Polaris RZR XP4 Turbo S vs. Can-Am Maverick X3 X RS MAX. We tested these top-of-the-line four-seat UTVs to see which is better in the southwest desert terrain.
Great video! I couldn't agree more! The rzr does well in slow technical trails and the x3 is almost unreal in SoCal deserts! You can't go wrong with either one!
Everytime I see these 4 seater reviews they always use the driver and not load them up with 3 more passengers like they were meant for.Kinda pointless.
@@UTVGuide101 I'm 5'10" and I cant see out in the back seat of the X3 4 so no way was I getting that for my 7 year old son. Agree with Erik doesn't make sense on a 4 seat review and only have a driver..
@@jrub9983 I rode both utvs 3 days ago in glamis same models.Im 5"11 and i will say this the rzr does have a tad bit more visibility from the back seats but you are way more comfortable in the can am in the back than the rzr because of the X3's superior legroom.I rode the 195hp X3 Turbo RR Can am and omg the power is insane it felt like it was never going to stop pulling when on the gas.The rzr doesn't fall that much behind in power and it has a really nice handy ride command infotainment system that the can am really lacks from the factory that honestly it really does come in handy when out in the desert.I Think you would have better experience on the rzr turbo s for your son.End of the day both are great really capable machines.Question is the new pro xp came out and ive sat in it and the leg room did improve a lilttle bit in the back.
On the other side i never seen any promo or comercials vids with any "more"-seaters uploaded with passengers. The civilian promos and testrides for limo's like VW or Porsche (Cayman) or opposite us-cars.... For myself, my fav named Maverick X3 Max and only handled of my girlfriend and me, two peeps. The other two seats modified to carry many stuff like tools, tent, fuel, water and so on.... Best greetz from germany, far away.
I bought a 4 seater Rzr (not an S model) and took it out to the desert. Was pretty happy with it until I rode in the Can Am and now I realize what a SXS could be. Again, I don't have the S model so theres that. But the Rzr feels a little cheap and not as solid, no matter what model you ride in. The can am felt solid and heavy and like driving a sports car in the dirt. I thought the viewing was better in the can am and it was cool seeing the top of the front shocks work while driving. The back passengers of the can am have a better view also. In the Rzr the back passengers have a view of the back of helmets (more so than the can am). I feel like the power steering on the rzr is too much also but that's just preference. I can't really compare my $16k Rzr to a $30k can am but I could tell (for me) the can am is better when comparing apples to apples (xrs to sport rzr)
@@UTVGuide101 Very true and I recognize that. But I felt like the build of the can am just felt like a more solid unit and I preferred the viewing angle. The rzr seems very "plastic" with lots of squeaks and rattles. Some of the kids in my rzr wanted to get out and go in the can am instead lol Both fun machines in any case. Hopefully one day I can test out a turbo S rzr.
@@NewTrip_NewAdventure Yeah you are exactly right. I ended up selling my Rzr and getting the XRS model and I absolutely love it but in the 150 miles I drove it so far I did notice the visibility short comings climbing and going over hills. I can imagine the dunes being tricky in this thing. But overall I'm more happy with the can am.
I build them. The structural integrity is always not talked about. rZr crews are scary. The amount of flex in rZr frame to fit the cages on.. if you own one. Try unbolting whole cage then reassemble. Guarantee you won’t hit that jump as hard after doing this.
Slednex700 I couldn’t agree more, I just installed an aftermarket cage on my rzr and the damn bolts went flying when I loosened them from the factory cage, lots of stress
I would like to see them tested in the Wva mtns instead of always in a desert & that’s the problem for all utv reviews nobody test in terrain that will put the machine to a real test, I invite anyone to come let me take you to Wva for a test ride on any machine
UTV guide Debating between the MAVERICK X3 X RS TURBO RR and MAVERICK X3 MAX X RS TURBO RR I want the 2 seater because I feel it will be faster and more agile on tracks and jumps. I have plans of modding the engine/turbo to actually make it go a lot faster too. I want the 4 door so I can have more people enjoy it as well. I feel like I will regret not getting the 2 door if I go with the 4 and vice versa. How much better is the 2 seater compared to the 4 when it comes to agility and speed on same terrain?
i understand these vehicles are able to go fast, but why does everyone feel the need to drive like an off road racer? its hard to find a video where the driver is just cruising and exploring at a normal pace. whats with the mad max driving?
Not had the chance to drive a 4 seat RZR S 4 seater yet but I’ve drove other 4 seat RZR’s and I’d take one of them any day over an X3. Those Can-Am’s are longer than a Suburban, plus they set too low.
I have both and honestly can am even with out on the fly adjustment can am is more agile and very stable , definitely faster and torqui. I been to Stoddard Wells on both and flipped my rzr 2twice on the same terrain. Forgot to mention I have a 2 seater., can am is more reliable I broke bearing and an axle on rzr already so bothom line my can am is superior than my rzr
I just got back from hammers, 6 rzrs and a can am. Two rzrs broke down 1 throttle failure 2 wheel came out cause bearing when bad and nut was done......
Дмитрий Лебедев Hey I seen you in a few comments already, just shut up already lol I own both!! I tend to drive the Polaris a lot more, never had an issue with it 🤷🏻♂️. Can-am just looks better
Unfortunately the rzr are builted cheap and they love to break on you. I would never buy a rzr. That can am is rock solid everywhere. When running 4 people thru huge California whoops at 60+ mph everyone is relaxed and comfortable and after 50 miles of this everyone was still refreshed
Polaris has some major issues, with reliability tho. My buddies Polaris broke down, had to tow him out of the mountain with my Can-am. I remember when I had my Polaris sportsman 1,000XP it always had issues, with the belt slipping and the battery was in a horrible spot always got water all over it and mud.
Can-am makes the most powerful atv engines on the market literally, because they have Rotax engines and their always V twin engines. Can’t seem to understand why Polaris doesn’t offer their 570, in a twin engine ? Just look it up Can-am does make more horsepower that’s a fact. Can-am also uses more metal on their four wheelers, and side by sides. Polaris has too much plastic on their products. I’m a guy that rides hard, and theirs only been 2 brands that are able to hold up to me that’s Can-am, and Yamaha
Polaris is good if you live in a warm dry era, unfortunately I live in Russia. It’s always cold, and snowing hear and are mountains are filled with rocks.
Rzr1000 Xp I have more experience in the rzr but all in all there isn’t a wrong choice. If you think 1 looks better or is more comfortable then go with that. It’s all about small preferences
That is a ridiculous comment. The cam am is never a high center vehicle. As for it being too long it is built for riding out west thru 6ft whoops and super rough terrain which means that longer wheel base smokes the rzr.
Polaris is unreliable, and has less power than Can-am. That’s a fact, have both. Been there, done that. Your money is better off with Can-am. Polaris is good when it’s running, but it’s usually in the shop. Ur choice tho, people IDGAF 😁
Great video! I couldn't agree more! The rzr does well in slow technical trails and the x3 is almost unreal in SoCal deserts! You can't go wrong with either one!
Everytime I see these 4 seater reviews they always use the driver and not load them up with 3 more passengers like they were meant for.Kinda pointless.
Erik Villegas th-cam.com/video/E7WMDID_miY/w-d-xo.html
@@UTVGuide101 I'm 5'10" and I cant see out in the back seat of the X3 4 so no way was I getting that for my 7 year old son. Agree with Erik doesn't make sense on a 4 seat review and only have a driver..
@@jrub9983 I rode both utvs 3 days ago in glamis same models.Im 5"11 and i will say this the rzr does have a tad bit more visibility from the back seats but you are way more comfortable in the can am in the back than the rzr because of the X3's superior legroom.I rode the 195hp X3 Turbo RR Can am and omg the power is insane it felt like it was never going to stop pulling when on the gas.The rzr doesn't fall that much behind in power and it has a really nice handy ride command infotainment system that the can am really lacks from the factory that honestly it really does come in handy when out in the desert.I Think you would have better experience on the rzr turbo s for your son.End of the day both are great really capable machines.Question is the new pro xp came out and ive sat in it and the leg room did improve a lilttle bit in the back.
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On the other side i never seen any promo or comercials vids with any "more"-seaters uploaded with passengers. The civilian promos and testrides for limo's like VW or Porsche (Cayman) or opposite us-cars.... For myself, my fav named Maverick X3 Max and only handled of my girlfriend and me, two peeps. The other two seats modified to carry many stuff like tools, tent, fuel, water and so on.... Best greetz from germany, far away.
I bought a 4 seater Rzr (not an S model) and took it out to the desert. Was pretty happy with it until I rode in the Can Am and now I realize what a SXS could be. Again, I don't have the S model so theres that. But the Rzr feels a little cheap and not as solid, no matter what model you ride in. The can am felt solid and heavy and like driving a sports car in the dirt. I thought the viewing was better in the can am and it was cool seeing the top of the front shocks work while driving. The back passengers of the can am have a better view also. In the Rzr the back passengers have a view of the back of helmets (more so than the can am). I feel like the power steering on the rzr is too much also but that's just preference. I can't really compare my $16k Rzr to a $30k can am but I could tell (for me) the can am is better when comparing apples to apples (xrs to sport rzr)
The difference between 64-inch RZR and 72-inch Turbo S RZR is big!
@@UTVGuide101 Very true and I recognize that. But I felt like the build of the can am just felt like a more solid unit and I preferred the viewing angle. The rzr seems very "plastic" with lots of squeaks and rattles. Some of the kids in my rzr wanted to get out and go in the can am instead lol Both fun machines in any case. Hopefully one day I can test out a turbo S rzr.
@@NewTrip_NewAdventure Yeah you are exactly right. I ended up selling my Rzr and getting the XRS model and I absolutely love it but in the 150 miles I drove it so far I did notice the visibility short comings climbing and going over hills. I can imagine the dunes being tricky in this thing. But overall I'm more happy with the can am.
can am maverick x3 any day
Sit this one out pal you don’t have enough experience in your 64” rzr 😂😅
I build them. The structural integrity is always not talked about. rZr crews are scary. The amount of flex in rZr frame to fit the cages on.. if you own one. Try unbolting whole cage then reassemble. Guarantee you won’t hit that jump as hard after doing this.
Slednex700 I couldn’t agree more, I just installed an aftermarket cage on my rzr and the damn bolts went flying when I loosened them from the factory cage, lots of stress
Couldn’t believe how hard it was to put back on a cage. Had to use racket straps and buy a tool. 5 or 6 inches of bend.
In my dreams, the Maverick X3 got the big punch engine 1630 ACE from the sea-doo with 300hp (standard).
Same engine plant from ROTAX.
X3 all day!👍🏽
Just watched it, good review!
I would like to see them tested in the Wva mtns instead of always in a desert & that’s the problem for all utv reviews nobody test in terrain that will put the machine to a real test, I invite anyone to come let me take you to Wva for a test ride on any machine
UTV guide
Debating between the MAVERICK X3 X RS TURBO RR and MAVERICK X3 MAX X RS TURBO RR
I want the 2 seater because I feel it will be faster and more agile on tracks and jumps. I have plans of modding the engine/turbo to actually make it go a lot faster too.
I want the 4 door so I can have more people enjoy it as well.
I feel like I will regret not getting the 2 door if I go with the 4 and vice versa.
How much better is the 2 seater compared to the 4 when it comes to agility and speed on same terrain?
I have a 4 seater can am and I wish I had gotten the 2 seater
i have a 2 seater and wish i had gotten the 4 seater! haha you can't win!
I dont have anything and i wish i had either one of them 2 seater or 4 seater 🤣🤣🤣
Why do u wish you would have got a 2 seater
Hugo Garcia savage 😂😂🤣
People really don’t realize how knarly barstow is! Whoops there are like 4 feet plus at some points and super technical terrain
this is why all the trophy truck guys test their suspension there, if the truck can handle Barstow main, it can handle anything!
Go with the rzr and buy the Hawk Engineering LS3 upgrade :-)
One of each please.
from an x3 owner .....
honest and precise comparison.
Turbo s all the way!
i understand these vehicles are able to go fast, but why does everyone feel the need to drive like an off road racer? its hard to find a video where the driver is just cruising and exploring at a normal pace. whats with the mad max driving?
healthyamerican We cruise all the time. Just look a little further at our videos and/or follow @utvguide on Instagram
I agree, it would be nice to just see a trail riding comparison!
Good review. Thanks !
I like the Maverick but for me it's too long. Won't fit in my trailer and I don't really want to buy another trailer
Not had the chance to drive a 4 seat RZR S 4 seater yet but I’ve drove other 4 seat RZR’s and I’d take one of them any day over an X3. Those Can-Am’s are longer than a Suburban, plus they set too low.
@i. and in the rocks or steep ledges or inclines your always beating the bottom of your can am.
New Trixz wouldn’t doubt it!
I think you are just short and can’t see I’ve the wheel
Daniel Relph you can easily raise the can am
Can am!
music/audio track way to loud to understand some of what was said.
what year model is the canam
2019
Off road limousines 😆
ON THE FLY..
I have both and honestly can am even with out on the fly adjustment can am is more agile and very stable , definitely faster and torqui. I been to Stoddard Wells on both and flipped my rzr 2twice on the same terrain. Forgot to mention I have a 2 seater., can am is more reliable I broke bearing and an axle on rzr already so bothom line my can am is superior than my rzr
Don’t search more buddy Polaris one it’s better
After seeing the failure rate of the rzrs in Ocotillo, no thanks.
The build quality isn't that great on either one. Stock to stock. Maverick all day.
I just got back from hammers, 6 rzrs and a can am. Two rzrs broke down 1 throttle failure 2 wheel came out cause bearing when bad and nut was done......
Can am stability and handling is very bad
Polaris isn’t reliable, and it literally has less power. Polaris is know for always breaking down.
Дмитрий Лебедев Hey I seen you in a few comments already, just shut up already lol I own both!! I tend to drive the Polaris a lot more, never had an issue with it 🤷🏻♂️. Can-am just looks better
4700 miles on my rzr zero problems
Unfortunately the rzr are builted cheap and they love to break on you. I would never buy a rzr. That can am is rock solid everywhere. When running 4 people thru huge California whoops at 60+ mph everyone is relaxed and comfortable and after 50 miles of this everyone was still refreshed
Can am have many different things for be better like other one
Specs wise the can am wins with suspension and horsepower. Boxed a-arms and 4 link with more power and lighter. But it is long.....
Polaris way better
Polaris has some major issues, with reliability tho. My buddies Polaris broke down, had to tow him out of the mountain with my Can-am. I remember when I had my Polaris sportsman 1,000XP it always had issues, with the belt slipping and the battery was in a horrible spot always got water all over it and mud.
Can-am makes the most powerful atv engines on the market literally, because they have Rotax engines and their always V twin engines. Can’t seem to understand why Polaris doesn’t offer their 570, in a twin engine ? Just look it up Can-am does make more horsepower that’s a fact. Can-am also uses more metal on their four wheelers, and side by sides. Polaris has too much plastic on their products. I’m a guy that rides hard, and theirs only been 2 brands that are able to hold up to me that’s Can-am, and Yamaha
Polaris is good if you live in a warm dry era, unfortunately I live in Russia. It’s always cold, and snowing hear and are mountains are filled with rocks.
I love my rzr. I don’t like the
Sheer point on the can am. Both good I have 4700 hard miles on my rzr with zero problems
I don’t know which one I want 😭😭😭. Help
Rzr1000 Xp I have more experience in the rzr but all in all there isn’t a wrong choice. If you think 1 looks better or is more comfortable then go with that. It’s all about small preferences
Paden Martin Polaris is always breaking down tho, and less power. I know plenty of people, that have issues with their Polaris.
Just Google king of the hammers, and Dakar rally
Where is top of the line Mahindra Roxor?
Looks to me they ignored the Elephant in the room, the can am is too long can you say high center in the knarly stuff yhe can am is just too long.
That is a ridiculous comment. The cam am is never a high center vehicle. As for it being too long it is built for riding out west thru 6ft whoops and super rough terrain which means that longer wheel base smokes the rzr.
The Maverick x3 it better
No way id feel safe in the backseat of one of these.
You’re smart because they’re ridiculous. My son and his friends were seriously injured
More than likely because of an inexperienced driver.
Cough Cough Yamaha Rmax 4......
..ill take the rzr !! ;- ()
Polaris is unreliable, and has less power than Can-am. That’s a fact, have both. Been there, done that. Your money is better off with Can-am. Polaris is good when it’s running, but it’s usually in the shop. Ur choice tho, people IDGAF 😁
Tolen
That's not even the top can am, go get the RR
I love my rzr 1000 no problems at all
These things should be outlawed.
Get out of here Karen 🤦🏼♂️
I thought Barstow was known for its meth and teenage pregnancies?