EQUIPPED TO GET IT DONE. Defender MAX XT is ready to work right out of the factory with upgrades including adaptable storage and lightweight wheels and tires.
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2026 DEFENDER MAX DPS PACKAGE HIGHLIGHTS ·Dynamic Power Steering (DPS™) ·14 in. cast-aluminum wheels ENGINES HD7 HD9 Type 52 hp / 42 lb-ft, Rotax® ACE (Advanced Combustion Efficiency) 650 cc single cylinder, liquid-cooled 65 hp / 59 lb-ft, Rotax 976 cc, V-twin, liquid-cooled Fuel Delivery System Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC™) with Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) Transmission pDrive primary CVT with engine braking and Electronic Drive Belt Protection L / H / N / R / P PRO-TORQ CVT with Quick Response System (QRS), high airflow ventilation and Electronic Drive Belt Protection Extra-L / H / N / R / P Drive Train Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok† QE auto-locking front differential Selectable Turf Mode / 2WD / 4WD with Visco-Lok auto-locking front differential Driving Assistance CVT engine braking ECO™ / ECO™ Off / Work modes Speed limiter Power Steering Dynamic Power Steering (DPS) SUSPENSIONS Front Suspension Double A-arm / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel Front Shocks Twin-tube gas charged shocks Rear Suspension TTA with external sway bar / 10 in. (25.4 cm) suspension travel Rear Shocks Twin-tube gas charged shocks TIRES & WHEELS Front / Rear Tires XPS Trail Force 27 x 9/11 x 14 in. Wheels 14 in. cast-aluminum BRAKES Front Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers Rear Dual 220 mm disc brakes with hydraulic twin-piston calipers Brake Holding Mechanism N/A DIMENSIONS & CAPACITIES HD7 HD9 Cage Profiled cage ROPS approved Estimated Dry Weight 1,772 lb (803 kg) 1,807 lb (819 kg) L x W x H 153.4 x 63.5 x 76 in. (389.6 x 161.2 x 193 cm) Wheelbase 115.5 in. (294 cm) Ground Clearance 11 in. (28 cm) Cargo Box Dimensions 38 x 54.5 x 12 in. (96.5 x 138.4 x 30.5 cm) Cargo Box Capacity 1,000 lb (454 kg) / California only: 600 lb (272.2 kg) Power Tilt Bed N/A Tailgate Load Capacity 250 lb (113.4 kg) Storage Capacity Total: 11.1 gal (42.1 L) Towing Capacity 2,500 lb (1,134 kg) Payload Capacity 1,700 lb (771 kg) Fuel Capacity 10.6 gal (40 L) Person Capacity 6 FEATURES Gauge 4.5 in. wide digital display Battery 12 V (18 amp/h) Magneto 650 W Instrumentation DC outlet (10 A) Lighting Front lighting output 140 W LED taillights Winch N/A Seat VERSA-PRO bench seat with passengers’ seats flipping up Underside hooks Steering Wheel Tilt steering adjustment Protection Integrated front steel bumper Full heavy-duty HMW plastic skid plate Hitch Type 2 in. hitch receiver WARRANTY & EXTENDED SERVICE Factory Warranty 1-year BRP limited warranty Extended Service Terms B.E.S.T. term available up to 30 months