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Unveiled: 2018 ATV & Side-by-Sides from Textron Off Road

2018 Textron Off Road model line of ATVs and SxS

 

Today Textron Off Road took the wraps off its 2018 model line of ATVs and SxS machines. Here’s a brief snapshot of each.

 

The Wildcat X and X Limited (shown above) get a new ROPS cage, while retaining the 5-Link rear suspension and double-A-arm front suspension that make them some of the most capable big-hit off-road machines for truly gnarly conditions.

 

Four-passenger capability for hardcore off-road riding will once again be handled by the Wildcat 4X Limited.

 

The 60-in. wide Wildcat Sport XT and Sport Limited (above) return for 2018, offering either JRi or Elka Stage 5 shock packages, as well as differences in wheels, tires, doors, roof and colors.

 

 

Three variants of the 50-in. wide Wildcat Trail are available for 2018, including the standard Trail, Trail XT and Trail Limited. 700cc twin-cylinder engine, FOX shocks, TEAM clutches, 300-lb. capacity rear box…sweet stuff.

The base-level Wildcat Trail (left) comes with 12-in. steel wheels and half doors, and is available in  Lime Green.

The Wildcat Trail XT (middle) adds the steering ease of electronic power steering (EPS); machined cast-aluminum 12-in. wheels; standard half doors; and comes in Metallic White.

The Wildcat Trail Limited (right) includes the upgraded features found on XT EPS, plus it comes with full doors; under-hood storage; and color-matched aluminum wheels. It’s available in Charcoal Metallic.

 

Four-passenger utility chores and fun are handled by the Stampede 4 and 4X for 2018. These spacious machines get the handy extended cab (in addition to the full-sized bed), big doors and an 80hp parallel twin engine that will soon be manufactured in St. Cloud, Minn..

 

The 80-hp Stampede and Stampede X hit season number two as premium utility side-by-sides featuring on-demand AWD, signature extended cab, full-sized doors and the confidence of front and rear swaybars. Four color options are available, depending upon model.

 

The mid-sized option for utility side-by-side for 2018 is the Prowler 500.

 

The value-priced VLX 700 was a HUGE hit this year, combining the size, usability and capability at a price that made it VERY appealing to most users. It returns for 2018 with a couple color combos, includine Camo (left) as well as an EPS (Electronic Power Steering) option on the right.

 

 

 

For those who want to go nose-deep into the muck, the 2018 Alterra MudPro 700 Limited returns wearing some eye-popping color.

 

The 2018 Alterra TBX 700 Limited rolls into the new season as the consumate worker/utility machine.

 

For a mid-sized option, there’s the well-received Alterra 500.

 

The Textron Off Road Model Year 2018 lineup consist of:

ATV

 

Side-by-Side

Additional 2018 Changes

The Stampede is no longer available in a “base” non-EPS model. The remaining model names have changed as follows to align with the larger family lineup:

Stampede EPS is now Stampede

Stampede EPS+ is now Stampede X

Stampede XTR EPS is now Stampede 4

Stampede XTR EPS+ is now Stampede 4X

 

ATVs retaining the Arctic Cat brand while inventory lasts:

Side-by-sides retaining the Arctic Cat brand while inventory lasts:

Thanks for reading, look for more in-depth info on select models in the coming days.

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