2027 Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HD10 8UVL

Meet the 2027 Can-Am™ Defender DPS CAB HD10 in —a utility UTV that looks ready for work before you even turn the key. And once you do, it backs up that bold color with serious Rotax® attitude.



Under the cab sits a 976cc, liquid-cooled Rotax® V Twin that spins out 82 hp at 7000 RPM and lays down 69 ft-lb of torque—the kind of muscle that makes a full day’s chores feel a lot shorter. It’s fuel-injected, sips regular gas, and fires up with an electric start, while the PRO-TORQ CVT keeps power smooth and simple whether you’re creeping in low range or rolling out with a load.



This Defender is built to earn its keep: a stout steel frame, 13 inches of ground clearance, and independent suspension front and rear with 12 inches of travel help it stay composed when the trail turns into ruts, rocks, and real-world mess. When traction gets questionable, the selectable 4X2 / 4X4 driveline (three modes) and a front differential lock help you keep moving instead of spinning. And when it’s time to slow it all down, dual hydraulic disc brakes front and rear handle the job with confidence.



The cab brings practicality to the party with a hard canopy and hard doors, plus a 3-person bench seat in vinyl (yes, with headrests and a folding function). You also get the small comforts that matter on long days—like two cupholders, a fuel level gauge, and a temperature warning light.



When the job calls for hauling, this machine answers: 1200 lb payload capacity, a dumping bed with 1000 lb capacity, and 2500 lb towing capacity via a receiver hitch. Add integral tie-down hooks and a smart, compact storage space, and you’ve got a rig that’s as organized as it is capable.



Available in Compass Green or Dolomite Grey, this one stands out in —a tough, cabbed Defender that’s equal parts hardworking partner and trail-ready escape plan.

Color Options

• Compass Green: +$0
• Dolomite Grey: +$700

Pricing

• Warranty (Months): 12

Engine

• Engine Type: V Twin
• Cylinders: 2
• Horsepower: 82 bhp; 61.2 kW
• Cooling: Liquid
• Displacement: 976 cc; 59.5 ci
• Starter: Electric
• Alternator Amps: 30
• Fuel Type: Gas
• Carburetion Type: Fuel Injected

Transmission

• Transmission Type: Continuously Variable (CVT)
• Reverse: Yes

Drive Line

• Driveline Type: Selectable 4X2 / 4X4

Technical Specifications

• Length: 121 in; 3071 mm
• Width: 65 in; 1651 mm
• Height: 76 in; 1930 mm
• Wheelbase: 83 in; 2115 mm
• Ground Clearance: 13 in; 330 mm
• Dry Weight: 1530 lbs; 694 kg
• Towing Capacity: 2500 lbs; 1134 kgs
• Fuel Capacity: 10.6 gal; 40 l
• Storage Capacity: 1.6 cuft; 10.4 gal

Exterior

• Frame: Steel

Suspension

• Front Suspension Type: Independent Double A-Arm
• Front Travel: 12 in; 305 mm
• Rear Suspension Type: Independent
• Rear Travel: 12 in; 305 mm

Wheels & Tires

• Front Tire (Full Spec): XPS Trail King 27 x 9-14
• Rear Tire (Full Spec): XPS Trail King 27 x 11-14

Brakes

• Front Brake Type: Dual Hydraulic Disc
• Rear Brake Type: Dual Hydraulic Disc

Seats

• Number Of Seats: 3

Instrumentation

• Speedometer: Standard
• Tachometer: Standard
• Trip Odometer: Standard

Storage

• Glove Box / Dash Storage: Standard
• Bed Capacity: 1000 lbs.; 454 kgs.

Lights

• Type: Halogen

Glass

• Windshield: Standard