Mahindra 4x4 pickup

[Storz]

Just watched "Slumdog Millionaire" again last night, anyone else notice at the end the main female lead is driving the Mahindra SUV, couple good shots of the interior etc. Anyways though it was pretty cool looking, would be an awesome rig if they make it reliable, safe and most of all available in the USA

 

[FreeManDan]

Did I mention in this tread that I saw a bunch of Mahindra diesel trucks in the green zone of Iraq? ....well I meant to post that, I never did take any pics, as I wasn't allowed to have a camera at my work area, but I rather preferred the Mitsubishi compact 4 door diesel, I hear they sell them in mexico... :sombrero:

 

[Christian P.]

Apparently EPA released the mpg numbers for the Mahindra truck : 19/21

 

[DavidG]

Apparently EPA released the mpg numbers for the Mahindra truck : 19/21

You have got to be kidding. How could they have misjudged the mpg by 10mpg? I had high hopes for this rig, even though the styling was funky. But now, sheesh, they are a joke. Can't wait to see what happens next.

 

[ben2go]

That is just $h!tty!Every where I read about this truck stated 30+ mpg.H3!!,I get 19/21 in my crappy 2001 Ranger with a 2.5L four banger.

 

[Storz]

Apparently EPA released the mpg numbers for the Mahindra truck : 19/21

Wow what a disappointment. Does this mean that its actually going to be available here through? I know my TDI Jetta gets better MPG than the EPA estimates so there may still be hope!

 

[cwsqbm]

Apparently EPA released the mpg numbers for the Mahindra truck : 19/21

It'd have to be a really crappy small diesel to get that kind of mileage. I'd wait for real world tests, if it ever makes it to market. Actually, I'd like to see a link to the source of this mileage - I can't find any news anywhere backing up that statement.

 

[Christian P.]

It'd have to be a really crappy small diesel to get that kind of mileage. I'd wait for real world tests, if it ever makes it to market. Actually, I'd like to see a link to the source of this mileage - I can't find any news anywhere backing up that statement.

http://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/2008selemodel1f.jsp?year=2011&make=Mahindra

http://mahindraplanet.blogspot.com/

http://jalopnik.com/#!5752247/bad-fuel-economy-news-for-mahindra

http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2011/02/mahindra-tr40-rated-at-a-disappointing-1921-mpg.html

 

[haven]

The 19/21 mpg is for the 4x4 version. The rear wheel drive version will be a few mpg higher.

That said, this is a big disappointment. Diesel fuel is at least 10% more expensive than unleaded regular, so the cost per mile driven would be the same if you have a 4x4 truck with gas engine that gets 19 mpg. That includes all other mid-size 4x4s (except Nissan), and the Ford F150 4x4 with 3.7L V6.

The advantage the Mahindra has over these vehicles is greater payload capacity.

 

[vanroth]

Doesn't really surprise me since GV stated their intention was to go after the "upscale" market by only offering a slush box and no bare-bones model. I seriously thought of getting one until I read that.

I realize there is more $$ markup on luxury trucks, but who in their right mind would buy a Mahindra thinking they will get an upscale vehicle? I think their marketing folks missed the whole appeal of utilitarian BRIC vehicles.

I also wonder how much the EPA mandated emissions controls reduced the MPG.

 

[Navman]

Yeah, huge disappointment. I almost get that in the LR3. I had already crossed it off the list due to all of the drama but now this confirms it.

This vehicle will now "prove" that Americans don't want diesel when it doesn't sell very well.

 

[PirateMcGee]

20mpg is pathetic for a modern diesel vehicle that size........full size diesels can get better than that. Heck my 86 gas 4runner on 31's gets 24mpg (granted it has very little power).

 

[cwsqbm]

aside from the not so great mpg, there is no direct competitor, escpecially if it does sell for around $25K.

What is the cheapest diesel anything you can buy new? I doubt it is less than $30K

Like the VW TDI owner mentioned, diesels (for cars) often get an under estimated MPG spec while gassers often get an overestimated MPG specification.

I bet once they added the OBD system the MPG dropped. That is my guess.

If we were not required to have those systems in our vehicles, ALL vehicles on the road would be able to yeild higher MPG's.

With the crappy mileage, gas-motored trucks are direct competitors.

As for diesel anything, ignoring the $23k VW diesel cars, for that kind of money I'd buy a used full size diesel pickup. It may not be "new" but its also not built in India and supported by a group with a less than perfect record. I see this truck having the same problems that Yugo did - used is a better option.

 

[Rbertalotto]

My Dodge 2500 4X4 Cummins with a "Juice With Attitude" module has over 400HP and over 600 ft pounds of torque and gets 19mpg at 70mph.........And when you step on the "diesel"....Things happen real fast!

 

[huntsonora]

I personally talked with one of the guys test driving the truck around Denver and he said he was getting better than 30mpg. He had put a pile of miles on that truck and spoke favorably of it