2027 Can-Am Defender MAX DPS CAB HVAC HD10 Twin 8UVP

Meet the 2027 Can-Am™ Defender MAX DPS™ CAB HD10, a utility UTV that shows up to work looking sharp in —the kind of color that somehow makes mud look like an accessory instead of a problem. (And if you’re the type who likes to match your machine to your property or crew, this model is also available in Compass Green and Dolomite Grey.)

Twist the key and the Rotax® 976cc liquid-cooled V-Twin gets right to business. With 82 hp and 69 ft-lb of torque, it’s got the muscle for hauling, towing, and climbing without feeling like it’s straining. It’s fuel-injected, runs on regular gas, and fires up with electric start, so the “early morning chore” part is a little less dramatic. Power flows through a PRO-TORQ CVT with hi/low range and reverse, while a speed governor helps keep things controlled when the job (or the driver) calls for it.

This is the MAX cab for a reason: you’ve got 6 seats across two rows with a bench-style vinyl setup, complete with headrests and even a folding function to keep the interior flexible. Add four cupholders, and suddenly it’s ready for long days—whether those days involve fence lines, trailheads, or a crew that insists hydration counts as a sport.

Out back, it’s built to carry its share: a 1,000 lb bed capacity with integral tie-down hooks makes it easy to load up and lock down. When you need to pull more than you can pile, the 2,500 lb towing capacity and receiver hitch have your back. Up front, the cab and doors are hard material, topped with a hard canopy, so the Defender feels more like a mobile command post than a fair-weather toy.

When the trail turns ugly, the chassis doesn’t flinch. You’ve got 13 inches of ground clearance, full-length skid protection (including a front bash plate), and 27-inch XPS Trail King knobby tires on 14-inch aluminum wheels. Suspension travel is a generous 12 inches front and rear, with adjustable preload at both ends—plus a rear stabilizer bar to keep things composed when the pace picks up. Braking is handled by dual hydraulic discs front and rear, and steering stays easy thanks to power steering controlled by a proper steering wheel.

In , this Defender MAX looks ready before you even turn the wheel—then it backs it up with the kind of capability that makes “one more trip” feel like the obvious choice.

Color Options

• Compass Green: +$0
• Dolomite Grey: +$800

Pricing

• Warranty (Months): 12

Engine

• Engine Type: V Twin
• Cylinders: 2
• Horsepower: 82 bhp; 61.2 kW
• Cooling: Liquid
• Bore: 91 mm; 3.58 in
• Stroke: 75 mm; 2.95 in
• 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: 160 in; 4064 mm
• Width: 65 in; 1651 mm
• Height: 81 in; 2057.4 mm
• Wheelbase: 115.5 in; 2940 mm
• Ground Clearance: 13 in; 330 mm
• Dry Weight: 1908 lbs; 865.5 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: 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: 6

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