Mahindra has launched the 2023 iteration of the Pikup in Australia. The reviewers are comparing it to the Toyota Land Cruiser. It is based on the Scorpio Classic that is on sale in India. In Australia, the Pikup has been selling since 2007. Therefore, it is an established product Down Under. It has proven its reliability, practicality and affordability in the market for years now. That is the reason why some car experts even compare it to the iconic Toyota Land Cruiser. Let us take a look at the details of this review here.
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2023 Mahindra Pikup in Australia
This video comes from CarSauce on YouTube. It is a prominent automobile reviewer in the Island country. The team has the 2023 model of the Pikup truck. There are not a whole lot of changes to the Pikup truck over the years. But it is still a rugged and reliable Ute in the country. The reviewer mentions that the exterior is not too great but does the job well with things like projector headlamps, LED lights on the rugged bumper, large wheel arches, tough rod framing the cargo compartment at the rear and a modest rear profile. On the inside, there are all the basic features to keep the occupants happy. These include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a touchscreen infotainment system, plenty of storage, an impressive audio system, a leather steering wheel, a USB socket, powerful AC, and more.
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Specs
The 2023 Mahindra Pikup comes with a 2.2-litre mHawk turbo diesel mill which generates a decent 103 kW (140 hp) and 320 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine is mated to a 6-speed automatic torque converter gearbox for enhanced convenience. There is a low-range transfer case and rear locking differential. The ground clearance is a healthy 210 mm and the water wading capacity is a cool 500 mm. Moreover, the approach, breakover and departure angles are 34, 18 and 15 degrees respectively. The price is attractive, $38,500 AUD (incl. on the road). That is the most attractive aspect of this Ute.
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What We Think
Mahindra makes some of the most reliable products. We have the experience of these vehicles in our market for years now. In fact, that is exactly what it has been able to achieve in Australia too. The experts mention it as well. There are a lot of people in rural Australia who own this Ute for years now. At this price point, there are really no other worthy rivals to the 2023 Mahindra Pikup. As a matter of fact, the reviewers mention that one could get 2.5 of these for the same price as the Toyota Land Cruiser. That is what makes it so attractive.
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