Mahindra 4x4 pickup

Spikepretorius

Explorer
The Mahindra is quite common here in SA. Been here for some time.
They come in two versions. The one in the pics here is called the Scorpio and is considered the "upmarket" one. It is also available as a station wagon.

There's a cheaper utility version which looks similar to the very old Cruiser trucks.(Bolero)

The big market for them here is with the farmers who can't afford a real Cruiser.

They are considered el cheapo workhorses.

Check http://www.mahindra.co.za/
 

haven

Expedition Leader
Mahindra: A few more details

The pickuptruck.com web site has an interview with the president of Global Vehicles USA, the company that will import the Mahindra pickup. Highlights from the interview are below.
Chip Haven

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http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/stories/mahindra/jperez.html

target is 400 dealers with units for sale in the first quarter of 2009
(that's about 18 months from now)

lineup will include 2 door and 4 door pickups, plus an SUV

prices to start in the low $20,000 range

all units will be powered by 4 cyl. diesel, 6 speed auto trans

locking differential (standard? optional?)

emissions control will include urea injection to reduce NOx

front suspension will be independent

cargo capacity will be greater than 1,000 lbs

warranty will be 4 year, 60,000 miles bumper to bumper

may offer free maintenance during warranty period

special orders possible, will take 3-4 months to deliver
 
flyingwil said:
I do like them! Like mentioned I wonder about the aftermarket support? May just go down to tractor supply and buy some coilovers! LOL

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Saw a few of these in Costa Rica. Decent sized, but goofy lookin.
 

gary in ohio

Explorer
I am just happy to see something that doesn't look like every other box on the market. I have been vehicle shopping and looking down a row of cars, you can tell the difference between a new jag or ford, Every sedan looks the same, the echono boxes look the same, the high end look the same. Pickups forget it, rounded edges or the new sharpe edge stealth look that dodge/jeep seems to be following. I am trying to hold out till 09 ti get one, I just hope they dont Americanize it to much.
 

Martinjmpr

Wiffleball Batter
Remember that when mini trucks first hit the US in the mid 60's, gas was still around a quarter a gallon and people thought these weird little trucks would never sell.

If they can keep the price competitively low, they could be a real contender. My guess is that they'll start in a small market (maybe California, since so many automotive trends begin there) and move slowly outward.
 

brdhntr

New member
Jeep Gladiator

To bad that Jeep declined to build the Gladiator. They could already be in the market grabbing share.
 

kellymoe

Expedition Leader
The distributor John Perez was also the distrubutor of the ill fated Crosslander. Do a google on Crosslander and all th eformer dealers or many of them are now the new dealers for Mahindra. Hope this does better than Crosslander.
 

haven

Expedition Leader
new mHawk engine

Mahindra is releasing a new diesel engine for their Scorpio SUV in India.. Called M-Hawk, it's a 2.2L turbodiesel rated at 120 bhp and 214 ft lbs (290 Nm). These numbers are 5% better than the old 2.6L turbodiesel, while achieving 10% better fuel mileage.

Mahindra will exhibit the new engine and vehicle at Indian auto shows this January. It's likely the new vehicle will be similar to the model Mahindra will send to USA in 2009.

Chip Haven
 

haven

Expedition Leader
Mahindra, Australia, Toyota

Mahindra started importing its pickup and SUV models to Australia in mid-2007. The Australian version of the Mahindra is called the "Pik-Up." The web site is http://www.mahindrapikup.com.au

The specs of the Australian model are similar to those recently available from the Global Vehicles - USA web site.

2009 Mahindra Two-Door Truck -- U.S. Specifications

POWERTRAIN/CHASSIS
Engine.....4 Cylinder Common Rail Diesel
Drivetrain.....Front Engine, 4WD/2WD
Transmission.....6-speed Automatic
Wheel base.....119.7 inches
Single cab bed length.....7.5 ft
Ground Clearance.....8.3 inches
Suspension
Front.....Independent Torsion with Stabilizer Bar
Rear.....Multilink, Coil Spring
Fuel Capacity.....21.1 gallons
Wheel.....16 x 6.5J
Tires.....P245/75R16

The crew cab version of the truck uses the same wheelbase, and shorten the bed to 59 inches to make room for the back seat.

INTERIOR
Seating.....2
Stereo.....CD/MP3 Player with Aux Input
Driver Controls.....Power Windows w/Locks; Keyless Entry
Climate Controls.....Air Conditioning and Heat

SAFETY
Airbags.....Front Smart/Dual Stage System
Brakes.....4 Wheel Disc with ABS
Handling.....Electronic Stability Control

There are a few significant differences between the USA and Australian models. First, the USA model will use a newly designed 2.2L turbodiesel that can meet our emissions standards. The USA model will have a 6 speed automatic only, no manual transmission. The USA specs list 4 wheel disc brakes, while the Australian version has the typical disc/drum brake setup.

The interior of the USA truck will be different than Mahindra models elsewhere. The interior is designed by Lear, a company that has designed interiors for other USA auto manufacturers. (So expect XXL-size seats and lots of cupholders.)

Down Under, the Pik-Up has a standard limited slip rear differential, which will probably be included in the USA model.

The Australian model has a payload of 2200 lbs. That's 400 lbs less than the payload that Global Vehicles USA talks about in this article
http://www.pickuptruck.com/html/news/mahindra/dieselhybridandmore.html

2009 Mahindra Appalachian Regular cab 4x4
Wheel base.....119.7 in
overall length.....200.7 in
width.....69.7 in
bed length.....89 in
payload.....2200? 2600? lbs

2008 Toyota Tacoma Regular cab 4x4
Wheel base.....110.0 inches
overall length.....190.4 in
width.....74.6 in
bed length.....73.5 in
payload.....1485 lbs

The projected starting price for the Mahindra pickup may be a problem. The articles I've read state $22,000 for a rear wheel drive model, maybe $25,000 for a 4x4 single cab. The base Tacoma regular cab has an MSRP of less than $15,000.

Maybe a more realistic comparison: The Tacoma Double Cab 4x4 with 6 cylinder engine and automatic transmission has an MSRP of $25,000. The top of the line Mahindra, with double cab, 4x4, diesel engine and auto trans is expected to cost about $29,000.

The Toyota 6 cylinder gets 20 MPG (downhill with a tailwind). The Mahindra has a 600 lb greater payload capacity, and is supposed to return 30+ MPG.

But is that enough to justify paying an extra $4000 for the Mahindra?

Chip Haven
 

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