5 Things We LOVE and HATE about the All-New Kawasaki Ridge

We break down the highs and lows of the 2024 Kawasaki Ridge Limited! This Polaris Ranger fighter is a fresh addition to the utility side-by-side market, and it packs plenty of capability and refinement.

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[nolanfoutz]

Im a welder with kawasaki working on the ridge line and honestly this video made me feel a bit better about what im doing

[Tphinn]

0:28 voice crack that never got cut killed me lol

[kevinstrickland]

I was on the market for a sxs and researched for a couple months.
Finally came down to the ridge hvac or defender ltd.
Sat in a defender ltd and instantly knew it was good.
Had the chance to take the kawi ridge for a spin and i instantly didnt like the fact that i couldnt rest my arm comfortably on the open window because of the rear angle.
My body was tight to the door and i'm a small guy thinking that's uncomfortable and maybe cold in winter.
And it was kinda loud revving high.
Love kawasaki(had 2 quads and 3 bikes all new)
Last days off put 400 km on my 2024 defender ltd 3 seater fiery red😃

[jeffreykuntz]

Got one, pounded it .big difference is that it doesn't fall apart or break down like all the others.probly why it has a 3 yr warrenty.

[larryswerdloff]

he fails to mention the incredible heat from the engine behind the seats, under the seats and behind your legs. The noise at 5k rpms is like sitting in a canyon. Yes I have one and this summer you will hear alot of bitching about kawasaki's snow job. They released it in cold weather so the butt smooching mag writers wouldnt harp on the heat and noise. It gets so hot it warped the air cleaner cover on mine.

[brooksjeansonne]

And y doesn't the front windshield tips out!

[gloomiehoodie]

It's a shame pay $30+k for a under powered plastic bucket on wheels.
For that money you can buy a small real truck or a Jeep Gladiator that are not only street legal, but will out last these pricey plastic containers on wheels.
Great video!

[petewilson]

Used to have a Kawasaki mule MX . And also used to have a Kawasaki mule pro FXR I noticed that you talked about reliability on Kawasaki mules but with mine there was nothing but trouble and issues with them Kawasaki 3 year warranty was absolutely horrible . I purchase a can am defender so far it has treated me very well and had zero issues at this time never again I will purchase anything with a Kawasaki logo on it

[larryholton]

the people bitching in these comments is absolutely hilarious. most of them just as well go buy a vehicle instead of one of these. one of these is damn handy around farms and ranches and such and they're actually getting a bit too fancy for that because it adds to the price tag ..

[herbb]

The “down is up” window switches are a safety hazard. A cnild can easily get they’re head stuck in a closing window. That’s why they haven’t done this in cars for many years

[craigr]

I want to sit in with engineering! Something I have been thinking about is adding 4-6” of cab behind the seat. Little more leg room, some place to put a sweat shirt. Like a little extended cab truck. Wait for 34k maybe I should build an off road truck😂. Nah I love sxs’s

[WyLEE]

Another fail is it’s tall stance as it won’t fit in most extended high trailers that are 84”.

[petergulat]

Please give us clue about the sound quality from sound system.

[MrRkrug]

No front locker would be my number 1 problem.

[waydwnbama-way]

Cost more than my 2017 Toyota Tacoma TRD off road new, shzzzz

[stuntman]

These new utv's are way over priced!!

[Trailboss]

Why spend that much on a toy you can buy a truck cheaper

[tomg]

For that money I would buy a nissan frontier 4x4.
Just saying.