$15,999 MSRP / 75 HP

• the most compact rzr

• legal on size-restricted trails

• Light, can be towed by nearly anyLight, can be towed by nearly any suv

The WiddleWarrior.

We’d be the first to tell you that side-by-sides have grown increasingly expensive over the last few years. But there are still options under $16,000 that will take you nearly anywhere you want to go. Case in point? The 2025 Polaris RZR Trail.

With its small footprint and humble power output—just 75 hp—the RZR Trail harkens back to the early days of side-by-sides. But don’t let the specs fool you: This is one fun trail rider. All-out performance not your thing, or simply find yourself on a budget? This might be your machine.

How much power does it make?

The 2025 Polaris RZR Trail Sport uses an 875-cc parallel-twin-cylinder engine that delivers 75 horsepower. In the age of the 240-horsepower Can-Am Maverick R, those 75 horses might not be eye-popping, but they’re enough for a good time. Keep in mind that the Trail Sport weighs just 1238 lbs—nearly 1000 pounds less than the Mav R—so that little twin doesn’t have to move much mass around.

What makes it special?

The size. Few sport side-by-sides are this small. The 2025 RZR Trail is just over nine feet long, which means it fits comfortably on a 10-foot yard trailer. At 50 inches wide, it’s also narrow.

For those of us who ride on width-restricted trails, that’s huge. Last but not least, at under $16,000 in base trim, this thing is cheap.

Why do I want it?

The side-by-side market has changed drastically since the first RZR bowed. Each year, manufacturers unveil rigs that are more powerful, more capable, and, critically, more expensive. The RZR Trail flies in the face of all of that, for better or worse. Its simplicity reminds us of the industry’s early days.

For buyers who just want to get out in the woods and have a good time, who don’t need ego-stroking articulation figures or a financially crippling payment, you’d be hard pressed to do better.

Why don’t I want it?

The Trail Sport is a heroically capable side-by-side, especially on tight East Coast trails, but its limitations show quickly. The stock ZF twin-tube shocks aren’t up to high-speed abuse, and the narrow track width and high center of gravity combine to create a vehicle that’s easy to put on its side. (Don’t let that cute stance fool you.)

Which trim do I want?

Which RZR Trail you bring home will hinge on your budget. For our money, we’d go for a Trail S Ultimate 1000. That trim carries a $19,999 price tag, a $3,000 upcharge over the Trail Sport Premium, but the extra cash gets you plenty. The Ultimate 1000’s Fox 2.0 Podium shocks and larger 1000-cc engine are worth the price alone, but the addition of a poly roof, a solid stereo, and the Polaris Ride Command infotainment system seal the deal.

If I like this… what else should I look at?

If that 50-inch width is critical for you, the Can-Am Maverick Trail DPS is a solid option. Otherwise, we’d look long and hard at the Yamaha Wolverine X2 850, which recently got a thorough refresh.

2025 Polaris RZR Trail Specs

Length: 110.9 in.

Width: 50 in.

Height: 67.9 in.

Wheelbase: 79 in.

Curb Weight: 1238 lbs (dry)

Engine: Parallel twin

Displacement: 875cc (Trail Sport) / 999cc (Trail S Ultimate 1000)

Transmission: CVT with park, reverse, neutral, low, and high

Claimed Horsepower: 75 hp (Trail Sport) / 100 hp (Trail S Ultimate 1000)

Claimed Torque: N/A

Fuel System: EFI

Steering:Electric Power Steering

Drivetrain: On-demand AWD/2WD

Front Suspension: Dual A-arm

Rear Suspension: Dual A-arm

Front Brakes: Hydraulic disc w/ two-piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Hydraulic disc w/ two-piston calipers

Wheels F/R: Stamped steel; 12-in. (Trail Sport) / Cast aluminum, 12-in. (Trail S Ultimate 1000)

Tires F/R: 26×8-12 / 25×9-12 (front/rear, Trail Sport); 27×9-12 / 27×11-12 (front/rear, Trail S Ultimate 1000)

Bed Capacity: 300 lbs.

Tow Capacity: 1500 lbs.

Seating Capacity: 2

Ground Clearance: 11 in. (Trail Sport) / 12.5 (Trail S Ultimate 1000)

Fuel Capacity: 9.5 gal.