People either love or hate Polaris's Slingshot, but haters often turn to lovers after a spin in one—I wouldn't mind a go myself. If you're already a Slingshot fan, there's never been a better time to buy one because, for 2026, the lineup's getting a refresh and an additional range-topping trim level in the Grand Touring. Don't expect huge things, as there were pretty significant updates made to the Slingshot in 2025, but there are still a few tasty new features on offer.
The juiciest thing about the 2026 Slingshot lineup is the reintroduction of the range-topping Grand Touring model. This model is available in limited quantities for 2026 and features a two-tone Viper Black and Green Venom paint scheme, along with a black and green metallic finish. As its name suggests, this Slingshot is made to take you on long journeys and comes as standard with a range of features intended to increase comfort and offer more functionality on longer rides.
The Grand Touring is based on the Slingshot R and uses the same Polaris-built ProStar 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, which puts out 204 HP. All the stopping power comes courtesy of Brembo brakes. Inside the Grand Touring is a Rockford Fosgate Stage 3 Max+ Lighting system, which Polaris states gives a "full 360-degree immersive audio and lighting experience", and that experience is brought to life by two 8-inch side-panel speakers and two 6.5-inch headrest speakers—delivering a total of 700 watts of sound.
