2017 Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX X DS Review

I recently had the opportunity to get behind the wheel of a new Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX X DS on a recent trip to the Imperial Sand Dune Recreation area (AKA Glamis) to see just how well it would fair in a terrain this machine seems perfectly designed for. In addition, I also had a Maverick X3 X DS two-seat model there, so I’d be able to have back-to-back comparisons for handling and comfort. After pulling the shift lever into drive and pushing the pedal to the plastic, it was safe to say that regardless of the additional chassis weight, there was still plenty of power to push this off-road car around with ease. The turbocharged Rotax ACE spooled up quickly and didn’t have nearly the lag I was expecting as I was pushed deeper into my seat the more I mashed the skinny pedal into the floorboard. The tri-mode dynamic power steering kept the feel of the steering light, just like I like it and allowed me to skate around the desert brush and bushes with ease. As our group made its way to the dunes, we encountered plenty of sudden drop-offs and whoops that would put the limit of the MAX's suspension to the test. As I’ve found with most multi-passenger UTVs, the extra wheelbase makes for a more stable machine when you’re tackling rough terrain and the Can-Am Maverick X3 MAX X DS is likely the most stable UTV I’ve ever driven. The faster and harder I approached some of the deepest whoops, the smoother the MAX seemed to handle! At times I was brave enough to glance down at the digital instrument cluster and saw that I was gliding across at speeds over 60 MPH, and yet felt like I was cruising across a smooth patch of fresh sand. If you’re on the cusp of purchasing a new high-performance multi-passenger UTV and need some persuasion, let me give you a HUGE list of Pros. We can start with the 154 HP turbocharged Rotax ACE engine, 20 inches of travel in both the front and rear of the vehicle, super comfortable cockpit for the driver and class leading rear passenger space, fully adjustable Fox 2.5 Podium RC2 Piggyback shocks, Tri-mode DPS, tough 29-inch Maxxis Bighorn tires and the longest wheelbase in its class for superb handling and passenger comfort. Read our full review here - http://www.atv.com/manufacturer/can-a... Subscribe http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c... YouTube -    / atvdotcom   Facebook -   / atvcom   Twitter -   / atvcom   Web - http://www.ATV.com No one covers the world of ATVs and UTVs like ATV.com. With dozens of high quality, detailed video reviews of off-road vehicles from Polaris, Yamaha, Honda, Can-Am, Kawasaki and just about everybody else, this is the best place to learn about the latest and greatest four wheelers. Whether you're planning on buying or just want to see the best ATV and UTV videos anywhere, this is the place to be.