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ATV/UTV X rs model offers 24 inches of travel BRP unveiled its flagship performance side-by- side vehicle, the Can-Am Maverick X3, in mid- August at its annual dealer meeting in Orlando, Florida. The vehicle, with up to 24 inches of suspension travel, is engineered to reshape the market with a blend of a defiant design, preci- sion handling and exceptional performance. "With the Can-Am Maverick X3, we set a goal to deliver a clear leader in the sport seg- ment, and our teams worked together and produced a bold vehicle with incredible looks, agility and performance," said José Boisjoli, BRP's president and CEO. "The Maverick X3 is the latest addition to our off-road model lineup as we continue to deliver on our promise to introduce a new side-by-side vehicle every six months through 2020." The Can-Am Maverick X3 vehicle is offered in three packages — the Maverick X3, the Mav- erick X3 X ds and Maverick X3 X rs. Each is designed and engineered to be defiant, precise and powerful. MSRPs are as follows: Maverick X3 TURBO R in white, $22,999; Maverick X3 X ds TURBO R in Triple Black, $24,999; Maverick X3 X ds TURBO R in Circuit Yellow, $24,999; Maverick X3 X rs TURBO R in Triple Black, $26,699 and Maverick X3 X rs TURBO R in gold and Can- Am Red, $26,899. DEFIANT The Maverick X3 side-by-side vehicle is an adrenaline rush. It has an extremely bold, dis- tinctly Can-Am character, and it is designed so the driver and passenger feel connected to its every move. It features a low seating posi- tion, superior fit-and-finish and an advanced Ergo-Lok cockpit that connects occupants to the vehicle for an enhanced driving experience. PRECISE The Can-Am Maverick X3 vehicle features a best-in-class, high-performance TTX rear suspension that has an industry-leading 24 inches of travel (Maverick X3 X rs). It also has an ultralight, fully welded chassis that delivers precise handling, exceptional durabil- ity and stiffer torsion. Its 102-inch wheelbase is 12 inches longer than the closest competition, and when combined with its balanced weight distribution (44/56) and up to 30-inch tires, the Maverick X3 delivers more comfort and confi- dence at high speeds with superior stability in even the most challenging terrain. POWERFUL An all-new 154-hp, turbocharged and inter- cooled inline, triple-cylinder Rotax ACE engine provides the Can-Am Maverick X3 side-by- side vehicle with commanding, all-around performance. A highly efficient airflow system and performance-tuned transmission ensure the engine operates efficiently and at optimal levels. It has the ability to go 0-60 mph in 4.9 seconds and has a high-performance QRS-X CVT calibrated to work with the turbo to virtu- ally eliminate lag and enhance throttle response without shifting or torque interruption. MAVERICK X3 ACCESSORIES BRP has developed a full line of accessories for its new Can-Am Maverick X3 model, and it has also teamed up with several aftermarket leaders who have developed co-branded accessories specifically for the vehicle. These suppliers have created performance-inspired products, several of which are exclusive to Can-Am, that meet the strict demands of performance riders. Can-Am Maverick X3 accessory pro- viders include Lonestar Racing, Beard Seats, Yoshimura, Baja Designs, Rugged Radios and SCS Unlimited. PSB Can-Am unleashes Maverick X3 with 102-inch wheelbase 28 • September 6, 2016 • Powersports Business www.PowersportsBusiness.com Dealers clamored to check out the Maverick X3 and this cutout of the model in the Club BRP showroom after the unit was unveiled in Orlando, Florida. Read more about Club BRP in the October issue of PSB. The Maverick X3 X rs provides 24 inches of travel with FOX 3.0 Podium RC2 HPG shocks. Can-Am's new flagship Maverick X3 is powered by an all-new 154-hp, turbocharged and intercooled inline, triple-cylinder Rotax ACE engine.