{"id":3876,"date":"2016-02-19T10:35:04","date_gmt":"2016-02-19T10:35:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/utvguide.dev\/polaris-general-review\/"},"modified":"2019-09-06T06:51:14","modified_gmt":"2019-09-06T13:51:14","slug":"polaris-general-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/utvguide.net\/polaris-general-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Polaris GENERAL 1000 EPS Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Jon Crowley<\/p>\n

When Polaris announced the GENERAL as a new rec-utility vehicle, at first I was a bit perplexed. To me the Ranger XP 900<\/a> seems pretty dang sporty for a utility machine.  I have put paddle tires on a Ranger XP 900 and gone to the dunes (see Polaris Ranger XP 900 Dune Review<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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AndI have also added 30-inch tires and taken our Ranger XP 900 Deluxe rock crawling (see Ranger XP 900 Rock Crawling Review<\/a>).<\/p>\n

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While the Ranger proved to me that it could be pulled into some pretty gnarly terrain, it was true that a more sporty suspension and powerful engine would help it excel in these environments. From a manufacturer standpoint, the Ranger is more 75% utility and 25% recreation (utility-rec).<\/p>\n

Looking at the RZR XP 1000<\/a> or RZR S 1000<\/a> you quickly find that they are more suited to pure sport activities since they lack a bed that is suitable for hauling\/dumping. What Polaris was missing in their lineup was a vehicle suited for 75% recreation and 25% utility. That is where the GENERAL<\/a> comes in, and after I spent the day in one recently, I think Polaris has hit a home-run.<\/p>\n

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\n2016 Polaris GENERAL 1000 EPS Deluxe<\/p>\n

Recreation<\/b><\/p>\n

The all-new 2016 GENERAL is a perfect blend of RZR S 1000 and Ranger XP 900. To make sure it has what it takes for recreation uses, the suspension and drive train are almost pure RZR S. With 100 horsepower, the Polaris GENERAL has best-in-class power. And the suspension boasts 12-inches of ground clearance, plus 12.25-inches of front wheel travel and 13.2-inches of rear wheel travel from an a-arm suspension that is nearly identical to the RZR S 1000. Engine and clutch are almost all RZR S as well with minor tweaks to the calibration and tuning so the GENERAL can have the low-end grunt necessary to do work.<\/p>\n

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\n100 Horsepower Prostar Engine makes the GENERAL a blast to drive<\/p>\n

Utility<\/b><\/p>\n

While the Prostar 999 cc twin delivers 100 horsepower that make it fun to drive, it also has a broad  torque range – 65 ft. lbs. of torque to haul, pull, and power through the biggest jobs.<\/p>\n

The GENERAL features convenient one latch tailgate opening on the 600 lbs. capacity dumping cargo bed as well as Polaris Lock & Ride integration for a variety of specially made accessories to get work done fast.<\/p>\n

The tuned suspension geometry features dual rate springs that maintains most of its ground clearance even when fully loaded, and also gives you a smooth ride when empty.<\/p>\n

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\nWith a 600 lbs. capacity bed there is enough room to bring gear for camping or haul around the ranch<\/p>\n

Standard half doors are built with automotive style latches and do a great job at protecting riders from weather and trail debris. They also swing open wide to make it easy to get in and out.<\/p>\n

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\nSeats are Bolstered to help keep you planted in sporty terrain but still allow for easy ingress\/egress<\/p>\n

Comfort<\/b><\/p>\n

The all-new cockpit was designed with a balance of work and play. The GENERAL comes with all-new seats that are designed for comfort whether you are out on the trail or mending fences around the farm. The seats more closely resemble those found in a RZR with bolstering that help keep you in place when on the trail. Driver seat also comes standard with a seat slider so you can adjust to varying driver height. Plus the seats are positioned more upright than a RZR which give you great visibility and make it easy for ingress\/egress.<\/p>\n

If you ride or work in a cold climate, Polaris Lock&Ride Pro Fit cab design allows you to add a windshield, upper doors or a full cab in just a few minutes.<\/p>\n

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\nPolaris Lock&Ride Windshield works great and takes seconds to install.<\/p>\n

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