2021 Commander First Ride & Introduction | Can-Am Off-Road

Ready to see the all-new 2021 Commander take to the trails? Watch Sandy Scullion and Matt Tandrup go for a first ride & present what makes the new ‪@CANAMOFFROAD‬ Commander so special.
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In-Depth Features Walkaround video: • 2021 Commander In-Dept...
2021 Commander at our website : can-am.brp.com...
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-2 & 4-seat MAX available now
-100 horsepower Rotax 1000R
-Dealers taking orders in North America
-Trims: DPS, MAX DPS, XT, MAX XT, XT-P
-Avail. 30” tires & Smart-Lok (XT-P)
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-2,000-lbs towing
-600-lbs dump box payload
-Largest cargo box in class
-No maintenance req’d for first year
-150 accessories avail. now
-Hidden bed-side storage🕵️

[@Darwindiggler]

Love the new look an ya u can see the old commander in it ❤️🤘

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Thanks, we loved the old Commander and definitely wanted to keep some family likeness!

[@FunkMasterJunk]

What did u guys do Can Am!!??? As a Commander owner, sooo disappointed. I was in the trails today in the Laurentians. I pulled into the Oureau refuge and there were a couple of other guys there with some newer hotter machines and myself and another guy with our XT's. The other guys were picking apart our machines. "Its nice but, the tie rod ends are small." Or "'They dont handle that great". I let them go for a few more minutes and asked them what year their machines were. 2019 and 2020 was their responses. I told them, mine is a 2015. They stood back. Then I told them, this model came out in 2010 and has never changed. It still looks good. It still holds its own. It does what its made for, work and play. I also told them I plowed my driveway this morning with it and skid wood with it before riding the trails in comfort, this afternoon. P.S, my wife was sitting in the sun with her seat from the machine taken out (another cool option). What other machine does all this!? Here is why I am disappointed, if you are still reading. When you guys made the 2010 model, you were trail blazers. You shook up the industry. There was nothing in the ATV world that was near the same calibre of quality and performance. Nothing was as comfortable, or as refined. Polaris was shaken and they followed suit with the "General". But it was still not as nice. Looks, power, it had it all. Projector beam headlights. The box below the box to hide things and keep things dry, packed right. Digital and analog gauges. Push start! I could go on. These were things nobody had. It still looks good. But this new model? Did you admit defeat? Or has the Maverick taken the lime light? There is no innovation here. Things that I mentioned above that were great, are gone. Now, its a Polaris. Its meh. It doesent hold up to the Can Am name. You want ideas? Lets start with piggy back adjustable suspension on all trim levels. Especially in the back. Why? Cause I use my box all the time. I put stage 3 Elkas on my machine. Its great. Big load in the back, or the trailer? I crank up the stiffness, without a wrench. Going riding now, dial it back. Another thing, more power. Yes, we could always use more power, but not for the trails. For tracks. I want more top end for when I run my tracks on my machine to go in to the camp. 100hp, is not enough these days. Is it good for the trails? Sure, but more is better. I'm sorry to be so forward, but I am passionate about your products and what you offer. I love my machine. I take care of it and it takes care of is. It has been reliable, fun, helpful and a big part of our family. I was excited to see how you guys were going to shake things up again in the industry. But, this? Well its not what I expected. You guys can and have done better.

[@thall6076]

We purchased new commander max xt 4 weeks ago and we absolutely love it and our two boys ask when is our next ride, it handles amazing and where the engine is in the rear heat isn’t a problem and we have the bed linQ rack with accessories and wow all I can say. We have more accessories coming to make it our own, let’s go riding 😀

[@mattreb5748]

I traded my commander in last year for a XMR defender and after seeing this I'm even more happy I did so. This is a maverick sport with a dump bed.

[@SXSGuys]

The all-new 2021 Commander XT-P looks perfect for our Overlanding trips this year! if only there was an XT-P Max!!! We'd love to get out and do a comprehensive review of these models!

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Noted!

[@calebbarbour3085]

@@CANAMOFFROAD you have to make this happen. The sxs guys are great.

[@SXSGuys]

@@calebbarbour3085 Thanks for the love Caleb! We do what we love and are passionate about, we're humbled others enjoy it too!

[@DeeJayCG]

It’s a maverick sport with a facelift and longer, tilting bed. They just slapped a “commander” badge on it.

[@colbysheppard3682]

Looks that way to me too

[@austinconklin08]

And the front looks a lot like a rzr imo

[@Supertramp01]

Yup...and no smart lok unless you buy the xtp...smh

[@austinconklin08]

Well that's just dumb..

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Wider than any Maverick Sport…more towing…much larger bed…and a few additional changes under the skin. Try them both, they're related but not as similar as they look at first glance.

[@GuardianGrove]

It's been a tough year all around - Nice to see Can-Am makes no excuses! Always staying competitive... Nice machine. I hope I have the privilege of a ride in one some day.

[@luckymaster68OU1]

What a beautiful machine!👏👏👏 Cheers from Portugal 🇵🇹👌

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

THANK YOU! Cheers from 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 :)

[@OwenOutdoors]

Well now I might need to change my mind about getting a defender 😅

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

;) ;) We're proud of this one for sure!

[@doodrew800]

Right there with you. I was leaning towards the Lone Star. Going to talk with the dealer soon.

[@markprescott8780]

Exactly what I said

[@xdude2x]

Thinking the same thing

[@rxtvtwix4912]

haha same

[@shawnhorning2125]

I miss the old commander body. But this rides much better.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Wait till you see the new one 😉

[@NewZonaRides]

Knocked it out of the park! Way to go Can Am!

[@oldbuzzardvideo1399]

Director of design? Have you addressed the defect in the Maverick Trail and probably the Sport roof design? And if you say what problem your not listening to your customers... And hey! Bring Turf mode back!

[@kristopherwainwright349]

Seriously not impressed. As a Commander (now "OG Commander") and OG Maverick XDS owner, I had hoped for more power especially with the Max tipping the scales at 1930 pounds, which is significantly more than the OG Commander Max at 1572 pounds. Bed rails don't come standard, skid plates don't appear to come standard, the ECO switch doesn't come standard, the winch remote doesn't come standard, and these are just a few of the disappointments I've noted. One of my biggest issues is the $265 option for light bar mounts - it's just screws and sheet metal that got pressed into a U shape. I spent less for a complete 40 inch dual row 240 watt light bar, wiring kit, and mounts for my OG Commander than you want for these mounts alone. I really wanted more expeditionary use (multi-day camping/riding trips) and the number of roofs available to use in combination with the roof rack is painful; one or none. I don't see the innovation; I see a Maverick Sport with a factory produced wide suspension kit. I wanted to see both the OG Commander and OG Maverick DNA included in the new Commander - that mean look the front end provides, more power, a turbo option because let's face it, the OG Mav Turbo engine would put this over the top. Commander owners have been screaming "more power" since 2016, and clearly no one has listened. Unfortunately all it needs are fang lights and the front end looks like a Polaris RZR.

[@mardelplatalimousines3423]

This is absolutely stunning!

[@michaelybarra8674]

Fox shocks on the XT model would have been the ultimate machine

[@Rugsadventures]

I have a 2012 commander x 1000 I love it

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

We love this! Curious: When did you know for sure? ;)

[@Rugsadventures]

@@CANAMOFFROAD the first time I sat in it and hit that sport button and the suspension is Devine easy to tune smooth ride better than others I have rode. Lots of acssesories for them also. The manufacturer definitely was thinking of aftermarket also with putting spots in the dash for acssesorie switches.

[@jH-zu9ky]

Time to get one of those to @utvondemand just in time to shootout w/ the Rmax and General. 😍

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

We think so, too!

[@trogue33k]

Please start making them for taller people. More leg room! Telescope steering wheel!

[@denniszaluzhny4120]

Wow, how disappointing! First, originally the Commander MAX DPS was $14K brand new (Very affordable.) I cannot believe how much they bumped the prices up with the same garbage VISCO-LOK. They want $1600 to add Smart-Lok. Also, a Commander DPS for $16k and DPS MAX for $19.5K? You may as well buy a Maverick X3, and have a better chance of re-selling it someday. So basically, if you want a Can Am Commander MAX with Smart-Lok or XT MAX you will be spending $22K+ .. I think this Commander is still outdated with the technology that Polaris and Yamaha included. I wonder how many people out there really want to spend that much? Looks like I'll be more interested in Yamaha/Honda/Polaris. The Maverick looking Commander isn't for me. I wish I had bought the Commander Max before they priced gouged it by a $5500 more. That's what I get for waiting! At least I switched from Sea-Doo to Yamaha Wave runners, as I probably will do with the Can-Am, and at least those are assembled in the USA.

[@scaryfriend1]

LONG time CanAm owner - what makes this so different to an X XC in terms of heat reduction in the cab - because the only way i've seen to really reduce it is with a radiator relocater to the rear. If there's something else you should be offering it to existing X XC owners! Second - PLEASE develop an add-on to the Power-Flip for a CanAm Wiper. These things kick up a TON of dirt/mud onto a full windshield. I had to custom make my own.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Thanks for your comments! On the radiator compared to a Maverick Sport X XC, there's more access up front and in the rear, a more open powertrain for added ventilation. Compared with the older Commander, the engine is in the back now vs. centrally located. We do offer a wiper kit for the PowerFlip, FYI! Part #715006310: can-am-shop.brp.com/off-road/us/en/715006310-powerflip-windshield-wiper-washer-kit.html ;)

[@AppalachianMountainRiders]

Would love to get me one for testing and reviewing! Honda is sending me a Pioneer 520 to demo and review which I know is a different category more or less but as they are both considered utility SxS’s it would be neat to do a entry level 50” buggy meant for work compared to a high performance buggy meant for work. Covers both ends of the spectrum so to speak!😉 would also be neat to compare it to my Yamaha Rmax1000 -4!

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Our PR department loves hearing pitches! Get in touch.

[@fuckyougoogle690]

Good lord appalachian... Are you always asking for handouts? You did the same thing with honda when the 520 came out

[@edb402]

Appalachian Mountain Riders has quite a large number of subscribers who would be very interested in his review and opinion on this new UTV!

[@raybrown6905]

Love to see more Can-Am models especially the Maverick sport to have more leg room for 6'8 guys.

[@maurice-ericrancourt5764]

Hi, nice introduction. I just ordered a Maverick 2021 XXC. What are the major differences between the Commander and Maverick? Should I order a Commander in stead? My UTV usage is mostly trail riding and a little bird hunting. I will go visit your website.

[@johnnyg1132]

"It's a vehicle that needs no introduction.... The Maverick Sport with a dump box." "The best way to honor the Commander - slap a Commander label on a Maverick with an after thought dump box." Remember when Chrysler sold Dodge Caravans and Plymouth Voyagers and told people they were different vehicles. People knew better.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Easy to talk before you've had a chance to try it out. Understand your comment but while they share a platform, the Maverick Sport and Commander are very different machines. Hope you're able to get some extended seat time to inform your opinion. ✌️

[@johnnyg1132]

@@CANAMOFFROAD Thanks very much for your reply. I've driven a Maverick and it's a very nice machine but for me it's too narrow inside. I was hoping for something larger in the same class as the General and RMAX.

[@h.i.mcdunnough9401]

Would be great if they also put a dump bed on the 50 inch. Either that, or made these a little narrower. Other than that, I likes it.

[@scaryfriend1]

Conversion kit for Sport X XC models PLEASE for push button start!!!

[@05uphs]

I hope can-am improved the clutching! As I plan on buying a max xt

[@masonjamieson4533]

This might sound stupid but I think it would be an awesome xmr

[@lucashoffman6187]

Exactly because most people who do work and play but Defender or Maverick XMRs so a commander XMR would sell great in my opinion

[@wittelarry1]

I just got the 2022 Commander XT 700. I'm looking for mirrors and bed storage add ons

[@jdshadetree3376]

I really like the look alot. Makes the 4 seater look smaller. Great job.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Thank you!

[@canamboss3085]

Plz make a 4 door xtp with more hp

[@brentalexander3459]

When does the rear end blow

[@kylegreer2385]

Damn just when I thought I was set on the Rmax

[@cameronseeley2871]

same here! Was set on the Rmax 4

[@kylegreer2385]

@@cameronseeley2871 Yea I was looking at the xtr but for hunting and camping I think this has it beat at a little cheaper price point. I do think the yamaha will be more reliable though

[@jH-zu9ky]

@@kylegreer2385 it looks like @utvondemand will be getting one to review soon. They just did a comprehensive review on the Rmax, and within a few days will be posting their review on the General. They will be filming a shootout between the Rmax, General, and the Commander.

[@hudsonroberts8428]

I really wish they’d make one enclosed with hvac

[@scaryfriend1]

plenty of good options for enclosing , and factory heat/vent - though no A/C.

[@fisherman9373]

🔥 4 seater xmr

[@mikeb6456]

By not having the 800/850 cc, alot of customers are now priced out of buying a commander

[@christiancampbell-sanderso5998]

Could be on the way. Yamaha basically went straight for the General market. These sport utility releases are starting to sound like a war 😂 wouldn't surprise me if they went after Yamaha 850 market lol.

[@alexsem7249]

Outlander g3?

[@antoniodicocco]

There actually nice

[@razuledza5775]

I Wanna buy that Defender Soon 😉

[@ryanblundon2083]

How’s the cab noise compared to the defender?

[@frankdefreze3999]

Do you have a model with a key like maverick trail, love to have a comander but must have a uncoded key

[@polskakimi]

do they will have led lights?

[@lucashoffman6187]

Will there be an XMR later? 👀🤫

[@tmx412]

It should be 5 seater. Nice to see doors on it though.

[@stoneycarter5546]

Looks like a damn Polaris come on can am I like the old look better !!!

[@Joe2Jock]

Who makes the XPS tires? Haven't heard of them before and can't seem to find any info on them.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

We're working with a strategic partner for XPS Tires, they're tailored to our lineup & introduced on the Commander. Will be available in common sizes for different machines.

[@fynx9170]

Next idea “ 2021 CAN-AM Renegade Braydon Price edition “ get creative and decide what you do to it just make it go about 100mph and made for big sloppy mud holes.

[@user-landiaat]

це круто, моя мрія

[@craigr6763]

Love it looks more of a explorer machine not so much racer

[@Icutmetal]

And?

[@romulomartinez7931]

the war for sports sxs ended and the war for recreation sxs began.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

On the sport side we're just wondering if anyone will catch up… ;)

[@nismo4x4n]

@@CANAMOFFROAD It's ok I'll stop and tow you back in my Yamaha.

[@shawnmckee14]

@@nismo4x4n hard to break stuff when you don’t have enough hp to break anything🧐

[@joseestrada180]

So the real question is this, if i cut a check today, when do we get this bad boy in our hands?

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Targeting 30-60 days at most, depending on region. Suggest calling your preferred dealer and getting your name on the list! :)

[@robertcruickshank5617]

Made contact with my dealer last night. Supposed to call me as soon as one comes in. Looking forward to the XT -P. I'm going to wear out your "build it" site.

[@squirreljumper120]

Smart lock???

[@donaldbenton631]

Why does it look like a RZR in the front I Hate the flat face. Don’t get me wrong. I am a true ca am fan. I have had the2016 outlander 1000 Xmr. Then 2017 maverick 1000r xmr. and now 2021 x3 XRS turbo rr max. I will only buy Can Am. But not something that looks just like the RZR.

[@WildPathHillBillies]

Wow not really that happy with the look its just the maverick sport with a bed but I do think it was a needed refresh just thought it would get its own look

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

More engineering than that (check the description for some links) to separate the two-it's definitely its own machine.

[@WildPathHillBillies]

@@CANAMOFFROAD i get that just meant more of the look of the machine but you have really done a great update im can am fan! I'm 2017 maverick x3 owner so love the brand but I loved the og commander just needed an update and didn't think it would be maverick sport with a bed and front face change linq system is amazing though

[@sportsman1776]

Is it the same interior size as a Maverick Sport? They are pretty tight for me. I guess I will have to sit in one. It might just be a Polaris General XP or Yamaha RMAX 1000 after all this waiting.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

@@sportsman1776 Same interior size, though we do recommend trying it out when it hits showrooms in a few weeks. In use, there are a few considerations with door openings, usability, overall comfort etc. that we feel are ahead of the competition! Even so, means a lot to us that you'd wait to see the new Commander before making a decision. Thank you.

[@sportsman1776]

@@CANAMOFFROAD Thank you for the response! I am a huge BRP and Ski-Doo fan and really like our BRP dealer and want to buy a Can-Am from them, however, I am really disappointed in the new Commander. We stayed away from a Maverick Sport because the interior is just too small and tight. If the new Commander was based off the Maverick X3, which is what we were hoping and waiting for, I would have bought one for sure. Now, I doubt it. We demo rode a Polaris General XP and a Yamaha Wolverine RMAX2 1000, but we knew a new Commander was coming, so we waited. IMO, you should have done to the Maverick X3 what you did to the Maverick Sport - add a bigger box, forward hinge full doors and more upright seating and Can-Am would have dominated this category over the competition. I am looking forward to seeing and sitting in a new Commander, but I just cannot see purchasing one based on the offerings from the competition.

[@codyhopkins6991]

Please offer better colors 😩 Polaris has you beat there. White and black please?????

[@michaelneuharth9716]

Can Am!!!! Fix your website, the "build your own" menu box sends you to the 2020 Commander not the 2021 model.😬.

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Try this: can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/models/side-by-side-vehicles/commander.html Lots of demand right now, appreciate your feedback and patience!

[@michaelneuharth9716]

@@CANAMOFFROAD , thank you for your reply and your very welcome for the feedback. I'm a 2016 owner and I absolutely love it. I've been waiting for the new Commander and I LOVE what I'm seeing in the video introductions. That thing looks awesome! Keep up the good work you guys!👍🤘 The link you sent still takes me to the 2020 model.🤷🏼‍♂️

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

@@michaelneuharth9716 Michael, your feedback and comments mean a lot-as a current owner you should both feel at home right away AND see where the new Commander is a big upgrade. One the website, apologies-sounds like you might have to clear your cache!

[@michaelneuharth9716]

@@CANAMOFFROAD ok, I'll give it a try after I clear my cache.

[@michaelneuharth9716]

@@CANAMOFFROAD There we go, now it's working! Cool! Thank you for the help and advice! You guys rock!🤘👍😊

[@utahvalleysxsx3trailriders320]

They missed it on this one seams pretty lazy by can am to throw a bed on the sport. If it was there first sxs you would think they would have done allot more in making a work horse the rear suspension on the sport are not that great nothing compared to the x3 you would think they would start there. Make them same length as the rzr so they would blow away any competition in the lower classes. But still have the x3 super long daddy destroying all the top classes.

[@BigWheelFab]

If you wanted to be number 1 you should have put a turbo on it.

[@frankdefreze3999]

If you want to lead above all the rest put a key in not a fob that is so annoying 😑

[@EC_ATV_Outdoors]

Why is it being touted as class leading towing and box weight? Companies should have to have accountability for their claims. 600lbs bed and 2000lbs towing isn't class leading, its the same as the competition.

[@rugby3874]

The first commander was hard to clean

[@CANAMOFFROAD]

Not any more. ;)

[@AtvJartza]

Release new ATV chassis, not interested in those utv:s

[@masonjamieson4533]

I think they’re too focused on their utv line

[@jH-zu9ky]

@@masonjamieson4533 I think they're focused on utv's just enough for the market. That is after all what drives production. Personally, I wish Can-Am others would take back some of the sport quad market from yamaha.

[@ExtraThiccJosh]

That front end is fugly though.

[@mister-besten]

First

[@williammartel9415]

Looks to much like a polaris

[@curtisbull1583]

What a joke. Can-Am should actually hire people that actually know what they're doing. This is essentially a Maverick, and really only a hundred horsepower? This certainly won't compete against the new Yamaha Rmax 1000.

[@silverback7659]

The rmax weighs over 100 lbs more and only has 8 more hp...

[@curtisbull1583]

@@silverback7659 Might be something like that, but yamaha lists wet weight and can am lists dry weight. Doubt it will be a huge weight difference, especially if you are looking for a 4 seater. Either way, I'll take Yamahas true locking diff and 100 times better reliability. Parts will also be much cheaper for the Yamaha. Only way can am gets my attention is having a hug power and suspension advantage, and in this case they will not.

[@fuckyougoogle690]

Soooooo.... A maverick sport with a dump bed? Lame

[@megadesertdiesel1468]

You lost me at V-twin.

[@jH-zu9ky]

Hmmmmmm. 🤔 Has its advantages though.

[@Spearow1]

The last signature luckily brush because single peroperatively enjoy with a pastoral sentence. awesome, abstracted bulldozer

[@evansampson8504]

I’ve never wanted a Polaris more.. total flop

[@midgetShootingGunsAK]

Put the O ring with the oil filter and charge a dollar more you need it for the oil change never in my life have i bought a oil filter that doesn’t come with a O ring fire whoever had this dumb idea and make it right. 👎🏿👎🏿👎🏿