The Snowmobile of the Year award is reserved for the machine that does more than simply perform well. It has to represent something meaningful about the future of snowmobiling. That could mean an entirely new chassis, a breakthrough suspension, a significant change in engine technology, or a combination of innovations that changes what riders can expect from a production snowmobile.

This year, we’ ve chosen the Ski-Doo MXZ X-RS 600RR.

The choice isn’ t based simply on the fact that the MXZ X-RS is an exceptionally capable trail sled. We’ ve ridden plenty of excellent snowmobiles over the years, and there are several impressive machines in the 2027 lineup. What sets this one apart is what’ s happening beneath its hood and what that technology could mean for snowmobiling in the years ahead.

At the heart of the MXZ X-RS is the new Rotax 600RR E-TEC, a liquid-cooled 599cc 2-cylinder 2-stroke that produces approximately 130 horsepower. That’ s only about 5 more horsepower than the 600 E-TEC it replaces, but focus-

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