ATVs are some of the most useful, fun, and capable machines on the planet. Each day, they're used for farm chores, backcountry excursions, camping, hunting, fishing, and everything in between. They're workhorses but without the need for feed or constant grooming. I've used Kawasaki's Brute Force 750 for the last year—review coming soon—and it's made my mountain living all that much easier, as well as fun.
King of the ATVs, however, is Polaris and, after debuting a host of new models late last year, some of which I'd love to take on some backcountry hunts, the brand is doing it again with another cadre of capable machines. How many you ask? Well, to satiate everyone, or at least tailor experiences to those individual needs and wants, Polaris is introducing a total of six new ATV models.
That's quite a few to round out the brand's offerings, so let's get to the meat and potatoes and explain who these new ATV models are for, how much they'll cost you, and when you can expect to see them at your local dealership.
Tally ho!
The new models start with ATVs that'll get people into the woods and doing all the hunting and fishing I, personally, love to do.
For the Sportsman 850 and Sportsman XP 1000 Mud Editions, the two ATVs get sealed LED headlights, Pro Armor MUD XT 2.0 tires, a sealed clutch intake to "protect clutch components from water and mud intrusion", 13.5-inches of ground clearance, and both High and Low-geared transmissions designed for muddy conditions. The starting price for these will be $12,499.
Next up are the Scrambler 850 and XP 1000 S. These, honestly, look the coolest.
From the pictures Polaris dropped us, they look like a cross between an old-school sport quad and something more rugged and designed for utility, thus producing some sort of hybrid that just slaps. Seriously, tell me this ATV looks bad in this dope lime green color. You can't.
As far as specs, the Scrams get new LED lights, new tuning for their respective suspension setups, and great ground clearance. The 850 Scram 78 horsepower, while the XP 1000S gets 89 horsepower. The XP 1000 S also gets Walker Evans 3-Way adjustable shocks, which you definitely want to shred the trails. As for price, the Scrambler 850 will set customers back $12,999, while the XP 1000 S will start at $17,999.
Last, but certainly not least, we have the two new Sportsman models, including the Touring 850 and Touring XP 1000.
These two are more designed for folks getting out into the woods two-up, as well as going far and wide into those spaces. New for 2025, Sportsman Touring models get adaptive LED headlights that turn with your steering, new integrated passenger seats with handle grips and a backrest, and a stonking-great 6-gallon integrated storage container that allows folks to bring more gear into the forests and public lands we all enjoy. As for price, these two start at $13,799.
According to Polaris' VP of Off-Road Vehicles Brandon Kraemer, “Polaris is at the forefront of rider-driven innovation and continues to enhance riding experiences so owners can tackle the outdoors with confidence. From mudding to trail riding, these models deliver purpose-built features that give riders the opportunity to experience next-level power, control, and performance.” As for what that includes, those looking for a new ATV will now have the choice of the new Sportsman 850 and Sportsman XP 1000 Mud Editions, Scrambler 850, Scrambler XP 1000 S, and both the Sportsman Touring 850 and Sportsman Touring XP 1000.
I think the whole new lineup looks sick, and I'm honestly stoked to try them out real soon. Hopefully, Polaris sends one to my house so I can tell you what's what, or brings me along on a trip to test them out real soon. But what do you all think? Are you ready to get after it with Polaris' new ATVs? Sound off in the comments below.
