2016 Polaris General in Indy Red Now Available

Lucas Cooney
by Lucas Cooney

Polaris‘ versatile new General Side-by-Side has been in dealerships for a while now in two premium models. Now the base model General in Indy Red is joining the party.


Base model starts at $15,999


The Polaris General in Indy Red retails for $15,999 ($19,999 in Canada), which is $1,500 less than the $17,499 Polaris General Velocity Blue and $4,000 less than the $19,999 Polaris General Deluxe Orange Burst.

2016 Polaris General Indy Red Towing

The Polaris General can tow up to 1,500 pounds.

According to Polaris, the base General Indy Red still features the same 999cc Twin cylinder engine, electronic power steering, half doors and new instrumentation that tilts with the steering wheel. Other features include a 600-pound capacity tilting cargo bed, 1,500 pounds of towing capacity, long travel suspension and 12 inches of ground clearance.

2016 Polaris General Indy Red Interior

Plenty of storage space is found in the cab of the General.

If you want to upgrade to the Velocity Blue model you get automotive-style paint, low profile front bumper, 4,500-pound winch and upgraded tire package. Jump up to the Deluxe Orange Burst model and add Fox Podium X 2.0 QS3 shocks, sport roof, rear view mirror and an MTX audio package.


2016 Polaris General Specs


Engine:4-Stroke Twin Cylinder, 999cc
Induction:Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission:Automatic PVT P/R/N/L/H; Shaft
Drive System:High Performance On-Demand AWD/2WD
Engine Braking:Standard
Front Suspension:Dual A-Arm with Stabilizer Bar 12.25 in (31.1 cm) Travel
Rear Suspension:Dual A-Arm with Stabilizer Bar, IRS 13.2 in (33.5 cm) Travel
Front/Rear Brakes:4-Wheel Hydraulic Disc with Dual-Bore Front Calipers
Front Tires:27 x 9-12
Rear Tires:27 x 11-12
Dry Weight:1,430 lb
Length/Width/Height:116.4 x 62.5 x 73.8 in
Wheelbase:81 in
Ground Clearance:12 in
Bed Capacity:600 pounds
Towing Capacity:1500 pounds
Payload Capacity:1100 pounds
MSRP:$15,999 ($19,999 in Canada)
Lucas Cooney
Lucas Cooney

I have been working exclusively in digital media since 1997. I started out with TSN.ca, spending nearly nine years creating and editing content on Canada's leading sports website. I left to join VerticalScope, Inc., one of the world's largest online publishers, to start a number of powersports publications. While at VerticalScope, I've helped create and oversee content for a wide variety of different publications, including ATV.com, Off-Road.com, ArcheryTalk.com, Tractor.com, RVGuide.com, and many more.

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