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Another vehicle manufacturer is now selling to the Australian market, with Indian company Manindra launching its Scorpio Pik-Up aimed mainly at commercial users like tradesmen, farmers and also for recreational drivers.
Available in single or dual cab for Australian buyers, the Pik-Up is now in a number of dealerships owned by Manindra’s global parter TMI Pacific, an arm of Sydney’s Tynan Motor Group.

The Pik-Up has a 2.5l intercooled turbo diesel engine which meets local emission standards and produces 79kW of power and 247Nm of torque
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Chairman of TMI Pacific and the Tynan Motor Group of companies, Michael Tynan said: “As per our initial plans, we have secured 10 dealers for the Mahindra Pik-Up in NSW, and anticipate a complete national roll out with a network of 50 dealers by the middle of next year.

TMI Pacific, which operates from its new head office in Sutherland, will be dedicated to servicing the Australian market with after-market services, spare parts distribution and technical training of specialists.

According to Tynan, thorough market testing in tough and rugged conditions has ensured the vehicle will deliver on the expectations of the Australian driver.  He expects it will strongly appeal to rural consumers and tradesmen, and also believes its pricing, large tray and cabin will endear it to sportspeople and families.

“On that basis we have no doubt that we’ll be able to fulfil our initial projection of 600 units sold in the first year,” Tynan said.

The Mahindra Pik-Up is the first Indian vehicle in its segment to be unveiled in a global market.

 

Design & Features
The Mahindra Pik-Up is available with either two or four wheel drive, both in single and dual cab versions, and is the result of extensive research and development to provide a vehicle for Australian conditions.

Standard features include limited slip differentials on both two and four wheel drive models, air-conditioning, four-wheel drive electrically engaged and automatic hub locks. Also standard are power steering, power windows, remote central locking and standard sound system with full CD / MP3 player and radio, USB port and an SD card port that allows one to listen to music from a pen-drive or CD cards.

For security purposes, the Mahindra Pik-Up is fitted with an alarm and immobiliser, and offers keyless entry as standard equipment.

Performance
All four Mahindra Pik-Up models have the inter-cooled common rail turbo-charged diesel engine, designed in collaboration with Austrian power train and engine design specialist AVL.

The diesel engine offers low running costs, with fuel consumption around 9.9l per 100kms for all models.

It has ventilated disc brakes in the front, drums in the rear. It has independent front torsion bar suspension and an anti-roll bar. Rear suspension is progressive rate leaf springs and hydraulic shock absorbers.

All models make have a five-speed manual gearbox. Off-road driving is considerably enhanced by the 210 mm ground clearance and electronics that allow you to swap to the 4 x 4 mode with a turn of a switch whilst moving.

RRP
Single Cab 4 x 2 $ 23,990
Double Cab 4 x 2 $ 25,990
Single Cab 4 x 4 $ 26,990
Double Cab 4 x 4 $ 29,990

See: www.tmipacific.com.au