The 2018 Wildcat XX From Textron Off Road Is Out: Hang On Tight Hot
2018 Wildcat XX From Textron Off Road Is Out: Hang On Tight
It’s time to welcome a new member to the pure sport segment of the side-by-side market, and it is the elusive Wildcat XX from Textron Off Road also known as the "Double X" . It has been a long time coming! The Wildcat XX started as a joint project between Arctic Cat and Robby Gordon the well known off road racer, but Arctic Cat couldn’t seem to get it to market. Enter Textron Off Road with its acquisition of Arctic Cat, and its acquisition of the Wildcat XX project. Textron poured the money into the project to get it finished up to release this beast, and it is a beast in all the best ways. The specs on the Wildcat XX are competitive to the top players in the market, and, though it doesn’t have a turbo from the factory at the moment… the machine can handle a lot more horsepower without any issue. In fact, with its release there are more than one choice of turbos available to bolt on. The Wildcat XX comes into the pure and super sport market with the chops to not only be competitive but also to push the boundaries of how side-by-sides are engineered.
We just got back from driving to Wildcat XX, and you can read a full-review in the upcoming March-April Issue of ATV & UTV ESCAPE Magazine. We can tell you the Wildcat XX is nothing like any of the other pure or super sport side-by-sides in the industry, and the level of engineering and quality that can be seen in this machine is top notch. The ride is the best of any pure sport we have driven straight off the dealer floor.
What You Will Want To Know
- 125 horsepower provided by the naturally aspirated Yamaha cripple-cylinder 998cc engine.
- 75 MPH top speed
- 18-inches of travel both front and rear
- FOX 2.5 PODIUM QS3 shocks with three-way adjustment clickers and bottom-out control.
- 14-inches of ground clearance
- 30-inch Behemoth tires with 15-inch KMC wheels.
- Full doors
- Toolless cargo deck
- 65-amp alternator
- 300-lb rear cargo box with toolless cargo deck with space for a 32-inch tire
- $20,499
Price- $20,499
Specs
| Battery | Single 12V Starter |
| Engine Type | Liquid-Cooled, 4-Stroke Inline Triple Cylinder Dual Overhead Cam, Gas Engine |
| Horsepower | 125HP |
| Displacement | 998cc |
| Drive Train | CVT |
| Drive System | Electric 2/4WD with 4WD Lock |
| Fuel System | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Gear Selection | TEAM Rapid Response Clutches (H,L,N,R,P) |
| Front Differential | Front Locking Differential with Electrical Actuator |
| Rear Differential | Rear Transaxle |
| Steering | Rack & Pinion w/ Electronic Power Steering, Tilt Steering Wheel with Sport Design |
| Front Suspension | Double A-Arm with 18 in (45.7 cm) Travel |
| Rear Suspension | Trailing Arm with 18 in (45.7 cm) Travel |
| Shock Absorbers | FOX 2.5 PODIUM QS3 with Compression Adjustment (Front) FOX 2.5 PODIUM QS3 with Compression Adjustment and Bottom-Out Control (Rear) |
| Brake System | Dual Piston Front Calipers and Single Piston Rear Calipers |
| Front Tires | 30 x 10 x 15 in CST Behemoth Tires |
| Rear Tires | 30 x 10 x 15 in CST Behemoth Tires |
| Wheels | 15 in Aluminum KMC Wheels |
| Overall Length | 136 in (345.4 cm) |
| Overall Width | 64 in (162.6 cm) |
| Overall Height | 67.5 in (171.5 cm) w/o roof | 68 in (172.7 cm) w/ roof |
| Overall Weight | 1,816 lb (823.7 kg) (Dry) | 1,868 lb (847.3 kg) (Curb) |
| Wheelbase | 95 in (241.3 cm) |
| Ground Clearance | 14 in (35.6 cm) |
| Fuel Capacity | 10 gal (37.9 L) |
| Bed Dimensions | 34 x 32 x 9 in (86.4 x 81.3 x 22.9 cm) |
FrameStructurally Welded High Strength SteelStandard Colors
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Lime Green
Optional Colors
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Horizon Blue
| Instrumentation | Dual Screen LCD Gauge with Seatbelt Indicator, High Beam Indicator, Oil Pressure Indicator, Coolant Temp. Warning Light, Check Engine Light, Engine Hour Meter, Odometer & Trip Meter, Clock, Gear Position, Diagnostics |
| Alternator (Electrical Charging System) | 470 Watt Stator and 65 Amp Alternator |
| Accessory Connection System | Pre-Wired Connections for up to 8 Accessories (4 Switch & 4 Key-on) |
| Lighting | Low/High Beam Halogen Headlights with LED Accent |
| Seating | Stitched, Two-Tone, Contoured Bucket Seats |
| Storage Components | Cargo Bed, Glove Box, Cup Holders (2) |
| Safety | 3-Point Seat Belts (4-Point and Click-6 Ready), Seat Belt Rev Limiter, Standard Full Doors, Race-Inspired ROPS with Front and Rear Intrusion Bars, 2 Passenger Grab Handles, Headlights, Brake Lights |
