2026 Can-Am Commander XT 700

Okay, buckle up, because the 2025 Can‑Am Commander XT 700 is like that over‑eager teammate who wants to do everything, and mostly succeeds. 

What it is

It’s a side‑by‑side work/play beast. Think of it as a heavy duty mule that also happens to be overqualified for lawn mowing. Lots of power, lots of room, not afraid of mud, rocks, or chores.

Key specs (so you know what you're dealing with)

• Engine: ~650cc single‑cylinder, Rotax “ACE” (Advanced Combustion Efficiency). 

• Horsepower/Torque: ~ 52 hp / 42 lb‑ft. Plenty to haul stuff, less “drag racing,” more “get the job done.” 

• Drivetrain: Turf mode / 2WD / 4WD + auto‑locking front differential (Visco‑Lok QE). Means it can creep up garden paths or charge through muck. 

• Transmission: CVT with engine braking and belt protection – so it tries to take care of itself while you push its buttons. 

• Steering: Dynamic Power Steering (DPS). So turning it doesn’t feel like wrestling an angry alligator.

• Suspension: Decent travel (~12.5 in front, ~13 in rear) with double A‑arm front, TTA rear, sway bars, gas shocks. “Bounce over rough, don’t bounce your breakfast” kind of thing. 

• Ground Clearance: About 13 inches. Enough to dodge rocks, logs, but don’t expect moon‑landing clearance. 

• Towing: Up to 2,000 lbs. If you’ve got stuff to pull, it’s got your back. 

• Cargo bed: Big dumping box (~600 lbs capacity) so you can haul mulch, dirt, firewood — whatever you need. 

What makes it funny/neat

• It’s like a Swiss Army knife: it wants to be a workhorse, a trail runner, a weekend goof‑off, and still be nice enough not to feel like pure torture when driving.

• It’s got modes: "Turf" mode is gentle on lawns, 4WD mode is beast mode. So you can go from “don’t mess up the grass” to “I don’t care — mud everywhere.” 

• It tries to protect you: half‑doors, ROPS cage, big tires, high clearance, LED lights. Less reason to regret going into the woods alone. 

• Looks good with options: color trims like Triple Black, Fiery Red, etc. So you can pretend it’s more than just a tool.