2016 Polaris Slingshot - Review and Road Test
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- If it's not quite a motorcycle and not quite a car, what exactly is the 3-wheeled Polaris Slingshot? KBB's Micah Muzio has the answer.
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I own this model of Slingshot. It is so much fun to drive, especially with the five speed manual transmission. It requires some skill to maximize the full potential of this beast. You can drive it up to 45 miles an hour in first gear without redlining the engine. Go careful on curves. The slingshot is like driving a go cart with the power of a sports car.
Thumbs up for going through car wash!
What happened to the hot wax cycle? Micah should have gotten himself waxed
altezzadriver
Good point. I could use a glossy sheen.
Isn't that like a scene in some horror movies
MadeAUsername LOL...why not right?
David Lawman it's a motorcycle you don't use a car wash.
Just spoke to my uncle in Houston, and he told me when I come and visit him we will rent one of these!! Thanks for the review!!!
This thing is the most amount of fun I've had behind a steering wheel. I own a Viper on the side and have owned many performance vehicles in my time. This is the most fun I've had on wheels, period. I've seen so many iffy reviews about this thing and they all miss the point and complain about stupid stuff. Complaining about the plastics or the fact that the wind is hitting their face. No, it's not an Ariel atom or a bac mono, it's much more accessible and you can actually explore its limits. Today, people are all about 0-60 or just looking at the numbers on paper, but not many talk about the joy of driving or just having fun behind the wheel. This thing is awesome. Change the brake pads, get a quality set of coilovers and you'll have the best time of your life.
A reworking of the beloved Morgan three wheelers of ages past and I, for one, love it!
I pick my sl up next week, I test drove it and I think it was a great deal for the fun you will get, I have a Honda goldwing that i love and will keep, it's a different ride.
I also Hurd 4.6 to 60, I heard more good reviews than bad, I wounder as other have how good of a driver the writer is.
So name calling just because it's different without taking it out yourself and greeting a real impression does no justice to a new fun machine. take what someone states but test drive yourself for the real feel. I love it
I will take ya for a ride next time your down :), I didn't know my comment to the blog was public :) hope all is well with you and Pop..
+Glenn Simms I want to test drive this and take it across my state to Sturgis rally . Lol. It might be more comfrontable to drive an auto cycle on the highway for 6 hours than cramping up every hour on my motorcycle. Plus more storage for my luggage.
Great review! Thanks for addressing really issues hopefully Polaris will address them in future models
I saw 2 of these things on the 2 hour drive from my last trip to Long Island. What a neat little contraption.
Really interesting. Great review. Answered my exact question on how it handles and acceleration. Good stuff.
This is one of those cars we'll look back at 20 years from now and say ' remember that stupid ass polaris slingshot?'
Monunos
Randy Hawks munoz friut pickers will never have one to talk about
20 years???????????????? I'm saying it NOW!
Actually I like this car
Tom From MySpace's Dog and I'll be saying "man how fun was that car"
LOL that weight and they could only manage 0-60 in 6.0 seconds; that my friends, is engineering ineptitude.
It's the quickest 20,000 dollar new "car" on the market.
The only thing inept is the driver. Drives through a carwash but no 0-60 no top speed no challenging roads. A drivers ed student could have done better
mghought but it did it's a motorcycle
Jacob Lee Hmm,.. OK not very fast for a motorcycle, but very fast for a car.
love2ridend Good luck finding a drivers ed that teaches stick in The USA.
That ride through the car wash had to be insaaane! Probably didn't need to bathe for a month after that. 😂🤣
I don't care what people say about this thing. Once my net worth hits 500k I'm getting this baby as a personal gift.
CptnJCFG looks hella fun to drive
500k? It only cost 20 grand... way to dig deep Mr Crabs
CptnJCFG SAME
You're black right?
is your net worth 500k yet?
Yes, I've decided. I want one. :)
+Ima SuperPerson - I would wear a helmet no matter required or not.
You may HAVE to wear a helmet in the state on which this video was made, however, (at least here in FL, and many other states) you are NOT required to wear it, it is NOT mandatory, we ride ours without helmets and no problem with the law at all, but I do believe it is advisable and wise to wear one for your your own safety though!
I don't understand why he is so surprised about this? Campagna has been making the TRex for years, not to mention the Spyder.
NO comparison to the Spyder. Not even close. Slingshot is WAAAAY cooler than a Spyder.
This car/cycle is a win if your in Florida! I saw a blue one at the Indian store in Daytona.
Car and Driver has it at 0-60 in 4.6 and 130 top speed. So doesn't sound like this guy knows how to get the most out of a machine.
say whatever u want but I'll tell u it's hella fun to drive in
I rented one in Gatlinburg, TN and drove it up through the Smoky Mtns. What a blast!! Couldn't really open it up though as the roads were too curvy.
would luvv 2 take it on the back roads and cruize slowly while smoking a j . seems safer than a motorcycle its like a street legal go kart
My uncle rented one. it's amazing and I need to have one someday.
Love this guy's reviews
I almost bought one of these because I liked the open cockpit. After thinking hard on it and weighing the balance I went out and bought a like new 2012 Wrangler Rubicon instead. What a huge blessing that was! For about the same amount of money I would have spent on one of these Slingshots I got an incredible machine that can go just about anywhere and looks and drives awesome. As soon as I got it I removed the hardtop and doors and it is a blast to drive! In the winter time or in the rain it takes about 15 to 20 minutes to reinstall everything and I'm good to go! There is NO comparison between the two. If you are contemplating buying a Slingshot, FORGET IT! Go buy a Jeep Wrangler, you can thank me later!
Lol fucking noob.
Head turning looks is just about the only thing this can claim. What we have here is a rich person toy.
OfficeBear IMBACKURMAD $26K is not small change.
igeekone You must not of had very good parents and a good life if you think 26k for a vehicle is a lot.
NeoTitan Computing I'd rather get an actual car for that price. The Slingshot is a poser sport vehicle.
I won't deny that it's a poor man's X-Bow, but for 20k base, it is about the best head turner for the price you can buy. Realistically speaking, however, is that down the line I'm sure there's going to be 4 wheel conversion kits, and there's already a turbo kit out there.
The car just came out last year, and if it goes like it's going, this is going to a be decently priced weekend vehicle that doesn't cost 100k+, and can still make people stare when you drive past them. While the reviews all seem to point to that the car still has come kinks that need working out, for 20k this is one of the most beautiful pieces of machinery that you can drive your girl around without worrying about laying over like a 2 wheeler.
igeekone $26K is *considerably* less than the cost of a new full size truck. I dont consider myself a "rich person" but $20-30K is well inside my toy budget.
Great video. I have a convertible so it's hard to imagine buying one of these
Good honest review. I will go with Atom. If it's possible.
Very nicely done. The car wash was a bonus! 😃😱💪🏽✅
closest thing i can think compares to it is Elio motors but they are still quite different
I don't know if this is allowed in Maine. Three wheeled vehicles (with the exception of farm equipment) that have a steering wheel are usually not permitted on Maine roads. Please pipe in if you know if the Slingshot is OK in Maine.
Awesome insightful review! If it weren't for the helmet hair, I'd be in!
hmm, a turbo kit and full exhaust, wider wheels all around bigger rotors and calipers and steel braided brakes lines would be a good place to start to have fun.
l love my 2017slr. I drive it daily above 40 degrees. have traveled in 23 states so far. with 30 mpg. riding the tail of the dragon is a blast. Bear Tooth Pass is next. I did upgrade the brakes he was suspension
Your right Texas did pass the law for them in May. Hope your dad enjoys it and stays safe
Hehehe, a Floridian way of injuring oneself indeed. You guys really have a skill for making me laugh during car reviews.
I would take this over morgan 3 wheeler which costs a lot more
I got it for my birthday it's so fun to ride
I saw one of those in Virginia today it's really cool looking
would look SOOO much better with 4 wheels, and handle a gazillion times better
But then you couldn't call it a motorcycle, no?
+D. Gilmore yeah thats why you would call it a car
TheJusnic82 It would cost considerably more considering the rigorous safety testing required for cars.
TheJusnic82 check out the ktm xbow.. it's street legal track car and looks awesome! was on top gear as well.
Saad Qureshi ya and at $157K it affordable for...... nobody!
I guess it might be from state to state but does this thing require a motorcycle license to drive on the highway?
It makes a perfect wedding car 💟👍💟
Great idea!! I'll have to remember that should I get a boyfriend and he asks me to marry him. 😫
saw one of these in a parking lot a few back with absolutely no idea what it was.
And in California this can go on the Car Pool Lane by yourself. It would be a win in my book unless you don't mind a Pure EV on the freeway.
I don't understand this thing... it's just a fun little open air roadster, but it offers no real performance and you have to wear a helmet in most states. You'd get a more open air feel from a Miata. Plus you have actual element protection when you want it and better performance.
Thumbs up for excellent review. Not the 3-wheeler piece of c.
スリングショットのスペック
エンジン：2.4リットルDOHCエンジン
変速機：5速マニュアルトランスミッション
フレーム：高強度鋼スペースフレーム
ブレーキ：ABSディスクブレーキ
懸架方式：スウェイバー付きダブルウィッシュボーンフロントサスペンション
乗員：２名
価格：SLINGSHOT $ 21,199（約239万円）
価格：SLINGSHOT SL $ 25,199（約286万円）
価格：SLINGSHOT SL LE $ 26,199（約296万円）
Yup. Thought it would be a fast, precise car, but for 20-24K, you can buy an s2000 that does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds for less than 20K.
Marloon and a s2k has a roof, rear view mirror, windshield, and A/C
After looking at various video reviews I'm surprised anyone buys these.
Need safety features, smart camera features and better fixes
how's it handle in the rain?
motorcycles don't have seatbelt's. ;)
Well Think Again
Technically it's called a autocycle which applies to any vehicle with less than 4 wheels that automotive controls( steering wheel vs handle bars)
gene978 this motorcycle does!!!!!
XA351GT technically it is called a motorcycle by the US Federal Govt.
It’s a Motorcycle as well register as one with insurance companies come up as a motor cycle with cheap insurance yay 😁
Good video.
That's a pretty cool little car, motorcycle.... thing.
question on the slingshot SL in a 9.77 gallon tank how many miles to the gallon are you getting what is its range City and Highway
It is open like a motorcycle except you are not in a 3 point harness on a motorcycle. and the frame is thin walled tubing that will crumble and fold in an accident, and your belted into it. So get in an accident with almost any car or truck and you will be buried in it. Also check the price of insurance on this death trap you might think again on buying one.
does anyone know where this promo was shot, in 2016. it sure looks familiar to me
One Question is the Polaris Slingshot have a V8 or V6? With what Liter?
SJC MADE THE SLINGSHOT FAMOUS
Do u have to have a motorcycle license to drive this?
Jamaal Dirkson Yes, in states where the Slingshot is classified as a motorcycle.
+Jamaal Dirkson yes
+Jamaal Dirkson For your information, in states like Indonesia this is classified as a Motorcycle.
only in states that require motorcycle licences
+Big Black Batista this is a nice car I saw it on the streets and I wanted it
can you take a motorcycle test with this thing?
Kind of futuristic and appears the designers never quit finished the tail end.
How far can the Polaris Slingshot R go (in miles) with a full tank before it runs out of gas
I have a 2000 Harley Davidson Softail custom what is the trade-in value against a slingshot
They sell aftermarket performance engines for these. They start at just $4,500. Sounds like the Slingshot could use it.
Someone explain why the hate for this machine? I don't have much backround in autocycles
Where is this place? The road looks beautiful
+Dreamy Justin On the way from San Bernardino to Las Vegas. It really isn't that nice, driven it hundreds of times.
Saw one of these the other day and thought it was some alien like vehicle 😂
I want one! And then add a turbo! 😎
I'm renting one in Vegas in a month. I thought what the hell give it a shot since id hate to fly down and rent a bike since I have my own bike.
Motorcycle? Yea, I can see that all traditional motorcycle makers have one in production. Thanks Yamaha, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Honda. I see all you guys on the street alllllll the time.
I like the idea, but heck, why not just make it 4 wheels?
solid review. I'll pass on the slingshot. "did you build that?" aka: it looks like some talented guy or gal could have built that in a garage but the answer to your question is, "No. No, my vehicle isn't that cool and I'm not cool enough to have built it."
Good review but overall feeling of the slingshot.. meh..
Oh I know what she did when I was going to the park she said maybe she didn't have time for me to go tell her mom cuz she didn't know what happened last time I ever had to go tell me that I didn't know what happened she was like I was like yeah she was like my dad was like yeah I did not go to the house cuz I was going on a date to the house cuz I was going on a date to the park cuz she didn't tell her she didn't know what happened she was talking to my grandma and I yelled hey
Happy 😊 mom I
what category vehicle is this? (UK)
where can I buy one of the slingshots
Price
If I was in the market for a three-wheeler and had the money, I would certainly rather have a Morgan 3-wheeler. The Morgan has bags more personality, an engine that actually sounds delightful, beautiful looks and so on (Oh, and no blind spot). Only problem is the Morgan costs twice as much. Just watch a Morgan review on RUclips and see for yourself.
+Chester I like the looks of the Slingshot a lot more!
Looks good
Steering is like the dough boy doin your taxes... I died... dude ..lolol this car is a border line fail... the manual box is the only attribute I like about it.
the saddest part is, there are 3 people where i live that have one of these. and ive never seen them wear a helmet...or look as cool as they think they look.
Got one of these
accelerates faster then a Camry? Not the V6 Camry. Super sweet ride either way.
цікаво, чи багато вони знайдуть лохів щоб продати це гівно за 36 т. баксів?
I wonder what would happen if you put a v8 in that thing
I'll be looking for the first video of someone turned into ground beef while driving one of these.
+tantivymuckermaffikk - So you're the type of person who lives life on the couch then?
tantivymuckermaffikk
- If you knew how old my mom is, you would kick your own ass for saying that. Sicko.
+Ima SuperPerson I like 'em with some miles on the odometer. Know what I mean?
tantivymuckermaffikk
- Well, if mom was a car, her odometer would have flipped 9 times now. If you know what I mean. So be careful what you ask for. lol
+tantivymuckermaffikk haha! You're a good sport.
the fact it has seat belts it is exempt in cal for helmets
So why is one wheel at back better than two?
not better, but then it would be classified as a car. then you would have a whole new set of laws to meet while making them. it wouldn't pass safety regulations either.
almost like a three wheeled version of the viper.
how, it looks and drives nothing like it
Yeah but NO
I live in North Dakota and no one has told us about helment laws
Helmet*
I have one and no cop has told us anything
I have one of these. Black and red one. You dont have to wear a helmet where i live
I was excited about owning the slingshot, that is until I took one for a test drive. Fist of all, forget the radio, as you can't hear it while the vehicle is in motion, waste of money. Secondly the noise from the drive line sucks, especially if on a long trip .Close your eyes and you would liken t he car to a VW Baga bug. Finally the car is way over priced by the time you get the "out the door" the price at about 30K. I'll wait a few years till the bugs are worked out. Some owners say that the car is in the shop from the get go for all kinds of warranty issues. Remember looks can be deceiving. Dave D.
yeah but the prices on these things are just outrageous
is the slingshot and automatics or stick shift?
There's both
+arleth r alright cool, cause I only drive automatics
+Cordell Hall 5 speed only
Is there an automatic transmission option?
out now in the newest year yes
Who the fuck wants to drive HALF A DAMN CAR!😂
You don't need a helmet or motorcycle license to drive these in tx.. wish more places were like that.
Yes you do
they are fun
I need to this motorcycle
What a disapointment. You would think this thing would handle like it was on rails. Fun to watch though!
That is so cool
Something that gets on my nerves is that people think that this thing is expensive. It's cheap pretty much a cheap motorcycle. Waste of money imo, people only want it for the looks