2027 Polaris Patriot 9R Switchback® Assault® 146 - Escape IFS

Meet the 2027 Polaris Patriot 9R Switchback® Assault® 146 - Escape IFS—a crossover sled with a trail-first attitude and a “why stop there?” sense of adventure. Finished in , it looks like it was built for those bluebird mornings when the snow squeaks under your boots and the day’s plan is simple: ride farther, carve harder, and come back grinning.



At the heart of it all is the Patriot 9R—a liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder, 2-stroke with reed valves and fuel injection, displacing 899 cc. It’s turbocharged, runs on regular fuel, and delivers its punch through a CVT with P-85 / TEAM LWT clutching. Translation: crisp response when you roll into the thumb throttle, smooth drive when you’re linking corners, and the kind of eager pull that makes “one more mile” feel like a responsible decision. And when the day starts cold, you’ve got both electric start and pull start, because winter doesn’t always do favors.



This Switchback Assault is built on the MATRYX aluminum frame, balancing strength with a clean, purposeful feel. With a 125-inch overall length, 47-inch width, and a dry weight of 497 lbs, it hits that sweet spot where it feels planted on-trail but still ready to play when the trail turns into an open meadow or the edge of the trees starts calling your name. The adjustable ski stance (39–41 inches) lets you tune the front end for your kind of riding—tight and quick, or wide and confident.



Up front, the Escape independent A-arm suspension delivers 9 inches of travel, backed by WER® Velocity adjustable gas shocks with remote reservoirs. Out back, the IGX rear suspension offers 16 inches of travel with a matching family of WER® Velocity remote-reservoir shocks (rear and center). That combination is all about giving you options: set it up for a smoother trail cruise, then dial it in when you want to push into rougher chop or pop off the side hits you “weren’t going to take”… until you did.



The track is a big part of this sled’s personality: a Cobra Track measuring 146 x 15 inches with 1.6-inch lugs. It’s long enough to feel composed when the trail gets hammered and confident when you venture off the groomed line, but still nimble enough to keep the ride lively. Pair that with Gripper® composite skis and carbide skags, and you get steering that feels precise and predictable when you’re laying it into a corner.



Comfort and control are handled with the same no-nonsense mindset. You ride solo on a one-piece vinyl seat, stand tall on skid-resistant running boards, and keep your hands happy with heated, adjustable driver grips and hand guards for extra protection when the wind picks up. There’s also a belt guard, snow guard, and tunnel braces, because the best rides are the ones where the sled feels ready for whatever the day turns into.



When it’s time to rein it in, Matryx Stealth braking with a hydraulic disc rear brake delivers strong, consistent control. Add reverse, and the “oops, wrong turn” moments become quick, painless course corrections instead of a workout.



And because modern adventures deserve modern tools, this sled brings RIDE COMMAND™ GPS, Bluetooth® audio, and mobile app instrumentation into the cockpit. You’ll also get key ride-day essentials like a fuel gauge (with 11.5 gallons capacity) and a temperature warning light, all viewed through a tinted, low-height LED setup that keeps things clean and readable.



In , the 2027 Switchback® Assault® 146 doesn’t just show up—it announces itself. It’s the kind of crossover that feels at home on the trail, hungry at the trail’s edge, and happiest when your route includes a little bit of everything.