Polaris RZRs have been synonymous in the SxS (side-by-side) landscape as premium, high-performance machines with a race-bred lineage. In fact, Polaris won its first Dakar Rally this year, winning the SSV class with a vehicle based on an RZR Pro R Factory.
Events like the Dakar Rally demand so much from any machine. Horsepower, suspension, handling, and durability, among a host of other attributes, must be at the leading edge of what the powersports industry can supply. From what I can see about the new 2025 Polaris RZR offerings, the American brand doubles down on race-inspired everything for the powersports enthusiast.
Three Polaris RZR Pro Models
Polaris has three categories of RZR: Trail, Multi-Terrain, and Wide Open. One new version of the RZR Pro, the 2025 RZR Pro XP, sits in the Multi-Terrain group. Polaris states these units best suit wooded trails and tight terrain.
Polaris places the new 2025 RZR Pro S and RZR Pro R in the Wide Open category, which the brand states is meant for traversing dunes, deserts, rocks, and mountains.
RZR Pro XP
The 2025 RZR Pro XP MSRP ranges from $23,999 for the two-seater Sport edition to $36,999 for the four-seater Ultimate version. A Premium version sits in between, and all three trim levels have two and four-seater models.
A 180-horsepower turbo-charged engine drives the 64-inch wide chassis (96-inch wheelbase on the two-seater) through narrow spaces. Its 22 inches of usable travel keeps it all in control. Polaris tunes the motor to deliver peak power between 20 and 50 mph, prioritizing corner-to-corner sprints.
A Pro XP CVT transmission automatically adjusts to terrain conditions to ensure effective power transfer to the tires. Polaris also lowered the lowest gear to help better modulate speed on the steeps. The fast-on-demand AWD keeps the RZR Pro XP clawing the ground and remaining planted.
Suspension components vary widely by trim level. Walker Evans Needle shocks are an upgrade for Sport versions. Ultimate models get Fox 2.5 Podium Live Valve shocks and high-clearance radius rods.
A patent-pending ram air intake forces fresh air into the cabin to keep body temperatures in check. Radiator deflectors also help keep hot air from entering the cabin. This is standard across all RZR Pro XPs.
Polaris didn’t skimp on the electronics, either. RIDE COMMAND was the original nationwide off-road mapping system, with over a million miles of verified trails that drivers can view on a 7-inch display, even without a cell signal (offered on Premium and above). The Ultimate trim level offers a DYNAMIX 2.0 semi-active suspension system, which also includes a Rockford Fosgate Stage 4 audio system.
Find out more on the 2025 Polaris RZR Pro XP page.
2025 RZR Pro S
The 2025 Polaris RZR Pro S has the same 181-horsepower turbo-charged engine as the Pro XP, but it powers a 74-inch wide chassis with 28 inches of usable suspension travel. Polaris offers it in both two- and four-seater versions and Sport, Premium, and Ultimate trim levels. MSRP ranges from $26,999 for the two-seater Sport version up to $39,999 for the four-seater Ultimate model.
The wider track and extended suspension travel conquer faster, more rugged terrain. Polaris optimizes the motor for peak power between 20 and 50 mph. This prioritizes corner-to-corner quickness.
A Pro S CVT transmission moderates engine output to best tackle quickly changing terrain, and a fast, on-demand AWD system keeps traction in play regardless of terrain surface conditions.
Suspension componentry ranges from Walker Evans 2.5″/3.0″ Velocity Needle shocks on the Sport and Premium models to Fox 3.0 Live Valve Internal Bypass shocks at the Ultimate level.
Dual ram air induction scoops and radiator deflectors reduce cabin temperatures out in the deserts. Dual analog dials and a 4-inch LCD screen relay information from the dash. And four-point harnesses are standard across all trim levels.
RIDE COMMAND off-road mapping comes standard on the Premium and Ultimate RZR Pro S. The Ultimate model boasts a Rockford Fosgate Stage 4 premium audio system.
Find out more about the 2025 RZR Pro S on its product page.
2025 RZR Pro R
A 1,997cc, 225-horsepower Pro Star Fury 2.0 motor powers the 2025 Polaris RZR Pro R, making it the most powerful RZR in the lineup. It has a 74-inch stance, 104.5-inch (two-seater) or 133.5-inch (four-seater) wheelbase, and 29 inches of usable suspension travel. MSRP ranges from $34,999 for a two-seater Sport model to $46,999 for a four-seater Ultimate model (there is no Premium trim level).
A Pro Performance True 2WD/4WD/4WD Lock system keeps power to the ground, no matter what that ground is. And 2.5″/3.0″ Walker Evans Velocity Needle shocks come on the Sport version.
Polaris shod the Ultimate version with FOX 3.0 Live Valve X2 Internal Bypass shocks and a DYNAMIX DV (dual valve) semi-active electronic suspension control system. High clearance radius rods are present on both Sport and Ultimate Polaris RXR Pro Rs.
Dual analog dial dashes and the patent-pending ram-air induction cabin cooling system are standard. The Ultimate model has heated and vented front bucket seats and a Rockford Fosgate stage 4 sound system.
Additionally, both the Sport and Ultimate versions of the RZR Pro R have six-point retractable harnesses.
Find all the specifications and features on the 2025 Polaris RZR Pro R product page. Polaris offers a wide array of accessories for each RZR Pro model.
