Polaris Defense Unveils Turbo Diesel MRZR
If
there was ever a UTV that we wanted to be able to get our hands on
for a few days it would be Polaris' new turbo diesel military RZR,
the MRZR-D. It's like the roided out big brother of the Polaris UTV
family, except it's way more configurable.
MRZR-D
A beast of a machine the MRZR-D is powered by a 993cc,
three cylinder, 4-stroke, SOHC, turbo diesel engine with on-demand
true AWD/2WD. The vehicle can carry anywhere from two to six
passengers with optional rearward facing seats and has cargo bed
that measures 32.3" X 49.0" X 20.4" and can convert from regular
box type to utility style. The vehicle is offered with optional
Infra Red lighting, and the tool-less collapsing roll cage comes in
handy when you need to transport the MRZR-D overseas via your CV-22
Osprey.
Here's the full press release from Polaris:
MINNEAPOLIS (May 18, 2016) - Polaris Defense, a
division of Polaris Industries Inc., today announced the addition
of a high-performance MRZR turbo diesel (MRZR-D)
to its MRZR off-road vehicle lineup. MRZRs have
redefined ultralight, off-road mobility for military vehicles and
are mission critical for expeditionary forces in the U.S. and more
than 20 allied countries to meet mission demands and threats while
forward deployed. Polaris Defense will publicly debut the
MRZR-D at the 2016 Special Operations Forces Industry
Conference (SOFIC), in Tampa, Fla., May 24-26, and at CANSEC 2016,
in Ottawa, Ontario, May 25-26.
To
be as expeditionary as the warfighters that use them, MRZR
vehicles are V-22 helicopter transportable and can be configured a
number of ways, including two-, four- and six-person. The
turbo-charged diesel engine in the new MRZR-D has been
engineered to meet the performance and physical specs of the
original MRZR vehicles. While many key features - like the
dimensions, payload, towing, ground clearance, accessories,
handling and other features - remain the same, Polaris incorporated
feedback from the field in the new product, including updated
occupant seating space, ergonomics and sightlines. The
MRZR-D also provides increased auxiliary power and greater
range, making it even more effective.
"The new turbo diesel powertrain is significant in reducing the
logistics burden for select U.S. services and many foreign
militaries that have strict requirements for diesel fuel," said Jed
Leonard, senior manager, Polaris Defense. "And as importantly for
our military customers, we've engineered this diesel powertrain to
meet the same mission requirements and extreme off-road performance
that Polaris and the MRZR are trusted for in peacetime,
security operations, and conventional military missions."
"Throughout the last three years, we've had an open
dialogue with Polaris about how we were using the MRZRs,
and enhancements that would help us complete our missions more
effectively. This has been very beneficial to us in the program
office and the warfighters as Polaris has incorporated our
requests. In the case of the MRZR-D, we suggested changes
to improve sightlines and ergonomics which were incorporated," said
Brendon Reedy, LTATV acquisition program manager, PEO-SW/FOSOV,
USSOCOM. "It's nice to see commercial companies such as Polaris
continue to invest in the Defense industry and we're happy those
investments have resulted in a turbo-diesel MRZR."
Production continues for the original gas powertrain MRZR
2 and MRZR 4 under the LTATV program for USSOCOM and other
international contracts. Orders for the 4-seat turbo-charged
MRZR-D are being accepted now, with production and
deliveries also starting this year. The MRZR-D will be in
Polaris Defense booth #1735 at SOFIC in Tampa and booth #331 at
CANSEC in Ottawa.
Polaris Defense vehicles deliver a coveted combination of
deployability, versatility and off-road mobility, forged from more
than 60 years of off-road vehicle experience that is simply
unmatched. From the rugged Sportsman MV 850 to the modular and
nimble MRZR, to the trophy truck inspired and ultimate
off-road payload capable DAGOR, the enhanced tactical mobility
provided by Polaris vehicles gives an advantage back to dismounted
troops, allowing formations to move faster, carry more and
significantly reduce combat fatigue. And because the vehicles are
in service throughout the world, there is a high degree of
interoperability and commonality among U.S. and allied forces. An
established network of more than 1,400 Polaris dealers and
distributors provide military vehicle training, service and support
worldwide.
About Polaris
Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader
with annual 2015 sales of $4.7 billion. Polaris fuels the passion
of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts with our
RANGER®, RZR® and
POLARIS
GENERALâ„¢ side-by-side off-road vehicles; our
SPORTSMAN® and POLARIS ACE® all-terrain
off-road vehicles; VICTORY® and INDIAN
MOTORCYCLE® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles;
SLINGSHOT® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®,
INDY®, SWITCHBACK® and RUSH®
snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts,
garments and accessories sold under multiple recognizable brands,
and has a growing presence globally in adjacent markets with
products including military and commercial off-road vehicles,
quadricycles, and electric vehicles. www.polaris.com
