The Polaris Slingshot is unlike anything else on the planet, offering an extreme motoring experience on just three wheels. But if the ‘regular’ vehicle (a relative term in a three-wheeler, particularly one this brutally sharp and aggressively accelerating) is somehow not special enough for you, you now have more options than ever. Late last year, Polaris revived the Grand Touring model, and now it’s introducing the limited-production Slingshot Signature Edition. With a powerful audio system and unique aesthetic enhancements, the new variant aims to ensure you can still hear your tunes while drawing more attention than any hypercar.
What’s New in the 2026 Polaris Slingshot Signature Edition
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The most obvious change for the Signature Edition is that Polaris has finished it in a striking Golden Steel iridescent and Black Crystal sparkling two-tone paint scheme that changes its hue depending on the light hitting it and your vantage point, with a hint of gold coming through from certain angles. Look closer, and you’ll also see some fine gold pinstriping, while blacked-out metal badging (machined badges are also available) and black graphics further accentuate the limited edition’s uniqueness. Inside, prominent Rockford Fosgate logos identify a 700-watt Stage 3 Max audio package. This includes a pair of eight-inch side panel speakers and two 6.5-inch headrest speakers, creating an immersive audio experience, and the infotainment experience is taken a step further through the Slingshot LED mobile app, from which the XKGlow interior lighting system can be synchronized to your music.
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Optionally, a seven-inch display with Ride Command+ provides turn-by-turn navigation, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, USB connectivity, and a rearview camera. This also includes real-time weather and traffic updates, a vehicle locator, and a vehicle health monitor.
2026 Polaris Slingshot Offers Visceral Performance for Golf GTI Money
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A 2026 Volkswagen Golf GTI starts at $34,590, but if you’re willing to spend a little more to stand out from the crowd and experience something truly intoxicating, the 2026 Polaris Slingshot Signature Edition starts at $36,999. Unlike the GTI, you can have a manual gearbox, though an AutoDrive transmission is also available. Either option is fed by a ProStar 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 204 horsepower, with stopping power courtesy of Brembo brakes behind five-spoke Honeycomb gloss black wheels. Other noteworthy features include a vented Sport hood, a tinted windshield, a painted front splitter, and R-branded seating. Sure, the GTI is more practical and more comfortable, but the Slingshot Signature Edition wouldn’t look out of place parked alongside a Pagani, and you’ll probably have more fun.
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