Polaris introduced this trail-focused RZR nameplate for the 2021 model year as part of a new RZR Trail and Trail S lineup aimed at narrow, wooded, and mixed-terrain riding. The Trail S variant was positioned as the wider, more open-trail sibling to the 50-inch Trail model, giving Polaris a dedicated 60-inch machine in its trail category. Early versions carried trim-level naming tied to the lineup’s launch, but the Trail S badge itself was presented as the core model identity from the start.
The 2021 launch marked a notable shift in Polaris’ trail strategy. Rather than treating narrow-trail machines as one-off trims buried inside the broader RZR family, Polaris framed Trail and Trail S as distinct products with their own styling, comfort features, and trail-oriented character. That gave the nameplate a clear place in the lineup between the smallest trail rigs and the more performance-focused RZR models.
For 2022 and 2023, Polaris continued the Trail S range and expanded the trim structure, reinforcing the model as an ongoing part of the brand’s trail lineup rather than a short-lived special edition. By 2024, Polaris still listed Trail S in the RZR family, and the nameplate remained current in later model-year listings as an active trail-oriented side-by-side.
In enthusiast terms, the model matters because it represents Polaris’ modern answer to riders who want a purpose-built trail machine with a narrower stance than the company’s wider performance RZRs, but with more room and capability than the 50-inch class. It is part of the broader evolution of the RZR line from pure sport performance toward specialized trail, adventure, and terrain-specific variants.