{"id":3386,"date":"2014-01-27T15:50:13","date_gmt":"2014-01-27T15:50:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/azureblog.smallvehicleresource.com\/?p=3386"},"modified":"2014-01-27T15:50:13","modified_gmt":"2014-01-27T15:50:13","slug":"sportsman-ace-polaris-may-open-new-road-vehicle-category","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/2014\/01\/27\/sportsman-ace-polaris-may-open-new-road-vehicle-category\/","title":{"rendered":"Sportsman ACE From Polaris May Open New Off-Road Vehicle Category"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"attachment_3388\" style=\"width: 731px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/azureblog.smallvehicleresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3388\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3388\" alt=\"Beauty shot of the new Sportsman ACE from Polaris.\" src=\"http:\/\/azureblog.smallvehicleresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE1.jpg\" width=\"721\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE1.jpg 721w, https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE1-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE1-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3388\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Beauty shot of the new Sportsman ACE from Polaris.<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_3387\" style=\"width: 731px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"http:\/\/azureblog.smallvehicleresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3387\" class=\"size-full wp-image-3387\" alt=\"The overhead view shows the rider cockpit and overall narrowness of the vehicle.\" src=\"http:\/\/azureblog.smallvehicleresource.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE.jpg\" width=\"721\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE.jpg 721w, https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smallvehicleresource.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/01\/Sportsman-ACE-500x281.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 721px) 100vw, 721px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-3387\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The overhead view shows the rider cockpit and overall narrowness of the vehicle.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Polaris recently introduced the Sportsman ACE, an ATV\/UTV hybrid vehicle that, if successful, could launch a whole new category of off-road vehicles. The Sportsman ACE??is a single-passenger vehicle with a sit-in chassis. The design combines the small size, responsiveness and maneuverability of an ATV with the more comfortable rider position and safety features of a UTV. According to??David Longren, vice president of Polaris??? Off-Road Division. ???In creating the Sportsman ACE, we wanted to not only appeal to current off-road enthusiasts, but develop a vehicle that brings new customers to off-road recreation. We accomplished this by coupling an easy-to-use, nimble platform with a confident and secure ride that, together, provides drivers of all experience levels a new way to experience the outdoors.??? Some of the key features of the vehicle include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Trail-capable and easily-transportable 48 in. width<\/li>\n<li>10.25 in\/26.04 cm of ground clearance and 9.5 in\/24.1 cm of rear travel<\/li>\n<li>Fully independent rear suspension (IRS) outfitted with performance, twin tube shocks featuring adjustable preload<\/li>\n<li>32 horsepower ProStar??? Electronic Fuel Injected Engine<\/li>\n<li>ROPS cab frame<\/li>\n<li>Bucket seat with three-point seatbelt<\/li>\n<li>Integrated 2.8 gal\/10.6 liter semi-dry, front storage compartment, and a high-capacity Lock &amp; Ride?? cargo box with rack extenders and rear tie down rails combine for 575 lbs of cargo capacity<\/li>\n<li>1,500 lb towing capacity<\/li>\n<li>Polaris On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system<\/li>\n<li>Optional roof, door, windshield, tires and other accessories<\/li>\n<li>Winch ready<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The MSRP for the base vehicle is $7,499 and??it will be available in White Lightning at dealerships in February.<\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Polaris Sportsman ACE May Open New Vehicle Category\" href=\"http:\/\/www.polaris.com\/en-us\/company\/news-item.aspx?articleID=198\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Learn more: ??Polaris.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Comment:<\/strong>?? This is another example of why Polaris is the leader in this market. They continue to keep churning out new vehicles, whether slight variations of existing models to target sub-segments or improve performance in existing segments, or, as in the case Sportsman ACE, to break entirely new ground. From a marketing standpoint this vehicle could be very versatile in attracting a range of buyers. At such a low price point compared to UTVs it can definitely attract the buyer with less money to spend or someone who wants to try out trail-riding but is maybe reluctant to spend the money on a more expensive UTV. Thus the Sportsman ACE provides an entry point to new customers who can move into UTVs later.<\/p>\n<p>It also offers riders who want access to narrow trails a more affordable alternative to some of the newer, narrower and pricey high-performance UTVs. While some areas of the country have wide-open trails, in many areas only vehicles the size of an ATV can access trails. Potentially existing UTV owners could also purchase a Sportsman ACE as a second vehicle for riding narrower trails or for solo riding. Another potential market could be farmers and other commercial users of ATVs looking for more comfort, safety and payload in a similarly priced vehicle. In the long term, this vehicle could become a replacement for the ATV category, offering a more comfortable and safer alternative to existing ATVs designs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Polaris recently introduced the Sportsman ACE, an ATV\/UTV hybrid vehicle that, if successful, could launch a whole new category of off-road vehicles. The Sportsman ACE??is a single-passenger vehicle with a sit-in chassis. 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