In just a few weeks, the manufacturer Can-Am will unveil its lineup of ATVs for 2025. Indeed, year in and year out, the manufacturer announces its new collection in August. With July coming to an end, I am sharing my personal predictions with you.
These predictions stem from observations I’ve made over the past few months. Of course, I could be completely off the mark, as they say. However, in a few weeks, it will be interesting to see if these predictions (or wishes, if you prefer) turn out to be correct or not.
Here are my “predictions” for 2025:
Expansion of the Outlander Lineup on the Gen3 Chassis
For the past two years, the Valcourt manufacturer has been offering the Outlander 500, 700, and Pro on the third-generation (Gen3) chassis. This chassis has proven its worth and offers several advantages over the previous version.
All these models come with two single-cylinder engine options, namely the 500 and the 700. At first glance, one might think that this numbering indicates the approximate engine displacement, but this is not the case. Indeed, these two engines have the same displacement, which is 650 cc. The difference lies in the engine calibration. The 500 delivers 40 hp, while the 700 produces 50 hp.
Many ATV enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Can-Am to offer the Gen3 with more powerful engines. I am referring here to the 850 and 1,000 twin-cylinder engines. The 850 has a displacement of 854 cc and delivers 78 hp. The 1,000, on the other hand, has 976 cc and a power of 91 hp.
New Engines or Not?
Two questions now come to mind. First, can the Gen3 chassis accommodate a twin-cylinder engine? Second, is Can-Am working on a new engine specifically designed for the new version of the chassis in the 80 hp to 100 hp category?
The answer to the first question is obvious. Of course, a twin-cylinder engine can be mounted on this chassis. However, the second question is much more difficult to answer.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Can-Am (or Rotax, if you prefer) opts for an approach similar to what they adopted for the 500 and 700. Let me explain… The manufacturer introduces an engine of a certain displacement but with different configurations. This is an approach that Ski-Doo already offers within its snowmobile lineup. Indeed, the 600EFI engine is available in several configurations developing different powers and behaviours.
In any case, it will be very interesting to see the evolution of the Outlander lineup in the coming years.
A New Platform for the Maverick Sport?
In 2024, the chassis, as well as the cabin of the Maverick, is in its seventh year of production. This makes me think that Can-Am has likely been working on the successor to it for some time. It might be too early to move on to the next generation. Indeed, it is not uncommon for a chassis to last up to ten years in the ATV world.
Moreover, the second generation of the Maverick chassis remains at the forefront in terms of performance and versatility. The manufacturer might opt for a more or less intensive revision of its chassis to evolve it. This seems to be the most likely approach in this context.
Thus, I have no doubt that Can-Am is working on a new platform. However, we might have to wait a few more years before we can see it.
An Electric ATV for 2025?
For the past two years, Ski-Doo has been offering an electric snowmobile model. This fall, with a bit of delay, Can-Am On Road will launch its range of electric motorcycles. These announcements follow BRP’s commitment to introduce electric models across all its product ranges (read…).
Thus, in two years, we will see at least one ATV and one side-by-side vehicle (SSV) with an electric motor in the Can-Am lineup. Of course, with the relatively limited range of electric ATVs, the first models offered will undoubtedly be utility types.
In this context, the first models likely to be offered with an electric powertrain will probably be a Defender and a 6×6 Outlander. Personally, I would “bet my chips” that Can-Am will first present an electric Defender. This would allow the Quebec manufacturer to offer an alternative to the Ranger XP Kinetic, which has been on the market since 2023.
Moreover, it seems much easier to integrate an electric powertrain and batteries into an SSV rather than an ATV. Indeed, there is more space on this type of ATV for installing all the necessary components for this type of propulsion.
I am probably being overly optimistic about seeing an electric ATV model in the Can-Am lineup for 2025. However, I would not be at all surprised if the manufacturer presents a prototype of a model that will be available in 2026. This is what BRP did last year with the Pulse and Origin electric motorcycle models to create anticipation in the industry.
In Conclusion
Of course, all this remains just my predictions. As I mentioned at the beginning of the article, this can also be considered as a wishlist.
In any case, Can-Am always surprises us with great unveilings. And you, what are your predictions for 2025?
