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All New Polaris Breeze
low emission electric powered Neighborhood
Vehicle
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Minneapolis, MN (7/16/2009) - Polaris
Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced
the introduction of a low emission electric
powered Neighborhood Vehicle, the Polaris Breeze,
which is the first new product to be launched
by the recently announced On-Road Vehicle Division.
This unique, low emission vehicle combines
industry leading functionality, with the fun
and freedom that consumers have come to expect
from Polaris and represents the Company's
initial product entry into the electric vehicle
market. The Polaris Breeze is designed for
multiple consumer uses such as golfing, comfortably
transporting up to four passengers, or easily
carrying light cargo loads. The vehicle is
targeted for consumers living in master planned
communities, and will be available in limited
quantities for test ride and purchase at Polaris
Neighborhood Vehicle dealerships in select
markets starting in September 2009.
"Innovation has always been a driving
force behind the success of Polaris, and our
new low emission Polaris Breeze is a perfect
example of that ongoing tradition," said
Scott Wine, CEO, Polaris Industries. "Our
ability to leverage Polaris' rich history
of designing and manufacturing industry leading
products, combined with the creativity of
our designers and engineers, is a hallmark
of our company and a major component for our
success. This vehicle is the latest innovation
from Polaris and the first of what we expect
will be a series of successful ventures into
the on-road vehicle category over the coming
years."
With its entirely electric operating system,
the Polaris Breeze is a lower emission vehicle
than comparable gas-powered offerings and
is a fuel-saving alternative to automobiles
for consumers making numerous short trips
within their master planned community. The
new Polaris Neighborhood Vehicle is fun to
ride, and is an economically and environmentally
responsible means of transportation.
"Polaris is constantly looking for new
opportunities to deliver consumers innovative
vehicles that make transportation easier,
less expensive and more fun," said Mike
Jonikas, Vice President of Polaris' On-Road
Vehicle Division. "Developing the Polaris
Breeze accomplishes all three of these objectives,
and is the first step in an exciting new market
opportunity for Polaris."
Over the past 55 years, Polaris has earned
the reputation of manufacturing innovative
and well-built products, and the Polaris Breeze
is the latest in this long line of exceptional
vehicles. The vehicle brings industry leading
comfort and ride quality, and is engineered
and designed by a company famous for creating
top-in-class suspensions for off-road vehicles
and snowmobiles.
