2021

We’ve been using our 2021 Can-Am Commander XT-P for 6 months now in a variety of terrain and also for some light work around the ranch. Check out all the places we have gone and take a closer look at how capable the Commander XT-P is.
The Commander XT-P can do so much, that it is almost easier to ask what can’t it do!
We started off with a completely stock XT-P, then modified it over the 6 months to suit our needs.
Modifications include:
- 32-inch System 3 XCR350 tires mounted on System 3 beadlock wheels
- Factory UTV UHMW skid plate
- Shock Therapy dual-rate spring kit and valving
- FOX iQS
- SSV Works audio system
- Rugged Radios intercom, radio and helmet air
- Assault Industries / Baja Designs Nighthawk mirrors with LED lights.
- Evolution Powersports pump gas tune
- Buggy Whips LED whips
- Can-Am Bed Rack and Q-Link accessories

[@trevanhumphrey4264]

The best side x side I've had yet! Thank you for all your videos you do!

[@LetsGetWEIRD199]

Honestly I’m loving this thing more And more everyday I’m really thinking of this over the pro xp

[@trevanhumphrey4264]

I had a 2020 pro xp ultimate and traded up to a commander xtp. Overall I am way happier with the commader even though it has half the power. The desing quality and ergonomics are way better than any polaris I've had.

[@mingomane1]

@@trevanhumphrey4264 power only matters for drag racing. The newer sport recs like the commander general xp and rmax or so good. 99% of people fit more into this style over a rzr or x3. Coming from a krx owner

[@beliefisnotachoice]

You guys did a lot of riding in 6 months! Nice review.

[@UTVGuide101]

We get around!

[@Hoytbuff]

Great video! Beautiful views.

[@UTVGuide101]

Thank you!

[@EastCoastATV]

Great video! have a 2015 Commander that I've put over 10,000 miles on. It's been a good machine overall, especially when you consider what I've put it through. The only thing I don't like about the new ones is how much narrower they are inside the cab. I like watching how different your terrain is compared to where I live on the east coast. I had the chance to ride a newer Commander this summer and oddly enough it didn't feel as peppy as my machine but that's probably due to clutching and the 30" tires on the new machine compared to my 27" tires. Also, great sunset photo at the end and I really like your setup with your pickup truck.

[@wittelarry1]

I'm really liking my 2022 XT 700

[@xdude2x]

Have a ‘21 XT and like the unit overall I have a couple gripes. It is hot in the cab in the summer and it has more engine noise then I would like. Other than that it has good power, very versatile and seems to have good build quality.

[@UTVGuide101]

Are you running a windshield?

[@xdude2x]

@@UTVGuide101 pro vent, gonna put a power flip on it because the pro vent doesn’t do much

[@UTVGuide101]

@@xdude2x we run without a windshield in the summer and it isn’t hot in the cab. Switch that out and you’ll be much happier

[@xdude2x]

@@UTVGuide101 I take the windshield out on really hot days, but then as the sun goes down you’re eating bugs or it’s cooling off enough where you’d like the shield back in. I’m thinking the power flip will be exactly what I need. The pro vent windshield isn’t any better than a non vented windshield from what I’ve experienced.

[@donserwinski7207]

Great review. Two questions, went to Evolutions website and could find a listing for a XTP tune. Secondly, did the 32s effect performance compared to the stock 30s. Got over 1000 miles on my XTP and absolutely love it.

[@UTVGuide101]

It pulls the 32’s just fine, but it does affect performance a bit. Not sure on EVO. Give them a call.

[@donserwinski7207]

@@UTVGuide101 Thanks. Will do. Tried tune from DYNOJET. XTP went into limp home mode. Went back to stock and runs normally.

[@williemaykit7940]

Can you do a short video showing your interior accessories? I saw your Rugged stickers and was wondering where the radio/intercom was mounted. I have The Com S4S system in my 900S and if I was to trade up for one of these, I want to bring my system with me. You guys have ridden some outstanding places!

[@UTVGuide101]

Rugged Radios has a glove box Mount for the New Commander

[@williemaykit7940]

@@UTVGuide101 Nice!

[@flip3255]

Picking mine up tomorrow…thank you for the great videos!!! What exact tires size and make did you upgrade to? Also did you install a clutch kit? Thank you again and keep them coming!!!

[@UTVGuide101]

32-inch System 3 Offroad XCR350 tires - stock clutch

[@flip3255]

@@UTVGuide101 thank you!!

[@kodieroelofs6683]

Great video showing how capable it really is! Are you running factory shocks with upgraded springs?

[@jonteresasepicadventures7341]

Stock shocks. Upgraded by Shock Therapy with dual-rate springs, valving and FOX iQS

[@kodieroelofs6683]

Thank you. How does that setup perform I see lots of people saying they ride stiff from the factory and it was one of the things holding me back on the xtp

[@UTVGuide101]

@@kodieroelofs6683 The Maverick Sport RC is stiff from the factory but the Commander was pretty good right from the start. Shock Therapy just took it to another level

[@kodieroelofs6683]

Awesome thanks for the input!

[@Smile-hp1xg]

Have you had any issues with it at all? All that rock crawling and haven’t broke something yet?

[@UTVGuide101]

No issues at all!

[@BradSmith-hf8bz]

Great video! I was looking at a General but am leaning hard now to the XT-P. Did you have your front and rear sway bars connected in your videos?

[@UTVGuide101]

Front sway bar disconnected. Rear connected.

[@UTVGuide101]

Actually the front was connected for all but recent Sand Hollow footage.

[@samdusenberry958]

How are the Shock Therapy springs? Debating running them in our XTP max. Was it worth it?

[@BradSmith-hf8bz]

One more question, how is the in-cab heat? I've seen a couple people say it can get hot in the cab/

[@UTVGuide101]

Not a problem at all unless you have a windshield. Then you feel more heat

[@xdude2x]

With a windshield it’s very hot above 80 degrees air temp, gonna get the flip shield this summer

[@coreythompson8121]

looks cool but can it hold up to the east coast mountains?

[@Captndarty]

What economy and range can you expect and is the fuel gauge and light accurate?

[@UTVGuide101]

We haven’t done any long range rides to test out mileage.

[@Captndarty]

@@UTVGuide101 doesn’t have to be long range. Example after 30 or 40 miles. How many gallons are you adding to top it back off?

[@UTVGuide101]

@@Captndarty Been too busy just riding and having fun to pay attention to fuel range. We will also a friend that has and report back though. Sorry.

[@arizonamodelshop2512]

I hear that it has the dreaded fox shock squeak. easy fix !! look on KZbin for can am shock squeak to fix it !!!!

[@shawndejong6699]

Do the articulation points not have grease zerks? That thing's squeakier than a dog chewing on a rubber ball.

[@UTVGuide101]

We’ve been so busy using it that we haven’t taking the time to service it….It does need a little TLC.

[@shawndejong6699]

@@UTVGuide101 good to know. Great vid btw. Very informative.

[@xdude2x]

The brakes on mine squeak quite a bit, regular grease on the control arms will keep those from making any noise

[@wasupfool5692]

What was squeeking so much? That would get annoying fast