It wasn't much of a test, but at least I was able to see it, sit in it and drive it.....
Anyways, I'm new here, and this is my second post (posted intro). I'm looking at getting a side x side and the Wolverine and Commander are at the top of my list. A dealer near me finally received one this week and I was able to go look at and drive it this morning. I have a few observations, booth good and not so much....
Likes
1. Build quality (fit & finish) looks top notch.
2. Roll cage looks and feels very robuts.
3. Styling looks better looks better in person than in photos. This one was green, but blue is my preference, at least of currently available colors (I'll get to that in a minute).
4. The size of the bed looked very acceptable for me. It will easily hold a deer. I'll get to function later.
5. THE CAB SIZE IS PERFECT!!! PLENTY OF SHOULDER ROOM, NOT CRAMPED. My right leg did rest against the center console, but it wasn't a nuisance by any means. (I'm 6'2" and 225 lbs for reference)
6. THE SEATS ARE AWESOME!!! VERY COMFY!!
7. Storage in cab was very pleasing.
8. Drive and ride was very smooth.
9. It wasn't loud in any way.
Dislikes
1. The bed seemed a little flimsy, particularly the side wells. I understand the light'ish capacity rating now.
2. Roll cage seems too tall. I'd like to see it 3 or 4 inches lower at the highest point. I had plenty of head room.
3. Tires...best I can tell, these Bighorns are not radials. Someone can correct me if I am wrong.
A few other observations, not really good or bad.
1. Power seemed sufficient. I didn't have a lot of room in the parking lot, but I did stab it a couple of times. It wasn't overly impressive or disappointing.
2. I expected the throttle response to be better than it was. The RZR's have to spool up some rpm's before they really start pulling, it was one of the first things I noticed when I drove one. The Wolverine seemed better, but more lag than I expected with the constant belt tension of the Ultramatic.
3. I wish the bed dumped. No, I wouldn't use it often, but it would be nice to have the few occasions I would use it. I have to think that could have been included for an additional $200 of cost.
Overall, I was very impressed with the machine. I'm sure it will be very comfortable on the trails for extended periods of time. I'd love to drive one in a location where I could evaluate the suspension as that seems to be the strength of this vehicle.
I hear all kinds of stories about what their salesman told them, so I'll share a couple things the salesman told me. This one was green. He offered up that they had other colors on order, including red. I said, "I didn't know they were available in red." To which he responded, "they have other colors coming soon, I think even black." I just found that interesting. After driving it, he asked me what I thought of the power. I told him it was good, but didn't seem as punchy as the Can Am. He said that he believed there would be a 900 version of the Wolverine available by fall. That would peak my interest.
Anyways, I'm new here, and this is my second post (posted intro). I'm looking at getting a side x side and the Wolverine and Commander are at the top of my list. A dealer near me finally received one this week and I was able to go look at and drive it this morning. I have a few observations, booth good and not so much....
Likes
1. Build quality (fit & finish) looks top notch.
2. Roll cage looks and feels very robuts.
3. Styling looks better looks better in person than in photos. This one was green, but blue is my preference, at least of currently available colors (I'll get to that in a minute).
4. The size of the bed looked very acceptable for me. It will easily hold a deer. I'll get to function later.
5. THE CAB SIZE IS PERFECT!!! PLENTY OF SHOULDER ROOM, NOT CRAMPED. My right leg did rest against the center console, but it wasn't a nuisance by any means. (I'm 6'2" and 225 lbs for reference)
6. THE SEATS ARE AWESOME!!! VERY COMFY!!
7. Storage in cab was very pleasing.
8. Drive and ride was very smooth.
9. It wasn't loud in any way.
Dislikes
1. The bed seemed a little flimsy, particularly the side wells. I understand the light'ish capacity rating now.
2. Roll cage seems too tall. I'd like to see it 3 or 4 inches lower at the highest point. I had plenty of head room.
3. Tires...best I can tell, these Bighorns are not radials. Someone can correct me if I am wrong.
A few other observations, not really good or bad.
1. Power seemed sufficient. I didn't have a lot of room in the parking lot, but I did stab it a couple of times. It wasn't overly impressive or disappointing.
2. I expected the throttle response to be better than it was. The RZR's have to spool up some rpm's before they really start pulling, it was one of the first things I noticed when I drove one. The Wolverine seemed better, but more lag than I expected with the constant belt tension of the Ultramatic.
3. I wish the bed dumped. No, I wouldn't use it often, but it would be nice to have the few occasions I would use it. I have to think that could have been included for an additional $200 of cost.
Overall, I was very impressed with the machine. I'm sure it will be very comfortable on the trails for extended periods of time. I'd love to drive one in a location where I could evaluate the suspension as that seems to be the strength of this vehicle.
I hear all kinds of stories about what their salesman told them, so I'll share a couple things the salesman told me. This one was green. He offered up that they had other colors on order, including red. I said, "I didn't know they were available in red." To which he responded, "they have other colors coming soon, I think even black." I just found that interesting. After driving it, he asked me what I thought of the power. I told him it was good, but didn't seem as punchy as the Can Am. He said that he believed there would be a 900 version of the Wolverine available by fall. That would peak my interest.
