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Innovation Is Our Tradition

We started by taming our toughest opponent -- snow. And created a new sport: snowmobiling. Then, we went looking for other challenges. Innovation isn't just a passion; it's our tradition.

We still proudly bear the name of our founder, Joseph-Armand Bombardier, who, in 1937, made history by introducing the first "snowmobile". Today, there are more than 7,600 of us in North and South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific who share this drive to innovate that is so apparent in all our vehicles and products.

Discover our history. Discover our tradition of innovation.



2003

In June, the Bombardier-Rotax Kart RM1 wins the prestigious iF design award.

In May, Bombardier introduces the Outlander MAX and Quest MAX ATVs, two new additions to the first full line-up of two-seater ATVs on the market.

In April, Bombardier Inc. announces the sale of the Bombardier Recreational Products group.

In February, Bombardier Recreational Products launches the Evinrude® E-TECTM outboard engine, a revolutionary new generation of cleaner, quieter and more powerful outboard engines.

In January, the Bombardier OutlanderTM is named 2003 ATV of the Year by ATV Magazineand ATV of the Year by The 2003 ATV Guide.

On January 23, Bombardier and Deere & Company announce a strategic alliance to develop new wheeled industrial vehicles and technologies.

 

2002

In November, Bombardier introduces four new ATV models : the OutlanderTM 330 H.O 4x4 and 2x4, the 2x4 OutlanderTM 400 H.O. and the OutlanderTM 400 H.O. XT.

In November, Bombardier Recreational Products revolutionizes the snowmobile industry by introducing its Ski-Doo® REV models, snowmobiling's most radical change in 40 years.

The Bombardier Ski-Doo® MX Z-REV snowmobile has tremendous screen presence in the new James Bond movie, Die Another Day.

Also in November, the Bombardier Sea-Doo® GTX+ 4-TECTM 2002 watercraft wins the prestigious "Watercraft of the Year" award from Watercraft World magazine.

In July, Alvaro de Marichalar sets a world record by crossing the Atlantic ocean (a journey of more than 10,000 nautical miles) riding a Bombardier Sea-Doo® XPTM watercraft.

On June 6, Bombardier Recreational Products opens an untapped market segment by introducing its Traxter® MAX ATV, the first and only ATV that has the manufacturer's approval to accommodate two riders.

On April 10, Bombardier wins the Innovation Award from the National Marine Manufacturers Association for its four-stroke powered Sea-Doo® GTX? 4-TECTM watercraft.

In March, Bombardier innovates once more by introducing semi-direct injection two-stroke engine technology. The Rotax® 800 2-TEC® SDI engine for its Ski-Doo®,snowmobiles offers as much as a 50% reduction in hydrocarbon emissions and up to 25% better fuel economy.

On February 15, Bombardier receives the prestigious 2002 Motor Boating Editor's Choice Award for the 2002 Sea-Doo® GTX? 4-TECTM personal watercraft.

In February, Bombardier is the official supplier of Ski-Doo® snowmobiles, Bombardier snowgroomers and BombardierTM ATVs at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.

 

2001

The BombardierTM Quest 650 and DS650 Baja ATVs are named "ATV of the Year" by The 2002 ATV Guide.

In August, Bombardier Recreational Products introduces the GTX watercraft with the 4 TEC 4 stroke engine equipped with the O.P.A.S.TM System (Off-Power Assisted Steering).

In June, Bombardier Recreational Products wins two industrial design excellence awards at the 2002 IDEA awards event. The Islandia sport boat is awarded the gold while the DS650 ATV wins the bronze.

In May, Bombardier unveils the new outboard engines manufacturing structure located in Sturtevant, Wisconsin.

On May 9th, the five millionth engine leaves the assembly line of Günskirchen in Austria.

In April, Bombardier Recreational Products forms an alliance with Overton, a direct marketing leader in the United States for marine products.

In March, Bombardier acquires the outboard engine assets of the bankrupt OMC company.

 

2000

The XP personal watercraft is awarded the Watercraft of the Century in the January issue of Watercraft World Magazine.

In February, a distribution society is created in Japan to develop Sea-Doo watercraft, Sea-Doo sport boat, Ski-Doo snowmobile and Bombardier ATV sales.

The RX DI personal watercraft is awarded the Watercraft of the Year title in the April issue of Watercraft World Magazine. It is described as the benchmark for the new millenium.

The Summit 700 Highmark snowmobile is awarded Mountain Muscle Sled of the Year by Snowest Magazine.