SHOCKER: This New Polaris Side-by-Side Costs MORE Than a Fully Loaded Pickup Truck...Let's Compare! 

This isn't a fair comparison. The truck can jump on the Hwy and go 80mph in comfort from tank to tank as long as you want to be in it.

Holy crap, yeah $53k for the top end model is ridiculous, but even more so is that $30k 2 door base model.

As a hunter I like my ground clearance and 4X4. As a father, I like the people capacity. As a responsible adult with two jobs. (70 hours a week) ALL three of those are WELL beyond any price range I am willing to pay! Apparently, I'll never own anything new or cool.

I’d just buy a brand new Chevy Colorado for a farm woods beater since the sxs cost the same but the truck will last longer and you can drive it across country if you want.

Spending that kind of money for any of those three vehicles is just silly.

At that point, jut get the mid sized truck. Its better and more practical, and safe in pretty much every way

The price of the new 1500 Ranger is mind blowing, I asked my local dealer and he said no one has ordered one since they released.

It's crazy how far side by sides have come. They have more comfort options than my truck. Yeah the prices are crazy also.

Hey😊 Incredible job by Alex. Thanks for this video)))))

Thank you for publishing early in the day. Liked watching your videos before going to work!

Yup, cost is head scratching. Well said Alex

975 kgs is basically the same payload as a Toyota Hilux, ford Ranger, or any other similarly sized pickup in the rest of the world. I’ve never been able to understand how US trucks manage to have such low payloads.

Would like to hear the level of noise in the SxS and top speed in comfort mode. (quietest mode I assume). This machine can be an option in my county in Virginia/West Virginia area which allows ATV and SxS on the road with a horn and blinker kit. Half my drive is cut in half when utilizing the trail system then partial road. The offroad capability with the SxS along with the creature comforts while in the summer and winter while snow plowing will be nice.

Orrrr hear me out. You could get a 4x4 kei truck under 10k with all the same features including dump bed . And ac and japanese reliability

Side bys don’t have the crash/collision safety a truck does.

I would never ever spend that kind of money on a side by side...NEVER!!!

Look people this was typical TFL, just for fun. It is a legit comparison because Polaris said the XD is so people do not have to go home, while on the ranch, and get a truck to do your towing. So that’s who this is for. The guy in TX with a huge ranch or someone that lives deep in the woods and does the work. Not your typical truck owner that never sees work.

Incredible job by Alex! This type of comparison really drives the nail in deep on the issue of how much Americans are willing or required to pay for features, specs, and capability in a vehicle that moves under it's own power. I was a Finance manager 4 score and 3 eons ago when the concept of side by sides were just being introduced to the market. Seeing that fully loaded model with heated seats, drive modes, full HVAC- it is just mind blowing. And I think comparing the MSRP of the fully loaded side by side with what is essentially an almost fully loaded mid size truck is a huge wake up slap to potential consumers shopping in either category. I really think this was a timely and valid comparison of perspective and as with everything Alex has done in front of the camera for TFL so far, it was done expertly! Let's get Alex in front of the camera more often! Great job Alex!!!

On the one hand, these are really cool. On the other, its crazy expensive. You can buy a lot of vehicle for the price of these, both new and used. If I had 1000 acre ranch or something, one of these makes tons of sense. But thats a pretty small market.

Can you tell us what that measuring app is? That looks really cool

In my neck of the woods (Arizona) lots of people daily drive side by sides I can see this being useful for ranchers and soccer moms taking kids to school in a cookie cutter homes community

should have used a Ford Ranger against the Ranger

Excellent presenter! It's mind boggling to think we're putting up with $58,000 prices for a mid-size truck. I wonder what the true cost of production is for these vehicles? One thing is for sure, if we didn't buy them they'd lower their prices.

My brother in law has a side by side and they are fun but I think they're just that...toys for people with more money than brains. I wanted to get one but I can't justify those prices. Since we're already pushing $60k, might as well go all baller and get a $100k Range Rover with the hydraulic suspensions.

This makes customizing a small Suzuki or such seem like an affordable option!

These prices are getting completely out of control.

Wish TFL would do a SXS comparison. It would be interesting to show best Quality, Quickest , most Off Road Capability. I want a Kawasaki KRX but it’s supposed to be really slow.

Trucks are ridiculously overpriced, now powersports are too.. Teetering on a recession, this ought to get interesting

I would just get an old pickup from the 90s and put a flat bed on it.

Your video title states “ this sxs cost MORE then a fully loaded truck “then at the end of the video you tell us the sxs is 5,000 less then the truck.

Looks like the Polaris people saw what they were charging for trucks... and decided to go for it.

If you got the money and a nice SXS is what you want, go for it! No judgement.

Have you every done a side b side comparison of the Polaris vs the John Deere Gator?

Yeah it can carry 2100 lb... at 10mph😂

What’s the measuring app called at 8:50, I’m curious.

Now you need to compare the SXS to an old, used Ford Ranger. I suspect a 2.3 or 3.0 manual 4x4 from 98-11 would be stiff competition at a price point where most won’t care about beating it up.

It's hard to believe how far SXS have come. I remember when the 800s came out, and that was a big deal

I'd go with the Side by Side also where I live you can drive them on the road.

I was thinking the base model was gonna be like 16k but 30😳

I want to know how fast those UTVs go. How peppy are they?

Its really simple in my mind. If you are wanting something just for off-road and work around your land then the side by side is the only logical way to go. If you need a daily driver, road trips, going to work some weekend off-roading, then the only option is a truck/midsize if that's what you want. I cant see there being any comparison on this?

Everyone complains about how expensive new trucks are (and I agree), however these new SXS are stupid expensive. The SXS manufacturers are basically insulting your intelligence with the pricing...

Side-by-side is a death trap at highway speed, not going to replace a truck.

The lack of wheel wells in the ranger actually makes that bed width slightly better...

And the sad part is you can only register it in South Dakota so you can drive it in your home state

IF I had in any real interest/need in owning an ATV of any brand it would have to have doors, windows, and windshield wiper(s). Standard headlights and taillights would be fine. The more tech stuff the manufacturers cram into ATVs (or 4X4 pickups and SUVs for that matter) the more stuff there is to break...But then that DOES mean more money passing from buyers back to dealerships and manufacturers when parts and labor are factored in, unless I'm badly mistaken. I'm sure that any ATV I picked out for my purposes would be used for maybe twenty or thirty hours a year and reside in our garage the rest of the time. Of course, I would also need to purchase a trailer to tow my imaginary ATV to and from any place I might need it. Oh, and let us not forget that I would also need a pickup or SUV capable of towing the trailer-ATV combination to get them from here to there and back while remaining useable as a daily driver. As it happens, The Lovely Bride and I own one full size 4X4 RAM that is fully capable of towing such a load and an '05 "beater" Colorado 4X4 that MIGHT BE. I just can't see trying to convince myself and/or The Lovely Bride that spending more than we paid for our three-bedroom house and the double lot it sits on would be a good plan since the ATV and its trailer would get so little use during any given year.

I really have a hard time seeing the value of not only 30K but 53K for a side by side? I payed less for my 21 Silverado 4x4, crew cab, Z71, 3.0 duramax RST. There is no way you can tell me that the Polaris is worth the same. I would be curious to see the profit margin on the Polaris. But, people are paying that... crazy!

I understand the engineering that goes into a sxs, but those prices are ridiculous. I would choose a road going vehicle any day of the week for its overall practicality and comfort. The size of the sxs is also getting out of hand. I want my recreational vehicle to be small and nimble, because that is their point.

The AT4X is so capable at that price the Polaris just doesn't make sense.

Excellent unconventional comparison!

Reads the video title, waits to hear how much MORE the side by side is than the pickup... "annnnd the pickup costs 5 thousand more than the side by side..." 😅

I wanna see that Rangers suspension with 2100lbs in the bed…

Taking the truck all day. You can tow on the road at 65mph where this can’t go over 25mph with the same weight.

If your not going on the paved roads - Just get a Kei Truck?

Yeah - but - Polaris Side by Side is not Street Legal in most States!! Kind of an important factoid when comparing!!

For a work truck I wouldnt use a AT4X. I would get the AT4 or Elevation. You have higher payload and towing capability. The lower level trucks also cost less than the AT4X.

Does the truck payload include driver and passengers lik sbs? Or truck just actual payload?

Such a bizarre comparison. What’s next a Vette vs dirt bike? Stretching for content.

The side by side may have higher payload but how can you reach that amount in a small bed? Misleading in a way.

Polaris these days are for business a owners that need a tax write off or someone that has a lot of money. The weekend enthusiast is SOL.

I purchased 09 RZR LE new for 10k, lol. Hard to believe loaded rangers are 50k plus now. Just no way they are worth the asking price. Profit margin has to be staggering on them. I have a 21 honda Pioneer 1000-5 that was 17k and I thought that price was a bit ridiculous. I get the full cab and HVAC. But 50k is just nuts. SxS are built pretty cheaply. Plastic bushings and thin metal everywhere. Hearing that belt is supposed to last the life of the vehicle and in the same breath hearing it lasts twice as long as a rubber belt floored me a little. I've had 3 different Polaris SxSs with a CVT and rubber belts. Everyone I know does good to get 2k miles out of belt. We always carried a spare. So am I to assume this 50k+ ranger has a life expectance of around 4-5k miles? lol

Here’s the sad reality. You’ll see these things being sold at Cabelas or Bass Pro Shop with 120-180 month finance options and Americans will still buy it. They’ll be underwater for 1-2 decades and never actually pay it off before selling it for a huge loss or rolling the negative equity for their travel trailer.

I'll stick to my ol reliable Yamaha Rhino 700 that cost 8500 new. Ol girl has never left me setting.

Truck vs SxS is not a fair comparison. A SxS is a dedicated off road vehicle, and a truck can be on/off road, but with that comes sacrifices in performance to both. As a buyer, you have to ask yourself, what YOU want. A single machine can't do everything the best. People don't realize that.

no…

Id like to see polaris offer a 5 year/60,000 mile warranty 😂

I’m taking the gmc

$, need vs want, purpose/frequency of use, justification, brand loyalty, personal comfort. Just like any other purchase. For some it can be more about "look at what I wasted money on". That would be me IF I had the $ to waste. 🤑 Then again if I had the $ to waste I might make it justifiable by purchasing hundreds of acres to roam around on. I doubt forest rangers and the likes are being treated to this ultra expensive trim for their jobs. 😉

If trucks were allowed to put payload ratings capped at 30 and 10 mph im sure they'd blow the sxs out of the water ha. If you put 4 guys in that sxs your not supposed to go above 30mph and above 1200 lbs 10mph. Its not a fair payload rating or comparison without addressing the bottom part of the sticker. Great break down though wish i was rich and owned 1000 plus acres.

Why all the sxs hate? How much would it cost to build out a pickup or Jeep to have the off road capability of once these machines. Then if you did it probably wouldn't be any good a daily driver.

Seems to me if the ranger became street legal there's no reason to buy the gm at 15 to 25k dollars more

Those dont look like 1500 hundred pound bales.

I'm not going to put my family in those " off road worthy " rickshaws

The Polaris will start having problems by 2-300 hours.

If you have ever had a polaris you know how often they break down. Lots of fun but not very reliable.

Never though much about it but 4 "BIG" men would max out the pickup? Wow!

Not even close total different use Polaris is getting ridiculous with pricing. I have a 2020 XP 1000 Crew and that was about as much as I could justify for a hunting vehicle. I love what my ranger does but would never pay the price for this new one!

Toooooooo expensive for all 3! Guess us regular Joes don’t deserve the pay to afford these.

Seems silly to compare these two vehicles since you can't legally drive the SxS on a highway. You need a real truck to tow the SXS to the play area.

My mind is blown

thats why they keep suzuki jimny out from coming here

At my age i will keep my Tundra. These toys are for young ones.

Can’t drive a sxs to work…soooooo, I’ll take the truck

Neat comparison and I would love to have that crew cab side by side but its way out of my price range. And with only 110 hp 3cyl and a cvt transmission no thx. Heck I believe my Honda element with a 4cyl has more power than that side by side lol!!!!!!

All 3 are way overpriced. Which is why I won't buy one.

Well, I love TFL videos ordinarily but this one didn't need to be made.

A luxury vehicle compared to a toy. If they were amphibious like a Sherp that would increase the desirability. As they are no thanks.

Polaris might aswell make vehicles

Idk where ppl make that much money to buy a 30k to 70k sxs. What do yall do for living to afford to throw away money that can't even drive on the hwy legal

What happens when you sink that sxs?

I didnt finish watching the video because I was put off by the statement that "Polaris is aiming to replace the mid-size truck". This statement needs to be clarified. If Polaris has made this statement then there is much information missing because it sounds foolish. If the reviewer is making this statement, then it would be to replace the mid-size truck for offroad purposes.

Wait we are talking $50k??????? Yeah how about forgetaboutit ???????? I thought we were in the 20s. These prices are obnoxious

Not paying $30k for a toy. Let alone more.

I get that you guys have to be creative to get viewers but, comparing apples to oranges is just silly! The only thing they have in common is their outrageous pricing! Just buy an old cheap Jeep and dump about 20 grand in it and you have a great reliable and capable off road vehicle. The 30 grand that you just saved you could throw a great party and still be better off than wasting your money on a side by side. Buy smart and not to keep up with the Jone’s on a toy that is going to break and cost even more to repair! You were touting the side by sides great payload compared to the GMC but you didn’t mention the curb weight of the vehicles that will play a major role in payload capacity! As always stay safe and healthy! Ron

Ask Nissan owner how that steel belt transmissions hold up 👎🏻

SXS is way over priced

Didn't the tfl guys just do a high flying desert run? And stop simping for these overpriced go karts.

Toyota.

Yamaha is far better

All three are extremely overpriced. But most vehicles, and especially side by sides are over priced.