2026 Model Year — All-New Platform
Can-Am Defender HD11
Can-Am's ground-up redesign of the Defender, built around a new 999cc inline-triple Rotax ACE engine, a new pDrive/QRS-X CVT, upgraded suspension, and a reworked cab with a 10.25-in. touchscreen — Can-Am's most capable Defender yet.
Shop Defender HD11 For Sale- Horsepower
- 95 hp
- Engine
- 999cc Inline-3 Turbo
- Transmission
- pDrive / QRS-X CVT
- Fuel Capacity
- 11.9 gal.
Engine & Transmission
The HD11 is built around an all-new 999cc inline three-cylinder Rotax ACE engine, producing 95 hp and 70 lb-ft of torque — a meaningful step up from the Gen 1 Defender's V-twin. Power runs through a new CVT paired with a pDrive primary clutch and QRS-X secondary, engineered to improve low-speed power delivery and put power to the ground more effectively. Three selectable drive modes — Normal, Work, and Sport — let the driver match throttle and transmission response to the task at hand, and a new high-airflow intake and updated cooling system support both the engine and the cab's HVAC system.
| Engine | 999cc inline 3-cylinder Rotax ACE, liquid-cooled |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 95 hp / 70 lb-ft torque |
| Transmission | CVT with pDrive primary clutch and QRS-X secondary |
| Drive Modes | Normal / Work / Sport |
| Intake & Cooling | New high-airflow intake; updated cooling system with enhanced HVAC support |
| Fuel Capacity | 11.9 gal. |
Suspension, Chassis & Cab Tech
Alongside the new engine, the HD11 gets upgraded suspension tuning, a thinner 11.5 mm skid plate with fewer attachment points for easier servicing, and a redesigned cab with a tilt steering wheel that locks into a memory position and pops out of the way for easier entry and exit. New LED lighting boosts output by roughly 45% over the outgoing lineup, and higher trims add a 10.25-in. touchscreen with GPS, a backup camera, and over-the-air update support.
| Skid Plate | 11.5 mm thick, fewer attachment points for faster servicing |
|---|---|
| Steering | Tilt steering wheel with memory position, folds out of the way |
| Lighting | New LEDs, approx. +45% output vs. prior generation; LED rears with backup lights |
| Technology | 10.25-in. touchscreen (std. Limited/Lone Star, opt. XT/XT CAB), GPS, backup camera, OTA updates, BRP GO! integration |
| Winch | 4,500-lb winch with synthetic rope on select trims |
| Seating | 3-seat standard; 6-seat MAX available on most trims |
Defender HD11 Trim Lineup
The HD11 launches in six configurations, each offered in 3-seat standard and 6-seat MAX layouts (with some exceptions on Lone Star).
Defender XT
The entry point into the HD11 platform, carrying the new engine, transmission, and suspension without the higher trims' cab or infotainment upgrades.
Defender XT CAB
Adds a full enclosed cab to the XT package for all-weather protection while keeping the same 95-hp HD11 drivetrain.
Defender X mr
A mud-focused package for the HD11 platform, tuned for wet, low-traction terrain.
Defender Limited & Lone Star
The top trims, standard with the 10.25-in. touchscreen and the fullest set of comfort and technology features; Lone Star and Lone Star CAB round out the range with premium styling and equipment.