Introduced for the 2019 model year, this midsize utility side-by-side was added to Kawasaki’s MULE family to fill the space between the compact two-seat machines and the larger PRO-FX/FXT and PRO-DX/DXT models. Kawasaki described it as a work-and-play entry designed to deliver a useful cargo-focused layout, strong maneuverability, and a more manageable footprint for tighter job sites and mixed-duty use. The model launched with multiple equipment grades to suit different buyers, including basic work-oriented versions, power-steering variants, and appearance or comfort packages such as LE and Camo editions.
From the outset, it was positioned as a modern addition to the long-running MULE lineup rather than a replacement for earlier utility vehicles. Kawasaki’s own materials later described it as part of the brand’s “Kawasaki Strong” utility identity, emphasizing durability, practical utility, and everyday dependability. The company also noted that mass production began in 2018 ahead of the 2019 market launch, marking the start of a new midsize chapter in the MULE series.
The nameplate has remained in production through the present, with later model-year updates and trim refinements rather than a break in the line. It has become the compact-but-capable middle ground in Kawasaki’s utility range, appealing to owners who need more versatility than an entry-level utility machine but do not want to move up to the larger passenger-carrying MULEs.