BRP Press release today.....6-4-12

BRP ADDS TO ITS CAN-AM SIDE-BY-SIDE LINE-UP
Power Steering; All-new Colour Updates Introduced on Commander 1000 X and Limited Models

Valcourt, Québec, Canada, June 4, 2012 – BRP has enhanced its award-winning Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicle line-up for 2013 with the addition of Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and two striking colour schemes for both its Commander 1000 X and 1000 Limited packages. The Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles deliver even more on the Can-Am pledge to produce enthusiast-inspired vehicles with cutting-edge design and meaningful innovation by offering two proven engine options, five overall platforms, including a new DPS package*, and industry-leading versatility.

"The addition of DPS was a logical progression that blends well with our long-standing belief to offer vehicles that appeal to the end user’s brand enthusiasm and also produce the most powerful, capable and comfortable products in the industry,” said Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, North America. “The new Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles with DPS, which continue to lead the industry in terms of overall innovation, appeal, convenience and versatility, have raised industry standards once again and will enable our dealers to better achieve overall customer satisfaction.”

This new Can-Am Commander DPS package* takes the base Commander and adds the Dynamic Power Steering system with Visco-Lok QE (quicker engaging), and 27-inch (68.5-cm) Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires on 14-inch (35.5-cm) cast aluminum wheels. Returning for 2013 are the XT and LIMITED packages as well, adding such features like a 4,000-pound (1,814-kg) WARN winch, half-windshield, premium wheels and tires and an entertainment system with integrated Garmin touchscreen GPS.

BRP offers two Rotax V-Twin EFI engines (800R or 1000), which give a key ingredient to the Can-Am Commander formula: power. It is, however, the consumer-friendly features like the exclusive Dual-Level cargo box, comfortable seats and ample room for two adult passengers that complete the overall package.

"Delivering a vehicle for the global market can be a challenge, but BRP meets this challenge head on with a revised Commander line-up that improves upon the Can-Am philosophy of ‘The Ride Says It All’,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International
Ski-Doo Lynx Sea-Doo Evinrude Johnson Rotax Can-Am division. “With the addition of DPS to the vehicle, it makes the Can-Am Commander side-by- side vehicle even more the versatile choice in the market for the consumer.”

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries.

Bombardier Recreational Products & Vehicles | BRP USA
*Some models, equipment and accessories may not be available in all countries.
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Thanks, T-Bone. Sounds like a better Commander, for sure, and Commanders were pretty nice to begin with, but not the rumored "XP killer".

They release picture of the new colors yet

At least they made the QE standard on the DPS

Great Googly Moogly wrote:

Thanks, T-Bone. Sounds like a better Commander, for sure, and Commanders were pretty nice to begin with, but not the rumored "XP killer".

The XP killer is coming. Heck my commander is def on the XP's tail right now. The killer is coming. I assure you.

My dealership told me to sell my commander now. Im not though. I ike it and just got my doors put on.

Heard it was just a pic, not this year.

Where is the pictures?

:)

Good Post --- Keep us posted

TBONE21 wrote:

Great Googly Moogly wrote:

Thanks, T-Bone. Sounds like a better Commander, for sure, and Commanders were pretty nice to begin with, but not the rumored "XP killer".

The XP killer is coming. Heck my commander is def on the XP's tail right now. The killer is coming. I assure you.

My dealership told me to sell my commander now. Im not though. I ike it and just got my doors put on.

Cool - it'll be interesting to see what BRP comes up with to go head-to-head with the XP's strong points. I assume the "XP killer" will have a beefed up suspension and higher ground clearance. In early 2011 when I was just staring to consider upgrading from my '09 Teryx I was, for a while, torn between the Commander and the XP. If BRP can make a machine that has the comfort and utility of the Commander and the suspension of the XP, they'll really have something.

They are really missing the boat with no 4 seater, or pure sport model

I didnt know if you guys noticed but the commander X this year will be carbon solid black. That will look pretty hott.

It needs something....some kinda BLING BLING to break up all that black...I like the black but maybe if it had different wheels or something it wouldn't look so blaaa.

Black is sweet. But......................it's gonna show every little scratch!

Boy u guys sure are racist!!

TBONE21 wrote:

I didnt know if you guys noticed but the commander X this year will be carbon solid black. That will look pretty hott.

That thing will be NO FUN to ride in during the Summer. Do they offer an enclosed cab with A/C?

Purn1973 wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

I didnt know if you guys noticed but the commander X this year will be carbon solid black. That will look pretty hott.

That thing will be NO FUN to ride in during the Summer. Do they offer an enclosed cab with A/C?

There ya go Purn!! Pickin on a black machine! You never said that about the Black RZR S!

A brown stripe would have really set if off!!!!!!

i like it

TBONE21 wrote:

BRP ADDS TO ITS CAN-AM SIDE-BY-SIDE LINE-UP
Power Steering; All-new Colour Updates Introduced on Commander 1000 X and Limited Models

Valcourt, Québec, Canada, June 4, 2012 – BRP has enhanced its award-winning Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicle line-up for 2013 with the addition of Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and two striking colour schemes for both its Commander 1000 X and 1000 Limited packages. The Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles deliver even more on the Can-Am pledge to produce enthusiast-inspired vehicles with cutting-edge design and meaningful innovation by offering two proven engine options, five overall platforms, including a new DPS package*, and industry-leading versatility.

"The addition of DPS was a logical progression that blends well with our long-standing belief to offer vehicles that appeal to the end user’s brand enthusiasm and also produce the most powerful, capable and comfortable products in the industry,” said Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, North America. “The new Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles with DPS, which continue to lead the industry in terms of overall innovation, appeal, convenience and versatility, have raised industry standards once again and will enable our dealers to better achieve overall customer satisfaction.”

This new Can-Am Commander DPS package* takes the base Commander and adds the Dynamic Power Steering system with Visco-Lok QE (quicker engaging), and 27-inch (68.5-cm) Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires on 14-inch (35.5-cm) cast aluminum wheels. Returning for 2013 are the XT and LIMITED packages as well, adding such features like a 4,000-pound (1,814-kg) WARN winch, half-windshield, premium wheels and tires and an entertainment system with integrated Garmin touchscreen GPS.

BRP offers two Rotax V-Twin EFI engines (800R or 1000), which give a key ingredient to the Can-Am Commander formula: power. It is, however, the consumer-friendly features like the exclusive Dual-Level cargo box, comfortable seats and ample room for two adult passengers that complete the overall package.

"Delivering a vehicle for the global market can be a challenge, but BRP meets this challenge head on with a revised Commander line-up that improves upon the Can-Am philosophy of ‘The Ride Says It All’,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International
Ski-Doo Lynx Sea-Doo Evinrude Johnson Rotax Can-Am division. “With the addition of DPS to the vehicle, it makes the Can-Am Commander side-by- side vehicle even more the versatile choice in the market for the consumer.”

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries.

Bombardier Recreational Products & Vehicles | BRP USA
*Some models, equipment and accessories may not be available in all countries.
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Still putting 2.0's on them.......



Other than that, sounds like nice additions!

Tiger Rag wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

BRP ADDS TO ITS CAN-AM SIDE-BY-SIDE LINE-UP
Power Steering; All-new Colour Updates Introduced on Commander 1000 X and Limited Models

Valcourt, Québec, Canada, June 4, 2012 – BRP has enhanced its award-winning Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicle line-up for 2013 with the addition of Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) and two striking colour schemes for both its Commander 1000 X and 1000 Limited packages. The Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles deliver even more on the Can-Am pledge to produce enthusiast-inspired vehicles with cutting-edge design and meaningful innovation by offering two proven engine options, five overall platforms, including a new DPS package*, and industry-leading versatility.

"The addition of DPS was a logical progression that blends well with our long-standing belief to offer vehicles that appeal to the end user’s brand enthusiasm and also produce the most powerful, capable and comfortable products in the industry,” said Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, North America. “The new Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles with DPS, which continue to lead the industry in terms of overall innovation, appeal, convenience and versatility, have raised industry standards once again and will enable our dealers to better achieve overall customer satisfaction.”

This new Can-Am Commander DPS package* takes the base Commander and adds the Dynamic Power Steering system with Visco-Lok QE (quicker engaging), and 27-inch (68.5-cm) Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires on 14-inch (35.5-cm) cast aluminum wheels. Returning for 2013 are the XT and LIMITED packages as well, adding such features like a 4,000-pound (1,814-kg) WARN winch, half-windshield, premium wheels and tires and an entertainment system with integrated Garmin touchscreen GPS.

BRP offers two Rotax V-Twin EFI engines (800R or 1000), which give a key ingredient to the Can-Am Commander formula: power. It is, however, the consumer-friendly features like the exclusive Dual-Level cargo box, comfortable seats and ample room for two adult passengers that complete the overall package.

"Delivering a vehicle for the global market can be a challenge, but BRP meets this challenge head on with a revised Commander line-up that improves upon the Can-Am philosophy of ‘The Ride Says It All’,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International
Ski-Doo Lynx Sea-Doo Evinrude Johnson Rotax Can-Am division. “With the addition of DPS to the vehicle, it makes the Can-Am Commander side-by- side vehicle even more the versatile choice in the market for the consumer.”

Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP), a privately held company, is a world leader in the design, development, manufacturing, distribution and marketing of motorised recreational vehicles. Its portfolio of brands and products includes: Ski-Doo and Lynx snowmobiles, Sea-Doo watercraft and boats, Evinrude and Johnson outboard engines, Can-Am all-terrain and side-by-side vehicles and roadsters, as well as Rotax engines. BRP products are distributed in more than 100 countries.

Bombardier Recreational Products & Vehicles | BRP USA
*Some models, equipment and accessories may not be available in all countries.
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Still putting 2.0's on them.......



Other than that, sounds like nice additions!

Hey now.....my 2.0's have not given me any trouble. Now my XP Big Horns on the other hand have gone down a couple of times or two.

These are facts................

My 2.0's are junk. Don't know how much lighter the Can Am is than the T4, but they really should have put a more substantial tire under it. I think I am going with the new 12 ply Moapa's on DWT Diablo Beadlocks. Should be good to go then!

I have always heard the 2.0's are junk but I swear to the Lord....and knocking on wood that I have never had a flat on a 2.0. I have had issues on regular big horns though. A regular bighorn has stranded me on the trail twice. If I ever buy another set of tires I am going to try something different like the Moapa's or rip saws.

TBONE21 wrote:

I have always heard the 2.0's are junk but I swear to the Lord....and knocking on wood that I have never had a flat on a 2.0. I have had issues on regular big horns though. A regular bighorn has stranded me on the trail twice. If I ever buy another set of tires I am going to try something different like the Moapa's or rip saws.

I guess your panzermander won't go fast enough to rip down a 2.0.....

Goodness knows everyone else that has had those tires has. Been on multiple rides with folks tearing them down.

Actually one other guy I ride with hasn't torn one down on his Commander but he is being pretty careful in the rocks, etc and not driving terribly fast.

Tiger Rag wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

I have always heard the 2.0's are junk but I swear to the Lord....and knocking on wood that I have never had a flat on a 2.0. I have had issues on regular big horns though. A regular bighorn has stranded me on the trail twice. If I ever buy another set of tires I am going to try something different like the Moapa's or rip saws.

I guess your panzermander won't go fast enough to rip down a 2.0.....

Goodness knows everyone else that has had those tires has. Been on multiple rides with folks tearing them down.

Actually one other guy I ride with hasn't torn one down on his Commander but he is being pretty careful in the rocks, etc and not driving terribly fast.

Well thats shocking....my commander is faster than my XP.

TBONE21 wrote:

Tiger Rag wrote:

TBONE21 wrote:

I have always heard the 2.0's are junk but I swear to the Lord....and knocking on wood that I have never had a flat on a 2.0. I have had issues on regular big horns though. A regular bighorn has stranded me on the trail twice. If I ever buy another set of tires I am going to try something different like the Moapa's or rip saws.

I guess your panzermander won't go fast enough to rip down a 2.0.....

Goodness knows everyone else that has had those tires has. Been on multiple rides with folks tearing them down.

Actually one other guy I ride with hasn't torn one down on his Commander but he is being pretty careful in the rocks, etc and not driving terribly fast.

Well thats shocking....my commander is faster than my XP.

Look out for those lightning bolts! I see storm clouds brewing on the radar over your house.

I can't believe I just wasted the last 5 minutes of my life reading this crap. The Commander is a great machine, but this is not what I was expecting to read after hearing all this XP killer garbage.

It's going to take more than a better front diff, and power steering to compete in the pure sport market. They better get busy quick. After everyone who wants a xp or a wildcat buys one, they won't care what Can-Am comes out with. At least not for the next 5000 miles, or 4 years anyway.

But, then again, Can-Am didn't say the Commander was a racecar. Tbone did.

Well, it's good to be back and I see nothing has changed.

I thought I read that the new 2.0 bighorns are going to be six ply, I beat the heck out of mine, blew them off the rim a couple times, but never cut one down