Textron dropping cat name

[fartknocker 29]

Phase 1.. we have a problem.  I think it's a stupid idea 

Textron Off Road to release Wildcat XX in spring 2018

April 20, 2017
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Textron Off Road announced on Wednesday that it will be releasing its first side-by-side as the result of the Arctic Cat merger in the spring of 2018. The Wildcat XX will feature a 125-hp Triple 998 engine, 17.5 inches of front and rear suspension travel, King Shocks, KMC 15-inch wheels, 30-inch tires, full doors and a race-inspired ROPS.

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It was also formally announced that Textron Off Road will be the name of all dirt product going forward, while Arctic Cat’s sub-brands Wildcat, Prowler and Alterra will remain under the Textron Off Road Brand. Arctic Cat will be the snow brand only, going forward.
Arctic Cat originally announced that the Wildcat XX would be made available in the fall of this year, however, Textron Off Road wants more time to perfect the model, reported John Collins, vice president — Consumer, of Textron Specialized Vehicles. Textron Off Road is aiming for a spring 2018 debut, though the release could come earlier, if the model is ready before then.

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Textron Off Road will also be revealing a yet-to-be-named 100-plus horsepower side-by-side with class-leading suspension and an extended cab this fall. That vehicle was in development by Textron before the Arctic Cat acquisition.
These announcements were made Wednesday at an event in the Dallas, Texas, area. There, Textron Specialized Vehicles staff introduced media and about 50 dealers in attendance to the new Textron Off Road and Arctic Cat. The event was also simulcast to Textron Specialized Vehicles and Arctic Cat dealers across North America, as well as Textron Specialized Vehicles staff in Georgia and Minnesota. Textron Specialized Vehicles acquired Arctic Cat in March.

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Powersports Business senior editor Liz Keener was on hand at the Dallas event and will have full coverage in the May 22 issue of PSB.

[Ajmboy 440]

Wow, thanks for sharing. That's interesting and I kinda like the idea of arctic cat being solely for snow. Although arctic cat has had name brand recognition in the ATV world, will be interesting to see how this works out.


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[Omegadir 1]

Rode the 100hp Textron.   Mean machine, almost scary.  Responsive and comfortable on the trails.

[jimbo1944 11]

On 4/27/2017 at 9:29 PM, Ajmboy said:

Wow, thanks for sharing. That's interesting and I kinda like the idea of arctic cat being solely for snow. Although arctic cat has had name brand recognition in the ATV world, will be interesting to see how this works out.


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I just got a 2018 Alterra 500, read the corporate reasoning for the name change and seemed solid and looks like they are committed to the off road world.

M2C

Edited October 30, 2018 by jimbo1944