New Products Showcase Leading Level of Product Innovation and
Quality from Company's Off-Road Vehicle, On-Road Vehicle and PURE
Polaris Divisions
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today unveiled its product offerings
for 2010, keeping its foot on the gas with its entrance into the
electric low emission vehicle market, more power and control in
All-Terrain and Side-by-Side vehicles, and two new touring model Victory
motorcycles, complimenting a wide variety of updated and redesigned
models.
The 2010 product line up featured an array of new machines driven to
showcase the powersports leader’s commitment to delivering
industry-leading quality and innovation to every type of rider. Polaris
presented the 2010 product line up to dealers at St. Paul’s Xcel Energy
Center and the Polaris Research and Development facility in Wyoming,
Minn. as part of a two-day summer sales meeting.
"The Polaris culture revolves around passion, performance and
innovation," said Bennett Morgan, president and chief operations
officer, Polaris Industries Inc. "Our passion for our business fuels our
drive to continue developing products that ride smoother, more
comfortably, deliver more performance and do so at a value to our
customers. When others are pumping their brakes, Polaris is inviting the
world to come ride with us. We see the challenges of the current
economic environment as an opportunity for Polaris to lead by example,
and we believe our 2010 product line up does exactly that."
To introduce its 2010 model year motorcycles to its dealers, including
the all-new Victory Cross Country and Victory Cross Roads, Victory
kicked off its celebration as the first successful American motorcycle
company in 60 years with revving engines and special appearances by bike
designers Arlen, Cory and Zack Ness and Roland Sands, who rode his
all-new, customized Hammer 8-ball onto the arena floor. The Off-Road
Division rolled out their 2010 products with gusto, wowing dealers in
attendance with a collection of new, industry-leading machines including
new 2-Up models, a redesigned value line up of ATVs, a much-anticipated
mid-size RANGER vehicle and an electric-powered RANGER that
ran whisper quiet as it exited the stage.
Off-Road Vehicle Division
RANGER™ Side-by-Side Vehicles
Model Year 2010
brings more power to the industry-leading Polaris RANGER line up
with the addition of the 500 H.O. engine for the RANGER 4x4 and
the 800 EFI engine for the RANGER 800 XP, RANGER 800 HD, RANGER
800 CREW and RANGER 800 6x6. Not only is the line up getting more
power and performance with new engines for existing models, but unlike
others in the industry, Polaris RANGER is expanding with all-new
mid-size models, RANGER 400 and RANGER EV Electric
Side-by-Side. If you want to work harder or play faster, the 2010 RANGER
Side-by-Side line up offers something that fits your needs as a
collection of exciting new models and big improvements from Polaris’
innovative 2009 product line.
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RANGER 400 – The RANGER 400 is one of two
mid-size models added to the RANGER line up for 2010. Though
small enough to conveniently fit in the bed of a pickup truck, the RANGER
400 delivers a 29 horsepower engine, 500 lbs of cargo capacity,
1,000 lbs payload and 1,250 lbs. of towing, fulfilling the RANGER promise
of “Hardest Working.” Not only does the RANGER 400 work
hard, but it has all the smoothest riding features of a RANGER,
including Independent Rear Suspension, long suspension travel and high
ground clearance, making this mid-size offering a true “Hardest
Working, Smoothest Riding,” RANGER. Its convenient size and
hard-working design, with the value price of $7,999, makes the RANGER
400 a perfect partner for hunting, farming, maintaining acreage or
doing chores around the property.
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RANGER EV – The RANGER EV electric
Side-by-Side is the most versatile electric vehicle on the market,
combining power with the longest travel suspension in its class and an
Independent Rear Suspension for smooth travel in the roughest terrain.
Built for clean and quiet operation, the RANGER EV has a 30
horsepower electric motor, capable of 25 mph top speed, with an
industry best range of up to 50 miles, powered by the largest battery
pack in its class, which provides two hours of riding between charges.
The RANGER EV also features three unique settings specific to
different tasks, allowing for top speeds, best towing or maximum
battery life. Despite its smooth and quiet operation, the RANGER EV
is still “Hardest Working,” with all the same cargo and towing
capabilities of the RANGER 400. The smooth-riding RANGER EV
is perfect for getting the job done while its quiet operation blends
seamlessly with the surrounding environment.
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RANGER 800 6x6 – The 2010 edition of the RANGER
800 6x6 features a re-designed exterior to handle the nastiest
work and most extreme riding conditions. Along with other 800 models,
the RANGER 800 6x6 is equipped with the most-armored front end
ever designed for a side-by-side to protect vital components.
Complimented by inset front headlights and an improved bumper, the
latest RANGER 800 6x6 can handle just about anything a rider
encounters and come out working hard on the other side. It can haul
just about anything too, with a new, truck-like job box between the
cargo box and the cab, rated to handle 250 pounds, in addition to the
heavy-duty 1,250 pound rating for the cargo box. The 2010 model not
only features a tougher, stronger exterior, but thoughtful ergonomics
design changes in the cab space to allow for the smoothest, more
comfortable ride on the roughest terrain. Passengers will notice more
seat and leg space and new angled-back seating. In the driver seat,
standard tilt steering and 50 percent easier steering effort allow
drivers to steer with just one hand. These new features make the 2010 RANGER
800 6x6 easier and more comfortable to drive than any comparable
vehicle available.
Polaris will also offer the RANGER 800 HD, RANGER 800 XP, RANGER
800 CREW and RANGER 500 H.O. as part of its 2010 full-size
line up. For the Sport class, Polaris will offer the RANGER RZR
and RANGER RZR S.
“With the introduction of two new products, more power for the utility
line, the redesigned RANGER CREW and 6x6, and a new top speed for RANGER
RZR, the 2010 line up picks up where the 2009 line left off,” said
Matt Homan, vice president and general manager of Polaris’ Off-Road
division. “We continue to innovate our RANGER line to offer the
most extensive Side-by-Side offering in the industry.”
All-Terrain Vehicles
A leader in the Recreational/Utility
and Sport markets, Polaris blends innovation and practicality resulting
in some of the best-selling products of all-time. The Polaris Sportsman
line was the first American-made ATV with industry-firsts such as
automatic transmission, electronic fuel injection, independent rear
suspension, on-demand true all-wheel drive and engine braking. This
year, Polaris has revisited the Sportsman series yet again, focusing on
comfort, versatility and value. The company also updated some Polaris
favorites to add to their value offering for 2010.
Sportsman® Line – The Polaris Sportsman is a legendary name in
the powersports community, claiming numerous accolades and awards over
the years as it’s continued to be the vanguard in the industry. With
more than one million riders to its credit, the Sportsman evolved again
last year with the introduction of the award-winning Sportsman XP. This
year, continuing to build on the Sportsman XP success, Polaris has
incorporated the features of the Sportsman XP into its 2-Up line, adding
innovation to a top-selling segment. Along with innovation, Polaris also
added value models to its line-up giving customers legendary Sportsman
models at a value price.
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Sportsman 850 and 550 Touring EPS – For 2010, Polaris has added
the 99 percent new Sportsman XP chassis, motor and features to its
2-Up line, introducing the Sportsman 850 and 550 Touring.