Polaris Sportsman ACE arrives downunder
Based on the Sportsman RTV, the Sportsman's ACE's all-new 'sit-in' chassis has led to the new model being called the "safety ATV", and welcomed by those who have questioned the safety credentials of current ATVs and larger quad bikes.
The Australian/New Zealand arm of Polaris Industries say the local launch of the new model has been the most successful new model launch in the company's history, with the local subsidiary increasing planned production by 400 percent within hours of the global unveiling in January.
"We have been overwhelmed by the response to Sportsman ACE," said Polaris Australia & New Zealand Country Manager, Brad Wolstenholme.
"Stock has been readily available for under a fortnight and already we are seeing incredible retail activity and demand.
"All of the significant amount of incoming stock has been pre-sold to dealers, with dealers reporting that the majority of this stock has in fact been pre-sold to end users, in many cases sight unseen.
"We are seeing wide and varied interest in ACE, from agricultural applications, to government agencies, to weekend recreational riders."
Polaris says the rider-centric design of the ACE results in a comfortable and confidence-inspiring centralized seating position that in turn connects the driver directly with the machine. Centralizing all the major components, including the driver, between the four wheels results in what Polaris calls an incredibly responsive ride. The ACE also features a unique ROPS cab frame previously only found on larger side by sides.
The Sportsman ACE boasts 26cm of ground clearance and 24.1cm of rear travel due to fully independent rear suspension outfitted with performance, twin tube shocks featuring adjustable preload.
Power comes from an all-new 32 hp ProStar EFI engine. The engine is designed to reduce internal friction, which in turn dramatically reduces noise and significantly increases efficiency making it the most fuel-efficient engine Polaris has offered.
The high-backed, adjustable bucket seat is paired with an adjustable steering wheel to give the driver unmatched flexibility when it comes to the comfort in the machine. It's also equipped with a 3-point seat belt and has side bolsters to keep the driver properly positioned in the centre of the machine. The steering wheel offers 8.9cm of tilt adjustment and the driver's seat slides back and forth by 10.2cm to customize the fit for the rider.
See your Polaris dealer for further details on the new Sportsman ACE, or go to: www.polarisindustries.com.au
