Five Things We LOVE and HATE About the ALL NEW RZR!

We check out the ALL NEW 2024 Polaris RZR XP 1000! What do we love? What do we hate? Is this the best entry-level sport side-by-side ever?

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[zenonwaszczuk]

The fixed harnesses are out of place? That machine is capable of going 79 mph plus, I think if something goes wrong and I go into a roll at that speed Im going to appreciate them… people also climb steep hills with the 1000’s, I don’t think they’ll feel out of place if you go rolling end over end backwards down a hill. A machine doesn’t have to have a turbo and be capable of 100 mph just to justify having harnesses.

[scottcarter]

You people should actually drive one. Its a great upgrade. I absolutely love mine. The gauge in the center is nice because you have better view in front of you and you can actually see the gage. The XP rides incredible. Now time will tell on how reliable it will be but I also don't beat the crap out of my stuff either.

[vaoff-roadlife]

I don’t like that the gauge cluster is gone and the tie down points shouldn’t be above the suspension. straps will come lose when it starts bouncing on the trailer. Other than that it’s pretty cool.

[benmayhew]

The most important thing is...will it finally be more reliable!

[coreydg]

the biggest issue with the prior model was the driveline. the front diff had a plastic sprague carrier?! thats borderline criminal as an OEM design! and the junk rubber carrier bearing?! what the heck! and the belt design was far too small and weak. If you talk to any RZR guy, almost everyone has been broken down on a trail due to a broken carrier bearing, grenaded front diff, or prematurely blown belt. It immediately sours you to the polaris brand. 100% agree about the shifter. its so sloppy and bad. And when parked on a hill it sticks, causing you to really crank on it, stretching the cable, and eventually it breaks too... id hope they would address those first and foremost on the new one.

[Dudesbrewsguitarreviews]

Can I hook up a small trailer or a pull behind bushhog?

[bryonott]

How is the room in the back seat compared to the older models?

[kifferpete]

How is this machine in mud? Is the 4x4 system good?

[truthdogschell]

We just got this exact machine. We have 200 miles on it and I’m going next weekend to try to trade it in. We have to wear sunglasses or safety glasses the entire time we ride constantly blows, dust off of the road and swirls around the cabin. It’s my number one complaint once we get from points to point B. we look like raccoons I had no idea it would be this bad. doesn’t matter if we’re completely by our self on a trail or not, we have a glass windshield and a back glass shield I also agree with the shifting issue.

[jorgegonzales]

What do you mean early 2024? If we are barely in the middle of 2023

[slimtny]

inertia reel harness are for mall crawlers or someone going under 20mph. Crash in one and find out how crappy they are.

[matthewlloyd]

the windsheild and bed cover is addon options not stock

[johnhelems]

The knob doesn’t twist pull the pin lift up on the knob

[cmiller]

Not sure why people are excited about the"tie down" hoops. Never should a vehicles suspension be sucked down. Tie down to the wheels only.

[rdbarber]

i agree with you totally. i just put 300 miles on mine and totally agree. The shifter is more like a tractor. Seems like it should shift right in and not be so dam clunky. You have to use some force and having to come to a complete stop is undesirable as well in my opinion. A regular ol shoulder strap seat belt more than sufficient for this rig. it would get worn a lot more. the five point harness is a bit of over kill in my opinion. pain in the ass for a old fat guy with a torn rotator cuff, to put on. Its a lot of fun though definitely a nice machine.

[Hunterworks]

I prefer my 18 over my 24 based on one thing, you need hearing protection to ride in the 24 and the radio is useless, can't hear it over the engine. Oh and that terrible primary clutch clacking on start up.

[Fx-hlwg]

🙄🙄🙄wow didn’t even mention the doors😵‍💫😵‍💫😵‍💫🙄🙄🙄

[randomtech]

No gauges front steering wheel is ridiculous, step backwards

[phhend]

The trunk lid isn't standard, 400 dollar option.

[wheeler]

I just delivered 6 of these. One of them was a turbo. They come out of JAMCO in Laredo Tx.