Mahindra 4x4 pickup

[xped]

I'm also signed up to test one of these when they come out. I've always

wanted a small turbo diesel pickup, so much I considered building one. My

worries are the new clean burning diesels seem to have alot of problems (6.0

Powerstroke). I don't like that it's a new engine design and not something

tried and tested. I love the hauling capacity but I bet it rides horribly empty.

I did a little research and it looks like the standard cab might fit some full

size cabovers. My wife is sold on the MPG as our Montero avg. 12 mpg

around town.

 

[haven]

This isn't good: Mahindra still has not filed the paperwork necessary to
receive EPA certification for their diesel pickup. Looks like they are in
no hurry to introduce the truck to USA.

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2010/02/mahindra-hasnt-applied-for-epa-certification-yet.html

 

[Maddmatt]

You know, John Perez is the same guy who tempted us all with the Crosslander. Did we talk about this already? I'm still waiting for my test drive in that one. I hope he works it out, but it may just be too difficult to introduce a new vehicle in this country....

 

[buddha]

Looks like they're opening a dealership in my neck of the woods.

http://www.mahindranc.com/

Can't wait to see one of these in person.

 

[taco2go]

Enjoyed watching the video in that link. Especially the classic Indian self depracatory jab by the exec: "this is not going to be the truck that's used for, let's say, showing off that I have a truck!" HA!

BTW, does anyone have any idea how long the EPA certification process can take? A relative of mine in Mumbai says they have fully assembled trucks sitting on the port. I thought they would be assembled in the US?

 

[haven]

Mahindra said that the first vehicles would be manufactured in India, even
though they will be subject to the 25% import tariff. They're exploring several
options for construction in North America, but I bet their dealers are clamoring
for vehicles to show to the public.

 

[CA-RJ]

The Mahindra's are now listed on Edmunds.com. They list the base price at $23,700.

 

[haven]

According to Automotive News, Mahindra & Mahindra is supposed to announce
the schedule for introduction of the pickup by the end of the month. The actual
delivery date will be sometime farther in the future.

 

[Regcabguy]

All autos for the US. I guess they figure we can't shift. Hopefully the transfercase will be manual. We finally get a light diesel truck and no manuals.

 

[dox]

They may be all automatics at first, but I think it's a bit speculative at the moment as they haven't actually made any announcements to that effect... that's only what is listed on Edmunds.com for a vehicle that hasn't even officially received a launch date yet.

The unit that Mike Levine over at pickuptrucks.com tested in Atlanta last year had a manual tranny, however that was unit brought over from another market as a test vehicle... so that might not mean anything either. Here's the link to that review: http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2009/08/taj-mahauler-we-drive-the-mahindra-diesel-pik-up.html

I really hope that we know soon, however... these things need to hit the US ASAP.

 

[CA-RJ]

With Spring 2010 being listed as the new launch date for the TR20 and TR40 pickups, I'm starting to wonder what the real pricing on these trucks is going to be.

For you guys considering one of these, what is your price limit? A new 2010 Toyota Tacoma Prerunner regular cab is about $17k. A 4x4 regular cab is about $20k. Would you pay that much for a Mahindra?

I'm personally looking to buy a 4x4 regular cab at the end of the year and would maybe pay $17k for a Mahindra. What's really getting me is the fuel mileage and range. I can still sorta see myself in one of these with black steel wheels, 235/85R16's and maybe an AT Flip-Pak.

 

[Navman]

What's really getting me is the fuel mileage and range. I can still sorta see myself in one of these with black steel wheels, 235/85R16's and maybe an AT Flip-Pak.

Same here - except I want the 4 door. I'm not as anxious as I was before so I have some time to see what pricing and such turns out. I'm looking forward to eventually seeing them at a dealer and going for a test drive.

 

[AmericaOverland]

Looks like they're opening a dealership in my neck of the woods.

http://www.mahindranc.com/

Can't wait to see one of these in person.

Buddha,

I got on a live chat with one of their reps not five minutes ago. They're not going on sale until June at the earliest. He could not quote a price until then.

The question I have about the tiptronic transmissions is this - can you shift manually through all the gears, or just the first three gears? On my car, if I need to, I go through 1st, 2nd, and then Drive to get out of a slick area. I prefer manual, but it helps if I can keep the car in a particular gear and keep it from breaking traction.

Stephanie

 

[haven]

deafdrummer,

Please tell us how to talk with a Mahindra rep via live chat.
I didn't see a link on the www.mahindrana.com web site.
Thanks.

Chip Haven

 

[AmericaOverland]

http://www.mahindranc.com/mahindra_trucks.html

My mistake... "Live chat" by the Safeway Mahindra emblem on the left side.