THE UTE THAT started offering bargain-basement pricing before the Chinese even thought of it has now come in for a (gentle) upgrade.
Dependable, tough and value for money has always been the Mahindra mantra and the PikUp offers more of the same with a raft of refinements, including new signature front grille that enhances its tough signature stance, contemporary static bending projection headlamps and daylight running LEDs, with new fog light assembly.
The New Generation PikUp takes both city and tough off-road tracks in its stride with its benchmark 34-degree approach angle. The sturdy and heavy-duty ladder frame chassis can carry a payload of up to 1095 kgs with a 2.5 tonnes braked towing capacity.
The 103kW, 2.2 Litre common rail intercooled turbo diesel engine produces a peak torque of 320Nm. With a robust design in collaboration with AVL Austria and backed by Bosch Engine Management system, the mHawk engine provides proven reliability and notable fuel efficiency. The engine valve train is driven by a twin timing chain system, so there are no expensive belts to replace under maintenance. The 6-speed manual gearbox with Dana Spicer axles and Eaton self-locking differential adds to the driving pleasure both on city roads and tough off-road tracks.
The original Mahindra PikUp launched in Australia in 2007 has been plying the roads and back country of Australia for thirteen years, building a trusted and solid reputation as a reliable, rugged and value for money ute for the Australian market. Over 500,000 PikUps and Scorpio SUVs have been sold globally since the launch of the original Scorpio in 2002.
The upgrade, with its aggressively styled exteriors and plush (well, comparatively speaking!) interiors includes a complete overhaul of the Mahindra PikUp’s aesthetics, with specific emphasis on the front-end styling. The vehicle comes in two specification levels, S6+, which provides function and value and the S10+, which offers a more SUV-like-specification. S6+ now features standard cruise control, Bluetooth phone connection an upgraded fabric seats including arm rests and drivers side height adjustment. S10+ features upgraded 7inch touch screen with high resolution reverse camera and Satellite Navigation as standard.
New for 2020 is a factory available Pastoral Pack to suit rural, trade and fleet buyers. This bundles winch-compatible steel bull bar with bash plate, new side brush rails, snorkel and tow bar, canvas seat covers and vinyl floor for an extremely capable off road 4×4, for $35,990 Drive Away with standard GPA (General Purpose Aluminium) Tray. Customers can choose many upgrade options including galvanised steel and colour coded trays along with many other factory accessories to complete the vehicle to their desire. Mahindra continues to target fleet buyers in mining, construction and government applications.
The PikUp is backed by a factory five-year, 100,000km limited warranty, five-year roadside assist and four-year, 55,000km capped price service program.
Factory accessories, many locally sourced
Mahindra Automotive Australia works with some of the best global accessory manufactures, many based in Brisbane. Their Genuine Factory Accessory Program includes:
- Genuine Tow Bar (Rated to 2.5 Tonne Braked Towing)
- Aluminium Trays, Galvanised Steel Trays, Colour Coded Steel Trays
- Genuine winch compatible Steel Bull Bars
- Genuine side brush rails
- Genuine fiberglass Snorkels
- Genuine Carpet Floor Mats
- Genuine Vinyl Floor Kit
- Genuine Canvas Seat Covers
- Genuine Suspension upgrade with bash plate
- Genuine Stainless-Steel Nudge Bar with Bash Plate
- Genuine Wide Side Steps
- Genuine Carpet Dash Mat
Pricing
At launch, there are four variants:
- The Single Cab PikUp is available in 4×2 S6+ with base GPA Tray included from $23,990 Driveaway.
- The Single Cab PikUp is available in 4×4 S6+ with base GPA Tray from $27,990 Driveaway.
- The Single Cab PikUp is available in 4×4 S6+ with base GPA Tray as a Pastoral Pack with Steel Bull Bar, Brush Rails, Snorkel, Tow Bar, Vinyl Floor, Canvas Seat Cover and bash plate from $35,990 Driveaway.
- The Dual Cab PikUp is available in 4×4 S10+ with Factory Tub from $32,990 Drive Away.
- Optional Trays are available in Heavy Duty Aluminium, Galvanised Steel and Colour Coded Galvanised Steel vary by state.
- 4 Colours available at launch – Artic White, De-Sat Silver, Napoli Black and Red Rage
Once we have tested and assessed the new Mahindra PikUp, seniordriveraus will bring you a comprehensive review, including everything the over-50 driver needs to know.