(THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN January 6, 2026) – Demonstrating its dedication to outdoor winter motorized recreation, Arctic Cat today announces the asset acquisition of Widescape™ – known for the Widescape WS250 stand-up enduro snowmobiles.
As part of the purchase, Arctic Cat has acquired the Widescape names, intellectual property and existing product inventory from the previous Quebec-based company.
“The Widescape WS250 machine offers a very different winter recreational experience than traditional snowmobiles,” said Brad Darling, Arctic Cat President and CEO. “It provides riders with a playful experience and the ability to go places no other snowmobile can for $5,999 MSRP.”
Defining A Widescape
First introduced in 2023, the Widescape WS250 is a narrow, single-passenger vehicle designed for over-snow fun. Its proprietary 242cc EFI liquid-cooled 4-stroke engine sends power through a traditional CVT clutching system to a 12- by 105-inch track featuring 1.5-inch lugs. The track wraps around a single-shock rear suspension with 4 inches of travel. Up front, a 12-inch-wide single ski is connected to a dual-strut suspension with 5.5 inches of travel.
Riders typically stand atop the tunnel on non-slip material, and control the vehicle using traditional throttle and brake controls mounted on a raised handlebar. With its aluminum frame, tunnel and handlebar plus composite bodywork, the WS250
has a dry weight of just 200 pounds. This lightweight construction enhances maneuverability and makes the vehicles very responsive to rider inputs.
Additional standard features include electric start, a tether cord and a multi-function digital display screen/gauge.
Brand Commitment
This acquisition is just the latest milestone for Arctic Cat.
In the nine months since the brand was acquired by its new ownership group, Arctic Cat has launched new products in the snowmobile, ATV and Side-by-Side markets; restarted production; introduced and expanded new technologies such as electric power steering (EPS) on two-stroke snowmobiles; re-entered racing in a significant way; and continued to grow its dealer base across North America and beyond.
“Arctic Cat is charging forward into a bold new future and the acquisition of the Widescape brand demonstrates our belief in the long-lasting future of on-snow motorized recreation.” Darling said.
About Arctic Cat Arctic Cat has been a leader in the offroad industry since 1962. Arctic Cat markets its Snowmobile, ATV and SXS products through a network of independent dealers located throughout the United States and Canada and through distributors representing dealers in Europe, South America, the Middle East, Asia and other international markets.
