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/R E P E A T -- Can-Am Launches New Generation Defender Side-by-Side, Engineered to Outperform/
/R E P E A T -- Can-Am Launches New Generation Defender Side-by-Side, Engineered to Outperform/ ...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\n\n /R E P E A T -- Can-Am Launches New Generation Defender Side-by-Side, Engineered to Outperform/\n \n\n /* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n \n\n\n\n\n\n Canada NewsWire\n \n\n\n\n\n\n VALCOURT, QC\n \n\n ,\n \n\n Aug. 17, 2025\n \n\n /CNW/ - Can-Am, iconic brand of BRP Inc. (TSX: DOO) (NASDAQ: DOOO), is changing the utility and recreational side-by-side landscape with the next generation of its Can-Am Defender model. Trusted by farmers, ranchers and riders across the world, the Defender is renowned for its power and skill to turn work and play into one. For 2026, this iconic workhorse receives a ground-up overhaul, further solidifying its position as one of the most capable, versatile and reliable utility-recreational side-by-sides on the market.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \"At Can-Am, we know that the clock never stops for the farmers, ranchers and builders around the world,\" said\n \n Julie Tourville\n \n , Director, Global Marketing,\n \n Can-Am Off-Road\n \n at BRP. \"This new Defender platform is built to prove it and match the unstoppable spirit of our hardworking customers. From managing farmland, to running a job site, or escaping to the backcountry, the new generation Defender is all about bringing true value to our riders with practical and best-in-class features, industry-leading technology and reliable performance that they can count on to help them get the job done and beyond.\"\n \n\n\n Powertrain\n \n\n At the core of the next-generation Can-Am Defender is an all-new HD11 999cc inline three-cylinder Rotax ACE engine, boasting 95 horsepower and 70 lb-ft of torque. The HD11 powerplant is paired with an all-new continuously variable transmission (CVT) and pDrive primary clutch that are designed to put power to the ground with precision and improve low-speed power delivery, while enhancing reliability. With three new selectable drive modes – Normal, Work and Sport – the engine optimizes performance for the toughest tasks, from towing heavy loads to conquering some of the most demanding terrains.\n \n\n A new intake system promotes airflow t...