Mahindra Car Chat

Some of you will agree when I say we generally typecast people to cars. A yellow Kia Picanto, for instance, is likely something a member of the fairer sex would drive. Not that a man could not pull it off too. When I visit Eldorado Park, I know I am in Polo and Golf territory. When I see a muddy single cab Toyota Hilux with thick bars at the back to carry livestock, I know a Van der Merwe from a farm is driving it. More than half the time I am correct. I must have broken certain stereotypes when I recently had the Mahindra Scorpio S11 on a test. This iconic Indian brand has become synonymous with farmers for its strength and durability. I undoubtedly surprised many people when they saw a Van der Oliphant emerging from this sport-utility vehicle, not fitting the perceived owner profile. To be fair, its cousin, the Mahindra Pik Up, is the workhorse responsible for the farming associations. It continues to contribute immensely in the agricultural industry countrywide. The brand also does ...

A news report of the upcoming change to the Mahindra Logo has been leaked by Team-BHP. So the question arises is whether there will be a drastic change or would there be a slight tweak to the existing logo? Also, know about when it was changed previously and which was the logo that Mahindra used before the current one? Mahindra has said that they are in the process of changing the logo. It will be a completely new design. Looking at the past, the new logo would be available on the upcoming XUV 500. Also, the upcoming Scorpio might become a launchpad for it. Obviously, the other upcoming cars will bear it and Mahindra will eventually do away with the old logo. Current, the logo of the Mahindra automotive includes an oval-shaped 3 line which eventually forms the letter M. This was announced in 2000 and it first appeared on the Scorpio 2002. Reason for the New Logo There are no confirm for the Mahindra Logo change from the company. What we think is that the logo change might be to indica...

New KUV #XPREZ panel van launched with 1 350 litre / 350 kg load capacity Exemplary safety features remain, including ABS and dual front airbags #XPREZ available at a market-leading R174 999 Mahindra South Africa is set to change the appearance of inner-city traffic with the launch of the affordable and spacious Mahindra KUV100 NXT K2+ #XPREZ panel van. The #XPREZ is available from R174 999 and is based on a Mahindra KUV100 NXT K2+, which means that it also shares the best-in-class low maintenance and repair costs, as validated in the annual AA Kinsey Report. The new #XPREZ is converted at Mahindra’s Special Fitment Centre in Gauteng to panel van specifications. The conversion process includes the addition of a flat and highly durable load area in the place of a rear bench seat and two cargo nets as standard. Mahindra also adds a safety barrier from laser-cut steel mesh between the load area and the two front occupants and a fire extinguisher as standard. The #XPREZ further retains th...

The Scorpio was first launched in 2002 and ushered a new era with regards to affordable SUVs in India. The Scorpio brought Mahindra into the mainstream of the passenger car segment as it was an indigenously built SUV that also catered to global markets. The success of the Scorpio set a benchmark for other manufacturers in India and the car went on to be a best seller. The first generation Mahindra Scorpio for sale has ruled the SUV market for many years now.   The first generation Scorpio came in two engine options. The first one called M2Di is a 2.5-litre engine producing 71bhp of power and 200Nm of torque. The second one is a 2.2-liter mHawk engine that churns out 120bhp of power and 280Nm of torque. The Scorpio came in five variant options – LX, EX, SLX, SLE and VLX variants. The top-end VLX variant offered features such as audio system, airbags, ABS, power windows and alloy wheels.   The Scorpio has a robust build and has gone anywhere capabilities. The vehicle is ideally...

  'Once in a while a car arrives that nobody is excited to drive but then it knocks your socks off with its cute charms,' says J. Van der Post as she drives the Mahindra TUV300 . The Mahindra TUV300 arrived at our office amidst other test units and was parked in a corner. It's akin to a new kid at school that hasn't made any friends yet.   I was always the one who'd introduce myself to lonely, shy new kids at school - "Are you new here? I'm Janine..." It's also how I met my best friend at university.    It was the same with Mahindra's TUV300. I don't blame my workmates for not being excited about driving it since one of our previous test with its smaller sibling, the KUV100, was a fiery experience. And besides that, the build quality left much to be desired.   The difference between the KUV100 and TUV300 is night and day, with the latter, a much-improved version of the former.   The interior colour is an acquired taste and it's not real...

  Mahindra Thar's 2020 iteration retain its predecessor's overall silhouette along with some characteristic design elements. Mahindra Thar , easily one of the most popular SUVs not only in the company's portfolio but also in the country, is expected to add the next-generation model to the range this year. Suffice it to say that this news has got a lot of people across the country waiting in anticipation. Unfortunately, the good folks at Mahindra & Mahindra are yet to say or share anything about the upcoming SUV in India, including its launch date. Nonetheless, the country's internet sleuths claim that the 2020 Mahindra Thar's India launch is likely to take place in a few months. While we can not determine the veracity of that claim yet, what we can do is give you a quick rundown of the upcoming Mahindra SUV. Here goes. 1. Mahindra announced the decision to discontinue the first-gen Mahindra Thar, thus heralding the arrival of the new Thar in India. And to give a...

  Indian automaker, Mahindra, has been on quite a product offensive for the last few years. Locally, we’ve seen the introduction of the revised KUV100 Nxt, the Scorpio Pik-Up, the XUV300, and, at the start of 2020, the new Scorpio Pik Up (minus the ‘Scorpio’ tag). Of all its products, the Mahindra XUV300 is perhaps the most impressive. A range of engines complete the line-up, all comprising both petrol and diesel.  As a whole, the car is well-specced and the little runner is even fitted with at least two airbags. The W8 models have seven airbags. Global NCAP recently put the XUV300 through its paces in a crash test. Consumers the world over are very aware of the shortcomings in terms of safety on many Indian and Chinese vehicles, which does put a strain on how an automaker is perceived. But forget all you know, because the XUV300 just stepped up its game. Impressive results In the tests, the XUV300 scored an impressive five stars for adult safety, and four stars for child saf...