If you’re expecting a cramped and uncomfortable experience (we won’t name the luxury car models, but you know who you are), you will most definitely be pleasantly surprised with the RZR XP 4 Turbo. Thanks to individual bucket seats that provide all the support you need when tearing through sketchy terrain, your crew will not only fit, but they can actually enjoy the entire ride without getting immediately sore. That goes for the kids, too, who can start their love of UTV riding early from the seat of your RZR. Finally, these super sport-friendly rigs are a common fixture in guided trips, and for good reason: they simply deliver a great experience.
Yes, you’re now working with a longer wheelbase and additional seating (as compared to the two-seaters), but the Polaris RZR 4-Seat models still keep the same suspension travel and performance characteristics that you need for serious sport riding action. The 180+hp engine is more than enough to keep the thrills coming, even with a full passenger load. And actually, the extended wheelbase works to your advantage when it comes to stability for high-speed desert riding, all while still being agile enough to take on the most technical trails. The only difference now is, you get to share the thrills with more people.
Four-seat RZRs go well beyond a catch-all lap belt when it comes to safety. Each machine is equipped with individual restraint systems and position adjustment that allows passengers to stay not only safe and secure, but actually comfortable (who’d have thought?) during aggressive riding. The cab was intuitively designed to welcome passengers of all different sizes while still having the dimensions it needs for safety and performance.
Do four-seaters feel sluggish?
Slightly different, yes, but sluggish? Certainly not. Acceleration and agility may change, but the handling and overall performance are remarkably close.
Are four-seaters okay for trails, or is it more for flat desert riding?
This really boils down to the terrain. They’ll still perform extremely well on trails, but if you have really tight switchbacks, some improvisation may be required.
Is the maintenance cost much higher?
You are working with more weight and complexity, but your maintenance and other costs shouldn’t be much higher if you’re preventive. Expect a “10%ish” increase in cost if you’re used to 2-seaters.