New 2025 Polaris Rzr! Is it worth it ?

[@swdiosdiosdado]

In my opinion and experience you are wrong about Polaris putting a factory turbo setup on the Pro R. Usually anytime a company decides to put a turbo on a performance based car, truck or sxs…etc, they tend to actually build and set the engine up around that. Ie, stronger rods, crank,cooling, oiling and fueling. The aftermarket turbo kits will still probably remain pretty much the same as they are with minor changes and more than likely safely make more power.

[@desertsxs]

I agree but that price tag will probably go way up to do that. I see that being hard for them to want to add that kinda of price tag to the masses.

[@Tipsforquad]

If your looking for somehting different, fast, nice go with this

[@jelias999]

Personally i think polaris actually made alot of good changes

[@desertsxs]

The changes they made were good just not ground breaking to want to sell your 23 model to get it

[@theonlyone83]

The aftermarket is so much better now than in 2017 when the x3 dropped. Polaris and can-am can make a good car and let the aftermarket handle the crazy custom mods and big turbo setups. The next evolution for polaris should be a dct not a turbo, can-am needs to move to a 4 cylinder. I am a can-am guy but if I were to buy a new car today it would be the pro r because of where you can take the power.

[@desertsxs]

Yes I agree dct for Polaris 2L for canam

[@420bin7]

5k Canadian price increase for bead locks, heated/ vented seats, fresh air vents, doors and new software for the suspension button. And upgraded sound systems. I'm happy with my 24 pro r 4 but bead locks fresh air vents and the double tap for constant stiffness would be nice.

[@desertsxs]

Definitely like the new model but I’m not selling mine to hurry and get it kinda thing imo

[@Indianahillclimber]

I agree wirh Dylan Polaris would most definitely be conservative on the turbo size. I disagree that they would need to redesign the motor. There is plenty of examples out there, that as long as you get the fueling right the Pro star 2.0 can handle a turbo. I think the aftermarket industry has won this battle for dollars for now.

[@desertsxs]

Ya if they went conservative then no need for motor work but if they want to be competitive with the new builds coming out now they would need motor work to be reliable. IMO

[@Indianahillclimber]

@@desertsxs do you have motor work done on yours?

[@motorcyclestig8539]

I think the first gen still looks better but do love the full doors, dash/cluster and seats they look awsome along with the speakers/sub but im more of a fan of the original front end on the 1st gen than this 2nd gen. I knew it was going to be minor upgrades and I'm so glad they didn't do a dct... I don't think they ever will go dct because they don't follow they lead.

[@desertsxs]

Ya curious what there next big thing is

[@motorcyclestig8539]

I wish they did the steel belt like they did with the ranger. The pro r will eventually get a turbo from factory but it's going to be awhile probably in the next 3 to 4yrs

[@patd4u2]

I have a 2022 pro XP ultimate, the 2025 upgrades that I like are the shield behind the radiator to help keep the heat out of the cab. I hope it is available to put into my car, here in Arizona with a windshield on the heat inside the cab is unbearable, I had to remove the windshield, I like the double tap for the max compression. I hope that is a firmware upgrade for my pro XP. I do not like the dash looks like it's been designed to be less expensive, no trim around the ride command like on mine, the seats look retro XP 1000 but a upgraded version. I prefer my seats better, I really like the inside door inserts that cover the framing and I do like my shark fins on each side. not sure if I like the front-end yet.

[@desertsxs]

Ya once we get them next to each other that would be nice to see true difference

[@WyLEE08]

FACT: In 2024 the SxS was a soft retail market for Polaris meaning too many potential (majority) buyers said no. Why would Polaris make the 25’s even more expensive with more HP? Just saying.

[@desertsxs]

I agree economy is weak right now. If they went big this year and price tag went way up probably wouldn’t get a lot of sales still .

[@robbnutter4665]

No body mentioned the new fresh air venting! As owners, did that not make an impression? (good, bad, or ehh...)

[@desertsxs]

That is a good part I forgot to mention it. if you do a tnt hood scoop on your old model that will help a lot.

[@MG_Home_Designs]

I was really hoping for a 2.0L with a 64”

[@desertsxs]

Ya I don’t have to worry about width for our riding. I know you guys would like the 2L in a 64. My only question is. If your trails are narrow and tight do you need more power or is it pointless? Honest question not a dig just because terrain only allows so much speed usually

[@MG_Home_Designs]

@@desertsxs in all honestly for me im actually west coast/so cal, i ride trails in Baja as a spotter for dirt bike trail riders, the point of the 2.0L is for when were in the open areas but also needing to fit in the trails behind the riders, its a thought of how much versatility is needed, i could always put a kit or turbo but with so much dust and silt trying to keep the engine stock to factory and reliable is priority

[@desertsxs]

@@MG_Home_Designs oh okay ya hopefully next year they do

[@MG_Home_Designs]

@@desertsxs crossing our Fingers, thats for always providing great info

[@desertsxs]

@@MG_Home_Designs yw

[@arnw7933]

We should all get the double tap feature. It would be a simple software update

[@desertsxs]

Ya I would think so too

[@chadstellwagen3460]

But then how do they get you to buy a new car?

[@desertsxs]

@@chadstellwagen3460 very true

[@seapanda579]

I may ask about joining the race day later if my projects gets the bugs . Worked out . I am making two short course monsters . Using pro r engine turbo and a maverick r engine custom built frames . Looks like an old Polaris rs1 but longer and a little wider. I am Thinking about the ride command and Smart shocks on the pro r engine one . If I do that will be the wife's unit . How i get engines and the electronics I buy totaled units . I just tinker ( as my wife calls it ) I am retired and sold my company. the First big mistake was I bought a speed utv thing never ran right transmission it would not go into park or reverse would. Would not shift you had to fight. I have a small machine shop and fab shop in my house.

[@desertsxs]

That is way cool definitely do those builds and bring them out. I would love to see those monsters. That is why I stayed away from the other one after I saw the first ones come out I took a loss and moved on quick. Please hit me up when you have those builds done I really like seeing peoples creations out of there garage

[@seapanda579]

​@@desertsxs today at church a person came to me asked. if I wanted to sell my speed utv. My plain use to put a pro r motor with a turbo in it. He wants me to do something a lot more wild . Put a LS turbo engine in it he said he read somewhere it could be done . Hey he is paying me more money then I paid for it in the first place and paying me for the work . Lol my wife said what are you starting up a new business. It has only been a month since you retired . I retired to be with my grandson ( we are raising him . He lost his dad and mom in a car crash ) But he has been helping me. Built and repair sxs .and want to learn. I am using it as healing for him over the loss . The guy wants it done as soon as I can . Another bonus is that I get new tools to play. with . Look in to one of those laser rust removal machines that can also put on a welding head to do just small work . Since I do not know how long this will take because I never did it before or have a guide to copy. I am thinking late October to have this finished. I guess I am like a mechanic who never had time to work on his stuff. Look at the speed utv making me think hey I like the no radius rod rear end .I'm going to redo my builds trailing arms that way . I may do a hybrid of the two.

[@desertsxs]

@@seapanda579 that would be way cool. I would love to see the beginning and the end if you are interested in doing a video on it let me know email me at desertsxs@gmail

[@KuschallRacing]

why they dont come out with a closed SEALT cabin and AC-HEATER ....everybody would love to cool cabin in summer heat ore be able to dive warm in freezing winter but with the fast sxs

[@desertsxs]

Ya not sure

[@howarddavis8748]

Great video a lot of ideas bounced around. Personally, the aesthetics are excellent ! everybody liked the fang look Glad Polaris brought it back much needed it's iconic for Polaris like the BMW emblem and grill will never fade out keep it ip Polaris. Next, I do wish that Polaris created a DCT transmission much needed much overdue as far as turbocharging, this becomes a very large liability for Polaris. first off, if they install a turbo, obviously it will be fairly small compared to the aftermarket world so I believe Polaris were smart not turbocharge the four-cylinder..the aftermarket world got that nailed perfectly. Next question we need to know, , did you replace the internals and have them forged and then installed the pro EFI? If not this proves that to Polaris platform already is good enough to support turboed applications lol please respond thank you

[@desertsxs]

Yes I agree with those points. We put some stronger parts in my engine to hold up so it would last a long time.

[@signalongwithhalle296]

You guys are hilarious, thanks for the honest feedback

[@desertsxs]

Yw

[@offroaddiaries]

Solid review for sure. I agree on multiple levels.

[@desertsxs]

Thanks

[@exotichotshot7221]

Great content as always! Thanks for an honest review. Can-Am’s got it in the bag for the next year (unless your car was built on a Friday lol sorry)

[@desertsxs]

True lol

[@allmotorhash]

Dallin 4 seat turbo is bad ass NO TRAILER QUEEN

[@desertsxs]

Thanks

[@allmotorhash]

@@desertsxs compound turbos alcohol sand killa

[@desertsxs]

@@allmotorhash that would be a beast but I think maintenance would be constant

[@FreedomIsntFree2023]

Anyone who criticizes you for calling an RZR a "car", doesn't quite have a grasp of the English language nor how to use the internet or dictionary......jmo

[@desertsxs]

Thanks if they don’t like it I don’t mind but to make a big deal out of it is where I’m like what what

[@derek9767]

Rough, very rough

[@desertsxs]

Can’t have amazing every time so I get it

[@derek9767]

​@@desertsxsappreciate the response. You have the ingredients to have the best by far SWest utv channel. Very possibly national. So it creates an expectation imo. Experiment & refine.

[@desertsxs]

@@derek9767 thanks in these scenarios we are winging it and throwing it together fast because in 24 hrs different info comes out and changes are made so it’s definitely a rushed process and seeing what Polaris actually does or doesn’t do

[@StarDustMoonRocket]

Polaris builds good stuff, but good isn't good enough for off road.

[@desertsxs]

I agree. We always want big changes can’t do that every year they have a great one already

[@david3077]

Nobody wants to pay 50k for off road toys.. the Pro R is already out of people’s price range. Now people want a Pro R with a turbo. For what? Are we really gonna have 400 hp side by sides. Get out of here. Over kill. Keep these machines at no more than 30k.

[@desertsxs]

There is still plenty of options at 30k and under. It doesn’t hurt to have other options too.