Polaris Announces 2006 Limited Edition RANGER Lineup

Minneapolis, February 6, 2006 – Polaris Industries today announced its hardest working, smoothest riding 2006 Limited Edition (LE) RANGER utility vehicle models. The lineup includes four customized models which will be available at select US and Canadian dealerships starting in March.

As with all models, Polaris secures feedback from consumers, dealers and internal staff which helps determine the features of the 2006 LE models. To create the perfect vehicle for hunting enthusiasts, Polaris also signed a three-year, licensing agreement with Browning®, the premier firearms manufacturer, to offer the RANGER XP Mossy Oak™ Browning® Edition.

“Polaris strives to produce Limited Edition vehicles that are not only the hardest working and smoothest riding but meet the ever-changing needs and desires of our consumers,” said Matt Homan, general manager for the RANGER Utility Vehicle Division at Polaris. “Using dealer and customer feedback ensures we continue to create LE models that are highly sought after by utility enthusiasts.”

New Polaris LE RANGER models include:

2006 RANGER XP, Midnight Blue – Xtreme Off-Road Performance with Xtreme Attitude

The Midnight Blue XP has all of extreme off-road performance of RANGER XP with a 700 EFI engine providing 29 percent more torque, 150 percent more covered storage, 250 pounds of additional towing capacity and a top speed of 44 mph. Additional features on the limited edition model include:

• Custom Midnight Blue painted color body (hood, dash, glove box)
• Cloud Silver suspension springs, rear A-arms, cab frame, bumpers and grill
• Custom stitched blue/silver/black deluxe seat
• Cast aluminum rims with Carlisle® PXT tires

The MSRP (US) is $10,799, and the MSRP (Canada) is $15,549. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships starting in March.

2006 RANGER XP, Super Graphite Flame – Take a Walk on the Wild Side

The same ultimate performance as the RANGER XP with a wild side, the Flame RANGER XP screams Xtreme. Along with the standard 700 EFI engine, additional features on the limited edition model include:

• Super Graphite painted color body (hood, dash, glove box)
• Flame graphics on hood; side and back cargo boxes
• Cloud Silver painted cab frame, front bumper with extenders, rear bumper, A-Arm and nerf bars
• Indy Red front and rear springs
• Custom stitched silver/black/red deluxe seat
• Cast aluminum rims with Carlisle® PXT tires

The MSRP (US) is $12,199, and the MSRP (Canada) is $17,149. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships starting in March.

2006 RANGER 4x4 500 EFI, Mossy Oak™ – The Thrill of the Hunt Under Any Condition

This machine has all of the hardest working, smoothest riding features of the RANGER 4x4, 1000 lb. cargo capacity, 1500 lb payload/towing and 41 mph top speed, with the addition of a Mossy Oak™ patterned body. The RANGER 4x4’s Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) coupled with Independent Rear Suspension (IRS), will ensure a great hunt regardless of what Mother Nature throws your way. Features on this limited edition model include:

• New Mossy Oak™ New Break Up design (hood, dash, rims, decals)
• Legendary smooth Independent Rear Suspension (IRS)
• No-shine wrinkle black paint (cab frame, bumpers)
• High profile Carlisle® PXT Off Road tires for superior traction in deep mud

The MSRP (US) is $10,199, and the MSRP (Canada) is $14,849. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships starting in March.

2006 RANGER XP, Mossy Oak™ Browning® Edition – The Ultimate Hunting Machine

Couple Xtreme off-road performance with the premier firearms manufacturer and presto, you have the ultimate hunting machine. Along with the standard 700 EFI engine, additional features on this limited edition model include:

• Mossy Oak™ New Break Up design (hood, dash, rims, decals)
• No-shine wrinkle black paint (cab frame, bumpers, screens)
• Custom stitched black/brown/marsh green deluxe seat
• Browning logos (hood and custom seat)
• Carlisle® PXT Off Road tires for superior traction in deep mud
• 4.0 Warn® Winch
• Dual gun scabbard with Lock & Ride™ mount

The MSRP (US) is $12,099, and the MSRP (Canada) is $17,049. Machines will be available in US and Canadian dealerships starting in March.