# Utilitarian Tow-Friendly Vehicles The Can-Am Defender 6×6 DPS ATV Has a Rotax 976cc V-Twin Engine By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-10-17 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canam-defender-66-dps-atv References: [coolthings](https://www.coolthings.com/can-am-defender-6x6-dps-six-wheel-atv/) & [can-am.brp](https://can-am.brp.com/off-road/us/en/build-and-price/vehicle-configuration.html?configAirProfileName=BRP_SSV&configAirPackageId=4X4_DPS&configAirPlatformId=SSV_DEFENDER_6X6&modelYear=2020) The Can-Am Defender 6×6 DPS ATV is a powerful vehicle that will deliver exceptional capabilities for off-road enthusiasts as well as those who are looking for a way to support their rural tasks. The vehicle is capable of towing up to 3,000 pounds, while an expansive dump bed section will easily handle up to 1,000 pounds with a maximum payload support level of 1,700 pounds. The vehicle is powered by a Rotax 976cc V-twin engine that produces a total of 82 horsepower along with 69 lb-ft of torque and is also outfitted with a number of advanced components in the driver cabin for enhanced operation. The Can-Am Defender 6×6 DPS ATV is priced starting at $17,999 and available now for purchase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Off-road Utility Vehicles:** Manufacturers can innovate by creating more utilitarian vehicles that can handle any rugged terrain. - **Enhanced Towing Capability:** There is a growing market for capable and sturdy vehicles that can easily tow heavy loads without sacrificing driver comfort. - **Multi-function Vehicles:** Consumers are looking for vehicles that can multitask and perform a variety of rural tasks, from hauling large payloads to traversing rough terrain with ease. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Automakers can capitalize on the trend by creating more powerful and versatile off-road vehicles that cater to the needs of rural consumers. - **Agriculture:** Farmers and ranchers can benefit from these multi-purpose vehicles that can handle hauling heavy loads, traversing rough terrain, and other rural tasks with ease. - **Construction:** Construction and mining companies can take advantage of off-road utility vehicles with enhanced towing capability to move heavy equipment around construction sites and rugged terrain more easily. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rugged Commercial UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/commercial-utv.md) - [Riproaring Utility Task Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/utility-task-vehicle.md) - [Customized Six-Wheeled Pickup Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hennessey-velociraptor-6x6.md) - [Affordable Off-Road Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-offroad-vehicle.md) - [Amphibious Off-Road Commercial Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argo-sasquatch.md) - [Extreme Duty UTV Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-polaris-ranger-xd-1500.md) - [Capacious Off-Road UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offroad-utvs.md) - [Plug-In Electric UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris-ranger-xp-kinetic.md) - [Rugged Waterproof UTVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volcon-beast.md)