Arctic Cat continues to roll out new models in their Wildcat line with the introduction of their Wildcat 1000 X. The newest Wildcat side-by-side features a 90 plus hp engine, 18 inches of rear suspension travel and 13 inches of ground clearance. The drivetrain includes a new drive and driven clutch from Team Industries and the suspension system has Fox Podium shocks and Arctic Cat’s new sway bar. The Wildcat 1000 X also comes with electronic fuel injection and variable assist electronic power steering and is available in Team Arctic Green and Vibrant Red Metallic colors. The vehicles will ship to dealers in March 2013.

Comment:  The Wildcat 1000 X is targeted towards the pure recreational side-by-side user. Models in this segment carry a hefty price tag but the market continues to grow.  Driven by higher income purchasers with discretionary funds to spend, the lackluster economic recovery does not appear to be a drag on this end of the market. One important growth factor is the increasingly competitive nature of the market segment as Polaris, Arctic Cat and Can Am churn out new models loaded with new features such as increasingly larger engines, EFI, electronic power steering, improved suspensions and drivetrains. With these features and improved vehicle performance the manufacturers are enticing buyers interested in the latest and greatest vehicles into the stores.

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