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Tuesday, June 09 2009 23:32 Written by ATV Escape Staff

It's that time of the year when the smell of new ATV models is in the air. Arctic Cat has released the first group of 2010 models, and we can tell you Arctic Cat has returned to the table with a strong line of ATVs intended to dominate  the industry. There are no changes which are industry-changing such as the Thunder Cat’s 1000 release. More than anything, the 2010 lineup includes tweaks on some models and the addition of some new models. We will give you a summary of the models that have been released, and then we will get more in depth in the coming days.

So let us begin with the big bore powerhouse named the “Thunder Cat”.  There are no big changes with the Thunder Cat this year. It is still the “big cat” on the block in the ATV industry.  This year the models include limited editions in the metallic green paint.

2010 Arctic Cat 700 & 1000 Thunder Cat Limited

• 700 & 1000 EFI Engine
• Duramatic Transmission
• Deluxe Digital/Analog Gauge
• New Electric 2WD/4WD/Differential Lock
• Race-inspired Ride-In Suspension
• Heavy-duty Front and Rear Bumpers
• Standard 3000 lb Winch
• 10” Front Suspension Travel
• 10” Rear Suspension Travel
• 11” Ground Clearance
• 2” Receiver Hitch
• Arctic Metallic Green Paint

One change this year is a new look on the front-end of the 550H1 EFI model (see pic below), along with a new camo pattern called Advantage Timber. There is also a new electric differential thumb switch on the right handle bar, which allows you to select 2WD, 4WD, or 4WD with differential lock for those really challenging situations. This departs from the rocker switch on the headlight pod used in the past.

2010 700H1 EFI and 550H1 EFI

• 550 & 700 EFI Engine
• New Body Styling on the 550
• Duramatic Transmission
• Standard Digital Gauge
• New Electric 2WD/4WD/Differential Lock
• Ride-In Suspension
• Black Painted Wheels
• 10” Front Suspension Travel
• 10” Rear Suspension Travel
• 11” Ground Clearance
• 2” Receiver Hitch
• New Advantage Timber Pattern

  

The MudPro 700 returns for 2010. Simply put, it is a model built from the factory for serious mud riders. One benefit of that is all of the mud modifications are covered under the warranty of the machine. This is a big plus. After being introduced last year this model became the number one selling 700 unit in the Arctic Cat lineup.Be sure to check out all of the mud modifications on this beast.

2010 Arctic Cat 700 MudPro

• 700 EFI Engine
• Duramatic Transmission
• 4.0 Gearing and Clutching
• Snorkel Air Intake
• New Electric 2WD/4WD/Differential Lock
• Heavy-duty Front and Rear Bumpers
• Standard 3000 lb Winch
• 28x9-14 Maxxis Zilla Tires
• Aluminum Wheels
• 10” Front Suspension Travel
• 10” Rear Suspension Travel
• 14” Ground Clearance
• Arctic Metallic Green

The 2-Up segment of the ATV market continues to grow. To bring more depth to their 2-Up machine lineup, Arctic Cat added a brand new TRV 700 model for 2010 to their already existing TRV 550 model. These are well thought out machines. The rear seat is removable, and then you can add a large rear rack or cargo box. This flexibility is simply a great innovation.

2010 Arctic Cat TRV 550 & 700

• 550 & 700 EFI Engine
• Duramatic Transmission
• Standard Digital Gauge
• New Electric 2WD/4WD/Differential Lock
• Removable Rear Seat
• Optional Rack and Cargo Box
• 10” Front Suspension Travel
• 10” Rear Suspension Travel
• 11” Ground Clearance
• 2” Receiver Hitch
• Metallic Black Paint

 

On to the Prowler Line-Up

The Prowler 700 XTX returns to the Prowler line-up for 2010. What is new to the line of Prowlers is the new Prowler 550 XT. The XT package gives you the addition of aluminum wheels, bumper and 600lb cargo box.

2010 Arctic Cat Prowler 700 XTX

• 700 EFI Engine
• Duramatic Transmission
• Deluxe Digital/Analog Gauge
• Electric 2WD/4WD/Differential Lock
• Ride-In Suspension
• Black Painted Wheels
• 10” Front Suspension Travel
• 10” Rear Suspension Travel
• 10” Ground Clearance
• Tilt Steering
• Rear Turf Saver Differential
• 2” Receiver Hitch
• New Advantage Timber Pattern

2010 Arctic Cat Prowler 550 XT

• 550 EFI Engine
• Duramatic Transmission
• Standard Digital Gauge
• Electric 2WD/4WD/Differential Lock
• Ride-In Suspension
• Aluminum Wheels
• 10” Front Suspension Travel
• 10” Rear Suspension Travel
• 10” Ground Clearance
• 2” Receiver Hitch
• Available in Red, Green and Lime Green

These are the new Arctic Cat models we know about so far. More news will be coming down as more 2010 Arctic Cat models are unveiled. ATVESCAPE  will keep you posted on the latest and greatest news from Arctic Cat.

 

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