Ha! No way! I bought an '08 XP when they first came out, and this does not even come close. The original drive belt was too long/skinny (how can that even happen?!?) and even after they figured that out, the stock clutching was still garbage. Then there was the failing driveshafts. I broke two of them. Was super lucky to not need a heli out. More importantly, the XP handled like crap when it first came out. Try riding an unimproved '08 XP, it's like "wrestling a couch". The G4 is a home run from a performance perspective. The throttle response alone is worth upgrading from the T3, never mind the top end power, handling and track improvements. I'll buy the bracing when it comes out (never bothered with it on past Doos - only doing it this time because the sled is brand new), and ride it without concern. Plenty of snow on the west coast. Should be a great year.