John Deere has introduced new crossover UTVs, the XUV590i and the four-passenger XUV590i S4. Both models also feature a power steering variant.
“The XUV590i and XUV590i S4 four-passenger models were designed to get more chores checked off your to-do list, in a more comfortable setting,” said Mark Davey, John Deere marketing manager, Gator utility vehicles. “Outdoor enthusiasts can navigate terrain faster with a top speed of over 45 mph thanks to quick acceleration powered by a 586 cc, 32 horsepower, liquid-cooled inline twin-cylinder gasoline engine.”
The new crossover UTV from John Deere, the XUV590i.
Key features of the XUV590i include:
- 586cc, 32 hp, 4-cycle gas, Inline-twin engine with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) and Overhead Valves (OHV)
- 45 mph top speed
- 4WD with limited slip front differential, plus locking rear differential
- Fully independent front and rear suspension with 8 in. of front and rear travel
- 10.5″ of ground clearance
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Ancla M-T or Terrahawk AT tires
- 400 lb. cargo box
- 1,100 lb. towing capacity
- 65 amp alternator and 12V DC outlet
- Backlit digital instrument panel
- Ample legroom
- MSRP $9,799
- Power steering version for $10,899
A four-passenger version, the XUV590i S4, was introduced as well.
Key features of the XUV590i S4 include:
- 4-passenger seating
- 586cc, 32 hp, 4-cycle gas, Inline-twin engine with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) and Overhead Valves (OHV)
- 45 mph top speed
- 4WD with limited slip front differential, plus locking rear differential
- Fully independent front and rear suspension with 8 in. of front and rear travel
- 10.5″ of ground clearance
- Hydraulic disc brakes
- Ancla M-T or Terrahawk AT tires
- 400 lb. cargo box
- 1,100 lb. towing capacity
- 65 amp alternator and 12V DC outlet
- Backlit digital instrument panel
- Ample legroom
- MSRP $11,399
- Power steering version for $12,499
Comment: These new models essentially offer a faster version of the XUV560 with similar cargo box and towing capacity. They also match the speed of the XUV825i (MSRP $12,059) at a lower price, but are a smaller vehicle with less horsepower, 600 lbs. less cargo box capacity and 400 lbs. less towing capacity. I would assume that the management was hearing that customers were looking for more speed, as well as comfort in the mid-size class. In any case, this launch is another indication of the ongoing competitiveness in the utility vehicle market as manufacturers continue to churn out new models across the range of market segments.