BRP recently announces the 2014 lineup of ATV and side-by-side vehicles, which includes a four-seater Maverick, new X packages, and a new Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) for the Maverick and the Can-Am-Commander.

"As promised, we have grown our Can-Am side-by-side vehicle line-up to include the 2014 Can-Am Maverick MAX 1000R. We also outfitted both the Maverick and Commander side-by-side vehicles with an all-new Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering that further enhances handling and offers more convenience for our customers,” said Yves Leduc, vice-president and general manager, North America division. “BRP now offers a highly innovative, versatile and diverse family of side-by-side vehicles for both two and four passengers that continue to strike a chord with off-road consumers around the world.”

One of the biggest additions to Can-Am’s lineup is the 101-horsepower Maverick MAX 1000R is based on the original two-seat Maverick model but features room for four full-sized adults thanks to its 29.5-inch longer wheelbase. The four-seat Maverick, available in an X rs and X packages, includes a Fox suspension system and the new Tri-Mode DPS for improved handling.

The company’s popular Commander model, including the 800R and 1000, also gets the new Tri-Mode DPS system with Visco-Lok QE for precise handling. New to the Commander line is the 1000 XT-P features the XT packages accessories but also gets sportier FOX suspension. Each Commander also get a new “ECO” mode switch for 2014, though more “linear throttle response” can be chosen through “Sport” mode.

"The global market is extremely demanding, seeking new and more useful products annually. We have met the needs of the global consumer by offering a deeper, more capable side-by-side line-up with the updated Can-Am Maverick, new Maverick MAX and Commander line-ups,” said Chris Dawson, vice-president and general manager, International division. “Tri-Mode Dynamic Power Steering, X packages and comfortable seating for four adults with the all-new 2014 Maverick MAX 1000R side-by-side make our line-up far more versatile and deliver on the promise of ‘The Ride Says It All.’”

There are no major changes to the ATV line for 2014, but Can-Am will return many of its popular models including the Outlander, Renegade and sporty DS models. For more on Can-Am’s 2014 lineup of ATVs and UTVs, visit the company’s website at http://www.canamoffroad.com/.