Yamaha introduced this side-by-side as its first three-seat recreational off-highway vehicle for the North American market, announcing it in June 2013 for release in mid-August of that year as a 2014 model. It was positioned as a practical, multi-purpose off-road machine for work and recreation, aimed at users who wanted a compact utility vehicle with room for three people, a cargo bed and Yamaha’s familiar CVT-based driveline. The original launch marked Yamaha’s entry into a new ROV era for the brand, and the nameplate quickly became one of the core products in its off-road utility lineup.
Over time, the line evolved through updated trim and equipment packages, including versions with electric power steering and premium package variants, while keeping the same basic three-passenger, work-focused concept. Yamaha later expanded its U.S. side-by-side portfolio with larger multi-passenger derivatives, but this nameplate remained the company’s standard three-seat utility model. The model is still part of Yamaha’s current side-by-side lineup, so there is no final model year to record. Its significance lies in establishing Yamaha’s modern utility ROV identity and giving the brand a durable 700-class platform that has remained a staple of its off-road lineup.