TL;DR | The All-New 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 Gives Us All the Feels

By the time the sun set on our adventure, we'd crossed rivers, crawled over ledges, sped through washes, traversed ridge tops, and dodged herds of cows.

Tall cliffs and canyon walls created a surreal experience that made you feel small...in the best kind of way.

Green River was perfect setting for this do-it-all recreational vehicle.

With the added length, clever cargo spaces, full-sized doors all around, a distinct lack of cumbersome stadium seating, and a respectable sound system, the all-new 2025 Wolverine RMAX4 offers a straightforward, well-rounded experience.

Journalists were all ears (and hands) during the accessory and features presentations.

There is a lot of history in these hills...And we were privy to some of it along our ride through Utah's best kept secret riding spot.

We've said it once, and we'll say it, again: the RMAX is some of the most fun you can have on four wheels. Several on-the-fly driving modes and suspension adjustments make for a customized experience that is hard to beat.

Built in 1921 by the Joseph Swasey family, the Swasey Cabin stands alone in the San Rafael, continuing to welcome weary travelers through its enduring doorway, still withstanding the tests of time over a hundred years later.

With 12 Wolverines on the trail, we were a force to be reckoned with. Luckily, our paths were clear most of the day, and we had navigation via Bluetooth (should we choose) to keep our caravan on track when we drifted apart.

The front end makes quite an entrance, with its factory-installed WARN® VRX 45 winch, advanced LED headlights, accessory lightbar, and an aggressive "evil eye" design.

Maxxis tires are a go-to for Yamaha's performance-ready recreational RMAXs, be it the Carnivore or Carnage models.

There was endless terrain variety along the trails of Green Valley, and we tackled all of them with confidence at the wheel of the brand-new RMAX4.

The auxiliary ports on all Wolverine models are wired and ready to "plug 'n' play" straight from the factory.

Silty winding two-track allowed us to put our foot to the floor, and test the power, braking, and suspension in a sort of WRC rally format dodging bushes, trees, and ledges on every turn.

It's the little things. And a retractable side mirror is just that sort of bonus that you don't consider before you hit the dirt. But having a housing that moves itself out of the way for branches, rocks, and whatever random object grazes the side of your rig is invaluable (and saves you on a new set).

The rock sliders are actually over-designed, according to the Yamaha team, making them a monstrous addition to the protection package. A worthwhile add-on if you plan to ride in more confined conditions.

Cornering in the RMAX4 surpasses expectations, especially for a vehicle in a category known for its height.

There are several cargo accessories available for the 2025 RMAX4, from racks to boxes to built-ins, that make carrying your essentials a stress-free endeavor.

The Bus Bar system is new for the 2025 RMAX4, offering 5-way always-on leads and five keyed-on leads.

The views were incredible among the canyons, but not as breathtaking as from the bird's eye view.

Accessory LED lighting is a great compliment to the already bright factory options... Great when you're a night owl or just find yourself stuck after sunset.

If you like to get after it, then adding as many protective parts you can to shield not just the body but the performance pieces could be considered crucial to the riding experience.

These wide-beam LED lights offer a long lifespan and maximum visibility when the sun sets into the horizon so you don't have to shut down the party.

Symbols and text on the large dial controls in the RMAX4's cab make it user-friendly and easy to switch modes and settings on the go.

Removing the stadium seating standard for its predecessor gives the new RMAX4 plenty of space, visibility, and comfort for everyone onboard.

This digital gauge has a display wide enough to fit all the important information without clutter. Paired with a pretty bright backlight, checking the readout on this instrumentation at a glance is a safer and more efficient situation for a driver.

We couldn't have asked for better conditions during our test. Blue skies, cool air, and hardly anyone on the trails.

Neatly integrated into the dash, the full-color seven-inch display offered its many customizable features with a rich clarity that we can often struggle with on lesser models. Not to mention the accessory rearview camera makes reversing out of a tight situation a breeze.

There can never be enough auxiliary lighting. Well, almost never. But if you find yourself on dirt after dark, 360 visibility adds to the safety factor exponentially.

It's always a great time riding with the Yamaha crew. We look forward to the next one. (Although, not sure if we can wait until they develop another rockstar rig!)