2021 Can-Am Commander XT Detailed UTV Overview

[@brucesizemore739]

Cant wait to see you guys do a head to head competition with the rmax, general and this new commander. Keep up the good work.

[@dirttraxtv]

Thank you!

[@sportsman1776]

I was hoping the new Commander would one-up and outperform and out-spec the RMAX 1000 and General XP. I just went and looked at and sat in a new General XP, RMAX 1000 and Maverick Sport. I cannot see why Can-Am did what they did. I might wait to see and sit in an actual "new" Commander, but it seems like now I have to decide between the RMAX and General XP.

[@Bigjohn-md8dp]

Now we just need a commander xmr

[@mlevesque3022]

Looks like someone added a longer bed on the Mav sport.

[@byronanderson2999]

My thoughts as well

[@carlover4118]

Dude I was about to comment this XD

[@robertcruickshank5617]

Got my dealer on speed dial. Going to wear them out until the XT-P arrives. I don't want one. I NEED one.... Great video . Thanks. PS: You currently have the best, most informative video on KZbin.

[@danlaabs5090]

From a BRP owner , they dropped the ball by not ditching the Visco Lok and adding Smart Lok on the XT.

[@doodrew800]

I've got one coming around May 1 in a 4 seat XT. Great walk around! Helping me with buying something sight unseen.

[@dirttraxtv]

Awesome!!

[@TheBandit7613]

I have the Mavericks sport 1000r. You're going to like it. I have six or seven thousand miles on it now and it's perfection. I've used it in Death Valley and the mountains of Colorado. No overheating, never a hiccup. Maybe a little bit of a gas eater. Very comfortable for all day rides. You're going to like it.

[@doodrew800]

@@TheBandit7613 thanks 4 your input. That's great to hear!

[@seanpaddock4016]

I’m a Polaris guy, but this is a heck of a nice looking machine, it’s exactly what Can Am needed

[@sowellr111]

Wonder how hot the cab gets. My 2017 is a hot box down here in Florida.

[@michaelangelo9572]

Thanks for a great review, can't believe how busy you guys are getting videos out... Keep it up....

[@theviking4525]

Looks like the Commander received some much needed updates for 2021. It will be interesting to see how it compares to the R-Max and General XP!! Nice review AJ!

[@snowtrax]

Thanks, it's a nice rig, I think it's going to be a real winner for Can-Am's line up. ~AJ

[@sxscustom]

Bought the new General 1000 2021. The commander 2021 is a maverick sport with a box. Try one before you buy one. Hard to see out the back,and rubbing shoulders.

[@Yan7001978]

Man you speak fast! This sxs is awesome! Can-am R&D team understand the real life use of all segment of sxs!

[@snowtrax]

LoL yeah sorry about that, lots of info and I try not to ramble on for too long, but it's a curse lol. Us Lesters have a lot to say lol.

[@smeader5]

Wish you would have shown alittle on the motor relocation, which is probably the biggest change, that the commander needed. Also on accessing the fluid ports for maintenance

[@dirttraxtv]

Noted!

[@smeader5]

@@dirttraxtv I own a 2017 Commander 800 xt, and I know that cab heat was a big one, I also realize this was probably a hurried over view, since Can am just dropped it on everyone

[@lauderdalechad]

@@smeader5 what about the relocation? Almost every utv on the market has the motor in the back. Plus this is literally just a maverick sport with a dump bed.... "all new" commander is misleading

[@Dreamscythe1]

i bought a 2020 mav sport 1000R last year and man do i wish this would of been out then, id of got this instead. i do love my maverick though it works great

[@GetlostwithKenny]

Agreed! Had I known this was coming I would’ve waited 🤣 but the sport is beyond amazing

[@sssprt67]

Another great video from You Guys! Thank you! Although I'm not a huge fan of Can am in general, and still like the over all looks of the Rmax we bought? I think Can am did a very nice job with this machine! All my very best wishes to everyone that buys one of these new Commanders! I think they will be reliable and awesome fun to drive!

[@NewZonaRides]

The new Commander is awesome! Can't wait to see them on the trails.

[@xdude2x]

Picked mine up last weekend, loving it so far

[@williemaykit7940]

The bed looks great but I’m not really digging the looks of the front end. I know the tech stuff needed some updates, but I like the old style front better. The old over/under bed was cool too. The new suspension and drive line is good though. Doors are definitely an upgrade! I guess when I saw this one, I thought, hey, it’s a Maverick Sport with a dump bed. Good video AJ.

[@jeffcain3756]

Now I gotta save up! Awesome show!!!!

[@tibozino1671]

Don't waste your money on a Can Am 👎

[@mixflip]

Bob's your uncle??? I'm from Reno Nevada...what does that mean? Awesome review btw.

[@richardgallant3371]

If my closest Can Am dealer didn't t suck I would buy one . Nice machine .

[@UTVonDemand]

Nice walk around. Our local dealership told us they will only be getting two units in the short-term so if you want to get your hands on one you better put that money down now.

[@FordDude66]

Can Am nailed it! Looks like I might be trading in my 2016 Commander!

[@longboardguy]

Great review. I like this Command a good mix of sport and utility.

[@mcous7654]

How is the visibility over those high fenders that was one thing that pushed me to get a rzr 900 trail instead of maverick trail

[@adamadams6740]

Bobs your uncle…no Roberts you’re fathers brother! Lol like the new style commander

[@maurice-ericrancourt5764]

I ordered a Maverick XXC this February...won't get it until August. I'm surprised that the Commander can be delivered so easy? I'm a true CanAm beleiver and have many CanAm products but disapointed on the delivery time.

[@jroberts2535]

Over the last week I talked to several dealers across a couple states and story was the same.. “can’t get anything in.... and when we do it’s usually sold before it’s assembled”. They had orders from two months ago still “pending”. Getting the Defender I wanted was a chore.. I can’t imagine there not being an issue getting these.

[@snowtrax]

I guess it's possible, I asked the question because we have heard the same thing all over the snow/dirt industry about trouble getting product but they assured me Covid wasn't going to be an issue supplying, now demand is another story. It's possible everything will be pre sold before it hits the showroom floor.

[@kifferpete7987]

I live in Halifax, Nova Scotia. I was just at our dealership, they have nothing in stock and thought maybe they would get some in late July or August

[@kifferpete7987]

Which would you pick, can am maverick trail for Commander xt?

[@stacysmeader6228]

With everyone wanting to do their own maintenance to save some money. I would really like to see content that pertains to access ports to the fluids on these machines. Every video talks of width, clearances, travel, horsepower, and that’s ok. Let’s add more. ie, fluid changes, if I go to larger tires what do I have to do. Like Can am says, we aren’t telling you what you’re getting, but listening to what you need.

[@GetlostwithKenny]

I think it was a smart move basing it on the maverick sport. Tons of great accessories that are already developed and ready to go on day one. Lots of storage and add on options, great doors, very solid platform to start from. If I hadn’t bought my sport, I’d be in line to buy an XTP

[@dirttraxtv]

Great points!

[@mcwillda814]

Really interested to see what competition this can give the General XP4. Gotta keep my full 4 doors

[@chadfaulkner3600]

I've been waiting for this.

[@Lukas-qu6ur]

You guys should do a review on the Renegade 570 vs the sportsman 570.

[@jimmydesperado2936]

Baddest looking crossover on the market. This is one machine that would pull me away from my brand of choice. I would like to see more on ease of self maintaining....as of now...there's nothing out there that is quicker/easier than performing your own routine maintenance (oil/oil filter changes in particular) on than a cfmoto machine. However, this is by far one of Can ams nicer looking sxs's...and I love the little innovative things they are crafting into their machines. Great review as always.

[@dirttraxtv]

Our friends over at UTV On Demand produced a really detailed video on the Commander XTP that covers some elements of maintenance access. Worth a watch...

[@deadly134]

Yeah but resale and reliability are far superior than cheap cf Moto brand. Couldn’t pay me to take one of those machines.

[@jimmydesperado2936]

@@deadly134 this coming from a can am fan boy most likely who drives Jeeps. 😆🤣

[@deadly134]

@@jimmydesperado2936 negative do drive a jeep and Honda talon but close there cf moto man 😂 let me know how you make out when you take it to trade it in and it’s worth 500$ good luck with your kia of the side by side world.

[@jimmydesperado2936]

@@deadly134 a Talon? Those ugly machines? I pulled one out a month ago. Great dependability....but yet to meet up with one that goes where mine goes. I'm on my 4th cfmoto since 2018. Traded 2 in on the 2 I currently own. My dealer gave me a grand over book on each. More affordable...more stock accessories...better warranty than Honda. I'll stick with what I ride....you keep having people pull your submarine out on weekends.

[@waylonolsen]

Great review 👏 👌 Now we got to do a shootout General Xp vs Rmax vs new Commander!!

[@snowtrax]

We have that slated as one of our first things to do for 2021 Dirt Season.

[@outthedoorlife]

I'd like to see this Commander comparison with the Sport X xc. Nothing about speed but comfort. Note the differences in terms of seating position, clutching, suspension etc. X xc has the Smart Lok and better suspension I think but are there ergonomic differences? Focus on leg room and the dead pedal, left leg space and comfort. Theses side by sides always seem tight with very little room to stretch. Also, do you feel that the seating position is upright? I prefer a more reclined seat and dislike being cramped. Thanks.

[@adampetten1009]

checking out an XT max next week. it is a sport with dump box, but i'm ok with that.

[@deanretzlaff2253]

Great looking machine..with the Rmax having 125 hp I am surprised that Can am or Polaris didn’t bump up there horse power to compete..can’t wait for a shoot out..👍

[@MassiveOverkill]

RMAX has 108 HP

[@canamforlife2275]

Been checking these put as I'm a 2013 commander 1000x owner great machine and was great priced sxs new commander looks like it's based on maverick sport platform but yet is quite a bit more expensive xtp coming in at $29000 ??? Kinda high can am but that being said I like some of the new flavour they've added to this new machine like no trailing arms better clearance and bigger tire option where the old machine had failed

[@OutDoorMillennial]

Love the machine and great overview. My only gripe is that Can-am half windshield. Worse design I've seen for windshields. That curved lip is right in your line of sight and obstructs the view in front of your hood.

[@TheBandit7613]

Get a flip up windshield instead. I have a Maverick sport and it's sealed so well inside that I don't really get dirty even with a full windshield. Even the doors have seals.

[@jeremiahcaron8322]

Sharp looking vehicle

[@charlesbolduc7198]

I love the color on it

[@UTVrides]

"fill it up with granola bars, gatorade, or dirt" lol. That's fantastic! 😆

[@dirttraxtv]

😁

[@michaelybarra8674]

What would have made this a perfect machine is fox piggy back shocks...and I know you can get em on the top model but I think they should be on this model to dominate...you don't want your weakest link on one of these machines to be your suspension

[@jakehulsey1732]

I would love to see a Polaris general vs Can-Am commander video

[@MrTex172]

Great video

[@wasupfool5692]

The thing i really like is it's much quieter than the Rmax or General

[@kifferpete7987]

When are you going to do a trail ride review of this model?

[@dirttraxtv]

We had this one for only a couple days while we were finishing up SnowTrax TV for the season and then had to give it back to Can-Am so we didn't get a chance to do a full review. We expect to get our hands on one soon though and it will likely be in one of the first few episodes of the season.

[@user-gv2pq9pd5i]

I love the extra granola bar storage! 😋 Great overview! I would love to see a XTP model get launched over a jump 😁

[@snowtrax]

We can do that for ya! Our track will be getting an overhaul this spring to make it more side by side friendly and then we will make that happen.

[@JohnBaker189]

i wonder if the sport upper doors and windsheilds will fit?

[@snowtrax]

I'm pretty certain the doors and roll bar around the cab are 100% Mav Sport. The windshield opening is for sure.

[@garybrown9062]

This being 🇨🇦 and all what a great place on the fender to hide your weed and beer👀😆😂🤣

[@DonsATVAdventures]

looking forward to your test ride video !

[@alexandergillingham2592]

I would like to get one of those!

[@danskipper1122]

Was wondering how easy is it to get in and out of? Seat height?

[@sheldongriffith9843]

Commander and Rmax will be leading the pack and the ones to get that will last

[@CANAMSHREDDER]

You guys should do a 21 brute force 750! Might make the switch over this spring

[@jimallen9772]

Another great video AJ Nice but I’ll take the Rmax

[@Hans_P]

Looks like the RMAX is a PITA to change the oil and filter on. Have you seen where the engine is on the RMAX? This one looks much easier to work on.

[@MassiveOverkill]

@@Hans_P it's 4 10 mm bolts and a push pin to access the filter on the RMAX4. You can simply lift the bed on the RMAX2.

[@jimallen9772]

@@MassiveOverkill I watch your videos

[@mr.redneck7495]

First view and first like! That thing is awesome and I love watching the reviews from you guys

[@snowtrax]

Thanks, we appreciate it!

[@rw7752]

was that a toot at 20 sec?

[@MT-nn8ok]

Should do a comparison on the sportsman 450 and 570

[@electronicdistributorsinte9784]

Really looking forward to your feedback and impressions. I've got an XT-P ordered and due to land in May. Curious what you think compared to the General and RMax

[@dirttraxtv]

Hoping we'll get another one delivered really soon!

[@electronicdistributorsinte9784]

@@dirttraxtv Fantastic!! Love your reviews! Professional, comprehensive and very professional. I'm just down the road from you guys in Orillia Ontario. Hey if they send you an XT-P tell them you don't want it and to send it to Orillia to the guy who's already paid for it... ;)

[@KC-7mm]

I like the two seat versions more than the 4 seat I’m not a big fan of the long wheelbase with these types of machines I’d rather buy a trailing arm type machine if I’m gonna have a wheelbase that long.

[@isaacwhite767]

Hello to all the nice folks at Dirtraxx, I have a request.. is there any chance of comparing a 2010 sportsman 550 2up vs the 2020 sportsman touring? Love the information and excellent video's 👍👍

[@jpmsave]

Thank love get videos this fast. Know do I buy this or R max in 4 seat ?

[@SplittingHUNTER]

the rmax 4 seater essentially loses the bed with the seats in the back, which IMO takes away from the utility

[@MassiveOverkill]

When I'm doing serious work, I hook up my trailer and use the RMAX's 2000 lb towing capacity. The RMAX4 allows you to stack a load much higher than that of a dumping bed because of the roll cage. The Commander 4 is practically useless for enjoyment unless you're in wide open terrain. It's actually longer than the General 4, which is pretty ridiculous.

[@jpmsave]

@@SplittingHUNTER I think like that. Ligth problem so we go Rmax more for trails we only need work then ralley

[@TT-ch2pz]

It's about time.

[@noahlucas1632]

could y’all please do the defender hd10 xmr

[@dirttraxtv]

Would love to get our hands on this! Let's see how the spring shapes up around here and what Can-Am has to send us. Stay tuned!!

[@ronlawson5819]

Thanks AJ

[@snowtrax]

Thank you for watching ~AJ

[@doodrew800]

Found out the 4 seat XT does NOT come with a roof... needs to be ordered. Was told its due to lack of supply. Although the price difference in the 2 seat DPS to XT is $2600 and only $2000 difference in the 4 seat, so Can-Am adjusted the pricing. So I ordered a roof. Was also told that dealer allocation fills first and by end of May. Then customer orders which would be late summer. Dealer who also sells Yamaha said better chance getting a Commander than Rmax in 2021 if you order.

[@TheWEEZAR269]

Great video review with lots of great information too. 👍👍 What is up with your camera man? He keeps moving around all over the place? Usually your videos have way better camera work?

[@dirttraxtv]

These walk-around vids are a lot looser than our more produced content. We get mixed comments on both. Some like the looser feel of these and don't like our production stuff, others are the opposite. Thanks for taking the time to comment and watch!

[@TheWEEZAR269]

@@dirttraxtv I totally understand, I thank you for the video and the time to reply. I am really hoping that you will make many more great videos on the commander. I just sold my older one and was about to get a General XP, but now I am torn. If you can do a comparison between the two it would really help a lot of us out.

[@Rugsadventures]

I like my commander with the deeper bed

[@Rugsadventures]

Mine feel more of an in-between of sport and utility this is more just sport less utility

[@Rugsadventures]

Mine a 2012 1000x btw

[@prestonbarksdale6859]

Could you guys get an xmr 850 or 650 and compare it to a xmr 570

[@fillup4896]

How much dirt fits in the bedside?

[@squirreljumper120]

Why not smart lock?

[@layton9950]

Could you do a review on the ranger 500 I would really like to see if it’s a good vehicle would like to get one some day

[@JohnBaker189]

looks like my maverick if ya ask me!

[@snowtrax]

It seems to be the Maverick Sport interior in every way, most of the suspension and frame as well, but way more functional with the box that tilts. More sporty than a General, but less interior room.

[@daveodo4315]

I bought a general in 2019. I didn’t like the older generation commander. If this model had of been available at the time I think I’d be driving a commander.

[@boris2873]

Number one complaint I heard yesterday. You cant put 2 bigger guys/gals in it comfortably and you cant put one bigger person and a smaller person either. They said only about 7" between the seats, General they had next to it, about 12" between the General seats.

[@ethanskillings4563]

Hey guys, my names Ethan, I’m 14 and I live in Canada. I’ve decided with getting my first job, is that I want to get a atv but I’m having trouble deciding between a Yamaha kodiak 450 and a can am outlander 450 could you guys do a review on those two. Thanks

[@vict1255]

So this or rmax 1000 ? Yamaha has good reviews. Can someone comment on why go for this instead ?

[@eslerheyd6383]

Okay... but how fast is it?

[@Chevyr222]

Another great vid, I knew can am would bring it or would have been left in the dust.

[@johnserrano9689]

I wish can ams were actually reliable finally!.....never buy another one. Hell my old 2008 arctic cat thundercat 1000 is legit still running great and cannot ever be stopped even when my fckn cvt was half full of swamp water (obviously had to drain and clean it a week after) still rode back to the truck 3 hrs later lol

[@Travide]

Is it me or did it look cramped inside

[@sportsman1776]

Great review, AJ! Thank you for the content. One ask - I always felt that the interior / cockpit size of the Maverick Sport or Trail was somewhat small and cramped, especially compared to the Polaris General XP or Yamaha Wolverine RMAX 1000 - Thoughts?

[@dirttraxtv]

Well, it feels a lot like the cab of the Sport. We'll have more comments on how it compares to the others soon. Stay tuned!!

[@snowtrax]

Your absolutely right, the interior space is less than the general, you're closer to the passenger and to the door for sure, overhead space is reduced as well. I would put the commander on the more sporty side of the spectrum and the General on the more Utility side. ~AJ

[@sportsman1776]

@@snowtrax That is what I figured. While I am sure it is a great machine, I was waiting and hoping for a new Commander either based on the Maverick X3 - with more upright seating and a bigger box, or a whole new platform that took the best of the General XP and RMAX 1000 and one upped both of them. With what I see, I just don't feel the new Commander does that.

[@Elongo82]

Bout time can am updated but not impressed enough to say id get it over an rmax

[@doc559]

🏆🏆🏆👍🙏🇨🇱 Thank you for sharing

[@robqwertyuipp8750]

How much is that unit worth?

[@joebiker5992]

No navigation???

[@taylorelsner6332]

Is the large bed only on the xt or do all commanders have them?

[@johnkoko]

Rear diff unlock?

[@huckmiller1971]

I have a commander 1000 & I’m going to look at one of those new ones . Have they moved the engine back under the bed?

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

The prior commander 1000R was 92hp, so they bumped it up from there

[@2010hondacbr1000rr]

And both sides of the bed have storage

[@curtiskerr7380]

love the videos

[@frankdefreze3999]

O-crap what did you say about the key, plan and simple I hope no chip

[@Bigben-pz8bx]

Very nice review sir

[@masonjamieson4533]

yes!

[@tomselick6983]

🤞 Rmax shootout?!?!

[@snowtrax]

We hope to do just that.

[@mattmataira7115]

Hey dirt trax! Long time fan. We have a crossover in our future. When you do a review I would like to know how it compares to the competition in comfort, volume and rear visibility

[@snowtrax]

Will do, we are planning to compare it to the other competitors in the spring time.

[@mattmataira7115]

@@snowtrax can't wait! It will be hard to beat the buttery smooth polaris ride, but I am no brand loyalist so I kinda hope it does

[@whatstheproblem6606]

Nice but I'll stick w my teryx, it's paid for

[@Icutmetal]

Thanks for letting us know.

[@tmx412]

They should have made a 5 seater.