The 2024 Polaris Xpedition Is Overlanding Comfort in a Bite-Sized Package

Polaris is getting in on the overlanding trend with the 2024 Polaris Xpedition line of ATVs. The new side-by-side will borrow some of the capability that Polaris’ off-road vehicles are known for, such as the gnarly RZR Pro lineup, but the new Xpeditions trade some capability for comfort, offering fully-enclosed cabs, as well as standard heating and air conditioning in certain models.

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Basically, the 2024 Polaris Xpedition will come about as close to a truck or SUV as a modern side-by-side can get, and the lineup will come with prices to match. The new range will consist of three trims of the Xpedition XP and Xpedition ADV: starting with Premium, then Ultimate, and, finally, Northstar. All XP and ADV models and trims will be available in either 2-seat or 5-seat configurations.

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Prices will start at $28,999 for the base Premium, then go up to $39,999 for the top Northstar trims. The difference between the XP and ADV is $1,000 across trims, with the XP resembling a tiny truck — complete with a 30-inch bed — while the ADV looks more like an SUV. All 2024 Xpedition side-by-sides will be powered by the 999cc ProStar 1000 Gen 2 twin-cylinder engines, which make up to 114 horsepower. They’ll also tow up to 2,000 pounds.

Xpedition Premium models will feature 4.3-inch JBL color displays, 14-inch suspension travel courtesy of Fox shocks, 30-inch tires and 15-inch wheels. The Xpedition Ultimate adds a seven-inch touchscreen and surround sound audio with a 400W amp and 10-inch subwoofer, front and rear cameras, a winch and even a padded center console.

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There’s also an intercom system so that Xpedition drivers can communicate with others in the Polaris ATVs. And Northstar models build upon the previous two trims by adding a fully-enclosed cab with temperature controls, locking doors and power windows.

See what I mean about these things basically being trucks or SUVs at this point?

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Polaris says these Xpedition models will also have the highest fuel capacity of all production side-by-sides, capable of traveling over 200 miles per tank. But what’s the point of all that range, if owners can’t go the distance in the comfort they’ve to expect from a passenger vehicle?

Polaris says the new Xpedition ATVs will create an “entirely new category of ‘adventure side-by-sides,’” but it’s clear that these things are vying for the attention of some off-road trucks and SUVS, proper. Still those prices (up to about $40,000) are far from what most people may consider reasonable for a recreational vehicle. The two lower trims of the 2024 Polaris Xpedition XP and ADV will start hitting dealers by the end of the summer, and the fully-kitted out Northstar trims will be available starting next year.