Polaris introduced this nameplate for the 2022 model year as part of a completely new wide-open RZR family aimed at high-speed desert and dune riding. Announced in late 2021 and slated to reach dealers in early 2022, it arrived as Polaris’ halo performance side-by-side, positioned above the long-running RZR XP family and alongside the turbocharged RZR Turbo R. From the start, the model was sold as a 2-seat machine, with a 4-seat version joining the lineup immediately as a related companion model rather than replacing the original.
The vehicle marked a major reset for Polaris’ premium off-road lineup. Rather than evolving an older RZR platform, it debuted on an all-new chassis with a wider stance, a heavily reinforced structure, and suspension technology designed to keep pace with aggressive high-speed terrain. Polaris framed the launch around strength, stability, and factory-built capability, emphasizing that it was intended to deliver an unusually serious off-road package straight from the showroom.
Over time, the nameplate has remained in production and has continued to appear in Polaris RZR model-year lineups, including later updates and special editions. The core identity has stayed consistent: it is the flagship naturally aspirated member of the RZR family, built for riders who want the most extreme factory RZR experience without moving into a modified or competition-only machine. Enthusiasts often view it as the model that defined Polaris’ modern wide-body performance era and reset expectations for what a stock side-by-side could be.