A True Sport Utility in the RUV Marketplace. Who says its all work and no play?

The Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE is definitely the toughest looking vehicle ever to be loaded into the ATV World trailer. The Teryx snarls, glares, growls, and has the look of a cornered animal threatening to lunge. 
The LE comes with all the goods of the standard Teryx, but also includes a small knuckle protector windshield, cup holders, a plastic sun roof which keeps the elements off you, and a special paint choice of either Sonic Blue Metallic, Real Tree Hardwoods Green, or Metallic Titanium. When you jump behind the wheel and start looking around, feeling out the lay of the land, you realize that not too many corners have been cut. We were very happy to see the oversized drain holes in the bottom of the pan where your feet go, 7 holes per side. I have driven other side-by-sides where the drain gets clogged and before you know it, your feet are wet. There are two more drainage holes, one on each seat, to get rid of unwanted water. There’s nothing worse than having a soaked rear while out on the trails for the day. These drainage holes are important. Worth another mention is the abundance of leg room; taller riders won’t be crammed. A surprise on the LE model was that a winch was not included.  If this Teryx gets stuck, chances are you won’t be pushing it out, as they can get you deep in to the woods without a problem. The Teryx LE tips the scale at 1411lbs.

The light switch and 2WD / 4WD selector switches are both easy to use. The multifunction digital screen gives you all the intel you need; fuel, clock, speedometer, tachometer, odometer, water temperature, oil pressure, R/N/P indication lights. All of these were easy to find, easy to use, and straight forward. The glove box is just that; I wouldn’t put anything of value in there just in case water found its way in. One thing that I would like to see added to this model is tilt steering, if not telescopic steering. We can all agree that riders come in all different heights and sizes, and this would help immensely with a full day’s ride.

The Teryx took up some serious seat time before we became comfortable drifting it through the corners at speed. The 6’6” height, and the 11.7” of ground clearance makes you understand why it might give you the impression of being tipsy, but the more we drove it, the more comfortable we felt pushing it and driving it through the corners. The mid-mounted engine helps to centralize the mass, and the 58.5” width helps keep the Teryx planted in the corners. To give you a quick comparison; the Yamaha Rhinos width is 54.5”. When drifting around corners, wider is better, especially when you factor in the girth that the Teryx sits at the table with. I felt that there seemed to be too much wheel feedback, and at times, the wheel would try to spinout of my hands in high speed corners with obstacles; rocks, ruts, etc.

Cruising down the trail, the Teryx had no problem handling rocks, downed trees, etc.; basically anything on the trail. Steep rock faces were barely a challenge for the Teryx, where ATVs and other RUVs/UTVs all needed 4x4 to clear them. While in 4 wheel drive, this was the perfect place to play with the variable front differential lock. It worked well, allowing the driver to lock just enough to avoid spinning a tire. 
The overall ride was a bit stiff. To fix this, we lightened the springs a couple of turns. The Independent Rear Suspension, like the front, is also adjustable with gas shocks, but has piggy-back reservoirs. Both the front and rear tires each have a total of 7.5” of travel. The faster and harder you drive the Teryx, the better it handled, and the better it soaked up the bumps and other trail debris. This suspension likes to be used and reacts very positive to harsh use.   
We used the cargo box for pretty much everything; gear, fuel and a large cooler with our lunch. The gas assisted tilting cargo box has release levers on either side, while only one needs to be pulled. This may not sound like a big deal, but it’s a huge convenience. The box capacity is 500lbs, it’s painted with no slip paint, and it has 4 tie down points to secure a load.   
When you have a loaded Teryx cruising down the trail at speed, it’s important to know that you can safely stop. Our cruising weight would have been knocking on the 2000 pound door. That’s a lot of beef to stop!
You have to really push the pedal to get it to lockup, and it was a little unnerving the first few times. Combine this with the uneven terrain and a corner full of unmovable objects in front of you, and you quickly learn to firmly plant your foot down with lots of pressure on the pedal. Upfront, the stopping power comes from dual 200 millimetre disc brakes, being gripped by 27 millimetre twin piston callipers, recessed in the front wheels for protection. The rear brake is a completely and uniquely sealed, oil bathed multi disc system, which helps by eliminating mud, dirt, snow and other debris from damaging your brakes, or reducing your braking ability. It’s very important with a vehicle of this size and weight that stopping power is not negatively affected. The compact size of the rear brake also helps with its 11’7” ground clearance.

Delivering power to the tires wasn’t a question. The mid mounted 749cc SOHC, 4 valve, fuel injected 90-degree V-twin is more than capable of spinning the rear tires out of the corners, getting the Teryx to each corner quickly. When you stomp on the gas pedal, the power is there quickly, and accelerates hard. Digital Fuel Injection is on the high output Twin, which helps with throttle response, making this a fun and exciting ride, especially when you are on and off the fuel. Travelling down the trails, the DFI automatically adjusts for changes in both temperature and altitude. A 32-bit CPU controls the fuel injection system, and continually monitors air intake and coolant temperatures, air intake pressure, and the speed of the Teryx. It also monitors the crankshaft angle, automatically feeding fuel through two 34mm throttle bodies.

The FI system is great when you start up the Teryx first thing in the morning. It allows the engine to warm up correctly in all temperatures by utilizing an Automatic Idle Speed Control and Automatic Fast Idle function. 
The Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) features high and low ranges plus reverse. Intake and exhaust ducts are located higher on the Teryx than on previous designs, helping to keep water out of the exhaust duct, and improve air flow in the intake duct. This is great news for those that go through deep water.

The Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE is a dream to drive. Wherever you want to venture, the Teryx will do it with style. When testing it, we threw everything imaginable in its path. Not only was it fun, it was reliable. I really liked the low-end grunt power of the twin, which gives that sweet powerful rumble, making power sliding around corners very easy and enjoyable.

If you are in the market for a side-by-side that can do everything around the yard, around the camp, and on the trails, then you need to take a serious look at the Teryx 750 FI 4x4 LE. Just keep in mind, if you order one, remember to order and install the winch before you take it out.