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www.PowersportsBusiness.com ATV Powersports Business • October 6, 2014 • 35 Can-Am offers industry-first turbocharged engine BRP adds the industry's first factory-installed tur- bocharged side-by-side vehicle to its 2015 Can- Am off-road line-up, the Maverick X ds model. "BRP is once again taking the industry by storm with the introduction of another industry- first, the new turbocharged Can-Am Maverick X ds side-by-side vehicle," said Chris Dawson, vice- president and general manager, Global Sales and Consumer Experience divi- sion. "The Can-Am Maverick X ds model brings pure per- formance to a whole new level, positioning BRP as the new benchmark in the industry." The Can-Am Maverick X ds side-by-side vehicle boasts industry-leading power with the new 121hp Rotax 1000R turbocharged option, provid- ing 10 percent more horse- power and almost 40 percent more torque than the closest competitor, the company said. It also features a com- pletely new rear end pro- viding a longer, 88-inch wheelbase, a redesigned TTA rear suspension now featur- ing 16 inches of travel and Can-Am exclusive high performance Fox shocks to provide capability, comfort and adjustability. This model soaks up terrain and remains nimble. It is tailored to fit riders and their riding style with its premium rider- focused cockpit and ergonomically positioned controls and adjustments. BRP is also expanding its popular rec-utility side-by-side vehicle line-up by adding the Can- Am Commander MAX Limited model, the most luxurious 4-seat side-by-side vehicle of the industry, according to the company. PSB 121hp Maverick X ds sets factory benchmark (Above) A sunroof is among the accessory options for the 2015 Commander MAX 1000 Limited four-seater. (Right) The 2015 Can-Am Maverick X ds comes with the industry's first factory-installed turbocharged engine. The Rotax engine creates 121hp.