GO PRO:  2025 CFMOTO UFORCE U10 PRO REVIEW

GO PRO:  2025 CFMOTO UFORCE U10 PRO REVIEW

CFMOTO has ignited a fire in the ATV and UTV world.  This momentum is fueled by a new headquarters, a design dream team stacked with enthusiastic and experienced industry veterans, and innovative new models across their entire lineup.  Now CFMOTO is expanding its UFORCE UTV family with two premium additions for 2025: the CFMOTO UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and the UFORCE U10 XL Pro Highland.  Packed with advanced features and head-turning style, these new Side-by-Sides are designed to both perform and impress.

A black CFMOTO U10 XL PRO Highland UTV and a red U10 PRO UTV

NEW MODEL DETAILS: EXPLORING THE CFMOTO UFORCE U10

The pre-production UFORCE models we got a sneak peek at last year were impressive, but the final versions are even better. CFMOTO shifted it up a gear! The 2025 CFMOTO UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and UFORCE U10 XL Pro Highland showcase even greater refinement, packing in enhanced features and boosted capabilities.  What really grabbed attention and showed next-level status is their leap forward in electronic controls.

Electronics have increasingly controlled parts of ATVs and UTVs, powering features such as drive-by-wire throttles, braking, and intelligent traction control that actively tames wheel slip.  Why reinvent the wheel?  The systems have proven themselves in the automotive world, and adaptation for off-road applications is a matter of packaging, protection, and programming.  CFMOTO takes this a step further on the UFORCE U10 PRO models with its innovative electronic shifting system.  Say goodbye to the traditional gear shift lever; intuitive buttons next to the wheel put precise P/R/N/H/L selection directly under your finger.  Echoing this slick upgrade, a button labeled Start / Stop replaces the key ignition, just like your truck.

So who is CFMoto? Check out our article that explains more about this new rising power in powersports. https://atvillustrated.com/content/who-is-cfmoto/

Cab interior and controls on the CFMOTO U10 PRO Highland UTV Digital gear shifter on a CFMOTO U10 UTV

ENGINE & TRANSMISSION

The CFMOTO UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and UFORCE U10 XL Pro are powered by CFMOTO’s 998cc, 3 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC engine.  In our experience, the engine runs extremely smoothly, delivering strong power from just off idle all the way to full throttle.  Its 88hp with 2500lb towing capacity makes it highly competitive with everything else in the class.  Because the added electronics increase electrical demand, CFMOTO equipped the UFORCE with a robust 150 Amp charging system. This provides ample power for the vehicle’s onboard systems and any accessories you might add, like light bar or a winch.

CFMOTO sets itself apart with its commitment to in-house manufacturing: instead of outsourcing CVT systems and clutches from a supplier, they design and build their own.  This allows them to match clutch performance and power delivery to engine output.  It means smooth, steady engagement, and an engine that runs perfectly in the heart of the power-band while the transmission delivers peak torque at the wheels.

POWERTRAIN QUICK HITS:

  • 88 hp, 998cc, three-cylinder engine with Variable Valve Timing (VVT)
  • Electronic throttle control with dual modes – Work / Normal
  • CFMOTO OmniDrive™ CVT
  • Electronically controlled push-button shifting
  • Electronic parking brake with auto-disengage
  • Hill Descent Control and locking rear differential

Accessory dash switches on CFMOTO UTV CFMOTO U10 UTV drives through snow on frozen Minnesota lake

STYLE INSIDE and OUT

We can’t stress enough the enormous contribution CFMOTO’s Minnesota design team has made toward developing every model in the CFMOTO stable.  But the UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and UFORCE U10 XL Pro?  WOW!  They look great on the outside, with smooth body panels and tight seams while presenting a sturdy, ready for work image, but inside the styling and function are both outstanding. 

The development team truly gets it, and they delivered!  Doors open wide enough for easy access, door interior panels are free of any projections or edges that grind into your elbows or knees, and the seat is sculpted to hold you in place.  And the seats on the UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and UFORCE U10 XL Pro feature luxury level materials that can stand up to off-road use, with custom stitching to add to the sense of style.  Styling continues onto the dash.

The CFMOTO U10 UTV with accessory snow plow on a frozen Minnesota lake. Selectable drive mode switches on the 2025 CFMOTO U10 UTV

CFMOTO absolutely nailed the dash and control integration on the UFORCE U10 PRO models.  A full HVAC system is integrated beautifully into the dash center, and adjustable vents help keep all 3 front passengers comfortable.  Switches boast an intuitive layout, falling perfectly to the driver’s fingertips, and we especially like the large, backlit switches for night rides or dark trips to the deer stand.  Dominating the dash center is arguably the nicest digital display in the off-road world, featuring vehicle info, maps, diagnostics, and Apple CarPlay.  The 8” MMI display is almost over-the-top for an off-road vehicle, and it feels a little less back-to-nature in a vehicle capable of carrying you far from the connected life, but we love it.  In another first built around their automotive grade tempered glass, CFMOTO delivers the first front window with electronic tip-out with.  Tucked just under the sound absorbing headliner is an integrated audio system.

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE QUICK HITS:

  • Seating for 3 (U10 Pro Highland) or 6 (U10 XL Pro Highland)
  • Electronic power steering with Tilt Wheel
  • Factory-installed HVAC system
  • 8-inch RideSync™ MMI touchscreen with Apple CarPlay
  • Power windows and powered tip-out windshield
  • Glass sliding rear window
  • Power outlets and charging ports
  • Multiple interior storage spaces
  • Adjustable driver’s seat

A digital display on the CFMOTO U10 PRO UTVwith Apple Carplay Accessory bumper and cargo rack on a U10 XL PRO Highland UTV

A CAB FOR THE WHOLE CREW

The CFMOTO UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and UFORCE U10 XL Pro Highland carry many identical features.  The difference is how big a crew you want to bring for the adventure.  Both models feature bench seating, but the UFORCE U10 XL Pro gets a rear bench as well for hauling 6 passengers.  All rear passengers get their own seat belts for safety, and there is a grab bar for them to hold onto.

One feature that has nothing to do with performance, but huge ramifications for safety, is exposed brackets inside the cab. While some models feature exposed brackets (often cab gussets or seat belt mounts) with hard metal edges in close proximity to your head, CFMOTO takes great care to minimize those with protective panels and coverings wherever possible. Thank you design team, and great job!

a red UTV by CFMOTO driving through the snow Dumping wood from CFMOTO UTV

BUILT FOR WORK TOO

Don’t let the luxurious interior fool you: like every UFORCE, the new UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and UFORCE U10 XL Pro Highland are fundamentally built for hard work.  With 13 inches of ground clearance and an adjustable suspension featuring 11 inches of wheel travel you can tackle tough terrain.  But when it’s time to tow and go, it’s the 1000 lb. capacity rear cargo box and hitch that really help you get to work.

Every UFORCE model boasts a durable cargo bed, complete with thoughtful details like a handy built-in scale (Metric & Feet/Inches) and integrated cupholders.  Our favorite feature about the bed is the magic button on the dash – the bed’s power tilt   function.  Once you have it, you’ll never want to be without it again.  Tucked underneath the bed is a sturdy 2” receiver hitch rated for towing 2500lbs.

WORK and UTILITY FEATURES QUICK HITS:

  • LED headlights/taillights with backup lights
  • Skid plate and front & rear sway bars
  • Turf Mode for protecting sensitive terrain
  • Side Mirrors
  • 4500 lb. winch with synthetic rope

The 2025 CFMOTO U10 XL PRO UTV tows a trailer with bales across a field Rear hitch on CFMOTO utv

A BOLD STATEMENT

Bottom line: the 2025 CFMOTO UFORCE U10 Pro Highland and U10 XL Pro Highland are CFMOTO’s bold statement that they’re ready to battle head-to-head with everyone, even at the highest end. Innovative design, a long list of standard features that are upgrades on competing models, and undeniable value for the price are making waves and forcing everyone to pay attention – and likely, to scramble. If you haven’t seen one, you owe it to yourself to check them out!

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2025 CFMOTO UFORCE U10 Pro and the UFORCE U10 XL Pro Highland specs 

Engine:   998cc, 3 cylinder, 4-stroke, liquid-cooled, DOHC with Variable Valve Timing and dual power modes.

Transmission:   CFMOTO OmniDrive CVT P/R/N/H/L with electric shift 2WD/4WD/4WD lock

Final Drive:  Selectable 2WD/4WD/4WD with locking differential. Shaft drive

Steering:   Speed and force sensitive Electronic Power Steering

Suspension F & R:   Dual A-arms with oil damped, preload adjustable gas shocks

Tires:  29 x 9-R14 CST – Front,  29 x 11-R14 CST – Rear.  Cast Al. wheels

Brakes F & R:   Hydraulic disc with electronic parking brake

Engine Braking:   Standard

Lighting:   LED front and rear, rear work lights standard

Ground clearance:        13 in. – U10 Pro     

13 in. – U10 XL Pro

L x W x H:                          117 in x 64 in x 77 in.  – U10 Pro

                                             148 in x 64 in x 77 in.  – U10 XL Pro

Towing Capacity:   2,500 lbs.

Bed Capacity:   1,000 lbs.

Curb weight:                    1,433 lbs.  – U10 Pro    

Fuel capacity:   11.8 gal

Colors:  Nebula Black, Bordeaux Red, TrueTimber® Camo

Features:    EFI electronic throttle with work/normal modes, OmniDrive™ CVT, 4500 lb. winch with synthetic rope, one (2 door) or two (4 door) 3-person bench seats, CFMOTO LED™ headlights/taillights with backup lights, tilt steering wheel, CFMOTO app compatible (with T-box), 12V outlet, USB port, push button shifing and starting, nfc key, 8” CFMOTO RideSync™, MMI touchscreen display, electronic/hydraulic tilt bed, skid plate, front & rear sway bars, Hill Decent Control, locking front & rear differential, side rear view mirrors, roof with headliner, buss bar, 2” receiver, adjustable driver seat, audio package, power glass tip-out windshield with wiper, sliding rear glass window, full locking doors with power glass windows, factory installed HVAC, high-output alternator

Warranty:   1 Year factory warranty

MSRP:   U10 Pro Highland: $23,999

               U10 XL Pro Highland: $26,999

Dash storage box on UTV Dash storage box on UTV

The 2025 CFMOTO U10 XL PRO UTV and U10 PRO UTV on a snow covered frozen lake

a red UTV by CFMOTO driving through the snow

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