New Zealand receives first batch of 6 Polaris MRZR all terrain vehicles

A Polaris MRZR D4 all-terrain vehicle, this example with the US Army. Photo c/o Polaris.

The New Zealand Army (NZA) confirmed in its publication that they already received the first batch of six (6) Polaris MRZR D4 all-terrain vehicles acquired under the New Zealand Ministry of Defence (MOD) Protected Mobility Capability Project (PMCP).

According to a report by British defense media outlet Jane’s, the vehicles will provide enhanced mobility and rapid deployment capability to infantry units, replacing older quad bikes as well as other unprotected vehicles.

The vehicles underwent an extensive 2-year trial period to determine its useability with NZA units, and has an option to purchase more vehicles. The 6 vehicles will enter service soon with the High Readiness Company of the 1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.

The NZA has requirements to replace many of its small utility vehicles, composed mostly of Mercedes Benz Unimog trucks. The service is also expecting a new protected vehicle model called the Supacat Special Operations Vehicle – Mobility Heavy (SOV-MH).


[1] Jane’s