2013 Arctic Cat Wildcat 4 1000 Unveiled
In perhaps the least surprising news of the year, Arctic Cat has announced it will launch a four-seat version of its popular Wildcat side-by-side in February. The Wildcat 4 will be competing directly with the Polaris RZR XP 4 900, as well as the upcoming Can-Am Maverick 1000R MAX.
“The Wildcat 4 1000 answers the call for pure-sport ROV enthusiasts who want to carry two or more passengers,” Arctic Cat says in a release.
While the Wildcat 4 is outfitted with many of the features found in its predecessor, it’s more than just a stretched out version of the two-seat Wildcat.
The Arctic Cat Wildcat 4 lets you take multiple passengers along for what promises to be a wild ride.
Setting the Wildcat 4 apart is a completely new drive and driven clutch, designed in partnership with the leading clutch authority, Team Industries. According to Arctic Cat, the new clutching system answers the call for improved acceleration while putting the massive torque and horsepower of the 1000 engine to the ground where it matters. In addition, a new sway bar has been designed to work with the all-new Podium Fox Shox, creating what Arctic Cat calls an unrivalled operator and passenger experience.
With an MSRP of $19,599 ($21,999 in Canada), the EPS-equipped Wildcat 4 rings is $1,600 more than the base RZR XP 4 900. However, it is priced exactly the same as the RZR 4 XP 900 EPS models. Pricing has not been released for the Can-Am Maverick 1000R MAX, which is scheduled for release this summer.
It’s no coincidence that the Wildcat 4 has the same retail price as the EPS-equipped Polaris RZR XP 4 900.
Arctic Cat Wildcat 4 Features
• Five-Link rear suspension, 13 inches of ground clearance, and 18 inches of rear suspension travel
You can expect to see the Wildcat 4 in Arctic Cat dealerships in February.
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