Mahindra S6 Pik-up 40,000km review, will i buy it again? Should you?

I have had my Mahindra Pik-up that we call Mindy since January 2021. We have done 40,000km in her, at least half off road. This is not a paid promotion but an honest opinion formed over the last 20 Months.
Filmed in NSW Australia on our cattle property

[@donkeys762]

Mate, fantastic HONEST appraisal. Just what the country needs more of. HONESTY, we are crying out for it. Thanks for this, it backs up my assessment of this vehicle. After watching other reviews. It also backs up my thoughts on the coif

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks. I don’t think i have heard a terrible word against it.

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

G'day! I love mine. It's a 2020 s6 Pikup double cab 4x4 Karoo. Best value for money and very comfortable with good economy and bloody good offroad with the same drawback is the poor exit angle. Great chanel.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks

[@richardpetervonrahden6393]

Appreciate the honest comments. Few reviewers actually use the vehicles. Good to hear from someone who does.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks. Hope you have a look at one next upgrade 👍

[@Leon-lp9fl]

True Mahindy 😊 review. Thanks! My 2010 Thar still going strong.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

If only we were allowed to have them again

[@michaelguerin56]

A straightforward review. Cannot beat that. Thank you. Have a good year. Cheers from NZ🇳🇿!

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks so much

[@BelloBudo007]

Thanks for the review. I'm on acreage down a dusty gravel road & surrounded by bush. I'm thinking, as my lovely Pajero ages, that a reliable back-up such as this Mahindra is the way to go.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I live 10km up a dirt road in the mountains and I can’t recommend it enough

[@OutbackOutlaw]

I’ve bought an S11 and a Scorpio. Love both of them.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I would love a scorpio

[@jeffreystorer4966]

Good on you thanks ,I've got a 85 patrol ute ,if I was to replace it the Mahindra ute , would be great replacement, town tractors , not fast but the old patrol gets good fuel economy compared to most modern 4 b,heard good things about same for Mahindra,let's face it fuel is a huge factor,paid 2,48 $,for diesal yesterday and it's never coming down, thanks again

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks. Definitely test drive one when the time comes. The 2.2 turbo has plenty of highway speed, im not admitting to going over 140 in her😳. It is geared more for highway than iff road but low gear sorts that.

[@jeffreystorer4966]

@@farmingandoutdoors glad you having good run with yours , been following Ruthy who has about same km on a duel cab model ,the fellow who has been 4x4 ING in old Green LandCruiser s for years ,he also rates em as good sturdy off-road transport , I'd rather the single cab meself , nobody has had a bad word to say about them ,I've worked on mine sites where new Toyota spent more time in the workshop than in service , granted they are given a hard time by different drivers which plays it's part ,new cars are just way too complicated for there own good is half of it also

[@FriendlyPCGamers]

Its focused on cost efficient utilization over high specs on paper and to flex in street deag races. It is made to get the job done effectively.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I think you are right. No waste on things that will just break. Just focusing on what is needed to be tough. The price reflects this unlike say a $120,000 cruiser or $150,000 Ram

[@sanjeevbhaskar5472]

Simple Short and Precise Great review This is how all the reviews should be Less than 5 minutes Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks. Did it to tell people not for clout..

[@sanjeevbhaskar5472]

@@farmingandoutdoors Respects 🙏

[@Jags22079]

Absolutely a work horse.... worth every penny.... waiting for it's new avatar in 2025

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

Hey mate! With you all the way! I've owned Landy's (still love them) Nisans, Terioses, a Jimny, Ford Ranger 2.2 ( ahem, yes... cough cough) used Isuzu's, Hiluxes, grown up with anything the Natal Parks Board threw at us and driven a friends Wily's cj2a 1948 model. This vehicle in 130000km of hard African Bush travel has convinced me of their never-say-die nature and cost efficiency. I'll buy another in a heart beat. I want a Thar as a second vehicle. Best value for money ever. Tough as nails, comfortable, economical, capable and affordable. Huge fun! Craig, Catchment Management and water IoT specialist. Tough conditions call for tough measures! Love my Hindie

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Great to hear. I’d love a Thar but unfortunately Jeep won their court case in Australia and we can’t have one😢😢

[@FriendlyPCGamers]

Thar is monster in both offroad and highways.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

@@FriendlyPCGamers if only we could have them 😮‍💨

[@the_curry_cruiser]

Up the Curry Cruiser 💪🏾

[@farmingandoutdoors]

With the Mahindras and the Maruti Suzukis i think China is in a real battle

[@protograde2723]

​@@farmingandoutdoorsTATAs too.

[@CampbellSimpson]

Excellent concise summary, thankyou. Very well put, honestly explained from real world experience.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thank you

[@LynneRandle]

I have the same 2:57 2021 s6 single cab ute used on property & trips away. I'm very happy with the ute. Not so with parts availability and dealer attitude. Recently got 40000 km service done at local dealership took a week. apparently waiting for a air filter. Was told they didn't hold any parts at dealership parts had to come from Coffs harbour ( to Lismore). I asked them if they wanted me to go and get the parts for them. They didn't get my sense of humour. Basically, dealership didn't give a !!!! . Broke a fan belt on a recent trip to Cape York. Mahindra Cairns didn't have one in stock. It took a week to get a belt to Coen. On a good note, 50000 service done by Bundaberg mahindra. They had all the parts needed and were very professional. Maybe because they are a small business that as far as I could tell only sold mahindra vehicles new, not a multi brand dealership. Great vehicle letdown by parts availability and dealer's who don't care.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

We no longer have a local dealer, service is done at a normal mechanic and fine for keeping warranty. I clogged an air filter on farm between service and got one at supercheap.

[@LynneRandle]

Tried supercheap autobahn repco and Bursons locally for fan belts and hoses for spares. Nothing from any of them ordered parts from mahindra gold coast a week ago. Still waiting. If mahindra want to mix it in Australia with mainstream makers they need to lift their game.

[@kasinathar1874]

Nice short clip. 👍🏽

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks i know it’s not perfect but i hope im learning

[@alastair1955]

Bought mine new in 2015, 220,000 km's on it now. I'm a beekeeper so a lot of 4 wheel drive in rough bush country and carrying heavy loads. Shouldn't admit it but often over the 1 ton it's supposed to be. Have had some mechanical issues but all up it's been cheaper than a Landcruiser would have been and I love driving it.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I will take 220,000km of mostly offroad anyday.

[@mankismelbournejay]

Great review, covered everything really well. Subbed. 👍

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thank you 😎

[@kspa123]

If Aussie farmer can recommend it must be good

[@farmingandoutdoors]

👍👍🤣

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

I got S10+ just got my 15000 service. Really happy so far. Should mention fuel consumption is so good. What do you mean about the away bar thing, I am not a mechanic. I was going to get the EFS lift kit Mahindra supply. Please explain the away bar issue.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Sway bar is the front suspension. The vehicle doesn’t have a spring on each side it has a bar going from side to side and the only lift you can really do is spin this up maybe 25mm. I looked at the efs kit and it promises 40mm front but only 250kg load on rear. I need 500 at least

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

@@farmingandoutdoors so the EFS kit reduces your rear load capacity from standard?? I don't know what the standard value is. How did you achieve the 500 lot on rear or is that standard. Is the sway bar on front a good system in your opinion besides lift issue?? Appreciate you sharing your knowledge.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

@@404errorpagenotfound.6 apparently its 350 now from factory. My ute is almost always loaded. I honestly can’t afford less

[@farmingandoutdoors]

@@404errorpagenotfound.6 i haven’t got 500 now. Standard is 350 and unless i find an old spring forge that is where it is

[@404errorpagenotfound.6]

@@farmingandoutdoors got it, there are so many Mahindra being sold now whoever starts manufacturing quality third party modifications is going be rolling in money.

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

We love our 4x4 S6 Mahindra pikup Karoo double cab. Never let us down in 140000km through the Southern African bush and potholes roads. It has driven unaided through Freelander and Duster swallowing bogs ( Splashy Fen Music Festival 202w) whether only other thing moving was a Ford County 4x4 tractor. In my work it takes me with 2 crew over terrible corrugated and washed away slippery rocky tracks to abandoned boreholes, river and canal sites, irrigated fields and almost nonexistent potholders tar rod without complain. Briliant car,sis at highway speeds fo horse tansiion rothe rough at the flick of a sitch. The MLD works a treat an I sips fueled a big 4x4. Loads up a full band worth of gear and carries th Motled Crew and spouse t every gig. Best car ever an I'm not prting wihi. I pu Terafirms inland changed te shocks, ratcheted the torsion front suspensensnup2 notches and I tried beauifly. I alo had to change backshocs.th frons are due no at 140000kms.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I can hope mine does as good. Thanks for the comment

[@rickynicholls7184]

Hey mate you can put a 2-inch lift kit on which I have done

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Yes but the lift kit uses comfort springs and will halve my carrying capacity as the biggest is 250kg. I need 500 constant unless there is another one not the efs one

[@murraypens]

Thanks for this! I’ve been tossing over getting serious about buying a mahindra at some point, but was worried about towing power, sounds like it does amazing stuff for you! One question, you mentioned sway bar suspension, so is the front end independent as well? I’d rather hoped it was a solid axle! But, sounds like a small detail to worry about.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Yes it has independent front suspension.

[@murraypens]

@@farmingandoutdoors cool, thanks for that!

[@croydonq135]

Great review. Thanks for taking the time.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks for watching

[@markmay184]

I was thinking about buying one. I’ve read and watched a plethora of reviews on this. For every positive one there’s a negative one. Most of the negative reviews pertain to things that need to be replaced when they go in for servicing (ok under warranty) then there seems to be a lot of criticism about how long they then spend in the shop/off the road. While you wait for the dealer to get parts (from all accounts Sth Africa) because the vehicle distributors haven’t got the parts in Oz. I’ve yet to read/watch a review from anyone who has owned one of these long enough for it to be out of warranty. They all seem to off load them well before the crunch may, or may not happen. Even though you say your only problem was a radiator cap - they seem “too much of a roll-of-the-dice” proposition for me to outlay my reddies on 💰

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Obviously not for everyone. I haven’t seen these bad reviews but every car will have issues🤷🏼‍♂️. I have owned many cars and read many reviews and found many many bad reviews on other vehicles. If you’re not sold then im not here trying to sell you anything.

[@davidgrose6321]

I love mine! Over 10000$ Saving on the equivalent and probably a better ute❤

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Totally agree

[@lmalesci]

hello greetings from Pontassieve province of Florence Italy I have a Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 that I use for soft and medium difficulty off-road because it is all original and only has the reinforced Ironman nitrogas shock absorbers that go from a standard set up to + 5 cm and my Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 has the 1.3 LT petrol m13a engine from the year 2001 that I use for dirt farm and forest roads and which are often used by lumberjacks with their forestry tractors and skidders and forwarders and thanks to its dimensions my Suzuki Jimmy 4x4 off-road vehicle reaches places where a larger 4x4 vehicle has difficulty getting to!

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I have had several suzuki sierras, both Indian made both were great, it os one of the reasons i went with the mahindra over the chinese 4wd’s

[@RockstarRSTR]

Nice and short review…

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks

[@TheTripleDubya]

I know it’s kind of a little thing but I so wish they did an extended cab version.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I know what you mean. Having almost no room behind my seat is a pain. No worse than a 75 cruiser though

[@user-hu4if6xw8p]

Great review, Love Mahindra

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks. Me too. In the 3 years i have owned it I have only found 2 haters. Neither one of them ever owned one and tried to compare them to $150,000 landcruisers

[@arinn7351]

We have two Mahindra utes at work, for some reason our company decided they would be a good 'investment' - besides how awful they look, and the obvious glaring stares we get when driving it through mine sites in WA (I wouldn't be caught dead driving it), both utes had serious mechanical and cosmetic issues. The first one had two wheel studs snap on us travelling down south, a cracked windshield (replaced under warranty), the oil cap blew out spraying oil everywhere, the centre hubcaps broke off; the second ute had a centre bearing issue, and also a cracked windshield. Perhaps it has something to do with the almost vertical cab design and no dash. It has no power, feels and drives like a tractor, is so poorly balanced that it always wants to tip rearwards when loaded. The turning cycle is abysmal, there is no such thing as a '3 point turn' in a Mahindra. It barely fits 4 people in it (the two in the back need to be children, a bit hard when transporting guys to and from site), you sit so far up that your back starts to hurt (not sure if that's the harsh suspension or just poor ergonomics). In through all of that, they were only $30k ea new for a '1 ton tray' although we don't trust that, and most of the issues were sorted through warranty so in the end along as our gear and staff are transported to and from site then the company cant complain...oh wait the second Mahindra snapped studs as well, when we asked Mahindra to comment they said: 'checking wheel nuts are not part of our vehicle delivery procedures'. There is a reason these utes don't sell in India, and that all Mahindra's stock is being flogged to Aussie's that think their $30k ute is going to last more than the warranty period.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

To be honest you are the first person in 4 years that i have heard have a terrible experience. Thanks for sharing. Try the 1 tom, mine goes great full

[@dhanrajchavan4356]

This car is very affordable in India and it's have more than 20 years in india

[@farmingandoutdoors]

It is very affordable here too

[@rubbersidedown7992]

Firstly this pick up version isnt available here in india , & 2ndly japan gets the lc prado fr around INR 20L

[@vasu_0001]

@@rubbersidedown7992 it was available earlier

[@rakesh.c.kukreti25]

Lovely video 😊

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks

[@rakesh.c.kukreti25]

@@farmingandoutdoors Greetings from Kenya

[@sandasturner9529]

I'd buy it. Looks like a fun vehicle

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Does everything i need

[@sandasturner9529]

@@farmingandoutdoors that was _quick_

[@farmingandoutdoors]

@@sandasturner9529 I always try to reply quickly

[@sandasturner9529]

@@farmingandoutdoors that is good

[@noni6656]

Great review sir

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thank you

[@1jjopperman]

How many centre bearings did you change.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

None. Zero engine issues so far. This ute has outdone all my big brand utes

[@divyanshkumarrana1104]

Love your reviews sir🙏

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Very much appreciated

[@lesklower7281]

I was just wondering actuality how good the Manidra ute is and a review from an owner telling us about the really small problems he has and that lndian built vehicle's are good well we own an lndian built vehicle a Suzuki Baleno and haven't had a problem with it and l don't think a lot of people know were there car was made

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Yes we have had a couple of Maruti made Suzukis over the years so we know that India can make good cars. It did make the decision a little easier. Also knowing Mahindra has been around for decades made the decision of India over China easy.

[@lesklower7281]

@farmingandoutdoors Suzuki have been made in lndia for years and Mahidras are still very rare on the roads and the market for 4X4 Ute's is flooded with so many makes l did see a Mahindra the other day it was an SUV l didn't know what the bonnet badge was from now l know what is a Mahidra and l know in Australia than have been selling Mahindras for some time

[@rl7586]

Good value for money But I prefer the Ssangyong Musso, looks better and as well Best Ute under $50K

[@farmingandoutdoors]

It is getting some good write ups. I prefer the bush styling of the mindy. Just like musso The new mindy will look like all the other utes too

[@tomparker5000]

Would it make a decent roo harvesting vehicle? Can't afford a Land Cruiser, and i need a taller window than my Hilux

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Absolutely, plenty of vision. Mine os off road all the time. But as i said clearance is the biggest offroad issue. The lift kit available is only 250kg constant. That’s probably ok for that just not heavy fencing kit etc

[@GTrainRx7]

Can't hear you :( Maybe rerecord the sound?

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Rob, what's going on with your audio ?? There's a horrible loud rumbling noise 😡

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Hmmm not sure. It doe seem much worse than when i uploaded it

[@azdesertnews7563]

Thx

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Glad you enjoyed

[@lesklower7281]

I have seen four Mahindras that have done just over 500000 kilometres there is a small courier in the Hunter delivering to the mines called Valley Express l am lmpressed by that there are a couple of vehicles no 4X4 utes that will not even do that l have owned a couple utes myself all rear wheel drive and l still have a 1997 Toyota Hilux single cab rear wheel drive petrol with an aluminium tray l don't take it off road just drive it around and l do like the Mahindra ute and my Hilux hasn't even done 500000 kilometres only 435000 kilometres l don't think you will be replacing your Mahindra ure any time soon 😊

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Awesome to hear

[@Healthliving1967]

So do you guys that own these mahindra vehicles think they will last till 300-400 thousand kilometres without any major mechanical problems ?

[@farmingandoutdoors]

There are many that already do have 500,000 plus. Unfortunately since mine 4wd’s everyday and gets terrible punishment I don’t think mine will. As i said in the review i have owned all the normal 4wd’s and have worn them all out before that

[@Healthliving1967]

@@farmingandoutdoors yeah well time will tell with these cheap 4wd vehicles.

[@Healthliving1967]

@@farmingandoutdoors yeah but did they require major mechanical repairs ? Probably did but you won’t hear that from the owners. Meanwhile my dads old 1995 Land Cruiser straight six diesel with 700,000 kilometres on the clock still starts and runs around the farm. Let’s see the mahindra do those miles without major mechanical problems.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

@@Healthliving1967 i have spoken to many owners before and since buying. No one is talking about major repairs. I have heard about 1 guy needing a gearbox at 280,000 and he runs 6 or 7 for business and his vehicles runs 24/7 literally. As a preventative he replaced the boxes in all his vehicles at 250,000. As a reference to my vehicles my landcruiser got a new long motor at 260,000 2 of my hilux’s were traded at 100,000km as they were worn out including new diff and suspension issues, my third hilux was just a lemon as was my ford ranger. The only vehicle that has come close to my mindy was the triton

[@Healthliving1967]

@@farmingandoutdoors I’m not talking about the new land cruisers I’m talking about the 1980s and 1990s models that had the straight six cylinder diesel engines in them,they were the best land cruisers ever made and they never needed gearboxes replacing at a ridiculous 280,000 kms,as I said my dads old Land Cruiser has 700,000 kms on the clock with original gearbox,diff,even the radiator is original. Unlike these new Toyotas they build today the ones they manufactured 40 years ago were far superior in all aspects. Those mahindra 4wds are ok for around the farm but if you get them out on the highway that’s when things start going wrong with them. That cruiser of my dads is over 30 years old,been around Australia twice and spent 25 years on the farm and off roading ! Your mahindras will be ready for the wreckers at 10 years old !

[@mercedesbenz3751]

These do not sell in India, because India doesn't have the pik-up culture. The only pikups sold here are Mahindra Bolero because they are completely made for tough work, they are such workhorse, but urban people won't buy them. The ruler Indian economy actually depends on them. But the times are changing, I am now seeing more urban friendly pik-up in India like the Isuzu D-max.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Seeme the same in china too. I guess it’s more of a status thing if you can afford bigger and better you buy bigger and better

[@bigears4014]

Shit mate how m7ch did you get paid

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I wish……. #CasselsAutomotive or #Mahindra, please hook me up 😁😁

[@KumarKumar-fc2gc]

In India...1 year waiting time for Mahindra XUV 700

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Wow.

[@andywells397]

I doubt if we will get them in the uk

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Well that certainly sucks because you really are missing out

[@FordraptorF150]

It will take time. As Mahindra will taste success in its new markets they will surely expand.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

@@FordraptorF150 I don’t understand why no one has started importing them. Especially with the large asian population in the UK

[@FordraptorF150]

@@farmingandoutdoors They will be preferring European cars maybe that's why

[@bondibeast]

why can't you lift it?

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Because the only lift available is a 250kg kit. This is a step down in weight capacity. I need 400kg minimum

[@julesmarwell8023]

one good thing going for it. it's not made in china.

[@farmingandoutdoors]

And to get honest. That was a big part in buying it

[@subraiyer1318]

Thanks, on behalf of Sri Anand Mahindra

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Your welcome, it’s easy when it’s a great product

[@shawsie5780]

Why wouldn't you just buy a Dmax?, 4j engine is bulletproof

[@farmingandoutdoors]

First because they start at $50k over $20k more than a mindy. Second because my last isuzu was crap

[@xylosfurniture]

Mate. Why did you buy a Mahindra car? It seems that you should have bought one of their tractors instead😂

[@farmingandoutdoors]

I bought one because i essentially straight swapped my 4year old broken ranger . I have looked at them for ages and liked them. I could not find anyone ragging on them unlike the great walls etc. They are still a “truck” unlike all the other 4wd’s that are cars that go offroad. It is also less than half a replacement ford, toyota or isuzu so if i got the same 4 years I could not fail. I now have 45,000km, more than what my ranger had when ir needed more than $15,000 in non-warranty repairs

[@xylosfurniture]

@@farmingandoutdoors What I meant was Mahindra makes excellent tractors. I seems more suited to your needs than a car😂. Sorry for the confusion. May I ask what happened to your Ranger?

[@farmingandoutdoors]

@@xylosfurniture 😆 oh, i bought a case a few years ago. When i replace it i just may get a Mahindra..

[@alexkenley1]

nice one mate sounds like youre flying to india while filming this review to pick up another one

[@farmingandoutdoors]

If i could have would🤣🤣🤣

[@donhinds7470]

Isn't it Chinese

[@farmingandoutdoors]

No. It’s from India. Since 1953

[@deceptikhon]

lmao Rob

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it

[@nareshsinghberiwal7510]

o man , i have that one in india & i put 10 ton on it and it runs easily😅😅😅

[@farmingandoutdoors]

Wow, I only put 1.5 at most on mine

[@sauravghosh7064]

Ford 😂

[@ruthlessrude6014]

Australians are too nice to theae vehicle. you seen the Indians. 😂😂😂

[@farmingandoutdoors]

We see the indian and chinese and Indian win everytime