Can-Am Takes 4-Wheel Fun to a New Level
BRP Inc. (TSX:DOO; NASDAQ:DOOO) continues to build upon the demand of the Can-Am product portfolio, with record setting market share gains in and side-by-side vehicle (SSV) categories. The 2023 Can-Am Maverick X3 SSV lineup receives increased mid-horsepower performance with new engine updates for the Maverick X3 DS Turbo, while the Defender lineups also receive a suite of upgrades.
“Our relentless pursuit of maximizing rider enjoyment for the sport lineup and working performance on the utility lineup have been driving forces in the success of the Can-Am Off-Road brand,” said Julie Tourville, Director, Global Marketing, Can-Am Off-Road at BRP. “For the 2023 lineup, we created a more fun riding experience, focused on eliminating unnecessary hassles, and maximizing time out on the trail for more Off-Road Livin’. Additionally, we pushed performance to new levels for the Mavericks and Defenders, with more horsepower and new features.”
Improved SSV Performance & Power
Through the constant pursuit of increased performance and power, Can-Am has further solidified its position as the mid-horsepower sport UTV leader by increasing the Maverick X3 DS Turbo’s horsepower to 135, up 15 horsepower from the 2022 model. Following the trend of breaking new ground, the Defender is now the pinnacle of working performance for suspension performance and unrivaled tire clearance in the utility-recreational category, and comes stock with 30-inch tires.
The increased horsepower and handling on the Maverick X3 lineup was achieved through advanced drivetrain parts, such as the addition of a new Turbo assembly, new Turbo Injectors, a new Electronic Control Unit (ECU) and calibration package, along with a new Drive Primary Clutch for faster acceleration and quieter driving experience. For 2023, the Maverick X3 X ds Turbo RR package now comes equipped with a Sport Roof and four-point retractable harnesses.
The 2023 CanAm Defender lineup also receives a suite of changes and updates. The Defender X mr is now available with half-doors. Additionally, arched A-Arms are now standard equipment on the following packages: DPS CAB, Limited, Lone Star, and X mr. These combined updates allow riders to push farther and hard into rougher terrain to get the job done with increased comfort.
There are also three new tire specs across the Defender lineup for increased traction and performance, XPS Swamp Force Tires are now standard equipment on the Defender X mr HD10. XPS Trail King Tires are now standard on all Defender DPS HD10 and Defender XT HD10 packages. XPS Trac Force Tires are now standard equipment Defender Limited HD10 and Defender Lone Star HD10.
Bold New Colorways
The 2023 Can-Am SSV lineups are now available in a variety of exciting, bold, new colorways. For more information please see the Can-Am Off-Road website.
About BRP
A global leader in the world of powersports products, propulsion systems and boats built on 80 years of ingenuity and intensive consumer focus. Their portfolio of industry-leading and distinctive products includes Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and pontoons, Can-Am on and off-road vehicles, Alumacraft and Quintrex boats, Manitou pontoons and Rotax marine propulsion systems as well as Rotax engines for karts and recreational aircraft. They complete their lines of products with a dedicated parts, accessories and apparel portfolio to fully enhance the riding experience. With annual sales of CA$7.6 billion from over 120 countries, BRP’s global workforce includes close to 20,000 driven, resourceful people.
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