For the 2012 model year Can-Am adds the Commander 1000 LTD
For the 2012 model year Can-Am is adding a Limited model to their Commander 1000 lineup. The company refers to the new addition as the “…industry’s first luxury, touring side-by-side.” The Comander 1000 LTD is similar to the Commander 1000 XT but adds the following package of features:
- Front and rear Air Control Suspension (ACS) with Fox Racing Shox
- Two-piece roof
- Half windshield
- Rear net
- Removable Limited seats
- Custom steering wheel
- Two premium painted-plastic color options (Pure Magnesium and Orbital Blue)
- Analog / digital gauge
- Garmin GPS
- Sound system with four speakers
The LTD’s suspension offers up to six different preset suspension preload levels selectable via a LCD display. Other features available across the Commander product line include a 85 hp engine, selectable 2WD/4WD and a dual level cargo box with tilt assist for dumping that can handle 400 lbs up top and 200 lbs below. Learn more: Motorcycle-USA.com
Comment: I would anticipate that we will see more “luxury” UTVs coming into the market moving forward. After adding performance features of on-road vehicles such as electronic fuel injection, I anticipate that they will follow the pattern of both pick-up trucks and SUVs which moved from utilitarian models to those with more comfort, convenience and luxury features. Of course, the slow economic recovery may put a damper on this trend in the short term.