DIRTHAMMER SAYS

We make absolutely no secret of our love for the Mahindra Roxor. Hell, DirtHammer CEO Zach Bowman made one his personal UTV. Before side-by-sides, we were Jeep guys, and Mahindra's no-frills, turbodiesel, stick-shift Roxor is the CJ-5 we wish we Jeep had built.

Roxors speak to us because they are about as simple as a machine can be, and are equally happy pulling utility or trail duty. They're playful, reliable, and tough, but are much happier in low-speed, technical terrain than open country. Don't expect a Roxor to keep up with your buddy's Maverick X3, but when the trail turns gnarly, the Mahindra will be right at home.

This 2022 Mahindra Roxor wears the post-lawsuit styling, but is mostly unchanged from the earlier models underneath. That means it has a 2.5-liter turbodiesel inline four that left the factory with about 65 horsepower and 144 lb.-ft. of torque. The engine is mated to a five-speed manual transmission and a two-speed manual transfer case. Just like the Jeep, the Roxor rides on a simple ladder frame with stick axles front and rear.

The seller made a few key upgrades to this Roxor to give it an edge on the trails and help it keep up with modern traffic. The engine has been tuned to increase power, and it has a 1.5-inch lift kit and 33-inch tires. It's got a locking rear differential to help it scramble over whatever trail obstacle you point it at. With just over 1,000 miles on the clock, it's super clean and well cared for. Both seats have some pinholes in the upholstery, and there is a paint chip on the driver's fender.

Roxors are sold as UTVs, and as such this machine will come with a Tennessee bill of sale in lieu of a title.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• Tuned 2.5-liter turbodiesel inline four