2024 Maverick R X rs Review

2024 Maverick R X rs Review

Competition:

The Maverick R has the stiffest competition in the industry. Depending on who you ask and what mood they are in, the Maverick R either competes most directly with the Polaris RZR Turbo R or the Polaris RZR Pro R. For racing purposes, the Maverick R will line up next to the RZR Turbo R thanks to its status as a UTV under 1000cc, where it will dominate with a 60 horsepower advantage. The Pro R is in another class thanks to its large 2000cc engine, a definite advantage from the power potential side of the equation. That being said, the Maverick R makes more horsepower than the RZR Pro R or the RZR Turbo R, and recreational buyers walking in with $50,000 to spend on a UTV are going to compare the highest level car from either manufacturer. We cannot wait to line up all three to get the real picture.

2024 Maverick R X rs Review

Impressions:

Simply put, the Maverick R has elevated the bar for the wide-open premier class UTVs. Having the dual clutch transmission’s 14 forward ratios to put power to the ground means that all 240 of the Maverick R’s horsepower get driven to the dirt. It feels efficient, smooth, and lightning-quick. It is also surprisingly tame when it needs to be, and almost mature – you can hold a conversation at higher speeds thanks to its incredibly quiet engine, drivetrain, and chassis. Even after these cars have been beat through multiple waves of guest drivers, our car exhibited not a squeak or a rattle at the end of our drive testing. 

This car is a holistic upgrade to the X3, better in every way imaginable except for two: it is heavier, and it is more expensive. Those two things are inevitable in the pursuit for higher performance. Can-Am has just lobbed a fiery shot across Polaris’ bow, and they are going to force Polaris to step the game up in their Production UTV Turbo class if they want to compete. Cars like this make the industry better as a whole. Great job, Can-Am. We can’t wait to put many more miles on it, hunting for its elusive flaws.

2024 Maverick R X rs Review

2024 Maverick R X rs Smart Shox Specifications:

2024 Can-Am Maverick R Specifications

Engine & Drivetrain
Cooling: Liquid
Cylinders Displacement: 999 cc
Drive System Type: Lockable front differential with exclusive Smart-Lok* True 2WD/4WD with front diff. lock / 4WD TRAIL ACTIV/ 4WD TRAIL
Engine Braking System (EBS): Not Equipped
Engine Type: 4-Stroke DOHC Triple Cylinder
Fuel System/Battery: Electronic Fuel Injection
Horsepower: 240
Transmission/Final Drive: Rotax DCT, 7 gears with High & Low range
Dimensions
Box Capacity: 200 lbs (90 kg)
Estimated Dry Weight: 2,250 lb (1,020 kg)
Fuel Capacity: 13.2 Gal (50 L) 

Ground Clearance: 17 in. (43.2 cm)
Hitch Towing Rating: N/A
Overall Vehicle Size (L x W x H): 140 x 78.1 x 71.5 in. (355.6 x 198.5 x 181.5 cm)
Payload Capacity: 740 lb (336 kg)
Wheelbase: 108 in. (274.3 cm)
Brakes
Front/Rear Brakes: 32 mm hydraulic triple piston caliper with a 265 mm disc (FR), 30 mm hydraulic twin piston caliper with a 255 mm disc (RR)
Parking Brake: Park In-Transmission
Tires/Wheels
Front Tires: ITP Tenacity XNR 32 x 10 x 16 in.
Rear Tires: ITP Tenacity XNR 32 x 10 x 16 in.
Wheels: 16 in. Aluminum FlowFormed Beadlock
Suspension
Front Shocks: FOX 2.5 PODIUM RC2 Piggyback with bypass, dual speed compression and rebound adjustments
Front Suspension: Forged Aluminum heavy duty Tall Knuckle Double A-arm with sway bar / 25 in. (63.5 cm) suspension travel
Rear Shocks: FOX 3.0 PODIUM Piggyback with bypass and Smart-Shox Technology featuring Live Valve gen 3 (Dual Valve compression & rebound)
Rear Suspension: 4 Link Trailing arm with Forged Aluminum heavy duty tall knuckle / 26 in. (66 cm) suspension travel