MAHINDRA S11 REVIEW

[@Coastmac2001]

If that's not capability, I wouldn't know what is! It's bloody brilliant. The manual is probably a better bet for heavy off roading

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yeah. I like the way that you have more control in an auto when going over rough ground when compared to the manual. But this particular auto just isn't cut out for the full on hard stuff. Thanks for your feedback, and thanks for watching 👍

[@mattbarber4414]

Great to see your review, I'm so glad I got my 6 speed S6. For what I want to do it will be perfect. Keep up the good work guys. 👍👍👍

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks for the kind words mate 👍 😀

[@robertthomas3777]

Great review. Honest and impartial. Add Blue is ridiculous. Yes, silly with all those pieces floating around inside. How’d it get an Aussie approval? Someone on the take? Agree, lots of mods needed. Still, good bang for buck. Might await a later model. Thanks.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

No problem at all mate. They are definitely great value for money. Unfortunately the vehicle is let down by the very brand it's under. If Toyota was to build something of this stature and price, it would be awesome. The biggest problem with mahindra is mahindra. They certainly don't give a toss on what us Aussies need and require out of a brand new vehicle. Thanks for watching, and your feedback is much appreciated. 👍

[@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee]

You covered so many things people wouldnt know they needed to know.👍👍👍 I know my old mans primover never used a single drop of adblue in his tank. . . Even after half a million k's 😇 and admittedly wanting to By-passing adblue and egr disuade me for going new. Personally if i am going around a bend to i would occationally hold the auto gear to power out of it. So that is interesting to know with this one.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks mate. And thanks for your feedback. It's always good hearing from others, and listening to their stories and opinions. Thanks for watching as well 😀 👍

[@bravohotel]

So am I right to presume that when you wack it in manual mode for offroading, manual mode doesnt function - i.e. it skips through gears when in manual mode? If so, golly gosh ... Would really appreciate a response if you have the time.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

The manual mode works fine in it. You can change gears up and down without any real problems. The couple of issues it has is when you lock it in gear it doesn't stay in the desired gear when hard on the throttle. And this leads it to jump up gears when trying to out of truly boggy or demanding situations. It should stay in the gear you select. Hope this helps 👍

[@bravohotel]

@@grahamharris4wdadventures53 thanks for the clarification. Pretty disappointing. I can't rationalise buying an auto if it's going to skip through gears in the tough stuff. Recipe for remaining up proverbial shit creek. Is there a manual option with the s11? From what I can see, it's just auto. Such a great value vehicle otherwise. And I love the looks. Not interested in getting a "bro truck" (Hilux and company).

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Unfortunately no manual option in the S11 as yet.

[@patelliott8724]

Great, honest review. Every vehicle has its good and bad points. Not being able to hold a gear with the auto would be a big down point for me. Some of our trucks at work have DPF and some use Adblue, each seem to go ok. If I was in the market for a truck, I'd go for the Adblue variant. As much as I fancy the idea of an auto 4wd for a change, I'd have to go with the S10 for the tougher tracks. Thanks for showing us around the S11, it was very informative.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks for your feedback mate. And thanks for watching. Very much appreciated 😀👍

[@drew5763]

Is there a flash tune for the auto ?

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Probably. Not sure.

[@kiraniumbra]

Proper question: with the S11 having able does it not have a dpf!

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yes it does as far as I know.

[@oliverpedlar3315]

Glad to see someone not sugar coat them and give an honest answer if they're good or not.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thank you. I don't get paid to sugar coat things. Lol. I know if I was to buy one, I would like to know the good the bad and the ugly about something I'm looking at spending a lot of money on.

[@itsbigal92]

Can't blame Mahindra for the AdBlue. It's how things will be and they're not the only to need it to meet emissions, just as DPFs have become standard. When S10 supply resumes they'll have blue as well.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yep that's why I said in the video that it's the way all 4x4's are going to go in the future. But it is a pain in the ars and your back pocket. 👍

[@ronaldhandyjr6602]

Hello, I just bought a new 2021 Mahindra 4 door 4x4 Pikup S11 in Costa Rica and I am looking for a instruction tutorial of how to program the infotainment system... can you help?

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

I'm not sure if mine is the same as yours. But mine was pretty simple to operate.

[@ronaldhandyjr6602]

@@grahamharris4wdadventures53 somethings like the media and the phone are, but there is a lot more that I don’t know about…. I’m looking for a complete instruction manual for what I need to know

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

I'm sure you dealership can run you through everything with it. It's there job to show you everything about your car when purchasing it. They do it here in Australia.

[@gregshaw4280]

On the single cab S4 4x4 came with a bag that fits behind the seat that holds a tool kit, wheel spanner etc. only the jack which fits under the front passenger seat comes lose on the odd occasion.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Both my s10 and this s11 had crap laying all over the cab from new. They must do a better job on the single cabs. Thanks for the feedback 👍

[@BrucePinkerton]

The cost of the Mahindra compared to the others still puts it way ahead. If money is no option, then buy one of the others. For me though, Mahindra is number one.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yes they are great value for money, until they break down. Then you realise the lack of parts, and bad customer care from some dealers is not worth the hassle. I certainly put a lot of money and time in to mine, just to trade it in on a more reliable landcruiser. But others have had a good run out of theirs. And that's the biggest problem with mahindra, the quality control is crap compared to major manufacturers, and it's a real toss of a coin if you get a good one or a bad one. Hope you don't have any issues with yours. Thanks for watching 👍

[@devendersuhag6968]

I think u should wait for new Scorpio n.... Launching on 20 April in Australia 😊😊

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yeah I'll see if I can test drive one, and do a video on it. Thanks for watching 👍 😀

[@shaileshshailesh2481]

Looking for this option in Brisbane..thanks heaps as not many reviews available..❤

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

No problem mate. And thanks for watching 👍 😀

[@stevencondron9355]

Adblue is a pain in the arse the exhaust trap needs cleaning or replacing when it’s clog up an the injection it’s a big turn off that’s for sure an like u said it’s another bill great video graham

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks mate. Unfortunately all diesel engines will be that way in the future. Still bloody annoying hey. Thanks for watching 👍

[@craigtomkinson2837]

Lovely Ep Lovely honest appraisal.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks heaps. I don't get paid to say all the good things about them. I see to many dealers telling everyone what they want to here, but nothing about what they should here. I do really like the mahindra, but the brand and the dealers could do so much better in my opinion. Thanks for watching mate 😀👍

[@darrenc4096]

That was a really good honest user review. Pretty much all the points you brought up as criticism let’s say, can be rectified with some modifications. All of them apart from the gear box. As you said this would make a great touring vehicle where highway and dirt roads were the majority of surfaces travelled. One big downside for me is the AdBlue. Anyway guys, thanks so much for the vid and your channel I love it. 👍🍺

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks for the kind words mate. And thanks for watching 😀👍🙏

[@nagahonnaver2528]

👌👌👌

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks.👍

[@stevencondron9355]

The old s5 the jack was under the front seat with a winged nut an the wheel brace as well

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yeah the s10 has the jack under the passenger seat. But the wheel spanner was tucked in the back of the seat.

[@Jatt_jaat0786]

Need big alloy and big tyres then it will be good for off roading

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Definitely needs a bullbar and a tray on the back firts. Then it will be able to go off road. Thanks for watching 👍😀

[@robbiecryer]

Interesting

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks

[@outbacknomad9939]

Good little review be nice if you had it for a month to get a real feel for it but in saying that atleast you own an drive one Daly the comparison from your saying would be 99% spot on .

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks mate. Yeah he was kind enough to loan it to me for a couple of days while he was doing a service on mine. And he said I could take it offroad. It's a shame they didn't have one with a bullbar and tray on it, so I could actually give it a hot go though a bit tougher environment. Where I drove it up the bank to test the 4x4 system and the diff lock, I couldn't drive forward back down it because the front end was going to rip off it. So I had to back all the way down the table drain so I could get back off the embankment. Quite embarrassing in a so called 4x4. But they do respond really well to some basic mods. Thanks for watching mate 👍

[@outbacknomad9939]

@Graham Harris 4wd Adventures yer I seen it was very low .what you have done to yours is great I like it .I meen it's not a rock hoping truck at the end of the day .I think the off reading you do is on point with most peaple without smashing the vehicle to peaces. Good stuff mate

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

That's exactly right. I'm trying to show people that you can modify these things to do what most others dual cabs are capable of. After all I do use this thing as my work car, and I do 600km to work and back. 👍

[@outbacknomad9939]

@Graham Harris 4wd Adventures I think the long term will give a good idea of there longevity. Saying that iv heard good reports about them you always get some smart ass whos criticism is not warranted an not tested .

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Definitely. 👍😀

[@szejim1757]

My wife love that car because the high seat, only find 2 car she can see the front is mahindra or 76.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yes I agree totally. The high seating position is very good off road. You can see a lot more of what is around you. We love it. Thanks for watching 👍😀

[@rakesh.c.kukreti25]

Nice video

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks.😀👍

[@singhvarinder8259]

Hey iam from india and I have been working in mahindra dealership as a technician . I have 5to 6 years exp. Can I get a job in Australia from india

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Probably, I have no idea who, or if any mahindra dealers are looking for work. You can certainly try applying for work over here. I do know the dealership in Bundaberg Queensland could do with another mechanic.

[@singhvarinder8259]

@@grahamharris4wdadventures53 thanxx letting me know 👍

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

No problem.

[@PrajwalChandangole-ur4bg]

Mahindra sells this as a 7 seater suv in india since 2004 but they don't sell that model in australia instead they sell Scorpio N

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yeah, personally I think the SUV would sell quite good over here in Australia. Thanks for watching. 👍

[@DiceyRicey]

So GH when are we seeing a Scorpio N having a spin in the paddock? 😁

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

As soon as I can get one from the dealership. Just don't expect any off road work in it. I don't think they will like it at mahindra 🤣🤣

[@DiceyRicey]

Looks like it could be an interruption to the market. I hope it is! Love the vids, Keep doing what you’re doing!

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks mate. Yeah pretty keen on jumping in one and doing a personal review. 👍😀

[@Sandy-b7j]

Wheel 🛞 size is small. You can upgrade size for peak feel

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yes the standard tyres are small. That's why I upgraded to my mud tyres.

[@GoodToKnow-zq6lx]

This vehicle is not built for such extreme off-road purposes, cheaper by 2 or 3 times than other makes, it's built for farms not whole day bundu bashing. If you want that full bush driving then you will need to spend the bucks.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

I'd still put it up against a standard hilux, ranger, triton, or navara any day. Yes the more extreme stuff is for heavily modified 4x4's, but the mahindra is quite a capable 4x4 with a simple lift, bullbar and tray.

[@AbAb-nx2zy]

Toyota Hilux or other cars u mentioned, In india costs 4 times or even more the cost of one of this Mahindra car. So not right comparison. I am Not sure about their cost difference in Au.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

I don't really care about what they cost in India. I only compare with vehicles in the local Australian market. And yes Toyota costs more then a mahindra here as well, but the parts availability, country wide dealerships and the after market accessories outweigh any attempt mahindra have here. So I'll stick with my landcruiser 👍

[@AbAb-nx2zy]

@@grahamharris4wdadventures53 Yes, Availability of spare parts and enough service network is key for any car brand to be trusted or to be successful in other countries. So I agree too. And secondly the other car you mentioned is a Toyota's.which is anyday world's best in quality.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

It's just a shame my mahindra was so unreliable, and mahindra Australia didn't like how honest I was talking about it. If it was a reliable 4x4 for me, it would be a totally different story. Thanks for watching 👍

[@indrajeet7311]

Mahindra Scorpio S11🔥

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yes they are

[@rickyo3325]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍🥂

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Thanks 👍 😊

[@roydonbrown1823]

I was looking to buy mahindra, but if it got adblue. NO THANKS

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Unfortunately all diesel vehicles will be going that way in the near future. Australia is nearly the last country to adopt it. You can't get away from change, but I agree 💯 with you. I absolutely hate the idea of adding it at extra cost to the consumer. Plus the inconvenience of topping up something else, just to keep the vehicle running. Thanks for watching, and thanks for your feedback. Very much appreciated 🙏 👍

[@roydonbrown1823]

Thanks for replying. I am going to be at vehicles without adblue or might go with a petrol engine, loving the sound of a V8. Time to pay for Diesel and Adblue, the petrol prices win.

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Tep, a lot of people are going to petrol because of the add blue. I'm glad my 200 series has no add blue and no DPF. Loving it. 👍

[@ontrackchannel2795]

Kolan Flats Road , LOL

[@grahamharris4wdadventures53]

Yep. I really wanted to test it out more, but the thing just wanted to scrape its nose and ars everywhere. Lol