Polaris RANGER 500
Entry-level utility side-by-side aimed at first-time buyers and rural property owners who need a capable workhorse without the price tag of the broader RANGER lineup. Compact and practical for everyday property use, it's the most affordable side-by-side in the RANGER range and comes factory-equipped with a roof, front bumper, winch, and LED headlights at that price.
Model specs
- Max HP
- 32
- Ground Clearance
- 10 in
- Towing Capacity
- 1500 lbs
Polaris RANGER 500 Side-by-Side For Sale
What changed by model year
All 8 model years, 2017 to 2027.
| SpecMSRP when new | 2027$9,999 | 2026$9,999 | 2022MSRP not recorded | 2021MSRP not recorded | 2020MSRP not recorded | 2019MSRP not recorded | 2018MSRP not recorded | 2017MSRP not recorded |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Engine & Performance | ||||||||
| Engine Type | 4-stroke single cylinder DOHC | 4-stroke single cylinder DOHC, changed from the previous model year | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder | 4-Stroke Single Cylinder |
| Horsepower | 28 hp | 28 hp, changed from the previous model year | 32 hp | 32 hp | 32 hp | 32 hp | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Displacement | 567 cc | 567 cc, changed from the previous model year | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc | 500 cc |
| Fuel Capacity | 9.5 gal | 9.5 gal, changed from the previous model year | 9 gal | 9 gal | 9 gal | 9 gal | 9 gal | 9 gal |
| Transmission | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; shaft | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; shaft, changed from the previous model year | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; Shaft | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; Shaft | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; Shaft | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; Shaft | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; Shaft | Automatic PVT H/L/N/R/P; Shaft |
| Drive System | All-wheel drive with auto-locking front drive and selectable VersaTrac Turf Mode | All-wheel drive with auto-locking front drive and selectable VersaTrac Turf Mode, changed from the previous model year | On-Demand True AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode | On-Demand True AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode | On-Demand True AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode | On-Demand True AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode | On-Demand True AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode | On-Demand True AWD/2WD/VersaTrac Turf Mode |
Dimensions & Weight | ||||||||
| Wheelbase | 73 in, changed from the previous model year | 73.2 in, changed from the previous model year | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in | 73 in |
| Dry Weight | 1155 lbs | 1155 lbs, changed from the previous model year | 1065 lbs | 1065 lbs | 1065 lbs | 1065 lbs | 1065 lbs | 1065 lbs |
Suspension & Track | ||||||||
| Suspension Front | MacPherson strut 9 in travel | MacPherson strut 9 in travel, changed from the previous model year | MacPherson Strut 9 in Travel | MacPherson Strut 9 in Travel | MacPherson Strut 9 in Travel | MacPherson Strut 9 in Travel | MacPherson Strut 9 in Travel | MacPherson Strut 9 in Travel |
| Suspension Rear | Dual A-arm, IRS 10 in travel | Dual A-arm, IRS 10 in travel, changed from the previous model year | Dual A-Arm, IRS 10 in Travel | Dual A-Arm, IRS 10 in Travel | Dual A-Arm, IRS 10 in Travel | Dual A-Arm, IRS 10 in Travel | Dual A-Arm, IRS 10 in Travel, changed from the previous model year | Dual A-Arm 10 in Travel |
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2020 - PresentRANGER 1000
2026 - PresentRANGER 1000 CAB
2020 - PresentRANGER 1000 EPS
2020 - PresentRANGER 1000 Premium
2018 - PresentRANGER 150 EFI
2014 – 2014RANGER 400
2015 – 2021RANGER 570
2014 – 2014RANGER 570 EFI
2014 – 2020RANGER 570 EPS
2016 – 2016RANGER 570 EPS Hunter Edition
2015 – 2025RANGER 570 Full-Size
2021 – 2021RANGER 570 Premium
2016 – 2016RANGER 570-6
2027 - PresentRANGER 600
2027 - PresentRANGER 600 NorthStar
2027 - PresentRANGER 600 Premium
2014 – 2017RANGER 6x6
2014 – 2014RANGER 800 EFI
2014 – 2014RANGER 800 EFI Midsize
2014 – 2014RANGER 800 EPS
2014 – 2014RANGER 800 EPS Midsize
2020 - PresentRANGER CREW 1000
2020 – 2020RANGER CREW 1000 EPS
2020 - PresentRANGER CREW 1000 Premium
2015 – 2021RANGER CREW 570
2014 – 2014RANGER CREW 570 EFI
2014 – 2015RANGER CREW 570 EPS
2015 – 2025RANGER CREW 570 Full-Size
2021 – 2021RANGER CREW 570 Premium
2016 – 2020RANGER CREW 570-4
2017 – 2019RANGER CREW 570-4 EPS
2020 – 2020RANGER CREW 570-4 Premium
2016 – 2020RANGER CREW 570-6
2027 - PresentRANGER CREW 600
2027 - PresentRANGER CREW 600 NorthStar
2027 - PresentRANGER CREW 600 Premium
2014 – 2014RANGER CREW 800
2014 – 2014RANGER CREW 800 EPS
2014 – 2015RANGER CREW 900
2014 – 2015RANGER CREW 900 EPS
2015 – 2015RANGER CREW 900-6
2015 – 2015RANGER CREW 900-6 EPS
2015 – 2018RANGER CREW Diesel
2015 – 2015RANGER CREW EPS 570 Full-Size
2022 - PresentRANGER CREW SP 570
2022 - PresentRANGER CREW SP 570 NorthStar Edition
2022 - PresentRANGER CREW SP 570 Premium
2026 - PresentRANGER CREW XD 1500 NorthStar Mountaineer Edition
2024 - PresentRANGER CREW XD 1500 NorthStar Premium
2026 - PresentRANGER CREW XD 1500 NorthStar Texas Edition
2024 - PresentRANGER CREW XD 1500 NorthStar Ultimate
2024 – 2025RANGER CREW XD 1500 Premium
2017 – 2017RANGER CREW XP 1000
2021 – 2022RANGER CREW XP 1000 Big Game Edition
2027 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 CAB
2017 – 2019RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS
2019 – 2019RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS 20th Anniversary Limited Edition
2019 – 2019RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS Back Country Edition
2017 – 2019RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS High Lifter Edition
2019 – 2019RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS NorthStar Edition
2017 – 2018RANGER CREW XP 1000 EPS NorthStar HVAC Edition
2020 – 2022RANGER CREW XP 1000 High Lifter Edition
2027 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 Mud Edition
2022 – 2022RANGER CREW XP 1000 NorthStar Big Game Edition
2020 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 NorthStar Premium
2025 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 NorthStar Texas Edition
2021 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 NorthStar Trail Boss Edition
2020 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 NorthStar Ultimate
2020 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 Premium
2021 - PresentRANGER CREW XP 1000 Texas Edition
2021 – 2022RANGER CREW XP 1000 Trail Boss
2021 – 2025RANGER CREW XP 1000 Waterfowl Edition
2017 – 2019RANGER CREW XP 900
2017 – 2019RANGER CREW XP 900 EPS
2016 – 2016RANGER CREW XP 900-5
2016 – 2016RANGER CREW XP 900-5 EPS
2016 – 2016RANGER CREW XP 900-6
2016 – 2016RANGER CREW XP 900-6 EPS
2015 – 2018RANGER Diesel
2014 – 2017RANGER Diesel HST
2014 – 2017RANGER Diesel HST Deluxe
2015 – 2015RANGER ETX
2014 – 2022RANGER EV
2016 – 2018RANGER EV Li-Ion
2022 - PresentRANGER SP 570
2022 - PresentRANGER SP 570 NorthStar Edition
2022 - PresentRANGER SP 570 Premium
2026 - PresentRANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Mountaineer Edition
2024 - PresentRANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Premium
2024 - PresentRANGER XD 1500 NorthStar Ultimate
2024 – 2025RANGER XD 1500 Premium
2017 – 2021RANGER XP 1000
2021 – 2022RANGER XP 1000 Big Game Edition
2027 - PresentRANGER XP 1000 CAB
2017 – 2019RANGER XP 1000 EPS
2019 – 2019RANGER XP 1000 EPS Back Country Limited Edition
2017 – 2019RANGER XP 1000 EPS High Lifter Edition
2017 – 2017RANGER XP 1000 EPS Hunter Edition
2019 – 2019RANGER XP 1000 EPS NorthStar Edition
2017 – 2018RANGER XP 1000 EPS NorthStar HVAC Edition
2019 – 2019RANGER XP 1000 EPS Premium
2017 – 2017RANGER XP 1000 EPS Ranch Edition
2020 – 2022RANGER XP 1000 High Lifter Edition
2027 - PresentRANGER XP 1000 Mud Edition
2020 - PresentRANGER XP 1000 NorthStar Premium
2021 - PresentRANGER XP 1000 NorthStar Trail Boss Edition
2020 - PresentRANGER XP 1000 NorthStar Ultimate
2020 - PresentRANGER XP 1000 Premium
2021 – 2021RANGER XP 1000 Texas Edition
2021 – 2022RANGER XP 1000 Trail Boss
2021 – 2022RANGER XP 1000 Waterfowl Edition
2016 – 2016RANGER XP 570
2016 – 2016RANGER XP 570 EPS
2014 – 2019RANGER XP 900
2014 – 2014RANGER XP 900 Deluxe
2014 – 2019RANGER XP 900 EPS
2015 – 2015RANGER XP 900 EPS Deluxe
2016 – 2016RANGER XP 900 EPS High Lifter Edition
2015 – 2016RANGER XP 900 EPS Hunter Deluxe Edition
2015 – 2016RANGER XP 900 EPS Hunter Edition
2015 – 2016RANGER XP 900 EPS NorthStar Edition
2019 – 2019RANGER XP 900 EPS Premium
2016 – 2016RANGER XP 900 EPS Trail Edition
2023 – 2025RANGER XP Kinetic Premium
2023 - PresentRANGER XP Kinetic Ultimate
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