The Polaris 4WD system is activated by a handlebar-mounted on/off switch. The intelligent On-Demand true 4-wheel drive system senses when the rear wheels start to lose traction, then instantly and automatically engages both front wheels with full torque. It’s suited for light work, trail riding, and hunting. 

The new Xplorer 4x4 has the Polaris 250 2-stroke, air-cooled, oil-injected engine, and its power is managed by the dual-sensing, automatic PVT (Polaris Variable Transmission), which responds to both engine RPM and vehicle torque load. The power is delivered to the wheels via the Polaris Concentric Drive System (CDS), which aligns the swing arm’s pivot point with the center of the drive sprocket.

The rear suspension is not affected by engine torque, resulting in a highly efficient delivery of power to the wheels. 

The CDS also maintains a consistent chain tension at all times, reducing chain wear and decreasing the need for chain adjustment or maintenance.

 The Xplorer 4x4 rear suspension has a 2-inch gas-charged shock with 9 inches of travel. The MacPherson strut independent front suspension has 6.7 inches of travel and gives the Xplorer 4x4 a turning radius of just 60 inches. 

Polaris single-lever hydraulic disc brakes and a hydraulic auxiliary foot brake provide consistent, reliable braking, and the E-Z Shift lets a ride switch easily between high or low gear range, or reverse.

 Full floorboards with integrated footpegs are standard, as are sturdy front and rear cargo racks, a dual-beam 60-watt headlight and a brake light, and a 4-gallon fuel tank.