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 Remembering the Sea-Doo XP March 16, 2016 2024 Kawasaki Jet Ski STX 160X Review June 14, 2024 2025 Yamaha JetBlaster PRO 2-Up Review August 22, 2024 2013 Yamaha VXR Review January 29, 2013 2017 Yamaha VXR Review February 21, 2017 2024 Yamaha GP HO Review May 22, 2024 Latest Stories 2025 Sea-Doo FishPro Apex Review 2025 Yamaha JetBlaster PRO 2-Up Review The Toys Of Summer Kemimoto 4 Bow Bimini Top and Boat Bumper Review Repowering Your PWC Like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Newsletter