American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 230 September 2018 | Page 14

Grand Touring Model Joins
Slingshot Line-Up for 2019
]Polaris has updated its three-model
Slingshot line-up for 2019 “delivering
again on its promise to create the most
fun you can have on three wheels” with
the addition of the “highly popular and
fully loaded Grand Touring model”
making its full-time debut for model
year 2019.
“The Grand Touring comes well
equipped with features and accessories
straight from the factory. Featuring
quilted comfort seats, a color-matched
Slingshade top and rear fender, tall wind
deflector and Ride Command with
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navigation, the Grand Touring is the
ultimate in comfort, style and
technology.
“Since its ground-breaking introduction
in 2014, the desire for a one-of-a-kind
joyride has been answered by the three-
wheeled, open air experience of
Slingshot,” said Josh Fulkerson,
Slingshot Sr. Director. “The new 2019
line-up continues to deliver a high fun
factor, while elevating the overall
product experience.”
Each Slingshot model packs a GM
Ecotec 2.4L DOHC four-cylinder engine
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and delivers 173 horsepower by way of
a five-speed manual transmission.
Starting at $19,999, the entry-level
Slingshot S model comes in White
Lightning with gloss black cast
aluminum wheels. The SL model,
starting at $25,499, is available in Black
Pearl and Orion Blue.
The SL comes standard with Ride
Command, a 100 watt Rockford
Fosgate audio system, rear view camera,
a clear wind deflector, 18” and 20” front
and rear cast aluminum machined
wheels. “Both the S and SL feature sleek
head-turning design and style ready for
customization.”
Rounding out the 2019 line-up is the
top-of-the-line SLR. Starting at
$28,999, the SLR features a race-
inspired Sparco steering wheel, shift
knob and pedal covers, two-piece
composite brake rotors, exclusive SLR
bolstered sport bucket seat and a
20”/305 mm rear forged aluminum
wheel.
SLR comes standard with Ride
Command with GPS navigation, phone
integration, customizable vehicle
display screens and more. Owners can
personalize their Slingshots with a
variety of “Slingshot Engineered
Accessories”
that
deliver
customization, interior upgrades and
performance. In 2019, Slingshot S
owners can significantly upgrade the
interior with Ride Command, comfort
seats, Rockford Fosgate audio, wind
deflector options, LED lighting and
storage bags.
“Slingshot also offers its owners a color-
matched Slingshade top for sun
protection and rear fender for additional
style and spray protection in the rain. The
performance customer looking to
further enhance their Slingshot, can step
up with an adjustable BILSTEIN shock
kit, two-piece lightweight rotors and
lightweight aluminum forged wheels
and tires. “
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