It seems like the SxS market has gone the way of the off-road truck/SUV market and just decided their products should only be affordable by those with deep pockets. Not much left for the blue collar guys, anymore outside of stripped down junk that needs $10k worth of options to be useful.
Polaris has done a lot to upgrade the ranger except design their cabs to keep any dust from getting inside the cab or installate the cab better from the engine noise
That’s odd as canvas doors are 1000 for the set, Handcrank doors are 3600 for the set and power window doors are 4200 for the set little off on the 5k for doors..🤷🏽♂️
@@whitburn584 it's $4745 in Canada. If you have a 6 seater, that's $4745 x 2. Which is $5400+ with taxes, or $10,800+ for a six seater. But I guess you can assume everyone is in the US and makes things up 🙄
i own a 2023 ranger xp 1000….. pretty let down on the build quality for a unit thats over 20g, break issues under 1 month of use…. i mean i do like the machine but polaris quality needs to be stepped up…. also why $$$ for extra parts that should be free and already installed on a 25k machine, ie even a review mirror was a add on….. kinda pathetic on polaris part
i agree, im middleaged and had mine since new. Front diff has sounded like it has marbles in it since new. Leaked water and air since new. Defin not can am quality but at the time I had two guys i know unhappy with the heat issue on the early can am models so I bought a ranger.
I guess I'm still gonna get a cfmoto. I'm supposed to feel better because the totally stripped down polaris is now 13999 & the one you actually want is 32k?! Still a joke...still need to win lotto!!! LOL
I have a 21 Northstar Ultimate and the only difference I see is the seats and the ride Command plus. My Pro R has the Ride Command plus but it won't tell me if it's bumped or moved.
they need to add child lock doors in the rear. and partner with on x so you can view off the ride command system. like they have with the trail camera viewing. and i wonder if the belts blow fast like my old 19 turbo s4. lol
I watched an Ostacruiser video and the Polaris was making a awful ratcheting noise when shifting. He commented that was just a Polaris thing. I think the 25 cures that noise.
Of course. Should note that Kawi opened an assembly plant right down the road from Can-Am's facility in Mexico. Likely one of the reasons Kawi could afford to reduce its prices this season.
Great review polaris definitely addressed some issue on the 25 models. So this leads me to the million dollar question! Polaris ranger north star ultimate or the Can Am defender limited, for ride quality, options and durability?
These are both awesome machines and I'm sure a million guys on here will give you their opinions as well. which ever one you choose, just make sure your dealer provides the kind of service you're hoping for...
I’m sorry but these sxs are insanely over priced. I bought a brand new Silverado for less money than these northstars used…. I see them priced on marketplace for 40 grand or more like wtf😂😂😂
Because of your UA-cam .l now own two Polaris Ranger Northstar. Frist 2023 Trail Boss Northstar. Now today a 2025 XP 1000 Northstar Camo. To you and all your family. Thanks. PS. I fully loaded both vehicles to the Max.
Polaris does do a good job with having keyed wires ready for accessories, but the sportsman HL, dang, they left the orange wire in the same spot, which on an HL, that's in a space about 3/4 the thickness of a finger. That took me 45 min squeezing two finger in there making the connection while ripping them apart on the road fins lol Doing the same job on my touring, 10 min going slowly and having a beer 😊
I have a 2024 Ranger 1000xp North Star , driver door will not stay adjusted , hard to close. they need to change to open from the rear !!! glad they have worked on the shifter. mine is hard to shift. in all for the price i paid it is poor quailty.
this guy is a major butt smoocher with manufacturers and lost all credibility with the kawasaki ridge limited. His review on the ridge was so off it was incredible. On the ridge forums you would think they were different sxs.
FFS Larry. This guy has more experience with a wider variety of these machine than you could ever hope to have. You disagree with him, fine. However, trying to discredit his opinion is laughable. Sit down.
As one of two staffers who has driven the Ridge, I have mixed feelings about it. Agree with the reliability comment because Kawi, but I did not immediately fall in love with the engine like I thought I would. Looking forward to running a Ridge against a Ranger this season for comparison.
@dirttraxtv ..Can't wait for that. I have a 2019 ranger 1000xp northstar with ride command and I love the enclosed aspect of these machines but I need more power. I wish the yamaha yxz came with a hard enclosure with roll down windows !!
@@dirttraxtv I was literally just guided away from the Ridge by an Illinois dealer that carries both the Ridge, as well as the Ranger North Star. He said that there are internal bets on how long it is before the Ridge starts coming back with tweaked frames. His exact words were, "The frames on those things are about the size as my toothbrush". And had about the same thing to say about that inline 4..."If you go into it expecting the punch of your liter bike, you will be sorely disappointed. The better twins feel at least as good". We can maybe call that shooting himself in the foot. I'm not goofy enough to think that thing would even hint at the power of my bike, but, there was a bigger point he was making, and I'm glad he did...I will be picking-up my North-Star middle of next week. Great review!
I've watched many videos, but that guy is the best I've ever seen. He needs a pay raise!
It seems like the SxS market has gone the way of the off-road truck/SUV market and just decided their products should only be affordable by those with deep pockets. Not much left for the blue collar guys, anymore outside of stripped down junk that needs $10k worth of options to be useful.
You’re seeing quads make more of a comeback because a lot of people are priced out of the sxs market. The sxs market is absolutely ridiculous.
Polaris has done a lot to upgrade the ranger except design their cabs to keep any dust from getting inside the cab or installate the cab better from the engine noise
Not all blue collars are piss poor
You are 100% correct. Prices on these sxs now days is crazy.
Check out cfmoto uforce 1000
great view i love it i have the 2023 has all the toys have blinkers mirrors ect
I think the craziest thing about sxs prices, is that they want $5k for doors. Like I can go buy new doors for both of our cars for 5k lol
Accessories are priced out of this world. It’s insane.
@@pajamatime5750 those doors have always been that high. I put them on in jan of 2018 and they were 5 k. Nothing new.
That’s odd as canvas doors are 1000 for the set, Handcrank doors are 3600 for the set and power window doors are 4200 for the set little off on the 5k for doors..🤷🏽♂️
@@whitburn584 it's $4745 in Canada. If you have a 6 seater, that's $4745 x 2. Which is $5400+ with taxes, or $10,800+ for a six seater.
But I guess you can assume everyone is in the US and makes things up 🙄
What is the miles per gallon specification for the Northstar ultimate ranger?
Just a reminder the Polaris buss bar uses a water tight plug instead of the wire rings. It’s literally plug and play.
i own a 2023 ranger xp 1000….. pretty let down on the build quality for a unit thats over 20g, break issues under 1 month of use…. i mean i do like the machine but polaris quality needs to be stepped up…. also why $$$ for extra parts that should be free and already installed on a 25k machine, ie even a review mirror was a add on….. kinda pathetic on polaris part
i agree, im middleaged and had mine since new. Front diff has sounded like it has marbles in it since new. Leaked water and air since new. Defin not can am quality but at the time I had two guys i know unhappy with the heat issue on the early can am models so I bought a ranger.
I guess I'm still gonna get a cfmoto. I'm supposed to feel better because the totally stripped down polaris is now 13999 & the one you actually want is 32k?! Still a joke...still need to win lotto!!! LOL
You get what you paid for. Cfmoto is for broke people that can’t afford a name brand machine
😂😂💯
The key to winning the lottery is trying harder 😆
Me and my son test drove a cf moto 1000 ,a can am hd9 and Polaris 1000 eps , we both agreed on the Polaris 1000 !!!
My 18. Has long corded winch cord. I can stand on either side ans operate it 🤔
how did the air keep up with the high temps ??
can only get 2 extra speakers and a sub.... not 4
This is huge huge huge news. Not cool I just got a 2024 lol Polaris should send me a winch 🤣🤣 now update that dorky shifter and we be good
Shifter upgraded for '25. Very smooth now
Blinkers, and horn? Street legal kit. Sliding back window option wouldn't hurt as well, easy access to the cooler.
Man, when is the 570 Northstar going to get some love with a stereo and AC?
How can you guys keep gravel out of air filters on my kubota
Correction, ride command plus is not available on the sportsman touring models (570-1000) or the High Lifters.
Wonder why they dropped all the HL models.
PLEASE change the name of the video to the Ultimate from Premium as it misled us into buying a premium vs ultimate which has the features you show.
Done.
Excellent video. Very informative. Glad to hear that they are working to seal the cab better.
I have a 21 Northstar Ultimate and the only difference I see is the seats and the ride Command plus. My Pro R has the Ride Command plus but it won't tell me if it's bumped or moved.
You need to update your Pro R ride command software! New update came out for Ride Command in March
How well does that ac work? My pioneer in wv it just gets so hot. Does that ac freeze you out on high or does it just work enough to keep you cool
Ours worked good all summer last year.
You’re too big for the seats or the seats could be bigger.
Probably not far off the size of an average off-roader...
should vent the cab so the doors shut easier
How is the AC? Is it worth the money?
All depends on how much you value AC...
@@dirttraxtv I meant does it actually work good enough to justify the price? Does it keep the cabin cool in 95 degrees?
Prices are not the same. They are $1500-2000 more then previous year. So you are paying for the roof, winch and bumper. Thinking it’s free.
Same exact MSRP as last year.
Except it has more value.
And 29" tires, roof bussbar. All those things you mentioned, I added on my 21 XP1000, plus doors. If it's only 1500-2000 more, that's a fair price
ride command doesnt come with premium
It did make my day thank you😂
they need to add child lock doors in the rear. and partner with on x so you can view off the ride command system. like they have with the trail camera viewing. and i wonder if the belts blow fast like my old 19 turbo s4. lol
108°f or °C lol
Oh a hundred percent we meant 108 Celcius 🤣
@@dirttraxtv lol 🤣🤣🤣
I watched an Ostacruiser video and the Polaris was making a awful ratcheting noise when shifting. He commented that was just a Polaris thing. I think the 25 cures that noise.
if can am is a canadian company then why is there stuff assembled in mexico?? cheap labor??
Yeah.
Si
Of course. Should note that Kawi opened an assembly plant right down the road from Can-Am's facility in Mexico. Likely one of the reasons Kawi could afford to reduce its prices this season.
@@dirttraxtv so sad that cheap labor at $2.10 an hour to make a $30,000 ride
All the shaker tables and rain rooms aren't worth a dam if the dealers assembling them do shoddy work.
Polaris Ranger have a very nice machine, I have one but, their engine sound sucks! they sure good improve it!!
I think this is a Northstar Ultimate vs the video title Northstar Premium
How far can you get on 12 gallons of gas with normal use at the hunting club?
Great review polaris definitely addressed some issue on the 25 models. So this leads me to the million dollar question! Polaris ranger north star ultimate or the Can Am defender limited, for ride quality, options and durability?
These are both awesome machines and I'm sure a million guys on here will give you their opinions as well. which ever one you choose, just make sure your dealer provides the kind of service you're hoping for...
With the Northstar edition, are the doors removable?
Thanks
No flip down armrest? Huge miss
You caught most of the changes but forgot to mention the new steering system. Good video as always!
If I pay that much money I would not ride in mud
The accessories are made of 24k gold
I sat in those seats at the dealer, shockingly comfortable. I was expecting the upright seating to be upright feeling if that makes sense.
Looks like they traded decent shocks for ac lol. Not me been there Dunn that
I’m sorry but these sxs are insanely over priced. I bought a brand new Silverado for less money than these northstars used…. I see them priced on marketplace for 40 grand or more like wtf😂😂😂
Except you’ll have transmission problems. Polaris won’t.
Because of your UA-cam .l now own two Polaris Ranger Northstar. Frist 2023 Trail Boss Northstar. Now today a 2025 XP 1000 Northstar Camo.
To you and all your family. Thanks.
PS. I fully loaded both vehicles to the Max.
Far Out
Polaris does do a good job with having keyed wires ready for accessories, but the sportsman HL, dang, they left the orange wire in the same spot, which on an HL, that's in a space about 3/4 the thickness of a finger.
That took me 45 min squeezing two finger in there making the connection while ripping them apart on the road fins lol
Doing the same job on my touring, 10 min going slowly and having a beer 😊
Do any of the rangers with ride command have a radio that works decently or do they all suck
I have a 2024 Ranger 1000xp North Star , driver door will not stay adjusted , hard to close. they need to change to open from the rear !!! glad they have worked on the shifter. mine is hard to shift. in all for the price i paid it is poor quailty.
this guy is a major butt smoocher with manufacturers and lost all credibility with the kawasaki ridge limited. His review on the ridge was so off it was incredible. On the ridge forums you would think they were different sxs.
FFS Larry. This guy has more experience with a wider variety of these machine than you could ever hope to have. You disagree with him, fine. However, trying to discredit his opinion is laughable. Sit down.
Can Am build quality is on another level!!
Can am interior sucks on the defender. The entire machine is outdated
Both versions of the Kawasaki ridge are more powerful and same price and will probably be more reliable
As one of two staffers who has driven the Ridge, I have mixed feelings about it. Agree with the reliability comment because Kawi, but I did not immediately fall in love with the engine like I thought I would. Looking forward to running a Ridge against a Ranger this season for comparison.
@dirttraxtv ..Can't wait for that. I have a 2019 ranger 1000xp northstar with ride command and I love the enclosed aspect of these machines but I need more power. I wish the yamaha yxz came with a hard enclosure with roll down windows !!
@@dirttraxtv I was literally just guided away from the Ridge by an Illinois dealer that carries both the Ridge, as well as the Ranger North Star. He said that there are internal bets on how long it is before the Ridge starts coming back with tweaked frames. His exact words were, "The frames on those things are about the size as my toothbrush". And had about the same thing to say about that inline 4..."If you go into it expecting the punch of your liter bike, you will be sorely disappointed. The better twins feel at least as good". We can maybe call that shooting himself in the foot. I'm not goofy enough to think that thing would even hint at the power of my bike, but, there was a bigger point he was making, and I'm glad he did...I will be picking-up my North-Star middle of next week. Great review!