By Jon Crowley
While in Phoenix doing some work with Shock Therapy, I had the opportunity to ride in a 2024 Polaris XPEDITION ADV 5 Northstar Edition.
Polaris XPEDITION ADV 5 Northstar
- Heat & Air Conditioning w/ Temperature & Zone Control
- Lockable Full Doors w/ Power Windows
- Tip-Out Windshield w/ Wash & Wiper & Rear Hatch
- RIDE COMMAND+ Technology integrated into a 7″ Display
- JBL® Trail Pro 4100 Audio
- Front & Rear Cameras
- Tilt & Telescoping Steering
- 140a Alternator Charging System
The XPEDITION Northstar comes with Ride Command, Turf Mode rear diff and a winch.
- 114 HP ProStar 1000 Gen 2 Engine
- FOX® Podium QS3 with Position Sensitive Spiral Technology
- High Clearance Dual A-Arm with Stabilizer Bar
- 14″ of Ground Clearance
- 30″ Pro Armor Crawler XP Tires
- On-Demand True AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode
- Polaris HD 4500 LB Winch
- Front Bull Bumper & Full Coverage Skid Plate
- ProFit Sport Roof & Interior Liner
- Lock & Ride MAX Cargo System
- Fold Flat & 60/40-Split Flip-Up Rear Seats
The unit we tested also had upgraded to 32-inch BFG tires.
In General, the XPEDITION might look like a RANGER, but the suspension is more closely related to GENERAL with 64-inch width, 14-inches of ground clearance, along with 14-inches of front travel and 15-inches of rear travel.
Likes:
- FOX QS3 shocks standard
- High clearance suspension
- Ground clearance and wheel travel
- Ride Command
- Turning radius
- Ability to handle 32-inch tire without modification
- Alternator
- Tilt & Telescoping steering wheel
- HVAC works better than previous version in the RANGER
- Cab is sealed well from dust
Dislikes:
- Engine noise in cab
- Price – $44K+
I was involved in the Shock Therapy Live Show where we discussed our initial thoughts in the unit and also new products that are in the works including Dual-Rate Spring Kits, Valving, Sway Bar Links, Tie-Rods and more.
In general, this vehicle works well over rough terrain and responds even better suspension upgrades from Shock Therapy.
The 2024 Polaris XPEDITION XP and ADV are both available in two and five-seat configurations in three trims: Premium, Ultimate and NorthStar. The Ultimate and NorthStar trims will begin shipping to dealers in Summer of 2023, while the Premium trim will be made available in 2024.
2024 Polaris XPEDITION XP Premium: Starting at US $28,999
2024 Polaris XPEDITION ADV Premium: Starting at US $29,999
*This trim will be made available in 2024.
The Polaris XPEDITION Premium features a 4.3” JBL® Color Display and Trail Pro 2000 Audio, 660 W stator charging system, FOX ® Shocks, Pro Armor 30” Crawler XP tires with 15” wheels, standard bumper, winch and roof. The ADV 5-seat model includes a covered cargo area with flat fold and 60/40 split flip-up rear seats, while the XP 5-seat model includes a dumping cargo box and 60/40 split flip-up rear seats.
2024 Polaris XPEDITION XP Ultimate: Starting at US $31,999
2024 Polaris XPEDITION ADV Ultimate: Starting at US $32,999
In addition to the premium offering, the Polaris XPEDITION Ultimate also includes Polaris’ industry-leading seven-inch touchscreen display powered by RIDE COMMAND, 900W stator charging system, JBL® Trail Pro 4100 surround sound audio system with 400W AMP and 10” subwoofer, front and rear cameras, tilt and telescopic steering, plus padded console and auto stop winch.
2024 Polaris XPEDITION XP NorthStar: Starting at US $38,999
2024 Polaris XPEDITION ADV NorthStar: Starting at US $39,999
Rounding out the lineup is the top-tier Polaris XPEDITION NorthStar. Including everything from the Ultimate trim, the NorthStar trim features a fully enclosed cab with HVAC temperature and zone controls, lockable full doors with power windows and a tip-out front glass windshield. The NorthStar trim also comes standard with RIDE COMMAND+, allowing for vehicle health monitoring and more.
