2017 Can-am Maverick X3 Xrs Turbo R Review
Back with more power!By the staff of Dirt Wheels, Photos by Casey Kramer and Pat Carrigan
When it comes to new models, nosotros always hope for the unexpected. For Can-Am in 2018, the unexpected would be major changes for the Maverick X3 platform that was radically new in 2017. Because the X3 was not even an early 2017 release, nosotros expected—and were correct— only minor updates to the successful Maverick X3 line. The ink was barely dry on 2017 Can-Am X3 advertising when Polaris dropped the 2017 RZR XP Turbo and upstaged the X3'due south horsepower rating with a claimed 168 ponies. We didn't figure that Can-Am would permit that go unanswered.
Basically, the just changes to the 2018 Maverick X3 Ten rs Turbo R are updates to the intercooler and fuel pump to brand the engine more efficient. In this example, "efficient" adds upward to 172 horsepower with no internal engine changes. After a year, the X3 chassis and intermission system is proven, and no company has fifty-fifty attempted to step upwardly and match the suspension numbers of the base of operations models with 20 inches of travel forepart and rear. Of form, that means that nothing is close to the X rs model with 24 inches of travel in the rear and 22 inches in the front. Throw in that 72-inch track width and stock 30-inch tires and you have a serious weapon for areas that accept the fast (and wide) conditions to let it thrive.
ONE MORE Alter
The final 2018 update applies but to the long-travel, 72-inch Ten rs machines. They will come stock with retractable, four-point, harness-blazon seat belts. The belts give the security you desire in a car this capable at speed, nevertheless remain like shooting fish in a barrel and quick to use. For the four-seat Max models, the new belts will only be in the front end seats.
GOING Big
Even the to the lowest degree expensive X3, the $19,999 X3 Turbo, is 64 inches broad with xx inches of travel. No other sport UTV looks so much like an off-road race motorcar. Can-Am admits that the front interruption was inspired by Trophy Trucks, and in the first year of production, the X3 has proven itself to be a chiliad starting point for a racer. Naturally, for the wide-open up w, the best starting bespeak is the 72-inch X rs.
Now that we have more experience with the 900cc Rotax Ace three-cylinder engine, we know that the engine is tough. We have driven several examples with turbo and injector mods that push the power far to a higher place the 172 horsepower that the 2018 claims, so it should handle the ability merely fine. Power delivery and response in the upper half of the rpm range is snappy and impressive, with brutal acceleration that throws you back in the comfortable seats. In the lower half of the rev range the commitment is soft. It works fine in most cases, but information technology doesn't have the torquey, instant snap of the Polaris RZR XP Turbo.
There are some harmonic buzzes that can exist distracting likewise, simply the engine is definitely fast, and the power delivery suits the chassis' character.
We have remained impressed with the Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) throttle-by-wire system. With iTC, if the commuter's foot is bouncing around, the system filters the input to smoothen the response. Operation can exist further smoothed past selecting the fuel-miserly Eco mode, only we haven't met anyone who has used information technology. There are 2 different ignition keys. The mellow central lets you relax a lilliputian if somebody else is driving your X3, and the other key is for you to have fun with. Both keys are digitally encoded to aid theft prevention.
Skilful THINGS
Can-Am's frame design makes for a profile that looks depression, sleek and racy. Climbing in can be a niggling tight, but in one case inside, the comfy interior spaces are very inviting with ample legroom for taller drivers. Can-Am aimed for a low seated position. The molded seats slide front end to rear 6 inches without tools, and with tools, they take a peak range that varies 2 inches. The seats are already low plenty to make it harder than we like to see from within the auto. We wouldn't want to driblet the seats any lower.
The seat cushions are removable for easy cleaning. When the car is new, the seats adjust easily, just (like some other brands) after some time in the dirt, the seats don't slide as easily. There is plenty of room for drivers over 6 feet tall, and we similar the passenger grab confined and angled footrests for the driver and rider.
ALL Near THE WHOLE Package
We spent time with the new X3 in giant truck whoops in the desert, we rallied through washes and on desert trails, and we even had fun with some stone itch. Finally, nosotros hit the sand dunes to become a good feel for the new motorcar. Compared to machines from the big "P," the X3 feels like information technology is lower in general with a lower center of gravity. As a result of that feel and the wide and handsomely suspended chassis, the Can-Am feels slap-up on fast roads, washes and in the dunes. There is trivial body roll, and the car corners similar crazy at speed.
The same is truthful when the terrain is rough and whooped where you button the intermission hard. When you are rolling dull over rocks or roots, the sporty pause setting feels crisp, and you experience a fair amount of the terrain surface. For technical driving, the low seating makes cresting blind hills a thrill. The same is true in the dunes.
More than RIDE
Jumping the Can-Am is a pleasance as well. As we said, any time y'all are aggressive and driving hard, information technology works great. Suspension experts are telling u.s. that the X3s are delivered with the machine riding a picayune low, and that y'all could adjust the intermission to lift the car at least an inch compared to stock, and that is if you haven't added a lot of weight in accessories.
Nearly people will never have a problem with the AWD capability of the Ten rs, but when we were rock itch, nosotros felt more than comfortable approaching steps and ledges with plenty speed to become a guaranteed bounce to help u.s. upwards and over. With other brands, we'd feel comfortable simply driving up slowly and crawling over.
We similar the ambitious, futuristic await of the X3, merely when y'all do get it in the slop, information technology tin be a footling harder to become clean than we expected.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Can-Am'southward changes to the intercooler and fuel pump have certainly juiced the high-rpm ability upwards. You feel that in any drag race or when y'all stomp the throttle. There is trivial or no departure in the lower rpm range where we would have liked more snap or more than meat to the ability. This machine encourages you to drive it hard and fast, so our minor issues with slow-speed visibility and imperfect AWD forepart-cycle traction are somewhat insignificant for the utilize almost will put this machine through. The basic bundle is excellent; it gained twenty-ish horsepower and the price stayed the same. That makes it a winner in our book.
Tin can-AM Bohemian X3 X RS TURBO R
Engine Rotax Ace, liquid-cooled, 900cc triple with intercooled turbo
Deportation 900cc
Manual Quick response system X CVT
Terminal drive Shaft
Fuel arrangement EFI
Fuel chapters x.5 gal
Length/width/height 132″/72″/67″
Footing clearance .xv.0″
Wheelbase .102″
Estimated dry out weight 1585 lb.
Break/cycle travel:
Front Double A-arm w/ sway bar/ 22″
Rear 4-link trailing arm w/ sway bar/24″
Tires:
Front 30×10-14 Maxxis Bighorn 2.0
Rear 30×10-14 Maxxis Bighorn two.0
Brakes:
Front end Dual 262mm vented hydraulic disc west/ dual-piston calipers
Rear Dual 248mm vented hydraulic disc w/ dual-piston calipers
Bed capacity 200 lb.
Towing NA.
Colors Triple Black, gold and Can-Am Ruby
Price $26,699
Contact www.can-amoffroad.com
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Source: https://dirtwheelsmag.com/utv-test-2018-can-am-maverick-x3-x-rs-turbo-r/
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