2015 4X4 ATV Buyer’s Guide!

1.      ARCTIC CAT 1000 XT EPS ($11,199). This is a lion among house cats. The chassis has 10 inches of suspension travel front and rear, and electronic power steering is standard equipment.

2.      ARCTIC CAT TBX 700 EPS ($9999). Power steering is standard equipment.

3.      ARCTIC CAT XR 700 ($9199). This year marks a big change in the time line of an iconic big quad.

4.      ARCTIC CAT XR 550 ($8399). The XT version gives you power steering and alloy wheels for $9699.

5.      ARCTIC CAT XR 500 ($7799). Arctic Cat doesn’t offer the 500 in any upscale packages and power steering isn’t an option.

6.      ARCTIC CAT 500 ($6499). A few years back, Arctic Cat called the 500 one of its “Core” line of ATVs.

7.      ARCTIC CAT 400 ($5799). This remains the most affordable four-wheel-drive ATV offered by a major company.

8.      CAN-AM OUTLANDER XT-P 1000/800R ($14,249/$13,199). The premium features include Fox Podium X shocks, power steering, auto-locking front differential, aluminum beadlock wheels, a Warn winch and painted plastic.

9.      CAN-AM RENEGADE 1000/800R/500 ($11,149/$10,099/$8249). Four-wheel-drive quads are fun!

10.  CAN-AM OUTLANDER 650 ($8799). Can-Am offers the 650cc Rotax V-twin motor in three different packages. There’s the standard, the DSP and the XT. The DSP package with power steering and auto-lock front diff is $9699, and the XT sells for $10,349.

11.  HONDA RINCON ($9299). With a 675cc motor, this is Honda’s flagship utility ATV. The Rincon has independent rear suspension, but does not offer a power-steering option.

12.  HONDA FOREMAN ($7099). Power steering is available for $700.

13.  HONDA RANCHER 4×4 ($6199). All have the 420cc EFI motor. Power steering is $700.

14.  KAWASAKI BRUTE FORCE 750 ($8999). The motor is a 749cc V-twin, and it has independent suspension.

15.  KYMCO MXU500 CLASSIC ($5999). It’s powered by a liquid-cooled, carbureted DOHC four-stroke motor that is said to produce 36 horsepower.

16.  KYMCO MXU450i ($6199). The Kymco 450 is priced slightly higher than the classic 500 because it’s a new motor offering newer technology. Power steering isn’t yet offered on the 450.

17.  POLARIS SCRAMBLER XP 1000/850 ($13,299/$9499). This package includes power steering and cast wheels.

18.  POLARIS SPORTSMAN XP 1000 ($11,999). The XP gets cast wheels and a standard 2500-pound winch.

19.  POLARIS SPORTSMAN 850/850 SP ($8499/$9999). The ProStar motor is rated at 77 horsepower.

20.  POLARIS SPORTSMAN 570 SP ($8499). For 2015, Polaris simplified its line of 4x4s.

21.  SUZUKI KING QUAD 750AXi ($8899). Power steering is $600 extra.

22.  SUZUKI KING QUAD 500AXi (TBA). The 500 King Quad got a new motor for 2015. Power steering is $600 extra, and a camo version is $400 more.

23.  SUZUKI KINGQUAD 400ASi/400FSi ($6499/$6499). The motors are both air-cooled with single overhead cams.

24.  YAMAHA GRIZZLY 700 FI ($8899). You can get a power-steering option for $600.

25.  YAMAHA GRIZZLY 450 (2014 model, $6899). Both have CV transmissions, independent suspension and have 1322 pounds in towing capacity. Power steering is available for $600.