Mahindra Car Chat

There are so many cars that have different awards, but in the real world, no one cares about them. If you have a product that isn’t value for money, that missing out on features, that missing out on space or something else, you do not have a chance to sustain numbers for too long. I have lived in this world and was worried that I will too have to be a part of this scenario. There has been one vehicle, which was good but had some issues. A vehicle for the youth. Called the Kool Utility Vehicle. Is this what it is? When it was launched, what it promised was a trendy design — not for those who are looking at a subtle design. It also promised to be spacious, comfortable and powerful. But then it did lack the quality, it did miss out on the features and more importantly ease of driving. The Mahindra KUV100 had a super hard clutch and this was disappointing if you drive more often in the city.  Mahindra seemed to have heard the feedback and worked on it. Not once but twice. The first up...

Mahindra’s showrooms will undergo a revamp this year to reflect the carmaker’s new direction Mahindra revealed its new logo and the upcoming XUV700 will be the first SUV from the carmaker to carry it. However, the changes for the Indian carmaker are far more important than just changing the insignia on the front of its SUVs. Here are 5 things we learned from the reveal of the carmaker’s new logo: 1) Mahindra Outlets Will Receive A Makeover By 2022 1300 Mahindra touchpoints in 832 cities will undergo a change by the end of this year to reflect the brand’s new identity. Mahindra hasn’t fully revealed the extent of changes, but the carmaker also plans to move on from its red and white colour scheme. The new colour palette will use charcoal as a primary colour, with grey and red being used for highlights. 2) Current Mahindra Vehicles Will Also Get The New Logo The XUV700 will be the first Mahindra to feature the new logo. However, the carmaker revealed that current vehicles in its lineup ...

  Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., a part of the US $ 19 billion Mahindra Group, showcased its updated version of the Mahindra Pik Up for sale under its fully-owned subsidiary – Mahindra South Africa, for 2018. Mahindra’s Pik Up promised to make competitors pay heed, with its refreshed outer body styling, new six-speed transmission, increased turbo diesel power with 103kw and an impressive towing capacity of 2500kg. The 2018 Pik Up is an all-rounder vehicle with new age, powerful, spacious and hi-tech offerings. Speaking at the launch Sanjoy Gupta CEO of Mahindra South Africa, said “South Africa is a key strategic market for Mahindra. We have been in business here for over a decade, with a local office and a hands-on team to focus on the needs and aspirations of the consumers. The launch of the 2018 Mahindra Pik Up, was a testimony of our commitment to the market. The Pik Up boasts significant enhancements in the drivetrain to 103 KW power, a 6-speed gearbox, the new...

  Made for the off-road with a number of unique rugged additions, Mahindra has introduced a limited-edition Scorpio S11 Adventure off-road SUV. Find out more in the article by Wheels24. This Mahindra Scorpio is kitted with capable equipment like steel bumpers, integrated fog lights, a tow bar and a set of silk-black 16-inch alloy wheels wrapped in chunky 245/65R16 all-terrain tyres. Mechanically, the S11 is powered by an uprated 2.2-litre mHawk turbodiesel that delivers outputs of 103kW and 320Nm, sending power to all four wheels thanks to a new six-speed manual gearbox. As a matter of convenience between navigating different terrains, the driver can toggle between 4H and 2H setups at speeds of up to 100km/h. At the same time, the chassis offers 165mm of ground clearance. Scorpio with a sting Inside is a 7-inch infotainment system complete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity as standard that also acts as the eyes for the reverse camera, along with USB and Bluetooth in...

The local bakkie market is rife with options. Automakers have an array of bakkies making up their portfolios, and each model range brings something unique to the table. Mahindra, for instance, has two bakkies to choose from - The Mahindra Bolero and Pik Up. Of course, higher up the price spectrum, the options are more refined, more specialized, and with more powerful engines. Lower down, however, the offerings are more affordable. Find out more about the budget-friendly Bolero bakkie in South Africa. Mahindra Bolero 2.5Di Maxitruck Plus The Bolero is one of the true workhorses in the South African bakkie market. As the most affordable new bakkie in the country, it is powered by a 46kW 2.5-litre diesel engine and a five-speed manual gearbox. The torque figure isn't earthshattering either, coming in at a relatively low 195Nm. Yet, while these figures aren't setting any records, it serves the bakkie well as it aims to execute its purpose. The Bolero weighs a respectable 1 471kg a...

Where does one even begin? This little buggy has some great features and we’ll be sharing them with you. Later... But first, just look at it It’s sort of cute, to a degree. Visually, it does a bad job of straddling the line between Mogwai and Gremlin, a tall box which I’ve named Kate, as in K8, as in just one of the many nomenclatures on its boot. Even the headlamps have the word ‘Falcon’ etched into them. The newly revised front-end now features a seven-slat grille and the stylists really tapped into their inner Lexus with bejewelled rear lamp clusters. Both front and rear bumpers now incorporate silver skid plates, because I suspect they’d like us to think it a rival to the likes of the Ford EcoSport. Which it emphatically isn’t, despite what appears to be a significantly raised suspension at 170mm. The bodywork is rendered in two-tone thanks to a blackened roof, good call as it helps subvert that tallboy profile. They even made the effort to hide the rear door handles into the C Pil...

Mahindra has introduced a limited-edition Scorpio S11 Adventure for families who would like to live large and explore all that South Africa has to offer. The new model enhances the striking looks of the Scorpio with a set of off-road bumpers and all-terrain rims and tyres, rounded off with Adventure insignia on the flanks and rear luggage door. “The Scorpio is the first choice for families looking for a large SUV with proven off-road credentials and trusted durability,” says Rajesh Gupta, CEO of Mahindra South Africa. “With the limited-edition Scorpio S11 Adventure, we have managed to add even more features that make the design more appealing and improve the Scorpio’s go-anywhere credentials.” The first addition to catching the eye is certainly the new off-road steel bumpers, which were designed specifically for the Scorpio. The bumpers integrate seamlessly into the SUV design for a truly striking appearance while increasing both the approach and departure angles. The front bumper fea...