Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo, Dubai.
172 hp. 64-inch stance. Three-link rear. The buggy professional desert drivers ask for by name — now bookable for a 60-minute session in Lahbab red dunes.
What is the Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo?
The Can-Am Maverick X3 Turbo is a turbocharged two-seat side-by-side built for extreme off-road terrain. At 172 horsepower with a 64-inch track width and a long three-link rear suspension, it is the dune buggy professional desert drivers choose for big-line riding in the Dubai desert. You can book it as a self-drive session from AED 899, with a DTCM-licensed lead guide, full safety gear and hotel pickup across Dubai.
Full factory spec sheet
| Engine | Rotax ACE 900cc turbocharged inline-triple |
| Horsepower | 172 hp |
| Torque | 162 Nm @ 7,250 rpm |
| Transmission | CVT with high/low range + reverse |
| Drivetrain | Selectable 2WD / 4WD with front differential lock |
| Track width | 64 inches (ultra-wide stability) |
| Wheelbase | 102 inches |
| Front suspension | Double A-arm, 22" travel, FOX 2.5 Podium RC2 dampers |
| Rear suspension | Torsional trailing-arm X (TTX), 24" travel, three-link |
| Ground clearance | 15 inches |
| Fuel capacity | 10 gallons (38 litres) |
| Cockpit | Double-walled roll cage, 4-point harness, removable door nets |
| Best for | Returning riders, speed-seekers, content creators, pros |
Specs reflect Can-Am factory figures for the Maverick X3 Turbo RR trim; our fleet includes both RR and standard Turbo variants.
Why riders upgrade to the X3
Three-link rear = it floats
On whoops and razorbacks the X3 TTX rear keeps the wheels planted while the chassis stays composed. Standard buggies bounce. The X3 skates.
64" stance means no tipping
Wider than most side-by-sides on the market. You can lean hard into a bowl without the pucker-factor that comes with narrower chassis.
Turbo pulls forever
Where a naturally-aspirated buggy runs out of breath halfway up a 50-metre dune face, the X3 keeps pulling to the crest. Top-outs are a non-event.
Cockpit is a statement
Four-point harness, double roll cage, removable door nets, digital dash. Feels closer to a Dakar trophy truck than a rental.
It looks like nothing else
Orange and black factory livery with the wide stance makes this the buggy every other group stops to photograph. Content wins itself.
Lead guide opens the lines
Because you are in a machine that can actually keep up, our senior guides will show you the lines they normally save for themselves. That is the real reason to upgrade.
X3 Turbo session options
- ✓ Self-drive X3 Turbo
- ✓ Lead guide vehicle
- ✓ Full safety gear
- ✓ Hotel pickup
- ✓ Self-drive X3 Turbo
- ✓ Two deep-dune sections
- ✓ Drone photo drop-in
- ✓ Sunset timing option
- ✓ Hotel pickup
- ✓ Self-drive X3 Turbo
- ✓ Dedicated 1-to-1 guide
- ✓ Full dashcam footage
- ✓ Cold drinks + snack stop
- ✓ Private hotel pickup
All prices are per X3 Turbo vehicle (2 seats). Split the cost with a passenger or go solo — the driver's seat is yours.
X3 Turbo FAQs
Do I need a driving licence?+
Yes — the X3 Turbo is a performance machine and we ask for a valid driving licence (home country or international) before we put you in the driver's seat. Passengers do not need one, and longer rides let you switch seats at the halfway stop.
How fast will I actually go?+
The X3 Turbo is capable of freeway speeds — but in sand we run it inside a safe working window. On long dune straights you will feel every bit of the 172 hp; in tight bowls we dial it back so you stay in control. Plenty of adrenaline, none of the stupid.
Is the X3 Turbo harder to drive than a regular buggy?+
It is wider, faster and the throttle is sharper — so first-timers usually start on our standard 1000cc buggy and upgrade mid-ride after the guide gives the thumbs-up. Returning riders and anyone with previous off-road experience can jump straight into the X3 after the briefing.
What is included with an X3 Turbo ride?+
Fuel, helmet, goggles, full DTCM insurance, lead guide vehicle, water, photo stops and hotel pickup across most Dubai zones. If you want dashcam footage for social content, just ask at check-in — we record it for you and WhatsApp it the same evening.
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