar 1000 Gen 2 engine has 114 horsepower
Single-piece chassis is 25% stronger
Driveline components much stronger
New CVT
Lower gear ratio
Geared reverse rather than a chain-driven
Lower front hood for better sightlines
Full half-doors
Smaller steering wheel
Driver seat has 6-inches adjustability
New driver position- 1-inch lowered and 1.5-inch moved back seat
Full skid plate
Front tow loop
Front Bumper
2X’s greater maintenance interval

2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000

Specs You Want To Know

Engine- Parallel Twin 999cc 114 HP
Front Suspension- dual a-arms with 16-inches travel- 20-inches usable travel with 2.0” Walker Evans Needle Shocks with 16 position adjusters.
Rear Suspension- Trailing arms with 18-inches travel- 20-inches usable travel with 2.5” Walker Evans Needle Shocks with 16 position adjusters.
14 - 14.5 inches of ground clearance
Drive- 2WD-AWD

2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000

What is crystal clear is that Polaris has done their homework on what customers want in the RZR XP 1000 segment, and that they did the work to integrate these wants into the redesign of the XP 1000 side-by-side. Firstly, Polaris focused on improving durability in a major way by strengthening all the components of the vehicle including the driveline, chassis, transmission, suspension, and other parts to make it more durable and robust not only more than its predecessor but along with (according to Polaris) all other vehicles in the sport segment. Polaris then did the testing to feel comfortable making the statement (which is a bold statement). Polaris also focused on the cab sealing in addition to tightness of the build to eliminate irritating rattles. Nothing is more irritating than a side-by-side breaking down on the trail or having to listen to constant squeaks and rattles while trying to enjoy the outdoors.

2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Interior

Much was done to improve interior comfort. Though the height of the vehicle is almost the same, the front seats’ sitting position and driving position has been lowered for a sporty and more connected fee with additional leg room. The seats have been lowered by an inch and moved backward in the cab 1.5 inches. In addition the seat now has a total adjustment range forward and backward of a class leading six inches. Despite the driving position being lowered the front hood angle has changed to make forward sightlines better. The steering wheel has been reduced a bit, all of which combine to allow for more room for the driver. The rear seats in the RZR XP 4 1000 have been raised for better visibility for the rear passenger. Interior cargo space has been redesigned to allow from plenty of room to carry more “stuff” than ever.

2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000 Interior

Finally changes were made to the “details” of the RZR XP 1000 to make owning it and using it more enjoyable. It comes with a front bumper and front tow loop (other manufacturers take note) to make trailering all that much easier. The maintenance interval is twice as long as it was before keeping both time and expense of ownership down. Steps were also taken to make getting to common maintenance points such as the top of the engine to make oil changes much easier. In fact removing the rear cargo bin can be done with no tools at all. Polaris has worked hard to make owning the redesigned RZR XP 1000 family better than ever.

2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000

What We Really Think

Not very long ago we had the opportunity to jump behind the wheel of a new RZR XP 1000 for a couple of hours. Memories came flooding back to driving it for the first time thinking what an excellent side-by-side Polaris had released into the wild. Even today compared to other vehicles in the sport segment, the 2023 RZR XP 1000 effortlessly holds its own with those vehicles. What a fun side-by-side to drive even today with the chassis being so very good. Though we should have seen a complete redesign coming…we didn’t. After listening to Polaris walk the media through the details of this completely new 2024 RZR XP 1000 we are pretty excited about it. This redesign has a lot to live up to, but what gets our juices flowing is how quality and durability were a key pillar in the redesign. A price point of $20,999 is a big win for those wanting to get into the sport. This new RZR XP 1000 should be a great side-by-side and we can’t wait to get some time behind the wheel.