Polarishas quietly slipped a new mud-focused machine into its 2027 model range. The 2027 RANGER XP 1000 Mud Edition starts with the familiar 82-horsepower full-size platform, then piles on the sort of hardware most owners bolt on themselves before wading into deep mud or standing water. In practice, that translates to arched suspension arms, 29-inch mud tires, raised air intakes and a high-mounted winch. Unlike the showy 2027 RZR Pro R Boost and the heavily reworked 2027 XPEDITION, the Mud Edition was absent from the initial model-year press materials. Even so, for anyone who rides where the ground turns to soup, it stands out as one of the more meaningful additions to the RANGER lineup.A Factory-Prepared Mud PackageThe Mud Edition is built on the established full-size RANGER platform, but the factory package tackles the areas riders normally modify. High-mounted air-intake snorkels route water and debris away from the engine and clutch system. Out front sits a big mud-specific bumper that holds a 4,500-pound winch up high, which should make it easier to reach when the bottom half of the machine is buried. The winch ships with synthetic rope, an auto-stop fairlead and a wireless remote. Below, a full-coverage skid plate and A-arm guards pile on the protection. Dual arched A-arms are mounted at both ends. They free up clearance around obstacles and cut the chances of the suspension snagging in deep ruts. Travel comes in at 10 inches front and rear, and ground clearance climbs to 14 inches. That matters in churned-up mud, where a conventional straight arm can drag before the tires ever find grip.Tires, Power and Work RatingsPolaris wraps 14-inch aluminum wheels in 29 x 10-14 Pro Armor Mud XC tires, using the same size at all four corners. The tread leans on widely spaced, angled lugs to fling out soft material, and the tires carry a 10-ply rating. At 29 inches, they remain modest by dedicated mud-machine standards, which should help keep steering feel, driveline durability and everyday trail manners intact compared with much larger aftermarket rubber. Motivation comes from the 999cc liquid-cooled ProStar twin making 82 horsepower, matched to the Gen 2 PVT transmission and selectable on-demand all-wheel drive. The drivetrain retains 2WD, AWD and VersaTrac Turf Mode. Keeping Turf Mode is worth flagging, since it unlocks the rear differential for tighter turns and less damage to grass or other sensitive surfaces. That lends this machine more day-to-day usefulness than a rig built purely for mud. The work ratings stay untouched. The gas-assisted dump box carries up to 1,000 pounds and includes Lock & Ride mounting points. Total payload is rated at 1,500 pounds, and the standard two-inch receiver supports 2,500 pounds of towing. The three-seat version has an estimated dry weight of 1,665 pounds, an 11.5-gallon fuel tank and a 62.5-inch overall width that is unchanged from the standard XP 1000.Two Configurations and PricingThe Mud Edition comes in three-seat RANGER XP 1000 and six-seat RANGER CREW XP 1000 versions. The three-seat model starts at $23,799, while the CREW starts at $25,999. Destination, setup, taxes and registration cost extra. Both come in Onyx Black with red accents, including red hood and snorkel covers, model-specific graphics and matching suspension details. The Mud Edition steps into the spot once occupied by the RANGER XP 1000 High Lifter Edition, which paired the same engine output with arched arms, raised intakes and aggressive mud tires. Consider the new model a successor in spirit rather than a direct continuation. Its more balanced setup, with 29-inch tires, 14 inches of clearance, Turf Mode and full work ratings, makes it a mud-ready RANGER that can still handle everyday utility and trail duties.Sources:2027 Polaris RANGER XP 1000 Mud Edition First Look - UTV Guide