FAQ Checked: 5 Top Google Searches Today that Start with "What UTV..."

A fairly basic question, but it is indeed at the top of the list. According to the AI response courtesy of Google was, verbatim: "A utility task vehicle (UTV) is a larger type of ATV designed to haul heavier loads and perhaps allow additional passengers." The search engine doesn't always offer such an easy response, but for this simpler subject, it kindly obliged.

Street-legal UTVs (Utility Task Vehicles) vary depending on local laws and regulations, as most UTVs are not street-legal right off the showroom floor. However, many regions allow you to modify a UTV to make it roadworthy, provided it meets specific requirements.

States like Arizona, Utah, and Wyoming are known for having more lenient regulations, where making a UTV street-legal is relatively straightforward. Meanwhile, states like California have stricter laws that may limit on-road use even with modifications.

It’s always best to check your local Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) guidelines or equivalent regulatory authority to see the specific requirements for your area.

Several UTV manufacturers produce vehicles in the USA, with some models being designed, assembled, or fully built domestically. Headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris produces a range of UTVs, including the popular RZR, Ranger, and General models. Most of their manufacturing and assembly takes place in facilities in Roseau, Minnesota, and Huntsville, Alabama, although several parts are still sourced overseas. Arctic Cat (now a subsidiary of Textron Off Road) builds its UTVs, such as the Wildcat and Prowler models, in Thief River Falls, Minnesota. Textron's strong presence in the USA ensures that a significant portion of their UTV lineup is American-made.

Maybe not much of a surprise, John Deere, known of course for its agricultural and utility equipment, produces its Gator UTVs in its Horicon, Wisconsin facility. And while Can-Am's parent company, BRP, is based in Canada, some of its UTV models are assembled south of the border, particularly at their Juarez, Mexico and Wisconsin facilities for North American markets. And then there's American LandMaster, which focuses on building UTVs intended for utility and recreational use, and, generally, all its vehicles are manufactured in Columbia City, Indiana.

As you likely know from your own Google searches, the answers can be a little unclear — several links to sites with mixed information, or that out of date, or whatever turns this inquiry into more of a witch hunt. So, we stuck to the Google family and asked its AI companion, Gemini. Here's what it said:

"The Polaris Ranger XP 1000 is often cited as having the most legroom among UTVs in 2024. Its spacious interior and ergonomic design provide ample room for drivers and passengers, making it a comfortable choice for long rides.

Here are some other UTVs that are known for their comfortable legroom:

• Can-Am Maverick X3
• Honda Talon 1000
• Yamaha YXZ1000R

When choosing a UTV, it's important to consider your specific needs and preferences, including legroom, comfort, performance, and features."

Fair... While not all of us have the proper body height to warrant an opinion, there are a few articles or reviews out there in the ethos that back up this statement.

According to Planet SxS, all of Yamaha's Vikings, their YX1000R, and the Wolverine 700. Honda too offers the 4/110 bolt pattern on a couple of vehicles like their Big Red 700 and Pioneer 700. However, we suspect this list provided in the Google search results doesn't provide the published date and might be a little aged. Valor Off-Road claims that all Honda non-sport ATVs and UTVs, with the exception of the Talon and the Pioneer 1000, utilize this particular design. They also suggest that any of Kawasaki's ATVs that offer independent rear suspension comes equipped with a 4x110. None of this was too clear, so we again enlisted Gemini, and it's conclusion was two-fold; it said the CFMOTO Z8 and the Honda Pioneer 700 possess that pattern.

When asked the same question, but replacing "UTV" with "side-by-side", this was what it added to the results:

• Honda Pioneer 1000
• Can-Am Maverick X3
• Polaris RZR
• Yamaha YXZ1000R
• Kawasaki Teryx