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Have you guys seen the Mohindra Roxor?
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Essentially, it's a new production Willy's Jeep.
Long story short...Mohindra was licensed to build Jeeps in India during WW2. They've held the license ever since....and have been building their own Jeeps for decades. Well, now they've decided to try move in on the US market with this:
They've gotten around emmissons and safety standards by marketing them as UTVs, but they are only a few easily installed parts from being street legal....and a factory street legal version is supposedly in the works. Jeep (the company) is already suing them, trying to contain the damage.
I want one.
Long story short...Mohindra was licensed to build Jeeps in India during WW2. They've held the license ever since....and have been building their own Jeeps for decades. Well, now they've decided to try move in on the US market with this:
They've gotten around emmissons and safety standards by marketing them as UTVs, but they are only a few easily installed parts from being street legal....and a factory street legal version is supposedly in the works. Jeep (the company) is already suing them, trying to contain the damage.
I want one.
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If they dropped in one of their Diesels that would be fun.
It is a diesel.
I have had 10 jeeps all made before 1976.
I have been wanting a jeep without all the girl stuff for a long time.
4 banger, 3 or 4 speed, Good cast iron trany and x-fer cast with Hi/lo. locking hubs
No BS. Maybe a heater and a soft top.
I like it.
what do they cost?
https://www.roxoroffroad.com
15k to start. If you wanted it street legal, you'd probably have 20k in it.
Its a lot for a toy....but damn.
And fiery auto crashes
Some will die in hot pursuit
While sifting through my ashes
Some will fall in love with life
And drink it from a fountain
That is pouring like an avalanche
Coming down the mountain
Local places here sells them.
Those numbers are actually sad.[V] And a five speed tranny to get you up to 45mph. I bet the first two are slug speed and granny low.
Now I really like the idea, but for the performance it gives that is more like a $5,000 machine.
Top speed of 45mph with a 62 hp, 2.5 liter engine. They can do better.
Those numbers are actually sad.[V] And a five speed tranny to get you up to 45mph. I bet the first two are slug speed and granny low.
Now I really like the idea, but for the performance it gives that is more like a $5,000 machine.
They are factory limited to 45mph. I'm sure there is a way to get more out of them. And they are not being sold as a street legal machine due to not meeting emissions and the required safety standards to do so. If a guy wants fast , go buy a razor or something. The Roxor is built like a little tank!
Mitsubishi was building Jeeps back in the 80's that are now street legal here as antiques.
http://www.duncanimports.com/used/Mitsubishi/1981-Mitsubishi-Jeep-93a79a430a0e08b9431e7449891622ad.htm
Top speed of 45mph with a 62 hp, 2.5 liter engine. They can do better.
Those numbers are actually sad.[V] And a five speed tranny to get you up to 45mph. I bet the first two are slug speed and granny low.
Now I really like the idea, but for the performance it gives that is more like a $5,000 machine.
The speed limiter is easily bypassed with a zip tie. Mahindra had to do the speed limiter to satisfy import restrictions. Several videos online showing how to modify it. Once modified it will run 75 mph. Mahindra also has it setup with prewired turn signals, brake lights and just about everything needed to make it street legal. I don't see windshield wipers. That would be needed along with a few other things and its street legal here.
farm/ranch. This looks like that old beast. I would like one.
Great if they are ok for street use.
Brings back some great memories.
quote:Originally posted by redneckandy
Top speed of 45mph with a 62 hp, 2.5 liter engine. They can do better.
Those numbers are actually sad.[V] And a five speed tranny to get you up to 45mph. I bet the first two are slug speed and granny low.
Now I really like the idea, but for the performance it gives that is more like a $5,000 machine.
The speed limiter is easily bypassed with a zip tie. Mahindra had to do the speed limiter to satisfy import restrictions. Several videos online showing how to modify it. Once modified it will run 75 mph. Mahindra also has it setup with prewired turn signals, brake lights and just about everything needed to make it street legal. I don't see windshield wipers. That would be needed along with a few other things and its street legal here.
I don?t see a windshield let alone the wipers
quote:Originally posted by DONDALINGER
quote:Originally posted by redneckandy
Top speed of 45mph with a 62 hp, 2.5 liter engine. They can do better.
Those numbers are actually sad.[V] And a five speed tranny to get you up to 45mph. I bet the first two are slug speed and granny low.
Now I really like the idea, but for the performance it gives that is more like a $5,000 machine.
The speed limiter is easily bypassed with a zip tie. Mahindra had to do the speed limiter to satisfy import restrictions. Several videos online showing how to modify it. Once modified it will run 75 mph. Mahindra also has it setup with prewired turn signals, brake lights and just about everything needed to make it street legal. I don't see windshield wipers. That would be needed along with a few other things and its street legal here.
I don?t see a windshield let alone the wipers
The windshield is available as a option. I did some research on these and apparently the same parts that fit a Willys Jeep will work on these. The only things different are the motor and tranny. The online thread said you could go to a auto parts store and the part numbers for the Willys and the Mahindra can be cross referenced.
No wonder Daimler/Chrysler/Fiat is trying to sue Mahindra over these. These things will sell like hotcakes if they make a street legal version at a $15,000 price point. I will buy one if it comes street legal from Mahindra. I would opt for a hardtop if available for winter driving.
They are UTV's and never intended for street use and never will be. As a UTV, they do not need airbags and other safety equip or emissions.
Add a license plate light and get it inspected and most states will register it for the road.
To de restrict, they have ECU flashing that gives it more power rpm and efficiency. Three stages of performance with stage 1 giving it 70 mph and smooths the motor out from what they say.
The cheapest one is $18,500 out the door. Not street registered.
Half doors from the jeep will bolt to the existing holes, but the latch area needs fixed. Soft top available, and hard top in the works for next year.
It is one wheel drive. If one wheel lifts, it is stuck. No word on diff lock, but may already exist over seas. They have been in production for about 5 years already. First year in America.
This vehicle is made in Michigan, parts are made in India, shipped to USA and assembled here.
I'm going to try to get a test drive soon. [:D]
Just spoke with our local dealer about these.
They are UTV's and never intended for street use and never will be. As a UTV, they do not need airbags and other safety equip or emissions.
Add a license plate light and get it inspected and most states will register it for the road.
To de restrict, they have ECU flashing that gives it more power rpm and efficiency. Three stages of performance with stage 1 giving it 70 mph and smooths the motor out from what they say.
The cheapest one is $18,500 out the door. Not street registered.
Half doors from the jeep will bolt to the existing holes, but the latch area needs fixed. Soft top available, and hard top in the works for next year.
It is one wheel drive. If one wheel lifts, it is stuck. No word on diff lock, but may already exist over seas. They have been in production for about 5 years already. First year in America.
This vehicle is made in Michigan, parts are made in India, shipped to USA and assembled here.
I'm going to try to get a test drive soon. [:D]
Man are you out passing bum scoop again.
quote:? Reliable, economical, and long lasting,
4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine
? 4WD to help get you where you need to
go...anytime, anywhere
? Sturdy box steel frame
Transfer Case 2-Speed manual
Driveline 2WD/4WD
Full Floating Front Axle 3.73 : 1
Semi Floating Rear Axle 3.73 : 1
quote:Originally posted by mag00
Just spoke with our local dealer about these.
They are UTV's and never intended for street use and never will be. As a UTV, they do not need airbags and other safety equip or emissions.
Add a license plate light and get it inspected and most states will register it for the road.
To de restrict, they have ECU flashing that gives it more power rpm and efficiency. Three stages of performance with stage 1 giving it 70 mph and smooths the motor out from what they say.
The cheapest one is $18,500 out the door. Not street registered.
Half doors from the jeep will bolt to the existing holes, but the latch area needs fixed. Soft top available, and hard top in the works for next year.
It is one wheel drive. If one wheel lifts, it is stuck. No word on diff lock, but may already exist over seas. They have been in production for about 5 years already. First year in America.
This vehicle is made in Michigan, parts are made in India, shipped to USA and assembled here.
I'm going to try to get a test drive soon. [:D]
Man are you out passing bum scoop again.
quote:? Reliable, economical, and long lasting,
4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine
? 4WD to help get you where you need to
go...anytime, anywhere
? Sturdy box steel frame
Quit being a *, anybody who knows 4x4's knows exactly what I'm talking about.