2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP and Pro XP 4

Same 181 hp turbocharged engine as the bigger Turbo R; 22 inches of usable rear travel; 64-inch stance means it fits down tighter trails; shares a platform with the Turbo R; easiest entry into Polaris’ next-generation side-by-sides; starts at less than $25,000.

Lives in the shadow of the Turbo R and Pro R; narrow stance, long-travel suspension, and big power mean things can get tippy; a couple more grand gets you the wider, burlier Turbo R.

When the Polaris RZR Pro XP came out for 2021, it was the baddest machine Polaris sold. Then came the RZR Turbo R and Pro R, and the Pro XP got scooted down the bench. The 2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP is still a nasty rig, with more stock horsepower than a Honda Civic and an insane amount of suspension travel. It was also the rig that introduced the new-generation RZRs, paving the way for its gnarlier stablemates.

If you need a rig that is under 70 inches wide but will still smash through the desert at 75 mph, here it is. Well suited to tighter woods riding and the open expanses in between, the Pro XP offers a ton of side-by-side for the money, and can be configured just about any which way you want. The Pro XP 4 just lets you bring more friends.

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A narrower version of Polaris’ new-generation RZRs, the Pro XP sacrifices nothing in terms of raw speed, but lets you hit width-restricted trails and tighter singletrack without worry.

It was new two years ago, so for 2023 updates are few. There’s a couple of new colors, and the Pro XP Premium now gets a Rockford Fosgate PMX stereo head unit.

2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP Sport: $24,599

2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP 4 Sport: $27,799

2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP Premium: $27,999

2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP 4 Premium: $31,999

2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP Ultimate: $33,199

2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP 4 Ultimate: $37,399

We’re suckers for anything with Ride Command, but at more than $33,000 for the Ride Command–equipped Pro XP Ultimate, our enthusiasm wanes a little. Based solely on cost, we’d jump on the Sport trim, and throw Ride Command and a stereo at it after the fact. Picking between two and four doors is a matter of each buyer’s use case.

Regardless of trim, the 2023 Polaris RZR Pro XP gets a 181 hp, turbocharged 925cc parallel twin backed by Polaris’ PVT continuously variable transmission. The transmission routes power to the rear wheels or all four wheels through the company’s Isolated Extreme Performance 2WD/4WD.

In base Sport trim and the next up Premium trim, the Pro XP wears 2-inch Fox shocks up front with QS3 dampers and compression adjustment, supported by dual A-arms. Out back, a trailing arm and radius rod setup holds 2.5-inch Fox shocks with QS3 dampers and compression adjustment.

On the Ultimate, Polaris adds its Dynamix 2.0 electronic suspension to the mix, which controls suspension action on the fly. Dynamix is bolted to Fox 2.5 Live Valve shocks front and rear.

All Pro XPs get 20 inches of front travel and 22 inches of rear travel, and they’re all ridiculously adept on the trail.

Hydraulic discs with three-piston front calipers and two-piston rear calipers.

The Sport gets the standard parade of plastic, decent seats, and a lighted LCD dash that displays vitals such as vehicle speed, engine speed, engine temperature, time, and odometer and trip odometer. Driver and passengers get three-point harnesses on both the two- and four-seat Sport.

In Premium configuration, the Pro XP gets a sweet Rockford Fosgate stereo, full doors, retractable four-point harnesses for everyone, an accent lighting package, and LED head- and taillights, and a telescoping steering wheel.

The Ultimate has Polaris’ option book chucked at it, and features the wonderful Ride Command navigation and infotainment setup as standard. Ride Command communicates through a 7-inch display that features a backup camera in addition to more detailed vehicle vitals, the navigation screen, and Dynamix 2.0 controls and display. There’s also Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 audio, six-point harnesses for driver and passengers, full doors, and a telescoping wheel. The Ultimate trim is a big cash outlay, but it is also a desperately nice place to spend time.

Cargo capacity is a pretty paltry 300 pounds, but this is a sport rig, not a workhorse. You cannot tow with a Pro XP.

If you opt for the Sport, standard electronics are limited to an LCD display with vehicle vitals. It’s easy enough to add whatever you desire, but standard fare is sparse. The Premium gets a very nice Rockford Fosgate stereo with a PMX-2 head unit, as well as LED lighting and an accent lighting package.

Stepping up to Ultimate gets you the works. Ride Command, a Stage 2 R-F stereo, accent lighting, and LEDs are all equipped.

There’s a 25-hour break-in period. Change oil every 50 hours thereafter. Inspect thoroughly every 25 hours.

Six-month factory warranty.

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