An In-Depth Look At Polaris’ Next Generation RIDE COMMAND

The latest generation of the game-changer arrives in 2026.

If you’ve read, well, pretty much any of our reviews on a Polaris machine that came equipped with RIDE COMMAND, you know we’re big fans of the technology. Without any reliance on your call phone whatsoever, Polaris has made their vehicles completely trackable, packed with real-time maps, able to communicate with one another, get help if needed and that’s just scratching the surface of the useful features RIDE COMMAND includes. Best of all, it isn’t some paywall/ subscription required service. If your Polaris machine includes RIDECOMMAND, it’s yours for life.

RIDE COMMAND turned 10 years old in 2025 and the 2026 models will be integrating the next generation RIDE COMMAND system. So what’s changed? We dug deep to find out.

In 2015, Polaris debuted RIDE COMMAND as industry-leading technology designed entirely in-house, transforming the off-roading experience. Continuing as a leader in innovation since RIDE COMMAND’s inception, the next-generation system features an industry-leading 10.4” Touchscreen Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND – transforming how riders plan, navigate and track every mile. Featuring an automotive-grade Samsung chipset and an upgraded graphics card with 38-times faster rendering rate for seamless transitions and enhanced visual clarity on every trail, the reimagined 10.4” Touchscreen Display Powered by RIDE COMMAND delivers the following:

• Largest display in the industry – offering 52-square inches of usable screen space for easy and convenient navigation while driving
• Enhanced navigation visibility with 8.3” of height and 6.2” of width portrait orientation
• Check the rear camera, change music, text the group, or watch gauges…all while also keeping your map and group visible
• 8x faster processing speed offering instant screen response for smooth zooming, quick map updates, and real-time navigation adjustments (vs previous generations)
• Vertical split-screen layout
• Always-on mapping
• Configurable gauges and apps
• Digital audio processing
• Digital cameras
• Volume knob and hard buttons for quick access to most used pages
• Faster and stronger bluetooth connection (vs previous generations)
• 2x more storage capacity, allowing for more map datasets and software updates (vs previous generations)

Polaris says they are extremely excited to continue to drive off-road innovation and their next-generation RIDE COMMAND system will debut in the 2026 RZR Pro R lineup.