2027 Can-Am Defender DPS CAB HV HD9 8UVJ

Meet the 2027 Can‑Am™ Defender DPS CAB HD9—a utility UTV that shows up ready to work hard, stay comfortable doing it, and still have enough attitude left over for the fun roads home. Finished in , it’s the kind of machine that looks right at the jobsite gate, on a muddy lease road, or parked outside the feed store like it owns the place (because it kind of does).

At the heart of this Defender is a Rotax® 976cc liquid‑cooled V‑Twin, a 4‑stroke setup with 8 valves (SOHC) that brings a punchy 65 hp at 7000 rpm and 59 ft‑lb of torque when it’s time to pull, haul, or climb. It’s fuel injected, runs on regular gas, and fires up with an electric starter—because the only thing you should be cranking is productivity. A 30‑amp / 650‑watt alternator helps keep the essentials powered, while a speed governor adds an extra layer of peace of mind when the day’s helpers are a little too eager.

Power is delivered through a PRO‑TORQ CVT with hi/low range and reverse, and it’s backed by a selectable 4X2 / 4X4 driveline with three modes. When the ground turns slick, the ViscoLok front differential lock and rear unlocking differential help keep you moving with confidence.

This is a long‑legged worker, too: 13 inches of ground clearance and 12 inches of travel front and rear, with independent suspension and preload adjustability, help it stay composed when the trail gets rutted. 27-inch XPS Trail Force knobby tires on 14-inch aluminum wheels and dual hydraulic disc brakes front and rear round out a setup that feels planted and purposeful.

Inside the hard‑canopy, hard‑door cab, you get a 3‑person bench seat with headrests, plus the simple perks that matter—like two cupholders and clear warning indicators. Out back, the tilting cargo bed is built to earn its keep, with 1,000 lb bed capacity, tie‑down hooks, and a payload rating up to 1,200 lb. And when it’s time to bring more along, it’s rated to tow 2,500 lb from its receiver hitch.

Pick your mission, load it up, and let this Defender do what it does best: make big work feel easy.

Color Options

• Compass Green: +$0
• Dolomite Grey: +$600

Pricing

• Warranty (Months): 12

Engine

• Engine Type: V Twin
• Cylinders: 2
• Horsepower: 65 bhp; 48.5 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 Force 27 x 9-14
• Rear Tire (Full Spec): XPS Trail Force 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