BUYER’S GUIDE: 2024 TURBOCHARGED SIDE-BY-SIDES
2024 TURBOCHARGED SIDE-BY-SIDES
All the turbos that are fit to spin By the staff of Dirt Wheels
Can-Am turbocharged its Maverick 1000R V-twin for model year 2015 and introduced the X3 Turbo line in 2017. Polaris and Can-Am have been waging the horsepower war ever since, with their top guns now being the RZR Turbo R and Maverick R. Yamaha and Honda offer dealer-installed turbo kits for the YXZ1000R and Talon 1000s, but no SxS with standard turbocharging. Segway joins the horsepower war with its new-for-2024 Super Villain with a turbocharged, 2,000cc hybrid producing 330 horsepower. Here are the 2024 extreme-performance UTVs with OEM turbos.
CAN-AM MAVERICK R/MAVERICK R X
New for 2024, Can-Am unleashes the next generation of turbocharged Mavericks with an all-new 999T triple producing 240 horsepower mated to a seven-speed Dual-Clutch Transmission, plus Rs have high and low ranges. Dual injectors per cylinder and a 54mm turbo mounted directly to the engine block give the new Maverick more power per liter than most supercars. Shifting can be manual via paddle shifters, or the computer selects gears in Auto mode, along with drive modes of Normal, Sport or Sport+. Suspension is also next level with massive lower arms and high knuckles and arched upper arms. New four-link trailing arms still have three pairs of radius rods with one set adjusting the toe and the top ones attaching to the high knuckles. Travel is 25 inches front and rear, and hubs are six lugs. Front calipers are 32mm triple puck, while rears are 30mm twin-piston, and rotors are 265mm. Wheels are 15-inch flow-formed aluminum beadlocks, and Rs come with ITP Tenacity XNR 30×10-15 on all four corners. The Smart-Lok front diff has a new electronic diff disconnect, so it freewheels when the driver slams on the brakes. The cockpit is also next level with an all-new dash with more accessory-switch cutouts, 10.25-inch screen navigation, and more storage; the new D-shaped steering wheel tilts and telescopes. New doors have outer releases, plus the nylon strap inners.
Maverick Rs sport Fox Podium 2.5 QS3 shocks and Catalyst Grey and Neo Yellow colors, but a roof is not standard. Maverick R X also has Fox Podium 2.5 QS3 piggyback shocks, but adds bottom-out control, a roof, four-point harnesses, a rear camera and Legion Red/Triple Black paint.
CAN-AM MAVERICK R X RS/MAVERICK R X RS SMART-SHOX
New for 2024, Can-Am unleashes the next generation of turbocharged Mavericks with an all-new 999T triple producing 240 horsepower mated to a seven-speed Dual Clutch Transmission, plus Rs have High and Low ranges. Shifting can be manual via paddle shifters, or the computer selects gears in Auto mode, along with drive modes of Normal, Sport or Sport+. Suspension is also next level with massive lower arms and high knuckles and arched upper arms. New four-link trailing arms still have three pairs of radius rods with one set adjusting the toe and the top ones attaching to the high knuckles. Wheelbase is 108 inches and ground clearance is 17 inches. A new fuel tank holds 13.2 gallons of gasoline, and a 1700-watt magneto powers many accessories. A new bed holds 200 pounds of cargo, and there is 2.1 gallons of storage with a center-dash cell-phone holder. The front bumper is made to mount a 4,500-pound winch (not included).
Maverick R X rs models upgrade to Fox Podium RC2 shocks with dual-speed compression adjusters, plus rebound adjustment, along with tunable preload and crossover heights. Tires are ITP Tenacity XNR 32×10-16 on 16-inch aluminum beadlocks, and front and rear cameras project to the 10.25-inch infotainment screen. X-package graphics are also standard; colors are Triple Black or Carbon Black/Neo Yellow. Maverick R X RS with Smart-Shox upgrades to Can-Am’s Gen 3.0 Smart-Shox with dual-valve compression and rebound electronically adjusted with Fox Podium 2.5 front and 3.0 rear shocks. R X rs models also get a rear-view mirror, and Smart-Shox has the same color choices.
CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 RS TURBO RR/X3 X RS TURBO RR/SMART-SHOX
The 2024 Maverick X3 rs Turbo RR/X3 X rs Turbo RR/Smart-Shox are 72 inches wide with 200 horsepower, an improved pDrive roller clutch for quicker throttle response and acceleration, and stronger frame and suspension. The X3 rs has 22 inches of front and 24 inches of rear travel using new Showa HPG shocks with dual-speed compression adjusters and dual-rate springs with cross-overs. Tires are 30×10-14 Maxxis Carnivores on aluminum rims. The X3 X RS has 22 inches of front travel and 24 inches of rear travel using 2.5 front and 3.0 rear Fox Podium RC2 shocks with dual-speed compression and rebound adjusters. Smart-Shox models add Can-Am’s fully self-adjustable, computer-controlled suspension that controls both compression and rebound damping. Smart-Shox technology makes real-time automatic suspension adjustments, improving vehicle stability and providing excellent control with flatter cornering. It reduces front and rear bouncing, while minimizing vehicle body movement, adjusting automatically to any type of terrain. The system offers three driving modes: Comfort, Sport or Sport+.
CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X MR TURBO RR 64/72
The 2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 X mr Turbo RR 64/72 are 64-inch- and 72-inch-wide machines with special accessory packages aimed at mud riders. The X3 X mr 64’s mud riding accessory package includes engine and transmission snorkels, mud gearing, half doors, 30-inch ITP Cryptid tires on 14-inch wheels, full skid plate, front bumper, front and rear tow hooks, a 4,500-pound winch with synthetic rope, Turbo RR signature LED lights, and painted bodywork, and X-package graphics with matching wheels and suspension springs. The X mr 64 has 20 inches of front and rear travel via Fox Podium 2.5 QS3 shocks. The X mr Turbo RR 72 model has 22 inches of front travel and rear travel and 16 inches of ground clearance using Fox Podium 2.5 QS3 front and rear shocks with tool-less compression-damping adjustment. The 72-inch model also adds arched A-arms and lower radius rods for extra ground clearance, and beadlock wheels add tire security. With the longest wheelbase in its class, the X3 is also super stable at higher speeds, and yet it’s agile on tighter trails. Instrumentation is provided by a 7.6-inch lighted display. Both have a 8850-watt magneto for powering accessories.
See more Can-Am UTVs here: https://can-am.brp.com/off-road.
CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 X RC TURBO RR 64/72
The 2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 X rc Turbo RR 64/72 are 64- and 72-inch-wide versions of the X3 rock crawler. All 2022 Turbo RR models got a boost to 200 horsepower (up 5 from 2021), an improved pDrive roller clutch for quicker throttle response and acceleration, and stronger frame and suspension parts. The RR’s turbocharged, three-cylinder, 900cc, 12-valve engine’s power advantage over 135-horsepower X3 Turbo models is achieved with a larger turbo, different pistons, a less restrictive intake and an intercooler. X rc models come with a special accessory package designed for rock crawlers that includes quarter doors, Maxxis Liberty tires, UHMW rock sliders, suspension arm protection and front-diff guards, front bumper, front and rear tow hooks, and a 4,500-pound winch. The RC 64 gets 30×10-14 Maxxis Liberty tires on 14-inch aluminum wheels. The X3 X RC Turbo RR 72 adds 32x10R15 tires on beadlock wheels, aluminum roof, half doors, a cage with intrusion bars and four-point harnesses. Turbo RR models also feature Can-Am’s Smart-Lok front differential, which has two toggles on the dash to select from four modes: 2×4, 4×4 fully locked, 4×4 Trail Active (rock) and 4×4 Trail. The ECU Sport/Eco toggle tames power for crawling.
CAN-AM MAVERICK X3 DS TURBO RR/X DS TURBO RR/TURBO
The 64-inch-wide 2024 Can-Am Maverick X3 ds Turbo RR/X3 X ds Turbo RR got 200 horsepower in 2022, and the X3 DS Turbo RR is the lowest priced 200-horsepower X3. The DS models are lighter than the other X3 Turbo RR models, making them the quickest-accelerating X3s. The DS Turbo is the least pricey X3 with 135 horsepower and Smart-Lok front diff. X dsTurbo RR models upgrade from Fox QS3 Podium shocks to Fox 2.5/3.0 Podium RC2 shocks with dual-speed compression and rebound adjusters, Internal ByPass (IBP) and dual-rate springs with adjustable cross-overs. All Turbo RRs also sport an 850-watt magneto. The ds Turbo and Turbo RR have new Showa HPG 2.5 shocks with dual-speed compression adjustment, while the X ds upgrades to Fox 2.5 Podium RC2 shocks with dual-speed compression and single-speed rebound adjusters.
DS models are better for tighter conditions than the 72-inch-wide X3s at the expense of some ability to gobble high-speed whoops. With the longest wheelbase in its class, the X3 is still very stable at high speeds. Both ds models have 20 inches of travel front and rear and 30-inch Maxxis Carnivore tires. The X DS also comes with X-package graphics, a full roof, HMWPE full skid plate, 14-inch beadlock wheels and a 7.6-inch lighted display.
See more Can-Am UTVs here: https://can-am.brp.com/off-road.
POLARIS RZR TURBO R SPORT/PREMIUM/ULTIMATE
The Polaris RZR Turbo R Sport/Premium/Ultimate are 74-inch-wide, 181-horsepower turbocharged machines that have a 96-inch wheelbase. These machines have 22.5 inches of front suspension travel, boxed front A-arms, 28.3 inches of rear travel, Walker Evans Racing needle shocks, and 32-inch tires on 15-inch five-lug wheels. The Premium package adds Ride Command navigation with rear camera and ride sharing, Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 audio, LED accent lighting, Sub-Zero six-point harnesses and telescoping wheel. The Ultimate model adds Dynamix DV suspension with Fox 3.0 shocks with on-the-fly computer-controlled compression and rebound damping and four dashboard-selectable ride modes.
See UTV Action’s full shootout between the RZR Turbo R and the RZR Pro R here: https://utvactionmag.com/battle-of-the-best-rzr-pro-r-vs-rzr-turbo-r/.
POLARIS RZR PRO XP SPORT/PREMIUM/ULTIMATE
The 2024 Polaris RZR Pro XP Sport/Premium/Ultimate are turbocharged, 181-horsepower, 64-inch-wide machines. Pro XPs sport 20 inches of front travel via 2.0 Fox Podium QS3 shocks controlling tubular A-arms and trailing arms with 22 inches of rear travel via Fox 2.5 Podium QS3 shocks and fixed-length radius rods. Front and rear sway bars fight body roll. The Premium package adds Ride Command with rear-view camera and ride sharing, Rockford Fosgate Stage 2 audio with PMX-2 head, LED accent lighting, six-point harnesses and telescoping steering wheel. The Ultimate model adds Dynamix 2.0 automatically adjusting suspension with Fox 2.5 Podium Live Valve shocks and three-position on-the-fly steering wheel buttons.
See UTV Action’s test drive review of the Pro XP here: https://utvactionmag.com/2020-polaris-rzr-pro-xp-test-drive-review/
SEGWAY SUPER VILLAIN SX20 T HYBRID
Segway Powersports is the second SxS manufacturer to introduce a 2,000cc four-cylinder engine in a production UTV. The Super Villain SX20 T Hybrid is turbocharged to produce 330 horsepower and sports an 6-speed manual transmission with reverse. The Super Villain has three drive modes—Normal, Racing and Crawling—in the ECU, and the electric motor is 7.9 kilowatts. There will also be a non hybrid version available as well. This model will have just over 200 horsepower. On both machines, the wheelbase is 104.5 inches, ground clearance is 14 inches, width is 76 inches and the fuel cell holds 11.9 gallons. The Super Villain has 32-inch tires on two-tone aluminum 15-inch rims, half doors, a roof, 10.4-inch infotainment screen with Segway Smart Moving app, and a 4,500-pound winch.
SPEED UTV BAJA BANDIT BASE/LE/RG
New for 2024, Speed UTVs have a base-model trim level, in addition to Limited Edition and Robby Gordon Edition. The Baja Bandit is Speed’s short-wheelbase (95-inch), two-seat SxS with patented suspension components like those on the Wildcat XX with identical trailing arms that can be used on either side. Speed shocks are 3.25 inches with two-stage pistons, IBP, and finned reservoirs with dual-speed compression and rebound adjusters, and travel is 22 inches front and rear. The hydraulic power steering rack has the tie-rods in front of the spindles, and dual torsion bars have adjustable link mounts. A liter inline twin produces 225–230 horsepower with a three-speed CVT, and the fuel cell holds 15 gallons.
Base models have 30-inch Speed tires on faux beadlock rims, non-IBP shocks, roofs, factory graphics and plastic seats. Limited Editions upgrade to 32.5-inch Speed tires on beadlock wheels, adjustable carbon fiber race seats, five-point harnesses, positive-flow roof, custom graphics and more. Robby Gordon Editions have the LE features, plus another $6,000 in upgrades, like radio/intercom, suede seats and steering wheel, and custom powdercoat and graphics. Speed points out that Baja Bandits are not race-legal as delivered but can be made legal with accessories. Go the other way and Speed can move the radiator forward and enclose the cabin for climate control.
SPEED UTV EL DIABLO BASE/LE/RG
El Diablo is Speed’s mid-wheelbase (110-inch), two-seat race-bred SxS with a 225–300-horsepower inline twin mated to a three-range CVT (low, high and overdrive). Cabin amenities include a digital gauge package with clock, hour meter, speedo, tach, and temperature and fuel-level warning lights. A huge radiator rides behind the cab with triple fans, and the dry-sump engine has a racing oil tank like a YXZ. Speed shocks are 3.25 inches with two-stage pistons, IBP, and finned reservoirs with dual-speed compression and rebound adjusters, and travel is 22 inches front and rear. The hydraulic power-steering rack has the tie-rods in front of the spindles, and dual torsion bars have adjustable-link mounts. Lights are LED.
Base models have 30-inch Speed tires on faux beadlock rims, non-IBP shocks, roofs, factory graphics, and plastic-base seats with vinyl covers. Limited Editions upgrade to 32.5-inch Speed tires on beadlock wheels, IBP, adjustable carbon fiber race seats, five-point harnesses, positive-flow roof, custom graphics, and more. The Robby Gordon Editions have the LE features, plus another $6,000 in upgrades, like radio/intercom, suede seats and steering wheel, and custom powdercoat and graphics.
CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX X3 RS TURBO RR/MAX X3 X RS TURBO RR/SMART-SHOX
The 2024 Maverick Max X3 RS Turbo RR/ Max X3 X RS Turbo RR/Smart-Shox are 72 inches wide with 200 horsepower. The X3 RS has 22 inches of front and 24 inches of rear travel using new Showa HPG shocks with dual-speed compression adjusters and dual-rate springs with cross-overs. Tires are 30×10-14 Maxxis Carnivores on aluminum rims. The X3 X rs upgrades to 2.5 front and 3.0 rear Fox Podium RC2 shocks with dual-speed compression and rebound adjusters. Smart-Shox models add Can-Am’s fully self-adjustable, computer-controlled suspension that controls both compression and rebound damping (for a detailed overview see the two-seat RSs). Turbo RR models also feature Can-Am’s Smart-Lok front differential. The X rs Turbo RR and X rs Turbo RR with Smart-Shox also come with 32-inch Maxxis Carnivore tires on 14-inch beadlock wheels and a 7.6-inch lighted instrument display. There is also a 135-Hp Max X3 RS Turbo for $27,599 with 20 inches front and 22 inches rear travel via new Showa HPG 2.5 Piggyback shocks and 30-inch Maxxis Carnivore tires. Max models are 32 inches longer than two seats with a 135-inch wheelbase.
CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX X3 X MR TURBO RR
The 2024 Can-Am Maverick Max X3 X mr Turbo RR is a 72-inch-wide machine with special accessory packages aimed at mud riders. The Max X3 X mr 64’s mud riding accessory package includes engine and transmission snorkels, mud gearing, half doors, 30-inch ITP Cryptid tires on 14-inch wheels, full skid plate, front bumper, front and rear tow hooks, a 4,500-pound winch with synthetic rope, Turbo RR signature LED lights, and painted bodywork, and X-package graphics with matching wheels and suspension springs. The Max X3 X mr Turbo RR model has 22 inches of front travel and rear travel, and 16 inches of ground clearance using Fox Podium 2.5 QS3 front and rear shocks with tool-less compression damping adjustment. The X mr package also adds arched A-arms and lower radius rods for extra ground clearance, and beadlock wheels add tire security. With the longest wheelbase in its class, the Max X3 is also super stable at higher speeds, and yet it’s agile on tighter trails. Instrumentation is provided by a 7.6-inch lighted display.
See more Can-Am UTVs here: https://can-am.brp.com/off-road.
CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX X3 X RC TURBO RR
The 2024 Can-Am Maverick Max X3 X rc Turbo RR is a 72-inch-wide, four-seat version of the X3 rock crawler. X rc models come with a special accessory package designed for rock crawlers that includes quarter doors, Maxxis Liberty tires, UHMW rock sliders, suspension arm protection and front diff guards, front bumper, front and rear tow hooks, and a 4,500-pound winch. The Max X3 X rc Turbo RR adds 32x10R15 tires on beadlock wheels, aluminum roof, half doors, a cage with intrusion bars and four-point harnesses. Turbo RR models also feature Can-Am’s Smart-Lok front differential, which has two toggles on the dash to select from four modes: 2×4, 4×4 fully locked, 4×4 Trail Active (rock) and 4×4 Trail. The ECU Sport/Eco toggle tames power for crawling.
CAN-AM MAVERICK MAX X3 DS TURBO RR/X DS TURBO RR/TURBO
The 64-inch-wide 2024 Can-Am Maverick Max X3 ds Turbo RR/X3 X ds Turbo RR has 200 horsepower, and the X3 ds Turbo RR is the lowest-priced 200-horsepower Max X3. DS models are lighter than the other X3 Turbo RR models, making them the quickest-accelerating X3s. The Max ds Turbo is the least pricey four-seat X3 with 135 horsepower and Smart-Lok front diff. X ds Turbo RR models upgrade from Fox QS3 Podium shocks to Fox 2.5/3.0 Podium RC2 shocks with dual-speed compression and rebound adjusters, IBP, and dual-rate springs with adjustable cross-overs. All Turbo RRs also sport an 850-watt magneto. The DS Turbo and Turbo RR have new Showa HPG 2.5 shocks with dual-speed compression adjustment, while the X DS upgrades to Fox 2.5 Podium RC2 shocks with dual-speed compression and single-speed rebound adjusters. Both DS models have 20 inches of travel front and rear and 30-inch Maxxis Carnivore tires. The X DS also comes with X-package graphics, a full roof, HMWPE full skid plate, 14-inch beadlock wheels and a 7.6-inch lighted display.
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