It's a beautiful vehicle, but I think they missed a few things for the folks they are marketing this vehicle to. Dual high capacity batteries, a 12 slot bus bar, and a built in factory inverter to start.
Exactly my first impression — enclosed cab, storage is key for overlanding, one key piece is the battery/inverter to power and charge up devices or essentials. Seems like a missed opportunity, or maybe they have something planned for an accessory add-on? From a company like Polaris who produces a ton of inverters/generators, you’d think this would be a no-brainer.It's a beautiful vehicle, but I think they missed a few things for the folks they are marketing this vehicle to. Dual high capacity batteries, a 12 slot bus bar, and a built in factory inverter to start.
Pricing is on there, $44k for the northstar crew versionNot for me! I’ll wait till they’ve been out for a few years. Hate to see what the actual price will be. For a toy I bet it’s going to be way more than I’m willing to pay. We’ll see.
That’s ridiculous! For that price, I’ll go back to Jeep.Pricing is on there, $44k for the northstar crew version
Totally agree! I had an early built 18 JL Jeep with a 3.6L. Loved it when it wasn’t in the shop. It had all kinds of problems. I ended up getting rid of it because ever time I turned around it was going back in the shop again. I know a lot of folks that have newer Jeeps that have had great luck with them. Before I would dish out $44,000 for a Polaris I would definitely get another Jeep!Bought my first Ranger in 2002. I think i paid just shy of $8000 back then. Pretty pricey for the time. And have had many in between. Im just glad i got my 2018 when i did. Ill replace every part that needs replacing before i buy a new one. They're just getting out of hand with the price. If i was going to fork out that much cash....it would be for something like this. With an airtight cab, heat and air that will easily go 50 thousand miles before having to change a wheel bearing. View attachment 31203
I think Polaris does so well with the ranger northstar they tried to go a step further and really maximize profit. Cuz really this is a beefed up northstar ranger with nicer cockpitWhile I normally can't stand the comparison to Jeep (especially when it comes to RZRs) I don't understand this model as it seems Polaris is trying to make this line more similar. What they needed to do was engineer the RZR trailing arm rear end into the general and this line so the cost could be more justified and be a true sport utility class.
Did they say when you might get it?I ordered one today. We've been really happy with our 2019 Northstar. We've done A LOT to it to get the most out of it on the trails. Don't really work it, so we won't really miss the dump bed, bed weight capacity (1000 vs. 600) or the towing capacity (2500 vs. 2000). The Gilomen 118HP Challenger kit, Gilomen clutch, Elka Stage 5 shocks, 29" tires on 14" wheels was about as much as I could do, and overall, we have an excellent ride on the trails. But it is a utility machine suspension and we just don't run the trails as hard as our friends running the RZRs.
We're looking forward to the new cockpit, suspension and 6" longer wheelbase. I think it will give us a good ride. And I'll be checking with Gilomen for a new tune as soon as they offer one. By the time I got done adding options, the new one was pricey, but my dealer cut me some slack buying straight out. We'll hang onto our current Northstar, at least until we know we like the new one.
Here I thought we'd built the best A/C ride we could have...and then they released this new one. Just my luck.We like the blue ones.
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blue ones are nice. What was the final ticket price on the 2 door version? It looks pretty awesome. I guess I don't use the bed very much either reallyI ordered one today. We've been really happy with our 2019 Northstar. We've done A LOT to it to get the most out of it on the trails. Don't really work it, so we won't really miss the dump bed, bed weight capacity (1000 vs. 600) or the towing capacity (2500 vs. 2000). The Gilomen 118HP Challenger kit, Gilomen clutch, Elka Stage 5 shocks, 29" tires on 14" wheels was about as much as I could do, and overall, we have an excellent ride on the trails. But it is a utility machine suspension and we just don't run the trails as hard as our friends running the RZRs.
We're looking forward to the new cockpit, suspension and 6" longer wheelbase. I think it will give us a good ride. And I'll be checking with Gilomen for a new tune as soon as they offer one. By the time I got done adding options, the new one was pricey, but my dealer cut me some slack buying straight out. We'll hang onto our current Northstar, at least until we know we like the new one.
Here I thought we'd built the best A/C ride we could have...and then they released this new one. Just my luck.We like the blue ones.
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Well, I added quite a bit in accessories. The 3 Rigid light bars, 6000 lb. winch, HD bumpers, front and rear A-arm guards, HD rock sliders, mirrors, cargo area dome light, turn signals and horn, spare tire carrier, spare tire and wheel, etc. There was even 8 hrs. shop labor added to install everything. With a $4K discount, out the door just under $49K.blue ones are nice. What was the final ticket price on the 2 door version? It looks pretty awesome. I guess I don't use the bed very much either reallymight be nice to have a 2 door for the trails.