This Polaris RZR XP Turbo build was set up to cover very different terrain, from Idaho and Glamis dunes to Barrett Lake rocks, Moab trails and a Sierra Nevada snow day. TMW Offroad handled the cage, doors and assembly; the remaining parts focused on protection, suspension, communication, lighting and terrain-specific wheel and tire setups.
Introduced for the 2016 model year, the RZR XP Turbo was Polaris’ first factory-turbocharged RZR. Its 925cc ProStar twin produced a claimed 144 horsepower and 105 lb-ft of torque, backed by revised clutching, a stronger transmission and additional cooling. The two-seat machine measured 64 inches wide with a 90-inch wheelbase, and its FOX Podium Internal Bypass shocks worked with 16 inches of front and 18 inches of rear suspension travel. That combination gave this build a strong starting point for the dunes, desert and technical trails. See our 2016 RZR XP Turbo model overview for the full factory specifications.
On the trail: rocks, dunes and snow
These are the original photos and videos from the build’s trips, presented in their original order. The Moab footage shows the RZR on the Moab Rim Z-Turn, while the linked ride reports and reviews provide more detail on individual outings.
Z-Turn on Moab Rim in our RZR XP Turbo
Rock Crawling at Prairie City SVRA
Glamis – 2016 UTV Industry Ride
Johnson Valley – 2016 King of the Hammers
Snow Day – Sierra Nevada Mountains
SxS Adventure Rally – Sand Hollow
Idaho Dune Invasion – RZR XP Turbo Sand Dune Review
Sand Mountain – August 2015
Barrett Lake Jeep Trail – RZR XP Turbo Rock Crawling Review
Polaris RZR XP Turbo build specifications
These components describe the vehicle as built and photographed in 2015–2016. Product names and fitment may have changed since then.
- TMW Offroad — cage, doors and assembly
- Wolf Designs — custom wrap
- Triple X Seats — seats
- Simpson — D3 harnesses
- Factory UTV — UHMW skid plate
- Shock Therapy — dual-rate spring kit, shock revalve and rear sway bar
- XTC Powersports — wiring harness and switches
- Billet Equipped — grab bar and shifter
- Assault Industries — side mirrors, radius links, fire extinguisher and tie rods
- Polaris — GPS, 4,500-pound winch and storage box
- Muzzys Performance — dual exhaust
- Rigid Industries — LED light bar and accent lights
- Rugged Radios — radio and intercom
- Quick-Light — whips
- GMZ Race Products — Sand Stripper XL tires on Casino beadlock wheels for sand
- ITP — 32-inch UltraCross tires on 15-inch SD beadlock wheels for dirt
- Racer Tech — OEM A-arm replacement bundle
Detailed build photos
Related rides and reviews
- 2016 Rally on the Rocks
- 2015 SxS Adventure Rally
- Camp RZR West 2015
- RZR XP Turbo sand dune review
- RZR XP Turbo rock crawling review
Original related article embeds
For the broader story of the model, see our Polaris RZR history and more UTV build projects.
