$19,999 MSRP / 114 HP

• middle child of rzr line

• Great on both narrow trails + desert

• redesigned for 2024 + much improved

A strong-selling legend.

The RZR XP is a legend in the business. It’s one of the best-selling sport rigs on the market. It’s reasonably priced. And it’s the middle child of the RZR lineup, a happy middle ground great for both narrow trails and wide-open desert running.

The RZR XP was redesigned from the ground up for 2024—the 2025 model carries on basically unchanged.

How much power does it make?

More than enough but not too much. The XP’s dual-overhead-cam, four-stroke, 999-cc parallel twin is good for 114 hp.

Polaris calls this thing a Prostar Gen 2. We just call it an ass-kicker. This engine is very similar to the XP’s 2023 mill, but that 2024 redesign brought a bit more low-end grunt and a flatter torque curve. Other changes for ’24 included shorter gearing and stronger clutches. (Fun fact: The clutches were borrowed from the Polaris Ranger utility rig.)

What makes it special?

If you’re reading this, you probably know. But here goes anyway: “RZR” is a household name like Coke or Kleenex, a standard in the industry and a benchmark in dozens of categories. People want RZRs because their buddies have RZRs, because RZRs are big fun, because RZRs are generally pretty durable, because RZRs are generally priced right and give decent resale value.

If you don’t count the two-seat / four-seat model splits, Polaris makes six different RZR models. The cheapest starts at $15,999, and the most expensive starts at $34,999.

At $19,999 in two-seat form, the XP is the sweet spot, smack in the middle of the range. It’s fast enough to feel fast but still friendly for beginners. It’s as capable on a trail as most people will ever need. And last year’s redesign improved everything from build quality to rollover safety.

Why do I want it?

You are a smart person who likes good things and a good bargain. You’ll pay for Coca-Cola instead of the Walmart house brand because… well, it’s Coke. And you hate regrets.

Why don’t I want it?

You have more money and want to spend it. You want to go faster than 114 hp will let you. You need a machine with more pure sport or pure utility. Your name is Inigo Montoya, and a Polaris killed your father. (I don’t know, I’m reaching here. The ’25 XP slaps.)

Which trim do I want?

Three trims here: Sport (starts at $19,999 for the two-seater), Premium ($21,999), Ultimate ($24,999).

Sport is bare-bones. Premium brings 30″ tires and Polaris’s excellent Ride Command dash-screen-infotainment system. Ultimate adds in a Rockford Fosgate stereo, a rear camera, a winch, a roof, other nice-to-haves.

Premium is the solid play. The Ultimate add-ons are great, and cheaper than buying aftermarket, but if you’re looking at four-seat XPs, the sticker price climbs real quick.

If I like this… what else should I look at?

The RZR name has a known reputation, a strong record of sales and innovation, and legions of fans who love it for a reason. And within that brand itself, the XP model is loved by a lot of people on its own.

Few models in the side-by-side business bring that much to the table. Still,if you’re interested in options, check out the Honda Talon 1000R, the Yamaha YXZ1000R, and the Kawasaki Teryx KRX 1000.

2025 Polaris RZR XP Specs

NOTE: Four-seat versions of the Polaris RZR XP are sold as the XP 4.

Length: 119.5 in. / 120.0 (Premium, Ultimate) / 146.9 in. (XP 4 Sport) / 147.8 in. (XP 4 Premium, XP 4 Ultimate)

Width: 64 in.

Height: 71.1 in. / 74.0 in. (Premium, Ultimate) / 72.8 in. (XP 4 Sport) / 75.0 in. (XP 4 Premium, XP 4 Ultimate)

Wheelbase: 90.0 in. (XP) / 117.0 in. (XP 4)

Claimed Curb Weight:  1567 lbs. (base XP, claimed)

Engine: Parallel-twin

Displacement: 999 cc

Transmission: Automatic PVT with park, reverse, neutral, low, and high

Claimed Power: 114 hp

Claimed Torque: N/A

Fuel System: EFI

Steering: Electric Power Steering

Drivetrain: True On-Demand 2WD/AWD

Front Suspension: Double A-arms w/ sway bar, 2-in. Walker Evans adjustable needle shocks; 16.0 in. travel

Rear Suspension: Trailing arm w/ sway bar, 2.5-in. Walker Evans adjustable needle shocks; 18.0 in. travel

Front Brakes: Hydraulic disc

Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc

Wheels F/R: Cast aluminum; 12 in.

Tires F/R: Trail Master X/T, 29×9-14 radial / 29×11-14 radial (Sport) ; 30×10-14 radial / 30×10-14 radial (Premium, Ultimate)

Bed Capacity: 300 lbs.

Towing Capacity: N/A

Seating Capacity: 2 (XP) / 4 (XP 4)

Ground Clearance: 14.0 in. / 14.5 in. (Premium, Ultimate)

Fuel Capacity: 9.5 gallons