The 2019 Can Am Defender XT in hyper Silver

Defender XT Overview

The 2019 Can-Am Defender XT is a three-seat utility vehicle priced at $15,799. You can choose to power this model with the 50 hp HD8 or the 72 hp HD10 engine option. In either case, the Defender XT features a PRO-TORQ transmission with Quick Response System and a drive train with a lockable rear differential and Visco-Lok QE auto-locking front differential. This model also has electronic hill descent control, three driving modes and dynamic power steering. The Defender Xt is designed for work primarily and therefore can haul up to 1,000 lbs in the cargo box and tow up to 2,500 lbs. Other features include:

• Twin Tube Gas Charged Shocks
• 10″ of front and rear suspension travel
• 11″ of ground clearance
• 27″ Maxxis Bighorn 2.0 tires
• 220mm hydraulic disc brakes
• 650 W Magneto
• Winch
• XT Front Bumper
• Full HMW Skid Plate
• Full Hard Roof
• Adjustable Tilt Steering
• Multifunction digital/Analog Gauge
• Available in Hyper Silver, Intense Red or Mossy Oak break-Up country Camo

Reviews

The 2019 models have not been out that long so there aren’t too many reviews available and they aren’t any based on long term usage of the vehicle. However, the reviews are pretty positive. The amount of interior storage the ability to remove some of the storage bins impressed the reviewers. The reviews are complimentary as one focuses more on the drivability of the Defender XT and the other comments more on the interior and usability of the vehicle.

UTVDriver.com -Trail riding with the Defender XT in the Black Hills of South Dakota

• Vehicle had the more powerful HD10 option
• Smooth, linear power delivery with no noticeable power loss at 6,500 ft.
• Normal driving mode is most responsive
• Comfortable seating for larger driver even after many miles
• Glove box that doubles as removable tool box and other removable storage is a positive
• Handled a variety of terrain well including uphill, downhill and fallen trees
• Feels solid

Fisher’s ATV World – Video review of a Defender DPS HD10 which is basically the same as the Defender XT but without a few extras

• Quiet ride
• Do not feel heat from the engine
• Easy in/Easy out
• Really like the small turning radius
• Plenty of storage
• Can haul and tow a lot