Shopping the CFMOTO U10 XL Pro Highland and want to know how it really compares to the Can-Am Defender MAX DPS CAB HVAC, Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000 NorthStar Premium and Honda Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew? Here’s an honest, sourced side-by-side — specs, horsepower, price and the places the competition wins — from Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA. Six seats and a factory heat + A/C cab are the ticket into this class — the XL Highland brings the most published power (88 hp) plus a standard winch, power-tilt bed and 8″ touchscreen the rivals charge extra for, or don’t offer at all.
2026 CFMOTO UFORCE U10 XL PRO Highland vs. the 6-seat cab class
Six seats, a factory heat + A/C cab and 88 hp — the most power in the crew-cab class — with a standard winch, power-tilt bed and an 8″ touchscreen the rivals charge extra for (or don’t offer). Here’s the honest rundown against the Can-Am, Polaris and Honda crew models.
CFMOTOU10 XL Pro Highland Best value | Can-AmDefender MAX DPS CAB HVAC | PolarisRanger Crew NorthStar Premium | HondaPioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 6 two 3-person benches | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | 998cc inline-3 | 976cc V-twin | 999cc twin | 999cc twin, DCT |
| Horsepower | 88 hp | 82 hp | 82 hp | Not published |
| Torque | 69 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm | 69 lb-ft | Not published | Not published |
| Enclosed cab, heat + A/C | ✓ power tip-out windshield | ✓ | ✓ + defrost | Not offered |
| Towing | 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb | 2,500 lb |
| Cargo bed | 1,000 lb power-tilt bed standard | 1,000 lb power tilt not offered | 1,000 lb gas-assist dump | 1,000 lb assist lever |
| Total payload | Not published bed 1,000 lb | 1,280 lb | 1,125 lb | Not published |
| Suspension travel front / rear | 11″ / 10.4″ | 12″ / 12″ | 10″ / 10″ | 10.5″ / 10″ |
| Drive modes | 2WD / 4WD / 4WD lock + Turf R-Lock rear diff · Work / Normal modes | Turf / 2WD / 4WD | AWD / 2WD / Turf | 2WD / 4WD / diff lock / Turf + tow/haul mode |
| Tires | 29″ on 14″ aluminum | 27″ XPS Trail King | 29″ Pro Armor X Terrain | 27″ |
| Wheelbase | 112.5″ | 115.5″ | 113″ | 115.2″ |
| Ground clearance | 13″ | 13″ | 14″ | 12.6″ |
| Fuel capacity | 11.8 gal | 10.6 gal | 11.5 gal | 7.9 gal |
| Weight as published | 2,374 lb dry | 1,908 lb est. dry | 2,093 lb est. dry | 1,936 lb curb, w/ fuel |
| Winch standard | 4,500-lb ✓ | Not standard | 4,500-lb ✓ | Accessory pre-wired |
| In-cab tech | 8″ MMI touchscreen NFC key · T-box connectivity | 4.5″ digital display | 4″ LCD touchscreen optional | Not published |
| Factory warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Spec sheet model year | 2026 | 2026 | 2027 2026 price | 2025 current published |
| Price starting MSRP | $27,499 | $27,299 | ~$32,999 | $22,199 + $1,395 freight · no climate cab |
Why buy the XL Highland from Empire
Six seats, a climate cab and the most power in the crew class — with the equipment the others charge extra for already on it.
- ✓Most power in the 6-seat cab class. 88 hp beats the 82-hp Can-Am and Polaris crews; Honda doesn’t publish a figure for the Pioneer’s twin.
- ✓The equipment gap at the same money. For about $200 more than the Can-Am you add a 4,500-lb winch, a power-tilt bed and an 8″ MMI touchscreen — all three are missing or extra on the Defender MAX DPS CAB.
- ✓Thousands under the Polaris. About $5,500 less than the Ranger Crew NorthStar Premium, with 6 more hp and a bigger screen — Polaris answers with 14″ of clearance and its own standard winch.
- ●Straight talk. The Can-Am rides on the most travel (12″ front and rear), publishes the highest payload (1,280 lb) and starts $200 lower — but it has no winch and a 4.5″ display. And if you don’t need a climate cab at all, Honda’s Pioneer 1000-6 with its DCT runs roughly $4,000 less.
And the price is the price. Our advertised number already includes freight, setup and our documentation fee — only sales tax and title/registration are added.
Frequently asked questions
Is the CFMOTO U10 XL Pro Highland a good choice?
If you want six seats and a factory heat + A/C cab, the XL Highland is the value-loaded pick: the most published power in the class (88 hp), plus a 4,500-lb winch, a power-tilt bed and an 8″ MMI touchscreen standard — equipment the similarly priced Can-Am doesn’t include.
How does the CFMOTO U10 XL Pro Highland compare to the competition?
The Can-Am Defender MAX DPS CAB has more suspension travel (12″ front and rear), the highest published payload (1,280 lb) and starts about $200 lower — but it has no standard winch and a 4.5″ display. The Polaris Ranger Crew NorthStar Premium adds clearance and a standard winch at roughly a $5,500 premium. Honda’s Pioneer 1000-6 costs less but offers no climate cab at all.
Where can I see the CFMOTO U10 XL Pro Highland near Spokane?
Empire Cycle & Powersports in Spokane Valley, WA stocks the CFMOTO U10 XL Pro Highland with Up Front Pricing — freight, setup and our documentation fee are already in the advertised price. Text us at 509-498-3541 or browse the inventory online.
Detailed spec rows were taken from each manufacturer’s own published sheet on September 16, 2026: CFMOTO’s official published 2026 U10 XL Pro Highland specifications (the Turf / R-Lock rear-differential switch is documented in CFMOTO’s official U10 owner’s manual), Can-Am’s MY2026 DEFENDER MAX DPS CAB HD10 spec sheet (its crew-cab HVAC MSRP is as reported at launch and by Can-Am dealers), Polaris’s RANGER CREW XP 1000 NorthStar Edition Premium spec page (2027 specs; the 2026-model MSRP shown is as listed by Polaris dealers and is approximate), and Honda’s Pioneer 1000-6 Deluxe Crew spec page (2025 is the current published model year). Polaris and Honda publish no torque figure for these models, and Honda publishes no horsepower. Weights are shown as each maker publishes them — dry and curb figures are not directly comparable. Other figures are from manufacturer and published sources; competitor specs and prices are approximate, vary by trim and market, and should be verified before purchase. MSRPs exclude tax and title/registration. Comparison by Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley, WA.
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Reviewed & updated by the team at Empire Cycle & Powersports, Spokane Valley.