What’s New On 2025 Ski-Doo Snowmobiles: An Overview

A lot of news was just released on the 2025 Ski-Doo snowmobiles. We shared our initial impressions on the MXZ X-RS models in this post.

     Here, we’ll hit the high points of what has changed, going segment by segment.

Ski-Doo 2025: MXZ and Renegade Trail Models

The big news from Ski-Doo’s trail models for 2025 – and in our not-so-humble opinion, the entire lineup – is a new front end on full-sized MXZ models.

     The new RAS RX geometry features a spindle that is 26 mm higher that ties into an upper A-arm that is also raised by the same amount. The lower A-arm is mounted 11 mm higher than on the previous RAS X layout. If you do the math, that increased the gap between them by 15 mm, which designers say raises the sled’s roll center, putting it closer to the sled’s center of gravity.

     Also, there’s new sway bar linkage, longer steering arms, the lower mounts for the shocks have been moved outboard a little bit and about an inch of travel has been added to the front end. There’s also more trail in the ski mount location for added stability.

     The goal of all of this change was to increase cornering stability by controlling chassis roll, offer better straight-line tracking through bumps and increase travel. And you’ll see in our review, our first impression is that it nailed its goals.

     Also new for 2025 in the MXZ and Renegade lineups:

• A new Pilot RX ski that features a stepped keel design. It’ll be standard on spring-order-only MXZ models (X-RS and X), whereas only the new geometry comes on in-season MXZ models.
• The MXZ X-RS with Competition Package can be ordered for 2025 with the self-adjusting SmartShox semi-active suspension system.
• The 10.25-inch touchscreen display will come with on-screen mapping for 2025 – you don’t have to hook up your phone to track your ride and have mapping in front of your face.
• The high-performance four-piston brake caliper gets spread from the X-RS to X models in both Renegade and MXZ models for 2025.
• 600-class MXZ buyers will be able to get SmartShox, the 10.25-inch display and other upgrades previously reserved for the 850-class.
• The four-stroke dominated Renegade models stick with the previous RAS X suspension geometry.   

2025 Backcountry Crossover Models

The Backcountry lineup features several notable changes for model year 2025.

     It starts with power. The high-output Rotax 850 E-TEC Turbo R has been a darling in the brand’s mountain sleds and then last year came to MXZ trail sleds. Skipped over in the middle were the brand’s loyal extreme crossover customers. Until now, that is.

     The 180-horsepower boosted two-stroke twin will be available in the Backcountry lineup for 2025.

     Beyond that:

• A Backcountry X-RS buyer will have the option of choosing a wider ski stance. The machine can either be ordered with the nimble 39-inch stance that is more friendly in off-trail maneuvers, or opt for the full-width 43-inch stance that comes with the new RAS RX geometry and Pilot RX skis found on MXZs.
• The 43-inch-wide X-RS package also comes with either a Storm or Ice Storm (pre-studded) 150 track to match its more trail-oriented focus.
• The updates and phone-less mapping on the touch-screen gauge are also found here.
• Backcountry Adrenaline and Sport models return unchanged.

2025 Ski-Doos: Deep Snow

There are a handful of changes with the mountain/deep-snow-focused Summit and Freeride lines.

     Let’s get into it:

• A rack steering system was added to the hard-charging Freeline lineup, with the goal of giving more precise steering to the aggressive riders these machines serve.
• Three-position KYB Pro 36 EA-3 piggyback shocks were added to the Summit X with Expert Package, along with new track options.
• The Summit X, meanwhile, gets lighter KYB Plus shocks up front plus a smaller and lighter seat. Combined, they drop about 1.5 pounds off the machine’s dry weight.
• The updates and phone-less mapping on the touch-screen gauge are also found here.
• The entry-level, down-sized Summit Neo models get a notable power upgrade in the 600 two-stroke twin they share. The standard Neo jumps from its previous 40 HP to the 55 HP version previously found in the Summit Neo+. That Summit Neo+ in turn uses the 85 HP version of that motor previously utilized in the Summit Sport.

2025 Ski-Doos: Utility & Touring

Ski-Doo is bringing back an incredibly deep line of utility and touring machines. The brand has strong market share in all segments of the snowmobile market, but it truly dominates in this playground.

     For the vast majority of the Tundra (LE and Sport), Skandic (LE, SE and Sport), Expedition (LE, SE, Sport and Xtreme) and Grand Touring (LE, Sport and Electric) lines, the only thing that changes is colors and graphics for 2025.

     However, there is one big step the company is making with a new Expedition Electric that will be available to a broader audience. When the company released its first electric-powered sled last year (the Grand Touring Electric), it was exclusive to rental operators in Ski-Doo’s Uncharted Society program.

     For 2025, the new Expedition Electric expands Ski-Doo’s reach. However, because the sled features a power-robbing 15- by 137- by 1.6-inch Cobra track, designers are claiming a range of only 30 kilometers – or 18.6 miles.