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2022 GENERAL 4 1000 Premium Titanium Metallic is rated 4.4 out of 5 by 201.
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Fun Machine, Lacking on Fit and Finish The General 4 is a fun machine with plenty of power and a great ride. I have noticed that the fit and finish on things is lacking. Between the facia on the tailgate not staying on and the tops of the doors, which were supposed to be re-designed, separating, there are a lot of little things that were overlooked. As I have gone through the machine adding accessories, I've had to fix things like a pinched gear shift cable, realigning the doors, adjusting one of the rear door handles so it automatically returns, fixing a front seat that the spring fell out of the retaining handle. I hope mechanically the machine holds together better than the shell.
Date published: 2019-02-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Performs exactly as expected I purchased the general after owning a Ranger Crew 800 and Ranger Crew 900. The General definitely fits the bill as a "crossover" between utility and sport. I did have an issue with the motor in hour #1. This resulted in the motor being replaced at the dealership and Polaris provided us with an extended warranty free of charge to compensate us for our inconvenience which I thought was an excellent response. Overall our experience so far with 60 hours on the general has been very good. So far everything remains tight and performance is quite good. My one complaint is the lack of storage. There is really no good space to store tools, a strap or even a spare belt. Something needs to be done about this !!!
Date published: 2019-01-08
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Nice machine; poor turning radius Bought the general last year. Nice looking machine. However made the mistake of not test driving before purchase (VERY bad on me). We have a lot with a steep grade and a couple tight turns required to get around. Had to sell it back to the dealer. This machine has a VERY wide turning radius. Couldn't even come close to making the turns I needed. May be good for open country but it your going to be operating in the woods I'd stay away.
Date published: 2020-01-31
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Quality control needs major improvement Bought our general at the end of May,(sight unseen due to COVID). As soon as I got it home noticed the headlight switch was not working properly. Only had high beam and off. Upon further inspection noticed all 4 door were not lined up and did not fit properly. While riding the passenger front door rattled so bad it caused my wife to have a headache and want to quit riding. During first oil serviced (performed by myself a gm certified technician) found the transmission to be leaking has been in shop for close to a month to get resealed (and won’t get in until the 1st of September this is completely unacceptable)
Date published: 2020-08-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Excellent starting platform I bought this machine a couple of months ago and this is my 5th Polaris SXS. I’ve had to make some changes to suit my riding needs but overall a very good starting point off the showroom floor. I’d advise Polaris to put front tender springs on like the rear because the front end sags a lot and really is too low. I also added arched a-arms, some light bars and a much needed rear sound bar to the existing front. Outside of the sagging front end this thing is awesome off the floor. Being my 5th SXS is by far my favorite. Great job Polaris.
Date published: 2018-08-02
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Overpriced and lacking quality I bought this thinking it would be a good replacement for my 2014 rzr 900xp 4 seater. The old wore out rzr seems to be a better built machine. The driveline is noisy. The doors were separating a few days after I bought it. The turf mode exploding the rear differential seems to be a big issue on the generals and makes me nervous to even ride it. There should be a recall for that or polaris should eat the cost if it fails even if out of warranty. The factory winch is sealing oil/grease out of a seal before I even got to use it. The fit and finish is terrible for a $20k plus machine. Doors bed and graphics don't line up. Lots of little issues and a few major ones will probably keep me from owning another polaris
Date published: 2018-06-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Simple & easy to use We sold our 2019 CanAm X3 to get a more usable cross over type rig & our General has been a great fun car that accommodates all of our families needs in comfort & style. Best cross over all around work & play SXS on the market. Very simple and usable car with a good solid performance base but still has a dump bed, tow hitch and a very roomy interior.
Date published: 2020-02-18
Rated 2 out of 5 by from Not what I expected Cheaply made, parts break easily, transmission cracked after 200 miles, tailgate fell off along with the bezel. Dealer provided me the unit with a broken seat, 8lb of tire pressure, tie rods not properly adjusted. Very disappointed in overall quality, rust on parts of the roll cage.
Date published: 2018-11-23
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General 4 1000 racing through a river

MORE PEOPLE. MORE EPIC.

Off-road memories are even better when they’re shared. With a second row featuring epic leg room and bolstered bucket seats, riders in the back will experience the same class-leading comfort, ultra-smooth ride, and best-in-class performance of off-road’s premier adventure side-by-side.

General 4 1000 racing through a river

GENERAL 4 1000 Reviews

Rider Reviews
"Myself and my family are loving our general! The comfortable ride has made long days out on the trail a blast for the whole family." - Levi Pick Golden, BC

PURPOSE-BUILT FEATURES

A General 4 1000 racing on a trail road

UNSTOPPABLE PERFORMANCE

Every trail is an invitation. A chance to see how far you can go and make memories along the way. That’s why GENERAL 4 offers class-leading performance, like an ultra-responsive 100 horsepower, 12.25" of suspension travel and a 12" of ground clearance. All working together to make you unstoppable.

A man loading accessories on his General 4 1000

UNRIVALED VERSATILITY

When you’re out on an epic ride day, be ready for anything with a machine that can do everything. GENERAL 4 1000 is equipped with a 600 lb dumping cargo box, 1,280 lb payload capacity, an upgraded Polaris 4,500 lb HD winch with synthetic rope and the ability to effortlessly tow 1,500 lb.

Group of friends relaxing after a comfortable ride in their GENERAL 4 1000

UNMATCHED COMFORT

You’ll still have something left for the campfire or after party when you spend the day in the industry’s most comfortable adventure side-by-side. GENERAL 4 1000 makes quick work of bumps and ruts with FOX® Podium shocks that make your machine handle like it’s on rails, while saving you and your passengers on those all-day rides with 2 rows of bolstered bucket seats.

CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS

Dial-in your adventure with custom trims and accessories to make the most of your machine

Interior view of a General 4 1000 cockpit with two riders

Track the Trail and Crank the Tunes

With the RIDE COMMAND edition, you can stay connected to the trail, share your favorite routes, and bring a soundtrack for your adventure. The RIDE COMMAND edition comes standard with Rockford Fosgate® Stage 3 audio with a new custom tune optimized for off-road. Now also features integrated winch auto-stop and plow mode.

Polaris GENERAL 1000 with Rhino-Rack storage accessories

Build Your Own

Whether you’re off the grid or hard at work, having the right gear matters. So when you’re ready to make the most of your machine, look to Polaris Engineered Accessories — off-road’s biggest and best collection of ways to add versatility to your ride. Plus, new Rhino-Rack® storage solutions make it easy to pack everything you need for your next adventure.