2013 Polaris Ranger XP 900 First Ride Photo Gallery

Polaris absolutely dominates the UTV market, spurred on by robust sales of its RZR and Ranger lineups. The new Ranger XP 900 delivers practical functionality with fun performance.

See photos of the new 2013 Polaris Ranger XP 900 in action as we get our first ride on this side-by-side utility vehicle.

The XP 900 utilizes a similar Parallel Twin to its RZR cousin, with the 875cc mill benefiting from a host of upgrades.

Once we saw the lineup it was clear that the Ranger XP 900 is the cream of the crop for this model year.

The XP 900 has some lofty goals to supplant the popular Ranger 800 as the workhorse of the Polaris UTV lineup.

The 900 is poised to replace the Ranger 800 as the ultimate work/recreation UTV available from the American company.

As the name suggests, the XP 900 uses essentially the same ProStar engine found in the RZR XP 900, which is a known ass-kicker.

The Ranger XP 900's Parallel Twin engine is claimed to produce 60 horsepower and 54 lb-ft of torque.

The base model retails for $12,999. Polaris customers are going to be able to repair and maintain their equipment much easier than previously, and it’s extremely usable in multiple environments.