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T he Mahindra Pik up has been Having experienced the off-road turning circle does make parking

manoeuvres very awkward.
capabilities at the launch, we didn’t
around for a long time now,
so it’s a familiar sight on our
concentrated on urban driving
roads and even more on farms use them at all on this test but Overall fuel consumption for the test
around the country. The large, upright and freeway cruising instead. period was under 8l/100km. I consider
cab provides plenty of headroom for this to be a superb result for a vehicle
tall passengers and I personally like During a road trip to the of this type. With an 80l tank, a range
the low window line that allows me Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve, we of 1 000km can be achieved on a tank.
to drive with my elbow on the sill! cruised in comfort at 120km/h with
the engine spinning at a very low The Pik up load area is a bit smaller
All versions of the Pik up are powered 2 000 revs, making for pleasant than some competitors but the sides
by the proven M-Hawk 2.2l 4-cylinder cruising ability. Slow travel through appear to be higher than most. The
turbodiesel motor providing 103kW the reserve was relaxed and I Double cab versions are rated to
and 320Nm to the rear wheels in normal didn’t noticed the gearbox hunting carry 995kg although I did not try
driving. In the S11 units, this is through between gears at any time, even it with a load on this test drive.
a 6-speed torque converter automatic when travelling at around 40km/h.
gearbox. The S10 units have the same In all circumstances, the shifts are Overall, the Mahindra is priced
specifications with a 6-speed manual smooth and easy, remembering in the bargain/value category of
gearbox. The 4-wheel drive is engaged that this is not the type of vehicle bakkies in SA and this makes it a
at the twist of a knob alongside the gear to be hurried in any case. superb value proposition whether
shifter, allowing 4H or 4L as needed. it be for work, family or leisure use.
Standard features on the S11 The S11 top spec level allows it
I attended the launch of the automatic versions include leather upholstery, to compete at all these levels.
versions early in 2020 and you will find two airbags, air-conditioning,
videos from that event on our YouTube infotainment touchscreen with With the double cab versions priced from
channel. Incidentally, South Africa navigation and a reverse camera. R327 499 to R421 999 as tested, including
was actually the world premiere of unfortunately, as this is a large a 5-year/90 000km service plan, I consider
the automatic versions of the Pik up. vehicle, the extremely large this to be fantastic value for money.

Watch the video of the Mahindra Pik Up review by clicking on this link:

https://bit.ly/3fHmfro

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