Mahindra Car Chat

News24 writer, Janine van der Post, had some doubts before the Mahindra XUV300 arrived in their fleet before lockdown, but it proved her wrong. ​ Despite not being able to drive much, and with the closest grocery store merely two kilometres away, the most I can enjoy about the car is its view outside my window and the fact that it's hardly even using any fuel. Having driven the XUV300 a couple of times since its local launch last year, it's definitely changed my perspective of the Indian automaker's products of late. This particular vehicle is proof that the brand has been listening to customer feedback and improved vastly on its build quality, as well as fit-and-finish. While it's not a complete stunner as one would expect from perhaps an exotic sports car, its looks are more than sufficient and dare I say, even appealing to the eye. It sure turns heads every day as those who brave the trip outdoors for the essential run to the store. The fact that it's an Indian ...

While the Mahindra XUV500 for sale is no spring chicken, it remains an attractive SUV at a very attractive price. We take a comprehensive look at everything you need to know about the model. Is the Mahindra XUV500 a good car?  The Mahindra XUV500 offers a lot of space as well as respectable safety levels for its price. Furthermore, the performance and frugality make it a good choice for those looking for their next vehicle to commute or travel with. Who is the Mahindra XUV500 a good car for? The Mahindra XUV500 is a good car for families that needs a reliable and spacious vehicle at a lower price point. Is the Mahindra XUV500 a good first car? While affordability does make it an attractive choice for first-time car buyers. New drivers should take note that the larger dimensions will take some time to get used to even with the rear park distance control that features standard across the range. Is the Mahindra XUV500 a good family car? The XUV500 offer seating for up to seven occupa...

Both models are available with two or four-wheel-drive as well as the carryover 2.2 mHawk turbodiesel engine. Mahindra has unveiled a new pair of speciality models based on the locally assembled Pik-Up in the form of a game viewer as well as an ambulance. Following the mining specification model introduced last year, both the game viewer and ambulance are based on the single-cab Pik-Up with the former spun off of the entry-level S4 and the latter from the more upmarket S6. Both are available with two-or-four-wheel-drive with power coming from the familiar 2.2 mHawk turbodiesel engine rated at 103kW/320Nm. Unlike the range-topping automatic S11, only a six-speed manual gearbox is offered. In the case of the gamer viewer, which has a claimed payload of 1 195 kg and the same 210 mm ground clearance as the regular S4, Mahindra has removed the roof and fitted the heavy-duty roll cage that extends across the cabin. Learn more about the Mahindra double cab . Providing seating for nine, exclud...

  The Mahindra Thar for sale is truly engineered to compete with rivals from the other, more general segments. It is one of the best city cars, given its short length, high seating position, ease of driving with the automatic transmission, and more than decent fuel efficiency in the diesel avatar. A car enthusiast from Team BHP would wholeheartedly recommend the Thar Diesel AT. The Thar is an incredibly high-value package for a city dweller who wants to do some occasional off-roading, is single/has only two members in the family and/or has another mainstream vehicle for occasions requiring the passage of more people or luggage. I did a trip on my Thar to have breakfast with a friend the other day and had a 12 km city drive in the middle of thick traffic on the way back. I felt more relaxed today in my diesel AT Thar than I have done in any other vehicle for such trips. The commanding view means you can see traffic far ahead, the auto makes it effortless to drive in traffic and the...

Mahindra Scorpio N is currently one of the most talked about SUVs in the market. The ‘Big Daddy of SUVs’ as Mahindra likes to call it was launched in the market recently and the official deliveries for the 2023 Scorpio N has started. Some videos show mega deliveries while some people share their experience of taking delivery of their new Mahindra Scorpio N. Here we have one such video where a Mahindra Scorpio N customer explains why he bought Scorpio N over Toyota Fortuner Legender. The video has been uploaded by HER GARAGE on YouTube. In this video, the vlogger talks to the owner of a Scorpio N who was on his way home after taking the delivery of a Scorpio N. The owner mentions that he has been thinking about buying a new vehicle for some time and he had Scorpio N and Toyota Fortuner Legender in his mind. His favourite was Ford Endeavour however, the brand has officially left the Indian market and he could not buy one anymore. The owner was then confused between Scorpio N and Fortun...

Mahindra has three special edition Pik Up models in its Karoo range . They're pretty good-looking, so we've collated some images of the new models. Mahindra says the new models signify the authenticity of a genuine brand designed around the core needs of customers who need reliable and capable bakkies that enable them to explore even the most challenging terrain. Named the Pik Up Karoo Dusk, Karoo Dawn and Karoo Storm, the new models will offer many of the same features that made the first edition Karoo Dusk a sell-out success.  The abilities of the Pik Up have now been enhanced to allow customers to pursue the most challenging terrain and unleash the explorer in them in the most rewarding way. Rajesh Gupta, Mahindra South Africa CEO, says the Karoo nameplate signifies their commitment to South Africa and the way South Africans have adopted the Pik Up lifestyle range as their desire to 'Unleash The Explorer in You' and enjoy the adventure and family fun.  "This i...

  Mahindra introduced a limited-edition Adventure specification for the Scorpio SUV in South Africa. This trim features unique off-road bumpers, wheels, and tyres; alongside a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine. The S11 badge then assures that the rugged SUV offers a range of modern equipment inside the cabin. Features As standard, the Mahindra Scorpio S11 Adventure is fitted with specifically-designed steel bumpers that integrate into the body of the SUV, while simultaneously increasing entry, exit, and break-over angles for enhanced off-road performance. The bumpers are equipped with a tow bar and pre-fitted with recovery hooks and high-lift jacking points, with the front end also featuring integrated fog lamps. In addition, the Scorpio receives all-terrain tyres with hardened, machine-edged, 17-inch alloy wheels. Once inside, this Mahindra offers a leather multifunction steering wheel, partial-leather seats, automatic climate control, cruise control, all-around electric windows, and ...