Mahindra Pik-up

[one_iota]

This review is interesting.

Seems like a good product for the money:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehOZmrTuPw8 (https://youtu.be/ehOZmrTuPw8'si=x4yThzLu5C6On62N)

[Tins]

This review is interesting.

Seems like a good product for the money:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehOZmrTuPw8 (https://youtu.be/ehOZmrTuPw8'si=x4yThzLu5C6On62N)

I'm interested. Lady friend needs to hand back her D-Max dual cab. She likes the Defender 110 DC, but they're either silly money Pumas or too old TDis. Something like this is within her budget I think. Going to drive one when I get back to Qld. Definitely NOT interested in the Chinese competitors.

[V8Ian]

Ask Saitch, his BiL Muz has one. He joined us on a few trips in its first twelve months, it never put a wheel wrong. It'll be three or four years old now, old enough to have a decent appraisal.

Your serve, Steve.

[one_iota]

I'm interested. Lady friend needs to hand back her D-Max dual cab. She likes the Defender 110 DC, but they're either silly money Pumas or too old TDis. Something like this is within her budget I think. Going to drive one when I get back to Qld. Definitely NOT interested in the Chinese competitors.

Good review from this guy....if that is what I needed to do the job I'd get one.

Mahindra Pik-up 40,000km review, will i buy it again? Should you? - YouTube



(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHNlof5GdtM)

[Saitch]

Ask Saitch, his BiL Muz has one. He joined us on a few trips in its first twelve months, it never put a wheel wrong. It'll be three or four years old now, old enough to have a decent appraisal.

Your serve, Steve.

The only faults, if you can call them faults, is a bit of a lack of height and power. They're more of a workhorse than a hardcore offroader. What is, really, off the floor?

Helen's niece and her hubby, Michael had one years ago and towed a 'van around a bit of Oz. He had a few little niggles, but nothing major.
10,000Km Holiday in a Pik-Up – No Problem - Mahindra Automotive Australia (https://www.mahindra.com.au/2014/08/15/10000km-holiday-pik-no-problem/)

He doesn't have it now, as he has a bigger 'van and the power wasn't there for it. He 'Upgraded' to a Ranger, but that's another story in itself.[bawl]


There's a lot of Mahindras driving around in rural areas these days.

[Tins]

I'm interested. Lady friend needs to hand back her D-Max dual cab. She likes the Defender 110 DC, but they're either silly money Pumas or too old TDis. Something like this is within her budget I think. Going to drive one when I get back to Qld. Definitely NOT interested in the Chinese competitors.

Had me at 'no autonomous emergency braking". The bloody D-Max has that.

[one_iota]

The only faults, if you can call them faults, is a bit of a lack of height and power. They're more of a workhorse than a hardcore offroader. What is, really, off the floor?

Helen's niece and her hubby, Michael had one years ago and towed a 'van around a bit of Oz. He had a few little niggles, but nothing major.
10,000Km Holiday in a Pik-Up – No Problem - Mahindra Automotive Australia (https://www.mahindra.com.au/2014/08/15/10000km-holiday-pik-no-problem/)


There's a lot driving around in rural areas these days.

I saw one towing a van a few years ago...it was re-labelled "Curry Rover"!!

[Tins]

I saw one towing a van a few years ago...it was re-labelled "Curry Rover"!!

To be accurate, that should be on a Tata...

[scarry]

I am sure Roothy drives a Mahindra,not that i follow him,one of my Brothers was saying the other day he has had one for quite a while and loves it.

A few Vids of him around talking about it.

[one_iota]

To be accurate, that should be on a Tata...

Whatever happened to Tata apart from owning JLR?

[Tins]

Sharon uses the D-Max for the school run, picking up stock feed and hay ( are ducks stock? ), driving from Boonah to Kyogle, carting the dogs sometimes.... There are a few rough tracks near her where 4WD would be nice ( D-Max is ), but in the dry I would have taken the old ex taxi up most of 'em.

D-Max is a good thing, but she doesn't use it's capabilities, and by the sound of it the 'Hindra is easily as capable anyway for her needs.

Thanks for posting this. I hadn't considered the Mahindra.

[Tins]

I am sure Roothy drives a Mahindra,not that i follow him,one of my Brothers was saying the other day he has had one for quite a while and loves it.

A few Vids of him around talking about it.

How do you say Milo in Hindi?

[Tins]

Five year, 150K warranty. Less than $40K. It's ticking a lot of boxes.


Anyone know where his test track is?

[V8Ian]

Whatever happened to Tata apart from owning JLR?
They make simple, rugged, all wheel drive heavy trucks.

Tata Motors Trucks | Manufacturer of Heavy Trucks, Tractors, Tippers (https://tatatrucks.tatamotors.com/)

[Tins]

Whatever happened to Tata apart from owning JLR?

They're huge. Far bigger than Mahindra. Pretty sure their aerospace division had a hand in putting the Indian space thingy on the moon.

[Robmacca]

I guess for those that are on FB, there is a owners page on the Mahindra

Mahindra owners club Australia (https://www.facebook.com/groups/1241606339249686/)

Maybe people may get a bit more truths on it's pros and cons?

[scarry]

Five year, 150K warranty. Less than $40K. It's ticking a lot of boxes.?

They will give the usual brands,Ranger,Hi Lux,Triton,whatever,a good shake up.

I know quite a few Tradies that have them and other Chinese brands,most have had one or two issues,but the QC will get better,as time goes on i presume.

The Couriers around here use Chinese brand vans,they all used to have Hi Aces.

[Tins]

The Couriers around here use Chinese brand vans,they all used to have Hi Aces.

Think that started with the Koreans. Kia Pregio? I think it was.

[scarry]

Think that started with the Koreans. Kia Pregio? I think it was.

Yes that was quite a few years ago,they were OK,until the new models couldn't keep up with the latest diesel emission regs,so they disappeared.

They now have LDV brand vans.
It will be interesting to see how they are after 5 to 10 yrs,but they are cheap.

There are also a lot of LDV utes around.

[Tins]

Yes that was quite a few years ago,they were OK,until the new models couldn't keep up with the latest diesel emission regs,so they disappeared.

They now have LDV brand vans.
It will be interesting to see how they are after 5 to 10 yrs,but they are cheap.

There are also a lot of LDV utes around.

LDV are a far cry from their Leyland Daf roots , hey. they're interesting cos they use inhouse engine design. Ugly IMO, but a lot of bang for your buck. They are using Oz as a guinea pig, so I'd be wary.

[spudfan]

The company I used to work for had TATA (LDV) vans on lease. They came flat packed and were assembled in Ireland. As far as I know they were not liked and were not a success and have now gone. They went with RENAULT which has all modern features. The stop start had to be disabled to get the RENAULT to work more than a day without the engine management light came on. Once on, the lease company insisted they were not driven. There were times they would just stop and not start.
Regarding MAHINDRA, interesting to see they fit 7x16 tyres whereas Land Rover stopped using the 7.5x16 tyres. It is difficult to get 7.5x16 tyres now.

[ramblingboy42]

I went through the dealer process last year for the Mahindra and was treated very well by the dealer to the point where I was ready to buy one , but just could not get them to even come close to a satisfactory changeover figure. Another day , another dealer , another brand and genuine happiness achieved within an hour and delivered next day.