Four seats change the RZR XP more than the name suggests. The 2027 Polaris RZR XP 4 1000 Sport keeps the two-seat Sport’s 114-hp engine and 64-inch width, but its 117-inch wheelbase is 27 inches longer and estimated dry weight rises by 242 lb. The result is a machine for riders who regularly bring a second pair of people, not a short RZR with an occasional rear perch.
Polaris’s exact model name is RZR XP 4 1000 Sport. That “4” identifies the crew chassis. It should not be confused with the two-seat RZR XP 1000 Sport or the wider RZR XP S 4. This entry covers the Stealth Gray four-seat Sport at $22,999 U.S. MSRP, using the manufacturer’s own specification page and product cutout.
This is a specification-based review, not a claimed trail test. The factory numbers explain what the longer RZR gives and takes away: real second-row seats, a 900-lb payload, 20 inches of usable suspension travel, and a longer turning circle, without a tow rating or the factory technology fitted to the Ultimate.
Price and what changed for 2027
Polaris lists the 2027 four-seat Sport at $22,999 MSRP plus $1,395 destination. That makes a $24,394 published subtotal before dealer setup, tax, title, registration, finance costs, accessories, and local fees. The family page leads with the $19,999 two-seat Sport, so select the four-seat option before comparing a dealer quote against the manufacturer’s price.
The 2027 Sport is not presented as a new engine or new chassis. Polaris’s 2026 and 2027 specification sheets agree on 114 hp, 64-inch width, 117-inch wheelbase, 1,828-lb estimated dry weight, 900-lb payload, 300-lb cargo box, and 14-inch clearance. MSRP also remains $22,999. Published destination rises from $1,295 for 2026 to $1,395 for 2027. A leftover 2026 example may therefore deserve a close look, but compare actual equipment, warranty start, condition, and out-the-door pricing rather than assuming a model-year badge decides value.
The 2027 four-seat Ultimate starts at $26,999, $4,000 above this Sport, with the same listed destination charge. It adds the seven-inch RIDE COMMAND display, rear camera, Rockford Fosgate Stage 3 audio, a 4,500-lb winch, 30-inch tires, signature lighting, and a stronger charging system. The Sport is the mechanically focused purchase if those additions are not worth $4,000 to you. It is not a bargain if you plan to install most of them at retail prices immediately after delivery.
Polaris lists a one-year limited factory warranty. Get the VIN-specific warranty document and the dealer’s written accessory list; family-page images may show higher trims or installed equipment that the Sport does not include.
The 114-hp engine with four people aboard
The liquid-cooled ProStar 1000 Gen 2 is a fuel-injected, 999cc DOHC parallel-twin rated at 114 hp. An automatic PVT provides park, reverse, neutral, low, and high, with geared reverse. High-performance true On-Demand AWD lets the driver select two-wheel drive in favorable conditions and front-wheel assistance when traction becomes uncertain.
The engine specification is the same as the two-seat Sport. The vehicle it moves is not. At 1,828 lb estimated dry, the XP 4 carries 242 lb more chassis than the two-seat model’s 1,586 lb before riders, fuel, protective equipment, or gear are counted. A four-person trip can bring another several hundred pounds. Peak power does not disappear, but throttle response, climbing pace, braking distances, and suspension behavior will differ from a light two-seat outing.
Low range is for slow, loaded, or technical work where belt heat matters. A strong engine can make high range feel adequate until repeated crawling has overheated the drive belt. Follow Polaris’s current manual for belt break-in, range selection, water exposure, and severe-service intervals. Geared reverse is useful for deliberate back-and-forth maneuvers on a tight trail, but no transmission feature cancels poor footing or a bad recovery line.
The RZR XP Sport has no separate drive-mode menu, electronic suspension control, or factory engine-braking system listed in its 2027 spec. Do not borrow those features from a different RZR page. Use the service brakes, low range where appropriate, and a conservative entry speed on descents.
Fuel capacity is 9.5 gallons, identical to the two-seat Sport. There is no single dependable range number for a four-seat sport UTV. Four riders, sand, elevation, aggressive acceleration, and tire pressure can change consumption substantially. Build fuel margin into remote routes rather than relying on an optimistic miles-per-tank claim.
A 64-inch RZR with a 117-inch wheelbase
The XP 4 measures 146.9 inches long, 64 inches wide, and 72.8 inches high. Its 117-inch wheelbase and 20.1-foot published turning radius explain both the roomy second row and the extra space needed at switchbacks. The two-seat Sport is 119.5 inches long with a 90-inch wheelbase and a 16.2-foot turning radius. Crew seating costs maneuverability.
Width remains 64 inches, which is useful where a 72- or 74-inch sport UTV cannot comfortably pass. It is still too wide for trails restricted to 50 or 60 inches. Access rules can depend on more than nominal width, including vehicle class, tires, permits, seasonal closures, and a route’s actual gate dimensions. Check the trails you use before treating “narrower than a Pro R” as “narrow enough.”
The long wheelbase can settle the chassis over certain repeated bumps, but a sharp rise can meet the middle of the vehicle before either axle clears it. Polaris lists 14 inches of ground clearance, not an assurance that every obstacle under 14 inches can be straddled. Approach ledges and water bars with the extended breakover length in mind.
Trailer and garage fit deserves a tape measure. The body is more than 12 feet long before tie-down clearance, bumpers, or accessories. A trailer that accepts a two-seat RZR XP may not leave enough room for this one, and a taller roof or light bar can defeat a seemingly adequate doorway. Verify trailer deck, ramp, axle and tire ratings against the equipped machine, not only its dry catalog weight.
Suspension, shocks, and tires
Polaris advertises 20 inches of usable suspension travel. Its specification gives a more precise breakdown: 16 inches of front wheel travel through dual A-arms and 18 inches at the rear through trailing arms, both with stabilizer bars. Walker Evans needle shocks are 2 inches at the front and 2.5 inches at the rear, each with 16-position adjustable clickers.
Those numbers describe a serious sport suspension, but loading matters. The same bump encountered with a solo driver and an empty box is not the same event with four occupants and gear. More mass consumes braking and suspension reserve. Adjustments should be made according to Polaris’s setup guidance, and a shock clicker cannot increase the vehicle’s payload rating.
The Stealth Gray Sport’s published tires are not a simple 29-inch square set: Polaris lists 29x9-14 radials at the front and 30x10-14 radials at the rear, both eight-ply, on 14-inch cast-aluminum wheels. That is the exact trim specification even though the model-family trim guide summarizes Sport as a 29-inch-tire machine. If a dealer photo or aftermarket listing shows a different combination, verify the VIN and installed tires rather than silently applying another trim’s figures.
Four-wheel hydraulic discs with dual-bore front and rear calipers handle braking. The longer, more heavily occupied machine can carry substantial momentum into a corner or downhill section. Brake condition, tire pressure, and a deliberate pace matter more than the apparent ease with which 114 hp accelerates it.
Rear seats and the 900-lb payload
Polaris rates the XP 4 for four people and gives the second row raised, stadium-style seating. The specification lists bolstered buckets, front seat sliders, retractable three-point belts, half doors, and a tilt steering wheel. Electronic power steering with a quick-turn rack is standard. The driver’s field of view and control reach should be checked in person, as should head, knee, and belt fit for those who will actually ride in back.
The total payload rating is 900 lb. Four 200-lb occupants in protective gear can approach 800 lb, leaving roughly 100 lb for everything else. Real rider weights vary, but the example shows why a four-seat rating and a 300-lb cargo-box rating cannot both be treated as independently available maximums on a full-cabin trip. Passengers, accessories, spare tire, tools, cooler, and box cargo all draw from the same total allowance.
The rear Lock & Ride box is rated for 300 lb and measures 28 by 22 by seven inches. It is useful for bags, tools, and a compact recovery kit; it is not a dumping bed or a utility UTV’s material box. Secure cargo against vibration and keep heavier items low. A pile that fits by volume can still exceed the remaining payload after four people board.
The roof is not listed as standard on the Sport. Half doors and a rollover structure do not make an enclosed cab, nor do they remove the need for helmets, belts, and appropriate protective gear. Every occupant should ride in a rated seat with the belt fastened. Driver training and route choice become especially important when the driver is responsible for three passengers rather than one.
What the Sport includes—and leaves off
The useful standard equipment includes quick-turn EPS, adjustable Walker Evans shocks, LED headlights and taillights, front bumper, Polaris P.A.S.S. anti-theft, programmable speed limiting, and a 660-watt charging system at 3,000 rpm with a six-position PULSE accessory bar. A center four-inch color information screen works alongside analog speed and tachometer dials. It displays the essentials without requiring a large touchscreen to start or navigate the vehicle’s core functions.
The Sport does not include a factory winch, roof, rear camera, audio system, RIDE COMMAND touchscreen, connected services, or electronic suspension. Polaris lists accessory paths for several of those features, but an accessory possibility is not standard equipment. The four-seat Ultimate’s integrated camera may be particularly tempting on a 146.9-inch-long machine; compare its $4,000 premium with the installed cost and fit of only the features you want.
There is also no published tow rating or standard hitch for the Sport. Polaris marks both fields N/A. Do not infer that a 114-hp engine or 900-lb payload makes it a trailer vehicle. If routine towing and box work are part of the brief, shop a crossover or utility UTV with explicit ratings.
P.A.S.S. is a useful security layer, but a PIN is no replacement for physical storage security. Confirm account or key procedures at delivery, and make sure every regular driver can start and secure the RZR correctly without leaving a code written in the glovebox.
The alternatives that clarify the choice
The 2027 two-seat RZR XP 1000 Sport shares the 114-hp engine and 64-inch width. It starts $3,000 lower, is 27 inches shorter in wheelbase and about 27.4 inches shorter overall, and weighs 242 lb less dry. Its payload is 740 lb rather than 900 lb, but it never has to accommodate four people. If rear seats are seldom occupied, the two-seat chassis is easier to turn, load, store, and pay for.
The 2027 GENERAL XP 4 1000 Sport starts $3,000 above this RZR. Both seat four and are 64 inches wide, but the GENERAL’s 100-hp crossover chassis includes a 600-lb dumping box, 1,500-lb tow rating, factory winch, roof, and 1,100-lb payload. It gives up the RZR’s 114-hp sport focus and carries more dry weight. The question is whether your trips end with hauling and towing or whether the route itself is the main event.
The 2027 Kawasaki Teryx KRX4 1000 TR is a close four-seat, roughly 64-inch-width rival. Its current ATVPedia entry lists 110 hp, a 126.4-inch wheelbase, 31-inch tires, 14.2 inches of clearance, and a $24,199 MSRP. It is longer and heavier than this RZR, with a different suspension and locking-front-differential approach. Compare both machines’ actual trail access, tire and wheel packages, dealer support, and out-the-door quotes before choosing by horsepower alone.
Polaris also offers the wider RZR XP S family. The four-seat XP S Sport moves to 72 inches wide and 16 inches of clearance at a higher MSRP. That width can be an advantage in open terrain and a dead end on narrower routes. Measure the riding area first.
Ownership and verdict
Before signing, verify that the dealer’s vehicle is the four-seat Sport, not a two-seat RZR XP or a four-seat Ultimate. Check the VIN-specific build, tires, shock adjusters, P.A.S.S. setup, belt service access, battery and PULSE wiring, all four belts, door latches, and box mounts. If the quote shows a roof, winch, or camera, identify it as a dealer-installed accessory and price it separately.
Routine ownership involves air filtration, oil and coolant, CVT belt and intake, driveline fluids, brakes, tires, suspension joints, electrical connections, and the added wear that dust, water, and hard impacts can bring. The owner’s manual controls intervals and severe-service definitions. A full cabin also means more tire and suspension load than a solo test drive reveals.
The 2027 RZR XP 4 1000 Sport is the right RZR XP when four people will use the seats regularly and the trails permit a 64-inch machine. It retains 114 hp, adjustable Walker Evans shocks, serious wheel travel, and a relatively restrained 64-inch footprint while providing a second row. The cost is a longer turning circle, 242 lb more dry weight than the two-seat Sport, and a $3,000 higher MSRP.
Its limits are refreshingly clear: 900 lb total payload, a 300-lb box, no published tow rating, and no factory winch, roof, navigation, audio, or rear camera. Buy it for the four-seat sport chassis. If you need a job-site bed and a trailer, buy the GENERAL. If you want all the integrated electronics and recovery hardware, price the XP 4 Ultimate before building this Sport into one accessory at a time.
