The Sea-Doo XP high-performance watercraft is launched.

Bombardier launches the Plus MP new-generation snow groomer, a microprocessor-controlled vehicle that uses innovative technology.

Market entry of the first watercraft equipped with a high-performance suspension system, the Sea-Doo HX model, wins an Innovation Award in the boat category of the 1994 International Marine Trades Exhibit & Convention in Chicago, Illinois.

In February, the recreational product line is expanded with the acquisition of the Québec company AMT Marine Inc., already a supplier and a partner in Sea-Doo Jet Drive boat production.

The Industrial Equipment division activities are consolidated in Granby, Québec, in a newly renovated plant. The division manufactures vehicles to groom alpine and nordic terrain, to plough sidewalks, and heavy-duty tracked vehicles used in harsh terrain for the forestry, mining, telecommunications and utilities industries.

In November, Bombardier launches its electric neighborhood vehicle, the Bombardier NV, principally designed for transportation in residential areas of the southern United States.

Bombardier introduces the innovative D-Sea-Bel technology, a sound reduction system that lessens noise by up to 50 %.

On February 28, a 1997 Sea-Doo GTI watercraft makes history by becoming the 500,000th unit produced in Valcourt, Québec.

Bombardier celebrates 40 years of Ski-Doo snowmobiles

In March, the Lynx brand turns 30.

Bombardier Recreational Products wins two Industrial Design Excellence Awards (1998 IDEA Awards) sponsored by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and BusinessWeek Magazine. The 1997 Sea-Doo Challenger 1800 boat wins the gold IDEA, and the 1997 Sea-Doo XP watercraft wins the silver.

In February, Bombardier Recreational Products enters the all-terrain vehicle (ATV) market by introducing a prototype of its innovative Bombardier ATV, the Traxter model.

The four-passenger Sea-Doo LRV watercraft is launched. It is the largest personal watercraft in the industry.

Bombardier receives the “Design of The Decade” Award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and BusinessWeek Magazine for excellence, innovation and inspiration in the design of its Sea-Doo watercraft.

The Sea-Doo GTX DI and RX DI watercraft models are now equipped with new Orbital direct injection technology, which offers reduced emissions and substantially improved fuel performance. The D-SEA-BEL sound reduction system comes standard on all Sea-Doo watercraft.

In March, the Traxter ATV is named “ATV of the Year” by ATV Magazine. Launch of a second ATV model, the DS 650 for experienced sports enthusiasts.

Bombardier enters into a technological association with Mercury Marine to equip 4,8 m (16 ft) and longer Sea-Doo boats with M2 jet drive high-performance engines.