Polaris claims to have raised the bar with the addition of ABS brakes on its Ranger XP 1000 EPS.

According to Rodrigo Lourenco, vice president of Polaris, this is the brand’s most refined and versatile product on the market, making it the ultimate utility workhorse.

The new ABS brakes give Ranger the ability to steer while braking, minimising the risk of skidding.

The addition of ABS also allows more controlled braking on all surface types, achieving shorter stopping distances.

The Ranger XP 1000 produces 82hp from its ProStar 1000 twincylinder engine. With 61lbf-ft of torque, the Ranger boasts impressive towing capabilities of over 1,100kg.

Over 33cm of ground clearance and full body skid plates offer 45% greater protection to the UTV.

The new Ranger also sees more precise steering, larger front bumper and offers a tighter turning radius than before.

The XP 1000 EPS ABS also features the refinements found on the other Ranger models.

These optional extras include a four-inch LCD entertainment system with GPS, an overhead sound system and front and rear-view cameras.