Sea-Doo GTX iS honored by Popular Science PersonalWatercraft.com November 13, 2009 Shares Comments Sea-Doo GTX iS honored by Popular ScienceBRP has been named the “Grand Award Winner” as decided by Popular Science in the annual “Best of What’s New” for its 2009 Sea-Doo GTX iS watercraft with iControl technology. The GTX Limited iS watercraft – the only marine product in the running – was selected as the Best of 2009 in the Recreation segment. “For 22 years, Popular Science has honored the innovations that surprise and amaze us – those that make a positive impact on our world today and challenge our views of what’s possible in the future,” says Mark Jannot, editor-in-chief of Popular Science. “The Best of What’s New Award is the magazine’s top honor, and the 100 winners – chosen from among thousands of entrants – represent the highest level of achievement in their fields.” BRP’s Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS model features iControl, the world’s most advanced watercraft technology that integrates a host of new features and benefits such as Intelligent Throttle Control (iTC) and iBR to give the rider more control than ever before. The Intelligent Suspension (iS) is another engineering breakthrough introducing the only full rider environment suspension system in the marine industry delivering the smoothest ride on the water. The new S3 hull improves wave penetration and the exclusive stepped design provides precise handling and is powered exclusively by the 255* hp Rotax 4-TEC marine engine. “The Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS equipped with iControl is defining the future of personal watercraft with innovations that improve the levels of safety and change the way Sea-Doo watercraft riders have fun on the water.” says Bob Lumley, vice president, North American sales & marketing Sea-Doo/Ski-Doo division. “BRP is honored that Popular Science has recognized the many advancements the Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS watercraft brings to the recreational boating public. The innovation of iControl technology will be enjoyed by more riders as the technology expands to more Sea-Doo models in the years to come.” BRP’s award winning iControl technology expands from two models in 2009 to seven in 2010. 2010 Sea-Doo watercraft models equipped with iControl will include, the GTX Limited iS 260, GTX iS 215, GTX 155, RXT iS 260, RXT-X 260, RXT 215, and the WAKE PRO 215. Related Reading2009 Sea-Doo GTX Limited iS 255 Review Sea-Doo RXT-X honored by magazine Share Share Subscribe Like PersonalWatercraft.com on Facebook Related Stories Sea-Doo RXT-X honored by magazine Sea-Doo racers shine at HydroDrags Sea-Doo X-Team headed to World Finals Comments Most Popular Top Guns: Sea-Doo RXP-X 300 vs. Yamaha GP1800R SVHO July 4, 2022 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review January 17, 2024 Yamaha Unveils New 1.9 Liter Engine August 14, 2023 2023 Sea-Doo GTR 230 Review June 6, 2023 2008 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 250X Review July 11, 2008 2014 Yamaha VX Deluxe Review July 3, 2014 Latest Stories 2024 Sea-Doo RXP-X 325 Review Heavy Haulers – PWC Storage Options First Look: 2025 Kawasaki Jet Ski Ultra 160LX-S Angler 2024 Yamaha VX Cruiser HO Review 2024 Sea-Doo Spark Trixx Review Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Newsletter