2026 Ranger

[Jerem62]

The new models come out the 29th. They posted a countdown on their website. Anyone hearing any rumors?

 

[Big Red]

I've not heard a word. With the XD only 2 years old and the XP getting a refresh last year I'm assuming it's something on the base 1000 or 570 line. I'm not sure they would launch another one between the 570 and 1000 but who knows. It's also possible that they put the steel drive tranny in the XP as an option?? I guess we'll know in a couple days.

 

[Jerem62]

 

[Big Red]

Not sure what I'm looking at in that picture, looks to be of the front of something. Maybe they finally did something about the heat in the cab and adopted some of the things they did on the RZR last year??

 

[Big Red]

I just read an article where CEO Mike Speetzen said Polaris is launching a Ranger 500 at a base price of $9999 to go after the low-end market. My guess is to try to get some of the sales that the off brands sold at Farm Stores are getting. Polaris stock shot up 15% today.

 

[Big Red]

Polaris Debuts Value Offering With All-New Ranger 500, Everything You Need To Know

Polaris has unveiled an all-new Ranger 500 for 2026, and the model will cost just $9,999. Will this be just what the brand needs to pull itself out of financial uncertainty?

www.rideapart.com

 

[Jerem62]

I like it. Kids have outgrown the Ranger 150. I think the 500 will be perfect for them.

 

[Big Red]

Funny how people have such short memories. Polaris made a 500 Ranger up until 2022 and killed it probably due to low sales. Today their stock jumped 15% because they announced a 500 Ranger to attract new buyers. That said in 2022 they couldn't keep up with demand and likely decided to focus on high dollar units.