2022 Can-Am Defender Gallery

New engines highlight the big changes for the 2022 Can-Am Defender.

By Christian Moe
August 16, 2021
The HD7 and HD9 models join the HD10 to round out the engine options for the 2022 Can-Am Defender.Can-Am

Can-Am leads the charge into the 2022 model year with updated engines for the Defender. The new 2022 Can-Am Defender is now available with Rotax HD7 and Rotax HD9 engines to replace the older HD5 and HD8 units. The new engines bring more power along with more refined operation that is cooler, quieter, and smoother. Together, these changes should make the 2022 Defender the most capable utility Can-Am ever.

With upgraded standard equipment, the 2022 Can-Am Defender XT HD9 is a proper work rig.Can-Am
The new HD7 engine gives the 2022 Can-Am Defender a healthy 37 percent power boost over the old HD5.Can-Am
The stretched wheelbase and longer bed of the Defender Pro make it more capable than many midsize pickup trucks.Can-Am
For even greater payload volume, a bed extender is available for the 2022 Can-Am Defender.Can-Am
The bed extender is available for both the Defender and the Defender Pro.Can-Am
Can-Am keeps the 6x6 variant of the Defender alive for the 2022 model year.Can-Am
A manual dump bed with gas assist still comes as standard.Can-Am
For heavy loads, Can-Am now offers an electric assist dump bed.Can-Am
Total payload capacity on a properly equipped 2022 Can-Am Defender is 1,750 pounds.Can-Am


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