The three-wheeled Slingshot motorcycle from Polaris remains one of the more intriguing vehicles on sale in the U.S. and has just received some updates for the 2024 model year. While the upgrades are not transformative, they do promise to make it stand out even further and should also make it more comfortable and easier to live with. The changes start with the exterior, where the Slingshot is now offered with a handful of new colors, including Radar Blue Fade, Gold Rush, and Purple Lightning. Additionally, the SL and SLR variants can be configured with special graphics packages. At the same time, the SL also now comes standard with updated wheels finished in a shade of Midnight Charcoal Metallic.
Elsewhere, Polaris has incorporated a new
200-watt Rockford Fosgate audio system into the three-wheeler that includes
dash tweeters designed to amplify the sound of the Slingshot’s wind deflector.
Buyers can also order the 2024 model with a special canvas top available in
black, gray, and red. A pair of smoked polycarbonate rear panels are also
offered as are other accessories like a vented sport hood, a different front
grille, and both heated and ventilated seats.
All 2024 Slingshot models continue to be
powered by the same 2.0-liter naturally-aspirated four-cylinder as last year’s
model, capable of producing 203 hp at 8,250 rpm and 195 Nm of
torque at 6,500 rpm. The three-wheeler can hit 96 km/h in an
impressive 4.9 seconds and can be ordered with either a five-speed manual
transmission or a five-speed automatic.
A key update for 2024 is the
reintroduction of the Roush Edition version. This model sits at the top of the
range, starting at US$ 38,149 for the manual and US$ 40,299 for the automatic. It
adds Brembo brakes with slotted rotors, the optional excursion top, Sparco
pedal covers, a special steering wheel, a Roush graphics package, blacked-out
badges, a new gear knob for stick shift models, and paddle shifters for the
auto.
The updated Slingshot range starts at US$ 21,999
manual / US$ 23,849 automatic for the entry-level S. It rises to US$ 24,849
manual / US$ 26,999 automatic for the S with Technology Package 1, US$ 28,149
manual / US$ 29,999 automatic for the SL, US$ 31,149 manual / US$ 32,999
automatic for the SLR, and US$ 34,799 manual / US$ 36,949 automatic for the R.
