BRP’s first side-by-side utility vehicle: Can-Am Defender on test
Can-Am Defender review was available on March 3, 2016 
Experience Land Rover Experience terrain in Wülfrath. BRP had invited to the presentation of BRP’s first side-by-side commercial vehicle, which is now also coming onto the market in German-speaking countries. The Can-Am Defender has been redesigned from the ground up. The aim was to set new standards in terms of performance and torque and to offer a versatility that not only supports all kinds of outdoor activities, but also makes work easier.
Can-Am Defender on test: in Wülfrath
By incorporating proven Can-Am DNA into the Defender model, BRP makes the entry into the 
side-by-side commercial vehicle segment. Based on proven Rotax engine technology, the Can-Am Defender is a work-ready version of the vehicles with robust V-twin Rotax engines. The new Rotax 50hp HD8 and 72hp HD10 engines are specially calibrated to deliver decent torque.
The new Can-Am Defender was put to the test in Wülfrath. There, the Land Rover Experience site on the off-road test area offers a total of 62 demanding obstacles and passages spread over 120,000 2. A great terrain course was created from around 800 tons of sand and more than 2,500 tons of stones in the former quarry.
Can-Am Defender Side-by-Side Utility Vehicle: Facts
The Can-Am Defender side-by-side utility vehicle is offered as 
Three-seater with a tiltable loading area in three variants: as a basic variant with 800 cubic meters and 25-inch tires (Maxxis M923), which does not require power steering and only has a front differential; The 800 engine is also installed in the Defender DPS, which comes with power steering and two differentials – the Visco-Lok on the front axle and a lockable rear axle differential. 
In addition to these features, the top model Defender 1000 comes with 976 cc, 27-inch tires (Maxxis Bighorn) and a standard winch.
Availability and Prices
The new Can-Am Defender is available from a retail price of 13,999 euros.
Can-Am Defender Base / Defender DPS / Defender XT, 2016 model
| vehicle type | utv |
| engine | Liquid-cooled, 2-cylinder 4-stroke |
| Engine Displacement Defender XT | 976 cm3 (91x75mm) |
| Engine Displacement Defender Base and Defender DPS | 800 cm3 (91 x 61.5mm) |
| engine lubrication system | no |
| engine control | SOHC; 4 valves per cylinder |
| mixture preparation | EFI |
| Ignition system / starting system | ECU / electric starter |
| Performance Defender XT | 52.9 kW (72 hp) |
| Performance Defender Base and Defender DPS | 36.8 kW (50 hp) |
| Torque Defender XT | 82.7 Nm-1 |
| Torque Defender Base and Defender DPS | 67.8 Nm-1 |
| drive | 4×4 switchable; cardan |
| top speed | no |
| Front / rear differential | with lock / with lock |
| Transmission; gears | CVT variator; LHNRP |
| Power steering | Standard on Defender DPS and Defender XT |
| Front suspension | Double A-arms |
| Rear suspensions | trailing arm |
| Tires front / rear Defender XT | 27×9-14 / 27×11-14 |
| Tires front / rear Defender Base and Defender DPS | 25×8-12 / 25×10-12 |
| brakes in front | 2 disc brakes 220 mm, 2-piston |
| rear brakes | 2 disc brakes 220 mm, 2-piston |
| Dimensions: length x width x height Defender XT with cab | 3,050 x 1,575 x 1,981 mm |
| Dimensions: front / rear travel | 254 / 254mm |
| Dimensions: length x width x height Defender models without cab | 3,050 x 1,575 x 1,930mm |
| Dimensions: ground clearance | 280mm |
| Measurements: seat height | no |
| Filling quantities: tank content / oil | 40 liters / no |
| curb weight | 703 kg (dry) |
| maximum weight allowed | 1380kg |
| Load front / rear | – / 680 kg |
| Trailer towing capacity (braked) | 907kg |
| Colours | no |
| Price Germany | no |
| Price Austria | no |
| Price Switzerland | no |
| Manufacturer | BRP Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. |
| Import D+A | BRP Germany GmbH |
| Import Switzerland | Friedli Vehicle AG |
| Import France | BRP France |
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