2018 Textron Wildcat XX In-depth Review
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owner of an x3 xrs here......gotta say, this XX is one sweet looking ride.
Textron isn't f'n around......
I really like what you guys are doing with your TH-cam channel... keep this up
ITS HERE!!!! Stellar work guys this is how you do a review. 1000 miles of hell with honest feedback. Thank you so much. Put me on top of the list for the RIS and Springs!
Spot on review!! I really like the depth and professionalism of your review with keeping it simple for everyone to understand. I like the outtakes at the end, one of the hardest things to making a video is speaking smooth and fluent to the camera. It had me laughing so hard. Also props to the film crew shots and edits!!
It's funny because we always look forward to the bloopers, almost even more so then the actual video!
Brother, I am a retired 60 year old Heavy Truck Technician ,I,m just getting into our new to us RZR 1000 4. what a blast. learning Off road Car particularly utv's particulars and Suspension is truly an education, and I have seen a few of your class rooms if you will. You Sir have a gift of conveying your craft and knowledge of the sport as a whole .Thanks
Mike Wall you my friend are very kind. Thank you very much.
What a great review and I’m glad you shared both the positive and negatives about this machine. I know it’s got a few issues but I think they’re working them out and it’s good to hear that it’s a well built machine and can handle a tumble and get up and keep going . Looks like a lot of good potential to come and to tune . Thanks for sharing this in-depth review with lots to positive features that makes feel better about the choice I made when I bought mine . I love it !!
Wow, really good review!. The cages are really strong, we had one pretty dented but it rolled down a large hill about 10x. flipping it and even jumping it on to its side didn't compromise the structure at all. Nice to seem pros putting time in and doing a well produced thorough review..
Dirt ObseXXion i can see getting the Shock Therapy from these guys, and a ecu tune from Evolution and having a pretty sweet machine.
Robert Hierholzer Yeah definitely! The power really is good on the trails.. Most people won't touch 75mph very often in a SXS short of just seeing how fast it'll go on a road..
Robert Hierholzer I can only imagine getting shock therapy on my XX! I love to jump so I NEED some shock therapy!
Finally....a good review of the XX. When I get one I will definitely be paying you guys a visit.
Great review guys! Awesome to put that many miles on one for a complete review. I don't agree with a few points but I think you've nailed the majority of the good points and I look forward to seeing what you guys do with it.
Shock Therapyst let me know when it’s time to fully test it! I need your magic worked on my XX BAD!
SXSBlog.com what points dont you agree with just curious. I seen the review you guys did on the textron. You guys said it wasnt on par with most na utvs like the rzr and yxz!
These guys are really riding textron’s D!
those outtakes...they really made it. if you could get just a smidge of that relaxed/personable atmosphere into the review, you've got it. Your info and detail are great. Especially the credibility of taking a machine and running it through baja for 500+ miles. a proper review. Subbed to watch the progression of your on-camera personality ;)
Another great video answered just about every one of my questions I had sent you guys yesterday! Sounds like the Wildcat XX is the way to go for Race or Play! I'll have mine set up and ready for 2019.
Now that is how you do a review. Give us the good and bad. Let us know what kind of riders would like it. And give us the best way to improve it. Great job!
Other people say they do "real world" testing and just beat the trash out of a machine. Thank you for doing honest and REAL testing and giving ALL the facts about a machine both positive and negative. Being a company that actually races and designs/builds products, you seem to have a great appreciation for quality and a dislike for the lack there of. I have driven many types of machines and the one I have owned since 2012 has one piece at a time fallen completely apart including the first failure at less than 1 hour and multiple failures at 10 hours. The failures continue to this day but are fewer now that I've put aftermarket on 80% of the machine. I promise you, I don't ride as hard as you drove this Wildcat! LOL My thought is if you wear-out or break a part quickly and replace it with an aftermarket part that lasts for years, the O.E.M. part was lacking quality. I am a retired mechanic of 41 years and do in depth maintenance to all of my machines. I am very interested in the new Wildcat XX just from the build standpoint and the attention to detail. I ride mountains and trails including mud and water and I'm curious to see, in more detail, how this thing is built. I'm not going to mention the name of my machine, but you nailed it with the bleeping out the names during your blooper reel. My whole front end, all four bearings, and both rear axles were flopping around like a fish out of water when I put it on my lift and shook down the machine at 10 hours!! Needless to say the manufacturer and dealer denied everything. Thanks again for your honesty and your great videos!
+Shock Therapyst Appreciate that! Have seen some of your work....good stuff!! Please keep up with the reviews.
They are very informative!
+Shock Therapyst Appreciate that! Have seen some of your work....good stuff!! Please keep up with the reviews.
They are very informative!
Thanks you guys for the feedback!
Hey Justin, I just picked up a 2019 Textron Wildcat XX LTD in jet black!!!
Man, the pics and videos don’t do this machine justice!!! In person, it is a work of art!! HUGE front control arms, double sheer everything, huge frame throughout the whole machine, strong cage, and so much!! Even the welds look great! LOL
I was looking at two machines but after researching this one to great depths and your real world testing and your in depth (and sometimes amusing) reviews, I went to the dealer and bought one! They gave me an amazing price too! Not much more than a P......
or a C..A. but man do you get so much more for your money!!!! When you start it it sounds like a full fledge race machine! That lope!! Haha
Thanks again for your great reviews! Can’t wait to break it in and give it a good run in the mountains and on the beaches!! If I feel I need to adjust the suspension to my riding, I will send you my specs and start with your spring set up!!!
That was very honest review! Some of the issues he noted has been noted by other testers! And he compared it to na machines not turbo machines! When textron puts a turbo on this its going to be a killer setup!
We AGREE!
Great bloopers, helps us appreciate all the work that goes into giving us this great info.
You should cover the changes from the 2018 to the 2021. The front tie rods seem to have a bit of trouble and cv boots / axles (Dual Plunge Axles?). Not much but I would like to see how these were addressed going forward from 2018.
wasn't sure about this machine from some reviews but now I may need to pick one up! I've driven one and thought it was pretty nice, then rode in one with the Speedwerx package and it was super nice! sounded pretty killer as well.
Now that's how you do a review !!
Outtakes were great! You're killin' it! Watch out for those mountain folk.
I think you are the most knowledge professional and highly professional quality on your videos
Very nice in depth, well documented review and comparison. I was a little concerned after watching another recent review.
Thorough and professional review, unreal really. I like the transparency when you also declare you do shocks - but it only adds to the quality of review with the extended knowledge - instant subscribed
Honestly I think the machine appearance wise looks awesome built tough and I love that it has a Yamaha engine everyone is so stuck on Polaris and can a.m. it’s nice to see a new machine come out and yes I do own a Polaris 1000 rzr 2017 if this would have been out I would have bought it first and that was a awesome review!!!!!!
Almost 3 years later and curious if Shock Therapy has a different opinion of the XX now? Seems like the XX really didn't catch like I thought it would. Are there any updates or opinions on this car that you can share?
Outtakes at the end are funny and worth the wait. It's nice to see both sides of a professional review. I think the outtakes add to your credibility.
Thanks guys, was waiting for the review. I love mine.
This is how a true even review is done period. I look forward to seeing what you guys do with her. Bad kitty Lmfao. Much respect seriously.
Thanks you guys for the feedback!
This is my new favorite utv review channel. This video is exactly what I was looking for . Great job. Way better than dirttrax with their hip words and generic reviews.
Enjoyed the review and your other videos. I'm a wildcat fan but run the trail and would love to see a better suspension for it. Keep the vids coming.
Justin! please tell textron to make a wider and longer 2 seater like the can am.!!
Excellent review. I've got a Maverick Trail 1000 which is probably the roughest riding sport UTV you can buy, totally the opposite of the XX. Keep up the great work!
Great testament to the XX!!
Perfect description as I know personally as I own the exact unit!!! I’m looking forward to your shock therapy on my XX soon! I love the out takes!! You all are awesome and your products! Thank you!!!
outdoorzone you are very kind. I’m glad to have helped.
Shock Therapy llc what’s the average turnaround time on upgrading the shocks on xx? Can I just send you all the shocks??
outdoorzone we always turn shocks around same day with an appointment. This means call us and get your appointment date and we do them on that day.
The 19 and 2020 is even better
Thank you for addressing so many important issues
I think the xx looks better than the rzr xp s or the can am x3 . it just sits at the right height. Polaris sets up way to tall for me and the x3 is a little to long .. But its all personal choice.
Outro was epic. 👍🏻 arms going “took took took took”
I dont agree with your "it has plenty of power" because I drove it and I was not overly impressed with the power at all. Also I have personally seen one race a XP1k and the XX lost MULTIPLE TIMES. I agree the suspension is the all star of this machine but its not up to racing/hard riding. They do seem to be well built though and that is were all the extra weight comes in.
"I drove it and I was not overly impressed with the power at all." - ???????
"I have personally seen one race a XP1k and the XX lost MULTIPLE TIMES" - REALLY???
"its not up to racing/hard riding"
Oh you mean like this.........
instagram.com/p/BmoECGRh0kb/
Luckily speed is always pretty easy to gain. Putting a turbo into these XX's or an Evolution tune makes them plenty of fast! What it lacks in speed it makes up for in durability.
@@ShockTherapyllc I agree that putting a turbo on would be ideal. To me though when you spend that kind of money on a NA machine then have to dump ~3k in a turbo kit (plus labor) you might have been better off to start with a turbo machine. What I REALLY want to see is a XX with a factory turbo. I think it would be real competition to the X3 and RZR Turbo.
Well done guys!
Im a mud guy, how about nasty mud? how's it do with aggressive mud tires?
I have the Shock Therapy Springs and Gold valving on my Car. It's spot on.
Great review. I’ve heard nothing but great things about Shock Therapy.
Wow sounds like a solid built car for stock!
They're are a great UTV for someone who want's be buy it stock and leave it alone.
Great video, loving the content.
Nicely done. Really appreciate the information and effort you put into this.
Keep us posted on a 2019 review 😉👍
So, tell me why the XX hasn't become more popular? I have a Tracker XTR 1000 with your springs, straps and some other mods and I absolutely love this thing!
No turbo option and Textron sold it. After that the service of it dropped.
I love my 2020 XTR 1000
Your videos are always done well.
Very nice job you guys
Ive been waiting for this review. Honest and informative.
Great review! I Think this machine would have been a home run if they didn’t price it so high. You can buy a brand new xp turbo for 16500 or a x3 900 or xp1k for much less than that. You aren’t going to get any deals on these for a while
First off, thanks for the review. Can you show your gps mount set up? I assume you have a race radio below it? Did you run the stock seats? I found them kinda odd on the showroom floor.
I will get you a pic soon. We just used the GPS bracket that comes with the HDS7. We mounted the intercom above the switches in the flat spot but put the radio in the glove box. We did that due to time or lack there of. Our permanent plan it to have the radio with the intercom above the switches. We ran the stock seats due to time as well and they are fine and worked but not good enough for long rides and hard cornering. We will be running a nice race seat soon.
Great information!!
great work guys !!! so what have they done to fix the cv boot issue and the axle coming out form the gear box? and when was the update?
Textron should of consulted you before putting their SXS into production. Great vid!
How does this compare to the 18 rzr turbo S suspension wise? Really curious about lower speed comfort comparison stock vs stock. Have your stage 3 on my Turbo S and love it.
If we are talking about JUST low speed comfort STOCK then the XX is much more plush and comfortable than the Turbo S. Even with our kit on your Turbo S. But, that being said, in order for the XX to do the things your Turbo S can do with respect to faster driving, bigger jumps, G outs, aggressive cornering we will have to sacrifice some of the factory XX plush ride to gain the rest. If they were both tuned and both capable of the same hard driving then I think they would both have the same low speed plush factor. Hope that helps
If you had to pick between the XX, X3 Turbo, YXZ or RZR Turbo, which would you pick? I do mostly desert or mountain trails and dunes
Love the out takes!! Justin you do a great job, but it has to be hard to get through this stuff! Lol!
One thing I didn't see mentioned, how did the CVT belt hold up? Also, how would you compare/contrast to the YXZ1000?
We had zero belt issues even with some 100 degree weather while floored in sand washes. I couldn't tell you anything about the clutch having not had the cover off yet. The power is similar to a YXZ, maybe a bit better. As far as handling goes, there is no comparison between the two. In the rough the XX is in a different class than the YXZ. But the suspension design on the YXZ has always been its achilles heal. The only thing a YXZ does better in my opinion is turn. I do love shifting them though.
Justin Smith thanks for the reply! I'm having a hard time deciding on a SxS, mostly because of the CVT. I'd love to not worry about breaking belts, but also am not a fan of the sub par suspension of the YXZ :/
YXZ guys around here seem to break a lot of drive line parts, clutches, tranny's and even rear ends
ACatKrom Really? I've heard that they aren't the best handling but pretty stout machines. Maybe I need to do more research... honestly its XX pr YXZ for me at this point. I do really like the changes for the 2019 YXZ too.
They built the system to not get hot, when talking about the belt. The exit on the cvt is like a leaf blower when on it and there's a lot of room between the secondary and primary. I expect the belt to last a while on mine.
Thank you so much for the information. Extremely useful information.
Excellent!!!
How was fuel range compared to the other cars? Do You think 32s would be good on the XX, in stock form? If not, what will it take to run them?
Mike Desilets the mileage was incredible. The rest of us were at 6-7 mph and XX was well over 10-11 mph. 32’s might be a bit doggy with stock clutching and power but we plan to do this soon and will tell you what we do to make them work
Justin Smith You guys are the bomb. Thanks. Shopping for first UTV and like the XX but need to be sure about it.
I here that the engine and exaust noise in the cockpit is to loud what is your thought and experience
Jamie Cerasoli I’m sorry but all our driving was done with helmets and intercoms. We will have some regular driving put in soon and let you know
It's not as loud as my last wildcat though it had a full exhaust. It's not annoying after riding all day. Sound bar is louder than the exhaust.
@@justinsmith2958 So, you can hear passenger on intercom or others on radio channel just fine, even revved out?
Mike Desilets yes sir. No issues with that at all
Great review! Have you tested the Speed addition???
Not yet but we do have a long travel version here that we will be doing all the spring and shock work to.
Great review sounds like a very worth machine. Loved the outtakes lol.
Hey Justin like the review keep it up how would you compare the build quality of the Polaris turbo s vs the wildcat xx?
I think the Turbo S is a stellar advancement in build quality and strength for Polaris vs previous Polaris models. I think it and the XX are very close in that respect. If you made me pick one over the other and build quality was the only category used I would pick the XX due to the double sheer mounting of every suspension part and the lack of ball joints.
Justin appreciate the feed back cheers
What is in the cab like compared to rzr and x3. I’m in the market for a new one but leg room is one of my biggest concerns right now.
I am 6'2", 240 lbs and I can drive it very comfortably. It has more room than my XPT but it has less room than my X3.
I'm 6ft, I have to move the seat up one click. A lot of folks are building seat boosters, saw one that was 6in lol.
I’m 6’4” and I have plenty room in the XX. Rolled it a couple times now & never smacked any knees etc. The thing is tough! She just keeps taking the abuse!
X3 900ho is turbo. Just no intercooler and run lower boost
I wasn't Interested in the XX when it came out due to all of the issues they had but with all the aftermarket upgrades and really cheap prices on the XX right now its hard not to want one.
Do you guys think you will offer different color spring options anytime soon, or at least direct us to where we can have them done? Some machines like the expensive Can Am XRC look fantastic with their blue shocks and to turn them gray would match nothing else on the vehicle. At a minimum adding a black option would be nice, it goes with everything.
Robert Hierholzer We won’t be offering colors but if you call the shop we can give you who we recommend to powder them
...great vid- seems to be a good car- governed to 75 !? wtf??- lookin forward drivin that thing with your suspension setup- but please dont hand it over to benny brappo ! ;- ()
Right? LOL
Does the shape of the bottom of the door make it difficult to get in?
Great review, Subbed!
Hi, how about to take this utv to race Dakar Rally? It's capable?
It's most defiantly capable! Robby Gorden's team actually just raced it with XX'x this year.
How is it in deep mud and will they come with lift kits and snorkels
Any thoughts on the tracker branded version?
Does it come in a 4 seater?
great review, thanks
Where is the best place to purchase this Wildcat XX ?
Can you run hydraulic jounce shocks?
After two years, what mods do you recommand to be bullet proof? I'm looking to pull the trigger on a 2020.
The only thing we have done is a rack and pinion, axles and a clutch. The newest version axle has been great but it needs a new rack and clutch every 2500-3000 miles.
Have you had the opportunity to go to Robby Gordon Motor Sports and meet Rooby Gordon? Also, Have you seen the new Speed 4 Seat SXS that Robby is coming out with next year 2021?
Timber Wolf yes on all of those. I know Robby quite well and I have seen all of the details of his new car.
How was the noise and temp in the cab?
Pizzola89 we had helmets and intercom the whole time. It was fairly cool most of the Pre run. Not sure if we can give you proper heads up on either of those. Sorry
Justin Smith copy on the sound but just wondering if the cab heat was warmer then the other models ?
Actually that is something we should have mentioned in the video. The cab is warmer than other UTV's. But, I am confident it is the center console where 80% of the heat is coming from. In my XP Turbo I could almost burn my right calf on the center console when I wore shorts from the heat running through it coming from the radiator and cooling lines. I put insulation on the fire wall and center console and 50% of the heat was gone. Eventually I mounted the radiator behind the cab for racing and literally all the heat was gone in the car. We will be putting some insulation in the center console of this Wildcat and see how that helps. Let you know when we do.
Awesome video 👍
5/10 unit. good review though.
Garbage is a little harsh...I own the other brands and I can tell you their is real garbage out there!
Yamaha engine, TEAM clutching, trans, and front diff, great suspension, (may need spme tweaking), oversized wheel bearings, massive heim joint front end, no little puny ball joints, massive control arms, and extremely well built and strong roll cage, great doors, pre-wired for accessories, etc etc. you really need to look at all the things they come up with. all the brand names have had their problems. some are still having problems after 10 years of building these things no names mentioned. I think this is a great machine with a few items that need to be tweaked but come on not bad for the first machine. can't really say that about the competition. Lord knows they've had their handful of trash and problems and fires and massive recalls. can't judge the book by its cover as they say you got to look at every page just my opinion
70GTODAN one of the best responses to the bashing of the XX! People come on our channel dogging the XX all the time but I keep beatin the hell out of mine & it keeps hammering on. I will definitely consider this shock therapy for it once they resolve the bottoming out issue but that’s my only real complaint so far. Sure there are small quirks here & there but none of that keeps me from ripping in it non stop.
Dirt ObseXXion I just picked up a 2019 Wildcat XX LTD last week!! My old P...... is up for sale! LOL Been over the whole machine (or car as Justin puts it) and wow I am impressed! So it’s slower than a turbo car.... kills me to hear that stuff! Line up all the non turbos WITH THE SAME TIRES and see what happens! Still breaking mine in and can’t wait to let her loose!! Looking forward to NOT spending more time on the lift than riding! Haha
The way I ride mine it should last forever
Debating trading my 21 xp turbo for a 22 xx se. Ride mostly wooded trails, and hill climbs. Will I regret it?
The support for the XX scares me
@@ShockTherapyllc meaning there is none?
@@sharpe5353 correct. Gone way down hill sorry nice Articat sold it
Why didn’t you get rid of the governe.
Who makes the axles for the wildcat?
Just cat dealer for rear. fronts can used by many
Would you still recommend the xx?
I would but getting parts has been a bitch since it now goes through another dealer network. Because of service and support my recommendation is much lower.
You guys look tall too. Some utvs just feel too small for someone 6 foot or taller.
I heard it's very noisy inside
I want your job
How is it in mud
It handles great! The front fenders really do well stoping the mud from coming into the cab!
Honda Talon!
Most expensive of the three
Hard to keep great build quality light weight and inexpensive! Look at the size of the front and rear control arms!! They're HUGE!! The tires and wheels are larger too. More metal in the roll cage and STRONG!! Higher quality and strength cost a little more. No problem for me. Bought a cheap 2012 Polaris RZR XP 900 and the damn thing fell apart at 10 hours!! Thank God they have beefed up a few things on the newer polaris machines. Compare apples to apples not apples to bananas. LOL
Also that YAMAHA engine is no cheap part either.
70GTODAN thank you. I've been thinking the same thing as far as weight and price go. Dirt obsexxion has a video where an xx tumbles down a hill and had minimal damage from the cartwheels it did.
I'm sorry but it's not a car!
Bloopers.......More Bloopers...
Looks dumb, runs slow, we raced against one this last weekend, not impressed
Great review alot better then sxsblog..
Absolutely!!
Both reviews said the suspenrion bottoms out and could be set up better. But only the other channel gets hated on...
No competition here. We love the SXSblog guys and they did a great job
Let me rephrase that so it doesn't sound like I'm bashing sxsblog which I'm not I love those guys there awesome I just felt this review was better that's all..
@@edwardworley88 Started watching them for Leos Wildcat days. Doug is a great guy but he has always been a bit hard on the wildcats. I think I like the way Justin covers all the differences with them.