Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot Boost Switchback® Assault® 146—your excuse to turn “just a quick ride” into an all-day story. Dressed in ****, this crossover sled looks ready to pick a line, pick up speed, and make winter feel like it showed up just for you.
At the heart of it all is the turbocharged **Patriot™ Boost**: an **840cc**, **2-cylinder**, **liquid-cooled**, **2-stroke** that’s gas/oil injected and fuel injected for crisp response when you squeeze that **thumb throttle**. Whether you’re lighting it up from a standstill or rolling on power mid-corner, the continuously variable (**CVT**) setup with belt drive keeps things feeling smooth and eager. And when the day starts cold or the plans change fast, you’ve got both **electric start and pull start**, plus **reverse** for the “whoops, that’s a tighter spot than it looked” moments.
This sled wears its versatility proudly. The **MATRYX aluminum frame** keeps things purposeful, while the **146" x 15"** crossover track with **2" lugs** is the kind of setup that wants to leave the groomed behind the second your curiosity does. At **125" long** and **47" wide**, it strikes a confident stance—ready to carve, float, and hustle without feeling like you’re wrestling the machine to do it.
Up front, the **Escape** independent A-arm suspension brings **9 inches** of travel, paired with **adjustable WER® Velocity gas shocks with remote reservoirs**. Out back, the **IGX** rear suspension delivers **16 inches** of travel with **two rear shocks**, plus a matching **WER® Velocity** center shock—also adjustable, also remote-reservoir equipped. Translation: when the terrain gets choppy or the trail turns into a rhythm section, you can keep it composed and tailor the feel with shock-mounted adjustments.
Steering stays direct and old-school satisfying with **manual handlebar control**, while the **Gripper® composite skis** and **carbide skags** help the front end stay honest when speeds rise and corners tighten. And when you need to bring it all back down to earth, the **Matryx Stealth** brake system uses a **hydraulic rear disc** for confident control.
Inside the cockpit, it’s built for long rides that don’t feel long. You get a **low tinted LED** setup up front, **heated adjustable driver grips** with **hand guards**, and a one-piece **vinyl** driver seat that keeps you planted without feeling locked in. The floorboards are skid resistant, and details like a belt guard, snow guard, and tunnel braces are there to keep the ride clean and the day hassle-free.
Tech-wise, it doesn’t just go—it connects. **RIDE COMMAND™ GPS** is on board, along with **Bluetooth® Audio** and **mobile app instrumentation**, plus clear warnings for temperature and a fuel gauge so you’re not guessing when the ride turns ambitious. With an **11.5-gallon** fuel capacity, you’ve got room to roam before the next stop.
In ****, this Switchback® Assault® 146 looks as bold as it rides: a trail-capable crossover that’s ready to turn fresh snow, rough sections, and wide-open straights into your favorite kind of winter problem.
