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Polaris Unveils 275‑HP Turbo RZR and NUMATIX Pneumatic CVT for 2027 Lineup

The company pairs a claimed 275 hp turbo with reinforced cooling, clutch, and driveline work, plus a pneumatic CVT that lowers RPM, noise, fuel use.

Overview

  • Polaris announced its 2027 off‑road lineup this week, introducing the RZR Pro R Boost with a turbocharged 2.0‑liter engine and the XPEDITION fitted with the new NUMATIX pneumatic CVT.
  • Polaris says the RZR Pro R Boost makes 275 horsepower and 223 lb‑ft of torque using a 60 mm Garrett turbo and that peak output is maintained up to 115°F ambient and roughly 10,000 feet elevation.
  • To handle the extra heat and torque Polaris reworked cooling and driveline hardware, adding a dual radiator layout, a high‑capacity clutch with cooling fins, a larger drive belt, reinforced half shafts, and a beefed‑up front drive.
  • NUMATIX uses an on‑board air regulator to bias the CVT drive clutch up to about 200 times per second, which Polaris says cuts engine RPM by about 45% at 30 mph, trims noise by up to 9 dB, improves mileage, and provides an onboard air supply for accessories.
  • Polaris published U.S. MSRPs and ship windows with the XPEDITION starting around $40,499 and heading to dealers in August 2026 while the RZR Pro R Boost starts near $49,999 and is slated to begin shipping in November 2026, a move that tightens the factory horsepower race with Can‑Am and Kawasaki.