Pride’s Go Go Ultra X Gen 3 Is Here — And More New Scooters Are on the Way
🛵 Pride’s Go Go Ultra X Gen 3 Is Here — And Two More New Travel Scooters Are On the Way
Pride Mobility just rolled out a Gen 3 refresh of the Go Go Ultra X 4-wheel travel scooter — and per Pride’s own dealer updates, two more new travel scooters, the Go Go Elite Traveller® Gen 3 and Go Go Elite Traveller® Gen 3 Platinum, are confirmed and coming very soon, each with its own separate launch date. Here’s what’s actually changed on the Ultra X, what we know (and don’t know yet) about the Elite Traveller launches, and why Pride’s track record makes this worth paying attention to.
🆕 What’s Actually New on the Go Go Ultra X Gen 3
The Ultra X Gen 3 (model SC493) is a refresh of the existing 4-wheel Ultra X (model S49), sitting alongside — not replacing — the original 3-wheel (S39) and 4-wheel (S49) Ultra X models in Pride’s current lineup. Based on Pride’s own current spec sheet, here’s what genuinely improved on the 4-wheel side:
- Tighter turning radius — 48.75″ versus the base 4-wheel’s 52.25″, a real ~3.5″ improvement while keeping the extra stability of a fourth wheel
- More legroom — Pride specifically redesigned the deck to be more spacious, with a more ergonomic seating position
- Slightly better range — up to 7.1 miles at full 300-lb. capacity on the standard 12Ah battery, versus 6.6 miles on the base 4-wheel model
- Same price — MSRP is $1,626, identical to the base 4-wheel Ultra X it sits alongside, so the improvements come at no premium
Worth being honest about the trade-off, too: the Gen 3’s heaviest disassembled piece (36.2 lbs.) is slightly heavier than the base 4-wheel’s (34.5 lbs.), likely reflecting the more robust frame components behind the tighter turning radius. Not a dealbreaker for most people, but worth knowing if minimizing the heaviest piece is your top priority for loading it into a car.
📊 Ultra X 3-Wheel vs. 4-Wheel vs. Gen 3 — Full Comparison
Straight from Pride’s current specification sheet for all three models:
| Feature | Ultra X 3-Wheel (S39) | Ultra X 4-Wheel (S49) | Ultra X Gen 3 (SC493) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $1,525 | $1,626 | $1,626 |
| Turning Radius | 36.5″ | 52.25″ | 48.75″ |
| Top Speed | Up to 4.3 mph | Up to 4.3 mph | Up to 4.3 mph |
| Range (12Ah, 300 lbs.) | 6.2 mi | 6.6 mi | 7.1 mi |
| Range (12Ah, lighter rider) | 8 mi (200 lbs.) | 8.9 mi (200 lbs.) | 8.9 mi (220 lbs.) |
| Weight Without Batteries | 76.25 lbs. | 81.5 lbs. | 77.8 lbs. |
| Heaviest Piece Disassembled | 29.5 lbs. | 34.5 lbs. | 36.2 lbs. |
| Overall Length | 37″ | 40.25″ | 41.5″ |
| Weight Capacity | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. | 300 lbs. |
Bottom line: the 3-wheel S39 is still your tightest-turning, lightest option if you don’t need the extra stability of a fourth wheel. If you do want 4-wheel stability, the Gen 3 is the better pick over the older S49 in nearly every way — for the same price.
🔜 Coming Very Soon: Go Go Elite Traveller® Gen 3 & Gen 3 Platinum
Pride has confirmed to dealers that two new travel scooters are on the way: the Go Go Elite Traveller® Gen 3 and Go Go Elite Traveller® Gen 3 Platinum — each with its own separate launch date. This follows the same pattern as the Ultra X Gen 3 refresh above: an updated version of an existing, well-established travel scooter line.
We don’t have official specs, pricing, or exact launch dates yet — Pride hasn’t published those publicly. Rather than guess, we’re holding off on numbers until Pride’s own spec sheet goes live, the same way it did for the Ultra X Gen 3. We’ll update this post the moment real specs are available — bookmark this page or check back soon if you’re specifically waiting on the Elite Traveller line.
🏆 Why Pride Mobility, Specifically
Pride Mobility isn’t a newcomer chasing trends — the company started in 1986 when the Meuser and Kretchik families began building lift chairs out of a small building in Pittston, Pennsylvania. That grew into the Jazzy Power Chair line, the Go-Go travel scooter family, and eventually Quantum Rehab, Pride’s complex rehab division for more advanced seating and mobility needs. Nearly 40 years later, Pride is widely regarded as the world’s largest designer and manufacturer of mobility products, still headquartered in Pennsylvania.
That track record matters when you’re choosing mobility equipment. A company that’s been continuously refining the same product lines for decades — rather than releasing something once and moving on — tends to fix real-world issues over successive generations, which is exactly the pattern we’re seeing with this Gen 3 refresh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Go Go Ultra X Gen 3 a completely new scooter, or an update to an existing one?
It’s a refresh of the existing 4-wheel Ultra X (model S49), not a replacement — the original 3-wheel and 4-wheel Ultra X models are still part of Pride’s current lineup alongside it.
Does the Gen 3 cost more than the standard 4-wheel Ultra X?
No — both currently carry the same $1,626 MSRP, so the tighter turning radius, added legroom, and improved range on the Gen 3 come at no price premium over the model it sits alongside.
When are the Go Go Elite Traveller Gen 3 and Gen 3 Platinum launching?
Pride has confirmed to dealers that both are coming, each with its own separate launch date, but exact dates and specs haven’t been made public yet. We’ll update this post as soon as official information is available.
Should I wait for the Elite Traveller Gen 3, or buy a current model now?
That depends on your timeline and needs — if your current mobility need is immediate, a proven current model like the Ultra X Gen 3 or the standard Elite Traveller is a safe, well-established choice today. If you’re not in a rush, it’s reasonable to wait and see the Elite Traveller Gen 3’s actual specs once they’re released.
What’s the real difference between the 3-wheel and 4-wheel Ultra X models?
The 3-wheel is lighter and turns tighter (36.5″ turning radius), while 4-wheel models trade some of that tight turning for added stability — a common trade-off across nearly all travel scooters, not unique to Pride.