Introduced for the 2019 model year, this trail-focused snowmobile nameplate was launched as a SnowCheck-exclusive performance sled aimed at riders who wanted a more aggressive, race-inspired alternative in the brand’s crossover and trail family. Its early versions emphasized the company’s long-running Indy heritage, pairing a sharp handling chassis with premium suspension and a setup tuned for fast, confidence-inspiring trail riding.
For 2020, the nameplate expanded with a fully new version in a longer configuration, showing that it was not just a one-year special but an emerging core part of the modern trail lineup. That same year also marked a broader revival of the company’s Indy identity, and the XC badge became closely associated with high-performance trail use, everyday versatility, and a slightly more aggressive character than standard trail models.
Since then, it has remained a recurring part of the snowmobile range, evolving alongside newer platform changes while keeping its role as a premium, trail-oriented model for riders who want precise handling and strong all-around performance.