New for 2011, Polaris is introducing the, Midsize RANGER 500 EFI, a four-person RANGER CREW 500 and first Polaris diesel Side-by-Side, RANGER Diesel.

The new RANGER 500 EFI, shares the same mid-size, two-seat chassis as the RANGER 400, with the addition of a 498cc EFI engine and full instrumentation, providing consumers two midsize, gas models to choose from for model year 2011. The 500 EFI engine provides 32 horsepower giving the unit a top speed of 44 mph/70.8 kph and benefits of easy, choke-free starting and automatic altitude compensation due to its electronic fuel injection. Features: On-Demand True All-Wheel Drive with VersaTrac, Independent Rear Suspension, heavy duty front end protection, high ground clearance and the longest suspension travel in the mid-size class. The RANGER 500 EFI has a 500 lb./22.68 kg. Lock & Ride® cargo box with a gas-assist dumping operation, 1,250 lb./567 kg towing and 1,000 lb./453.6 kg. total payload making hauling hunting gear or working on the farm easier. Along with electronic fuel injection, the RANGER 500 EFI differs from the RANGER 400 due to its standard instrument cluster that includes an odometer, fuel level indicator, and speedometer.

With the addition to the RANGER 500 EFI to Polaris’ midsize Side-by-Side offering, Polaris also is entering the value-priced, multi-passenger vehicle segment with the new RANGER CREW 500. With all the same hardest working, smoothest riding features as the RANGER 500 EFI, the RANGER CREW 500 provides room for four people with plenty of room to spare. The vehicle features the best room and easy cab slide-through so four adults can get in and out easily.

For 2011 Polaris also is entering the diesel Side-by-Side segment, with the introduction of the new RANGER Diesel. The RANGER Diesel shares the same full-size chassis as the RANGER XP 800 EFI. At the heart of the unit is a 904cc, three-cylinder diesel engine which is rubber mounted to transfer minimal vibration to the operator and provides a top speed of 35 mph/56.3 kph. The Diesel powertrain also provides better fuel economy over gas vehicles resulting in less time at the pump and more time working the fields.

RANGER Diesel also includes a 55 amp alternator that gives the operator the ability to run many higher electrical load accessories, such as plows, extra lights, cab heaters and fans at the same time. It boasts one ton towing, 1500 lbs/ 680.4 kg of total payload and can seat three adults.

Along with introducing three new products, Polaris is making improvements to its current RANGERs.

The 2011 RANGER XP 800 EFI and RANGER XP 800 EPS have 50 horsepower with a new top speed of 55 mph/88.5 kph. Along with the power boost for 2011, the models, along with the RANGER HD 800 EFI, will have new high/low beam selectable headlights which provide more light and improved range. Polaris also will offer the RANGER XP 800 EFI in the new Polaris® Pursuit Camouflage pattern.

The RANGER CREW 800 EFI Polaris Pursuit model will feature Electronic Power Steering with Variable Assist for 2011. This system allows for easy operation at low speeds and eliminates excessive feedback at high speeds for easier steering and less fatigue for the operator.

Along with the vehicles mentioned above, Polaris will continue to offer the RANGER 6x6 800 EFI, RANGER 400 and RANGER EV and a variety of Limited Edition models as well. The RANGER XP 800 EFI Limited Editions include Crimson Red, Northwoods Green, and a Browning Edition with the Polaris® Pursuit Camouflage pattern. The RANGER 800 XP EPS also is available in Sandstone Metallic. The RANGER CREW 800 will be available in a Super Graphite Limited Edition package with power steering, a carbon fiber accented instrument panel and a rear shock package featuring the premium Nivomat load-leveling shocks first introduced on RANGER HD 800.