Segway was once known for the HT, or Human Transporter, a strange self-balancing two-wheeled contraption you'd see tour guides and security guards riding around parks, airports, and museums. But these days, the company has branched out quite a bit.
And while the old Segway two-wheeler thingamabob is now well and truly a thing of the past, Segway continues to be relevant in the world of mobility.
Apart, of course, from producing some pretty cool e-mobility gadgets like e-scooters, electric go-karts, and a bunch of e-bikes, the brand is also very active in the world of mainstream powersports under the Segway Powersports brand. In fact, the company has just released a new UTV, and it’s something that just might raise the bar when it comes to all-around capability.
It’s called the UT6, and it’s marketed as an all-around side-by-side that’s ready to work as hard as it can play. Segway says that the UT6 has been built from the ground up to deliver class-leading performance, safety, and tech. And indeed, judging from this thing’s spec sheet, it looks ready to deliver just that.
In fact, if you option in all the extras, you might as well be driving a modern-day SUV through the wilderness. But before we dive into the flashy bits, let’s take a look at this thing’s underpinnings first.
For starters, the UT6 is powered by a 600cc single-cylinder engine that delivers around 44 ponies—pretty much at par with other UTVs in the market. The thing rides on up to 12.5 inches of suspension travel with dual-A-Arm front suspension and dual-A-Arm independent rear suspension to ensure all four wheels remain in contact with the ground as much as possible.
Given this level of performance, the UT6 is capable of hauling quite a load. Segway says that it can tow up to 2,500 pounds of stuff and carry up to 1,328 pounds of cargo, including 1,000 pounds of cargo on the bed. The premium M and P models even come equipped with a 4,500-pound winch, which means you can get yourself unstuck out of pretty much any sticky situation.
While all that’s cool and all, it’s when we move on to the inside that things get really interesting. You see, the top-of-the-line UT6 P gets a rather massive 10.4-inch Smart Touchscreen infotainment system complete with enough features to put my new-ish Toyota Hilux to shame. It gets a Smart Moving App and Bluetooth smartphone pairing allowing you to play your favorite music be it at the workplace or campsite.
Infotainment aside, you can option in an enclosed cabin complete with functional windshield wipers and heating to keep you warm when hitting the trails in the winter.
So yeah, this thing looks like quite the capable bit of kit for both work and play. And it’s priced pretty competitively, too. In its top-of-the-line trim, the UT6 P is priced at $12,499 USD. But there are also cheaper variants in the form of the M and S which sacrifice some of the fancy features, like the swanky infotainment system, for more barebones amenities. They retail for $11,499 and $10,499, respectively.
Sources: Segway Powersports, Powersports Business
