Mahindra Pik Up Automatic: Is it worth it?

Earlier this year, Mahindra introduced a new 6-speed speed automatic transmission to its Pik Up bakkie range. According to Mahindra SA chief executive Rajesh Gupta, the move was prompted by “overwhelming demand for an automatic transmission” and the Indian manufacturer will undoubtedly be hoping to build on the impressive growth it achieved in the local market in 2019.
The Pik Up S11 automatic is offered in 4x2 and 4x4 guises and should appeal to buyers looking for value and convenience in the lower end of the double-cab market. In this video, Cars.co.za journalist, Gero Lilleike, went playing in the mud with the Pik Up 4x4 automatic. Is it any good? Watch the video to find out!
0:00 Intro
1:13 Front Exterior
1:35 Power & Torque
2:22 Fuel Efficiency
2:37 Driving Quality
2:57 Off-road
3:33 Disadvantage of the Mahindra Pik Up
4:13 Front Interior
4:48 Rear Interior
4:58 Storage
5:50 Pricing
6:08 Outro
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[@bryanmower2703]

Nine months into owning my Pik Up in Australia and just finished a 4,000km trip to Big Red. Great ute and so glad I bought it.

[@bravohotel]

Love the look, and ticks all the boxes. Just wished it had side curtain airbags front and back. I don't care for lane assist and all that BS, but allround airbags would be good.

[@pappaji4368]

Mahindra builds toughest vehicles in their segment. A great choice. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@epicaffairs]

Mahindra, a fantastic Indian machine.

[@mylifebehindbars]

“Yes it can off-road”... drives through a puddle. Great review.

[@thimoteussheya1508]

So hilarious 😂

[@andrew.woolman7449]

I own a Mahindra Pik up and it's very capable off-road and very reliable too. I love it!

[@Blight-fp3vt]

Yeah pretty funny. But its one of the best off-roaders within twice its price.

[@UnexploredCoordinates]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@tux008]

😂😂😂

[@kam8165]

who tf is this man that sounds like Ciro but looks like ed sheeran

[@gerolilleike5879]

I am Ciro's German cousin ;)

[@braswan]

😂

[@robvanza]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dariocossa5229]

It is Cirosheeran

[@kam8165]

@@gerolilleike5879 Stig vibes in the family I see 😂 love it!

[@wesleykhoza9131]

So fast,comfortable whistle like an angry hawk.thanks to Mahindra,keep up the good work.im done with an s6 and karoo 2020 d/c.now I'm after thar 2020 model mhawk 130D.MAHINDRA IS POWER

[@RapReplublicradio]

Parts availability??

[@Getouttahere78]

Just ran a comparison with the Isuzu 250 HO 4X4 DC and the Mahindra PikUp S10 4X4 Karoo version. I was amazed to see that there is a difference of R90 000 between the 2 vehicles. Give me a Mahindra PikUp any day. 👍👍👍

[@akashmishra8195]

Mahindra is tough and reliable. I trust it more than my wife.

[@rkey4388]

Your wife social media account?? I have screenshot of this now

[@indiansaresuperioralienrac3615]

We are same

[@deod7686]

Its very reliable machine i have one , very happy with this

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

in India it's known as the Mahindra SCORPIO Getaway 4WD + 3.0 in. Lift 2.2 TDI I4 4-Dr Double Cab Pickup Truck (RHD) with mild HYBRID giving it an electric range of only 5-6 kms!!!

[@KanishQQuotes]

Mahindra has excellent engines Their after sales makes up for the squeaky build

[@familyemail2649]

Love the mahindra look I drive a roxor love it wish they would import the truck id buy it there awesome cars

[@sanelecollenngwenya6220]

This guy is actually very good..

[@sepic13]

I was so wrong about Mahindra and I apologise from the bottom of my heart !! Top car ( I’m no Toyota fan)

[@tbonesteak4961]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder 😬

[@bravohotel]

I dont know about evryone else, but man I love the aesthetic of the Pikup. Designed to get rhe job done, not to appease all the gurly men.

[@wolverineunited777]

Fun Fact: Those tail lights came on the first generation Scorpio (the Indian SUV on which this pick up is based) back in 2002! That's an 18-year-old design. LOL

[@india9unknown]

Yes, I have a 2003 Scorpio with same tail lamp.but i like this lamp.

[@gopalpathamukherjee175]

True

[@raygale4198]

If it works why change it?

[@godwillpulesnr9635]

Wow, this oukie sounds like Ciro. The review is quite nice. Well done buddy. Impressive 🤞🖐

[@tezmobot]

Yus this oak is so much better than all the other presenters I have seen, he should get a pay rise!

[@Nofanboyz]

oke? Oak ia a tree

[@tezmobot]

@@Nofanboyz he is a tree

[@Salissbury222]

haha - Can it go offroad? Yes it can! proceeds through a tea spoon on muddy water...

[@psen.9659]

Try and you will die in the teaspoon

[@callsigncrusader9877]

Now ,this is a proper of off road review

[@juror4970]

Yes exelent bakkie i really apreciate that they include the one place they cant drive on the side of the vehicle🙌🏻

[@malopecharles4391]

Yes the channel is back

[@ethanfernandes7687]

Is the Mahindra Scorpio sold in South Africa? The looks are much better and the ground clearance is at 190mm makes it look better as well.

[@santoshsharma1257]

@Kishlay Anand mahindra's bulid quality is very strong , you can feel it when you drive one.

[@santoshsharma1257]

@Kishlay Anand vo purani rating h , without airbag isliye 0 rating h . New generation scorpio ki rating 0 aa hi nhi skti . kafi improved hui h .

[@matthewmutepfa5693]

The carwow of Africa

[@mercedesbenz3751]

The stock scorpio might not look good to some. But after adding accessories, just wow.

[@arunvignesh7015]

Haha your profile picture and name 😂

[@Sbudarh_P]

🤣🤣

[@wyndts4]

4:06 "...load a big things.... Like me...." Tell me he is trully Ciro.....

[@ozemsadventureofrandomstuf252]

Decent review! However the Dmax would be my preferred buy just based on proven reliability and robustness. Besides the Dmax looks wayyy better. This bakkie will b a favorite amongst people in farming areas👌

[@angrysocialjusticewarrior]

You mention reliability and robustness. What about crash safety? I personally would never dump 400k+ into any vehicle that folds like cardboard in a collision. South African citizens need to be educated in the importance of reviewing safety ratings before purchasing vehicles.

[@andrew.woolman7449]

This Mahindra Pik-Up is more affordable and it's very reliable and robust. Does great on bad roads and off-road.

[@PrinceTMATHEW]

They are on the off road market since 40 s , hope u choose steel over plastic

[@kingkunte5479]

@@angrysocialjusticewarrior great comment mate and to think how unsafe SA roads are with taxis and tipper trucks driving like maniacs

[@harshithsadhana7475]

i like it at back tail gate says red big letters mahindra. very good way of ads

[@ndieeysinyegwe3003]

Did he just say "you can load a lot of big things like me" 🤭🤣🤣?

[@siphamandlatem5932]

Big thing like me

[@skylin737]

Yes he does

[@raygale4198]

Squarish shape, flatish body panels, no pokey out bits, large flat glass windows, this thing is really designed to be driven through the bush where the scrub would tear the plastic bits of a shopping mall cruiser.

[@anitathakur9340]

You should see their new suv

[@sibangolindokuhle4094]

It's a very cool bakkie. I can buy it

[@bassismath9118]

Could you please confirm which company mld it comes with? Coz I'm from India n I'm planning to install Eaton mld in my Scorpio s11 4wd ..please reply soon

[@tkburn1439]

Great review Ed Sheeran!

[@davisdesigns1153]

Here before 1 Million Subs

[@omCARvlog]

Indias best suv 😍😍

[@davidbernard7256]

I'll wait for an auto version when it comes to Australia.

[@Sbudarh_P]

if they can get new designer this would easily get more homes in South Africa. these days not everyone need a pick up for offroading as Mahindra thinks. get a designer fast and claim your market share relaibility alone wont convince SAcan buyers

[@matthewmutepfa5693]

Lets not disrespect the D-Max please

[@TheWfurst]

The D-max is a GM vehicle. That in itself is disrespectful. Done. Rather Mahindra than the failed expectation of a GM vehicle.

[@TheWfurst]

@ their fingers are deep in Isuzu's pie. Thats my problem. Isuzu engines are really strong, which is why GM was interested in baking together because of Isuzu's ability to create these durable engines. But then the rest of it as disappointing as GM standing alone. Its a pity really, such a platform to really shine and all you get is a GM. Meh...

[@AyrenJagar]

I like it. This feels so utilitarian that I honestly wouldn't be in a hurry to fix scratches and dents. Can't say that about the Hilux, D-Max, Navara, Ranger. It would stick out like a sore thumb on those leisure double cabs. Which just means more adventure to me. Wonder how reliable it is? Can it Cape to Cairo?

[@andrew.woolman7449]

There's a reason why Mahindra is growing so fast in the South African automotive industry. More and more South Africans understand the incredible value brought by Mahindra.

[@mviv6339]

Millions on the poor roads and villages in India. The army uses it in the Himalayas.

[@riteshr9477]

Easy 350000k between overhauls.

[@pritampawar-xz8gl]

I can guarantee my friend , you will face no problem till 350k km running because my 2009 mahindra going to expire in 2 years , 270k done and still got no issues with engine , yes little fit and finish issue but hey it was 2009 model and used on village roads mostly with rough handling

[@Nofanboyz]

Two decades ago, Mahindra drove two of them through Asia, then Africa, down to Cape Town without any issues. These bakkies are tough. Mahindra is the world's largest tractor maker; that technology also is find in these. Tough & reliable

[@antslim168]

Luv your Gees man!!!!!

[@mbenamuhonatjaronda7974]

Awesome bakkie worth the price

[@galanleroux9104]

Nice G ✌🏻

[@IO-zz2xy]

Poor turning circle = longer lasting universal joints, no acute load torque on them.

[@raygale4198]

He's never driven a Land Rover 110, now that has a bad turning circle.

[@subnan5126]

Excellent 👍👍👍👍

[@WillemLuntungan]

Thank you mahindra otto. Nice jeep. 🍻🍻

[@deadpool467]

I just need something to carry my motorbikes around :D

[@moishe3591]

My father had to drive on similar to his for work and he called it his shopping trolley with big wheels.

[@tanopanyang7331]

I want to buy one.

[@Ash-so6qn]

You guys aren't producing episodes quickly enough, let me know if you need help ;)

[@alfredomusse]

carro que assusta todo gajo em moz

[@ameetrajdharpale4004]

price kiti ahe

[@legendre_2766]

Good👍🏻👌🏻

[@tanopanyang7331]

Is this vehicle available in India?

[@lamdafriend]

Yeah, but the sales are way low, because this segment is not popular in India.

[@stalonemanikum771]

My bru, cheaper than is equivalent isuzu DMAX, You cant be seriously doing a comparison with mahindra and isuzu. i will say that the mahindra has very nice spec however when you trade that vehicle in after 3 years, whats the resale, what will the condition be like? come on you will probably trade that vehicle in for R100 to R150k if your lucky. The dmax on the other hand, ill just let the preowned market speak for itself.

[@tiaanrichards6218]

Like he said, people now are looking for more better value products. I too believe the isuzu is an overall winner over the mahindra but for those not being able to spend more than that the Mahindra is a good option in my opinion.

[@stalonemanikum771]

@@tiaanrichards6218 100% not everyone can afford isuzu, toyota and other brands. The mahindra is a good option for people looking for a 4x4 auto

[@andrew.woolman7449]

Mahindra definitely offers more bang for your buck than Isuzu. Plus, Mahindra's overall quality has gone up over the years.

[@enjoymusic4895]

Mahindra is best brother... Is proven manufacturing 4x4 since 1947... Whne they make licenced jeep..until today the keep the same cj willys chasis...

[@psen.9659]

The condition will be very good but resale depends

[@jassitrader]

Mahindra Pickup is a very good and reliable vehicle these are made like a rock solid tough material and very good but in India most people are not so much rich to buy this cars so they end up with Maruti 800

[@pinkyfinger9851]

What you saying bro no one buys 800 anymore heck people buy ktm bikes rather than an 800 nowadays

[@skippermulenga6969]

I like this guy presenting he is a lot better than the OG host .The OG host Should be in the role of the production.

[@iriliral6366]

Much better looking than its Indian counterpart Tata xenon.

[@mafikambutho3238]

Who buys such, this thing should be 50k.

[@andrew.woolman7449]

since you think it's so easy, you build a quality pick-up truck and sell for 50k lol

[@zillagoodwill959]

😂 Build it and we shall buy it from you Mafika Mbutho

[@warbot2544]

In India it costs max 24K USD

[@Bamwich]

would of been nice if you actually drove it off road...

[@Biboran.]

Uaz Pickup 2008

[@rishadar]

Its Scorpio in india, All south African cars of suzuki are made in India too

[@vishalrajput7673]

Mahindra has reliable engines

[@bearded1derr]

Mmm, Ciro has changed a lot I must say.

[@mojalefammila6537]

Lol ciro bleached during lockdown

[@SudarshanAshiya]

not good design but built quality is best in Mahindra.

[@akshayviruss]

9.4L/100KM.? WTF.? Why not just say 10.6KM/L like normal.?

[@IBOO57]

Because normal people say 9.4 liters per 100 kilometres

[@akshayviruss]

@@IBOO57 😂 how on earth is that normal.? It's so inconvenient. Les say you are planning a trip and you need to travel 588km. Isn't it way more convenient to have the fuel efficiency known in KMPL to know howany Liters of fuel you'll need for it.? All you have to do is just divide it with the KMPL and you have the answer. Or let's say you have 16L of fuel in the tank and need to know how far you can travel, all you have to do is just multiply it with the KMPL. That's how "Normal" people calculate. Care to prove me wrong.?

[@tshepo1799]

In South Africa we use L/100km, that's "normal" to us

[@brocksinclair66]

@@tshepo1799 same in australia

[@human6729]

​@@tshepo1799 well was given by uk in past

[@tabascobob77]

My question is: does it have technology from ssangyong. Word on the street is mahindra aquired ssanyong and now selling it off. Exactly what chinese company did to ssanyong once they got what they wanted: off road capability/technology. Sad to see this happen to a respected company.

[@vmundi]

Mahindra has been making off roads since 1940's..

[@riteshr9477]

No. Thats not the reason. For last decade M&M has injected money into the company, and completely overhauled its portfolio. Unfortunately the company just could not consistently generate profit and roi for them and hence have decided to put it on the blocks. Makes no business sense to keep pouring monies into sink hole.

[@metalsco4798]

From what our friends,who have owned cars by this company, have said, mahindra cars dont have good handling.

[@anitathakur9340]

Their old cars probably

[@Omkar_Kashyap9]

What happened to his face ?

[@harshithsadhana7475]

we will never get it in india. they never changed the taillights since mid 2000s.

[@gautam6664]

VFM

[@chrisshivute]

damn, this bakkie should scoop "the ugliest bakkie" title true ugly champion :D

[@malopecharles4391]

Oh nooo😭😭😭

[@howardkerr8174]

Hate to say it, but this does look like the cheapest pickup you can buy. Mahindra, I realize is no General Motors, but if they expect to be taken seriously they need to get a sense for determining the difference between cheap and inexpensive. Given a choice, customers for ANY consumer good chose inexpensive over cheap by a vast margin.

[@andrew.woolman7449]

It's reliable and durable. It's not a pickup for pretty boys who want to drive pretty gurly things.

[@sarthakasthana2464]

Mshindra is crude when ut comes to fit and finish but its engine isn't going anywhere till 3-4 lakh km.

[@bravohotel]

​@@andrew.woolman7449🤣🤣 spot on man. This ain't a pleasure cruiser for the city gurly men. I'm looking at you Hilux and Ranger.

[@mogalemokgele1409]

i like the review but it should have been done by some one with track record . cero you bitched out of this .... pound for pound what did he compare it too in the whole segment and 1 above and below ?????????? apart from the suzuki on price . do more homework

[@printulvestului784]

MAHINDRA IS ARO CAMPULUNG ROMANIA

[@bibeksapkota4883]

Its not the premium

[@SahilKumar-xd1vu]

In your view it's not premium because it is not famous like Toyota and Ford but its spreading rapidly for me it's premium because its highly reliable

[@hedydd2]

Wow! That's been hit so hard by the ugly-stick that it amounts to cruelty.

[@LuvvSURYA]

Wow! I didn’t know Mahindra made Scorpio based pickup for International market. Personally, I was never really a fan of Scorpio which is the SUV version of this pickup but it’s the most popular economic choice in India for people looking to buy a rugged SUV. In fact, Scorpio in India is unpopular for goons’ or politicians’ ride who nobody would like to mess with. You see a Scorpio in your rear view mirror and the next thing you do is to given them a clean pass. They don’t care about all the damage to the car because it’s part are cheap and available on every road side garages. Eh! Never really liked this car/SUV. Never really liked the brand as well even though they are making some better and reliable products after acquiring Ssangyong. Basically, all their reliable products are just rebadged Ssangyong model. XUV-300 is a rebadged Ssangyong Tivoli and Alturas is a rebadged Ssangyong Rexton. There’s nothing about Mahindra in those two models.

[@enjoymusic4895]

You wrong brother... This still retain cj willys heritage ... Trust me

[@LuvvSURYA]

achmad mubharak : 😂😂😂. I have to say nothing here bro. I’ve spent a considerable time in automotive industry. I know what I wrote there.

[@preetammahanna8572]

no bro its different...but as mahindra has bought Ssangyong so its not wrong for mahindra

[@LuvvSURYA]

@@preetammahanna8572 : Would you then care to elaborate how XUV300 and Alturas is differently engineered from Tivoli and Rexton?

[@preetammahanna8572]

@@LuvvSURYA go nd see in real...u will understand how its different...engine is complete different

[@sunriseboy6435]

When I get one, I'm going to disconnect the indicator lights from the bloody headlight configuration, and put the bloody things down lower. When you are driving late in the day, and the sun is behind you, and car is turning in front of you, the sun shuts out the orange light on the oncoming cars indicator. And you have to be Superman to see the said indicator. Having them configured with the headlights suits the designers, and the manufactures only. It's a redundant and bullshit design.

[@bholusahu824]

Pik up fb

[@2shotff354]

First

[@philipsnyman1407]

Congrats you win a ice cream toaster.

[@2shotff354]

How

[@arefinsiddique5006]

@@philipsnyman1407 give him a Mahindra s11

[@kam8165]

@@philipsnyman1407 where does this Ice Cream toaster thing come from. I always hear about it but where does it come from 😂😭

[@arefinsiddique5006]

Don't underestimate D-Max...It is way better than a Mahindra..

[@pieterhodgman5946]

Nee hy is fokol werd hy is goedkoop maar sy onderhoudskoste is moer duur kak ontwerp van suspension moer leelik geen warde vir geld agente het nooit onderdeele sy waarborg is tot hy breek en dit is net n paar dae en n paar is twee ja hy is die goedkoopse gaan koop sy onderdeele dan sal jy sien of hy nog so goedkoop is jy kan vir R150000 n moer mooi hilux 3l d4d 4x4 koop

[@kmuinde]

I don't like anything about it

[@adamchase1517]

What on earth is this

[@Eclipse89]

the ugliest pick up i have ever seen :D

[@williegitau6680]

That's the ugliest thing I've ever seen!!!

[@sihle_mtshali]

Say that again haaaaaaa

[@lfcbraga]

Yep

[@rasimkazi7086]

Don't go buy by its looks go by its engine and performance

[@andrew.woolman7449]

It looks attractive to me.

[@takunda6087]

That's called ugly nice

[@labourlawact7826]

Even my little Nissan Sentra can drive through that little puddle. Stupid review. Why didn't you say anything about yourself being shaken and stirred like crazy in that thing. And why no mention of the rattles that one can hear even on the video. How long will this rubbish last? As long as a Tata probably......

[@wesleykhoza9131]

Nissan sentra in 2020.. Grow, nd that sentra look exactly like u

[@9AN829]

Bad car

[@stevo17101]

I'd rather walk than be seen in this monstrosity. Jokes aside, I would rather cycle.

[@andrew.woolman7449]

you're too broke to buy any vehicle, you're not fooling anyone. Isidingo.

[@stevo17101]

@@andrew.woolman7449 If this was the last car on earth, I would burn it and walk. Enjoy your cheap ass car Andy, you are most likely the only person to have purchased one. lol.

[@psen.9659]

Then borrow money to buy cycle

[@anitathakur9340]

@@stevo17101 stop fooling yourself

[@The_BaseerACTION]

world ugliest pickup

[@alphabravo1060]

That is the ugliest pick up i have ever seen 🤦🏻‍♂️