2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail Preview
Base MSRP: $10,999
Designed for the recreational Sport UTV market, the 2018 Can-Am Maverick Trail family offers up four 50-inch models ready to tackle tighter trails than any Can-Am Side-by-Side in history.
Consumers will have a choice of two different engines, an 800cc V-Twin that produces 51 horsepower and a 976cc V-Twin capable of producing 75 horsepower. No matter which engine you choose, it will be paired with a CVT Quick Response transmission and Visco-Lok QE.
Measuring just 50 inches wide, the new Can-Am Maverick Trail family is designed for tight trails.
Controlling the ride is Can-Am’s Torsional Trailing A-arm Terrain (TTA-T) rear suspension and double A-arm front suspension. A total of 10 inches of travel is available up front, along with 10.5 inches of travel in the rear. As well, each model offers up 10 inches of ground clearance.
Move into the cockpit and you’ll find Can-Am’s typical attention to detail. Two storage areas are available – one in front of the driver and one in front of the passenger. As well, the driver has five inches of front to back seat adjustability and 25 degrees of steering wheel adjustability.
Note the generous storage compartments in the cockpit.
As we mentioned, four Maverick Trail models are currently available from BRP: Maverick Trail 800, Maverick Trail DPS 800, Maverick Trail 1000 and Maverick Trail DPS 1000. Prices start at US$10,999/C$13,299.
| Engine Type | 800cc V-Twin or 976cc V-Twin |
| Horsepower | 51 or 75 |
| Fuel Delivery | Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) |
| Transmission | Quick Response System T (QRS-T) CVT with high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection |
| Final Drive | True 4 modes traction system: 2×4 open rear dif., 2×4 locked rear dif., 4×4 open rear dif., 4×4 locked rear dif. Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front dif. |
| Driving Assistance | Electronic Hill Descent Control |
| Power Steering | Dynamic Power Steering on DPS models |
| Front Suspension | Double A-arm with sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) travel |
| Rear Suspension | TTA-T with sway bar / 10.5 in. (26.7 cm) travel |
| Front Brakes | Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Dual 220 mm ventilated disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers |
| Front Tires | Carlisle ACT 26 x 8 x 12 in. |
| Rear Tires | Carlisle ACT 26 x 9 x 12 in. |
| L x W x H | 118 x 50 x 69 in. |
| Wheelbase | 90.6 in. |
| Maximum Ground Clearance | 10.0 in. |
| Fuel Capacity | 10.0 gal |
| Dry Weight | 1,331 or 1,364 lbs |
| Cargo Box Capacity | 300 lb |
| Towing Capacity | 1,500 lb |
| Warranty | 6 Month (Limited Factory Warranty) |
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