Kawasaki Ridge XR HVAC

Sport/utility UTVs are the most versatile rigs out there, combining equal parts work and play for speed when you want it and capability when you need it. Kawasaki earns our top pick in the segment with its all-new Ridge XR HVAC, which delivers more bang for your buck than anything else on the market. Major highlights include a rev-happy 116-horsepower, inline-4-cylinder engine, as well as a fully enclosed cab with both heat and air conditioning. Pricing was just announced for the brand-new Ridge and it starts at $23,999 for the base model; $29,999 for XR; and $31,999 for XR HVAC, featured here. That reasonable sum buys you a bunch of goodies like selectable four-wheel drive, locking differentials, selectable power modes, a handsome full-color TFT dash, an HVAC system (hence the name), as well as serious utility specs like a 2,000-pound tow/haul rating and an extra-large dump bed rated for 1,000 pounds. We’ll also note that Kawasaki offers the best warranty in the business with a full three years of coverage, adding serious value to a rig that’s intended to work as hard as it plays.