2023 Mahindra PikUp Review: RIP Toyota LandCruiser?! EXTREMELY UNDERRATED UTE!

[@bravohotel]

Take away line, "its very hard to criticise when it's so cheap". Exactly.

[@ultramaxyt927]

But Your mind also Create a Cheap because You are Cheaper Than this Pick up🤭🤭🤭🤭🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@dhruvilkumpavat6037]

True

[@SumbramBodosaBodosaSumbr-ec3op]

Very good product. Nice very nice to look but how many price

[@__beer__]

It is when it looks like that 😅

[@akar2755]

The Landcruiser used to get away it too (as in, value for money), until they continued to pump the price up over the years. It's gotten a lot more expensive for what it is, and it's overtaken by everything else in features.

[@nikhileshchandel114]

Fun fact " it isn't available in India with the bed, only as an SUV". Considering the high prices of other pickups in India, this could've been so useful.

[@hi9580]

mahindra bolero camper

[@omkute]

there is not enough big market in India for pickups

[@kaushalshinde2459]

mahindra Scorpio GETAWAY launched in india in 2007....

[@buaid]

Pickup...you can't beat bolero pickup in India...its smaller lighter and rugged. Better then scorp hence it's doing in Indian road.

[@HarishSharma-uv1co]

@@omkute I like these but idont hve 10 lakh

[@craigdouglasmartens7037]

I've had my S ule cab 4x4 for 3 onthsnow and have done 120000km's across South African Bush tracks, badly potholes roads, irrigated fields and not had one issue with it. Best value for money

[@peetschlebusch6922]

You are very lucky it junk had 7

[@colinkarlson3829]

I own an S11 Pikup. It is fitted with EFS suspension and 4WD industries' 3 inch stainless exhaust and stainless snorkel. It now has plenty of grunt and tows our 1 tonne camp trailer cruising at 100 to 110 kms without issue. While not towing and simply cruising it returns less than 7 litres per 100kms. While towing it is 8 to 9 litres per 100km. The 16 inch wheels are a POSITIVE as it runs 75 profile tyres - when deflated this combination provided a long footprint which makes these units first class on the sand. Large diameter wheels are frowned upon in the real ozzie bush. If you are into practicality and not cosmetics you will find it trumps a lot of opposition which is why I have one.

[@bravohotel]

Well said

[@rickynicholls7184]

Did you get rid of your exhaust underneath and put a resonator instead so the airflow is better on your exhaust system

[@gobimurugesan2411]

110 kms?. Bro u need to slow ur pushing the limits of safety

[@tapas1505]

no he is not. scorpio here in indian highways easily run at more than 160kmph, even it defeats a monocoque suv like Ford Ecosport in drag race super easily@@gobimurugesan2411

[@tapas1505]

@@iallreadyknowsunshine57 For your kind info Mahindra diesel engines are very reliable and can tackle extreme road and weather conditions.

[@Juniordatascientist-k8d]

That Mhawk engine is a gem

[@TheFriarHenderson]

I spent a little bit of time in rural India.... When you see how they load them up and treat them they are truly bullet proof. I like the agricultural feel of them, a bit like the old Land Rovers.

[@Smite-MeisterEd]

South Africa assembles both the double and single cab variants and are very popular with the farming community, very reliable bakkie/ute/pick up.

[@yeahwhateveridc6062]

@@AnyoneSeenMikeHuntIts even more funny to read that as a dutch speaker. Bak means something like Bin/car trunk. bakkie just sounds like a cuter version of it

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

I'm getting one, manual, diesel, basic. Rural South Africa.

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

​@@yeahwhateveridc6062bakkie being Afrikaans, a language derived from Dutch, makes sense. Thanks for the historical connection.

[@vivekanandan5093]

I never knew the fact that mahindra had assembly plant in SA

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

@@vivekanandan5093 yep, in Durban.

[@MOTOFLIXGARAGE]

It's not cheap, but it's decent, practical, and rock solid reliable, yes IndiansUTEs are becoming popular

[@dhruvilkumpavat6037]

Let's not defend this brother. 30k is nothing for a country earning about 60k a year on an avg.

[@MOTOFLIXGARAGE]

@@dhruvilkumpavat6037 that's also true, unfortunately in India this variant is not available

[@jashsylde8136]

Its not cheap but it is however the most affordable pickup truck in Australia that is reliable.

[@nikhilmenon8605]

Reliable?😂😂😂lol... Have you owned a mahindra?

[@MOTOFLIXGARAGE]

@nikhilmenon8605 Of course, in most rural areas, you will see Mahindra vehicles more than any other Brand.

[@sailingcitrinesunset4065]

They're a lot better offroad than people think. Seen one climb a muddy gully that a Landcruiser needed to winch.

[@flight2k5]

There’s probably more to the story

[@CovertPhilosopher]

lol yes, doesnt make any sense@@flight2k5

[@neilalexanderwalker5855]

Yep. I've had one for 3 years, and I took one on a hunting trip on a massive property (160,000+ hectares). The other men on the hunt were well-off guys with $100,000+ utes. We switched off as drivers, and I ended up driving a retired businessman to the other side of the property on a failed pig hunt. We ended up fording a stream and climbing an extremely steep unsealed road, and the little Mahindra climbed up the mountain like a mountain goat. When we got back to camp that night, he the others asked how the Mahindra performed, and he praised its climbing ability. I've taken the thing through tropical rainforest rivers, mud, rocky roads, and even left a $100,000+ Toyota rig in the dust on an unsealed road coming back from the Iron Range. It's an ugly vehicle with some strange features (e.g. square cup holders), but it's a great truck for someone who just wants an old-school truck that gets the job done.

[@peetschlebusch6922]

You must be joking you can't compare it to a cruiser Mahindra use South Africa as n junk yard

[@Coastmac2001]

It is underrated . A shame, because it's a heck of a lot more capable than people realise. A bit more kick from the engine wouldn't hurt

[@jaspreetsinghanand]

It's a proper off roader pick up with 4 low and yet no off road testing. Must say very comprehensive review mate. Going round the tarmac. When you saw its popular in rural Australia in your outbacks. That's for what pick ups are made for.

[@Smite-MeisterEd]

Mahindra sells 3 special edition Karoo for the Pik Up in South Africa named Karoo Dusk, Storm and Dawn.

[@stendecstretcher5678]

Great review as usual. Talking about underrated utes. I recently bought a new hilux poverty pack single cab Ute auto petrol. For $33500 As I am retired and live on acreage. My family and friends laugh at me, but for some reason every time I drive it I have a big smile on my face. Very handy underdog vehicle.

[@OutbackOutlaw]

It gets from A to B slower than a T. O. Y……but it’s definitely worth looking at for remote work applications. Might consider it.

[@AdmissionGaming]

Why is it good for remote work?

[@3Areviews]

Wait for Scorpio-N Pik Up. Revealed just few days back.

[@OutbackOutlaw]

@@3Areviews seen it. Looks damn good

[@edwardfletcher7790]

How are you going to get parts & service in a remote work area ?? 😩

[@OutbackOutlaw]

@@edwardfletcher7790 I’m looking into that at the moment. Suppliers will start stocking parts if they haven’t already. Remote and rural farmers are buying these at the moment. For the price it’s worth a gamble to see. Toyota has issues with getting parts all the time with our fleet and always use the excuse of part shortages due to the big C.

[@robertceroli3512]

Your 100% correct in semi rural parts of Oz theres quite a few of them and farmer gave me review on it it has Toyota like reliability can't kill them

[@athulzakk7892]

Recently started watching your reviews. It is interesting and informative

[@CarSauce]

Welcome aboard!

[@ashilasmina1152]

I like this channel, honest review for every car and it doesn’t matter if it’s luxury or any other car. Great work. 👍👍 cheers

[@CarSauce]

I appreciate that!

[@Pyjamarama11]

Loved my Pik Up for three years, not a single issue with it after driving the Eyre, Stuart, Birdsville, Gemfields etc. Traded it for a Scorpio N Even happier now !!

[@lakshya7873]

it is based on a scorpio SUV sold in india, and the scoprio n is the next generation and the og scorpio is still sold in india in high no. that's the level of craze it has india , and you can say mahindra scorpio pickup is an adm (Australian domestic market) we envy you bcoz for no reason it is not sold in india

[@Be_Rational89]

They do sell bolero pickup though. theres no market for $25k pickup in India.

[@lakshya7873]

@@Be_Rational89 they are big like most of the pickups, so day to day usage gets cumbersome , and the indian roads are packed with traffic so , less sales

[@Mr.Info2]

It's not cheap, it's affordable.

[@phillip.9524]

The first Mahindra was released in Australia in 1990 a basic copy of a Jeep CJ 3 / 5. The press release was held in the bush at Bushells Ridge / Wyee NSW. I know because one of the talentless journalists took out my boundary fence..

[@mallupagan]

It's not copy.... mahindra and mitsubishi was licensed to make vehicles in jeep cj3b design.... but when it comes to #Thar yes they copied design of wrangler

[@edwardfletcher7790]

And by 1995 there was only a handful left on the road... LoL

[@TheTripleDubya]

Well they only did 80 km/h.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

@@TheTripleDubya I think the body panels turning into ferric oxide by the end of the first wet season was a bigger problem 😀LoL

[@dylanwebb421]

​@TheTripleDubya I think they had the 1.9 Peugeot diesel slug bucket engine?

[@amit70607]

Mahindra scarpio N pick up is tecnically nextgen to this vehicle. But I feel keeping this car also in the lineup makes sense as it is sold at extremely lowprice.

[@PKar03]

impressive pickup! gets the work done; no drama! you both are fun btw

[@peetschlebusch6922]

If it have 40 000km work on them you wil start crying

[@eddie3630]

Hands down the best car reviewers! You guys crack me up 😂😂

[@rickynicholls7184]

As for going around corners at reasonable Highway speeds once you get used of the body the way it handles you can turn corners quite fast actually I have tried it already and it works well

[@lloydkennedy7433]

Good to see a new reliable twin cab ute at an affordable price. You guys are so funny. 😂

[@Secretlyanothername]

People use the word underrated all the time, but this car is literally that.

[@Smite-MeisterEd]

The new Mahindra Scorpio Pik up will be teased in Cape Town, South Africa this month

[@Smite-MeisterEd]

😂 True that

[@kashyap_0-0_]

​@@AnyoneSeenMikeHunt😂

[@1carusGG]

This isn't even sold in India anymore. Also I highly agree with the point on plastics. Mahindra is known for their reliability and build, but not their plastic, its terrible.

[@ChandranPrema123]

I mean in India we have Bolero Pick Up

[@prathameshozarkar]

​@@ChandranPrema123Bolero pikup 😂

[@prathameshozarkar]

​@@ChandranPrema123imagine selling bolero in Australia💀

[@rusticbloom4245]

Scorpio N based Global pikup looks awesome, but its supposed to be coming in 2026 or something but if launched earlier it would be a blockbuster.

[@timmycarey1958]

Great news. They look good. I might be able to afford 1 by then.

[@biondisubbaiah]

Buy this & customise it with after market mods, better tyres, engine tuned to ur preference, it will end up becoming truly a unique personnel vehicle.

[@markrichardson8382]

Time for a long-term review, I reckon with the typical 4wd mods thrown at it like it's usually done here in Aussie land, ....Keen to see what reliable power might be available with this asthmatic 2.2ltr engine!!!! Go on, you know you wanna do it!!!!

[@sandymcleod746]

Is this truck ok for straight men to

[@Aryan_Kumar_Sharma7]

This car looks amazing 😍

[@harshitbagrii]

It looks pretty good without bullbars in front and new Scorpio(6 seater SUV) lights at the rear end But I agree with most of your judgement on this particular model

[@davideyers9405]

Mahindra went wrong by getting Homer Simpson to do the design brief. Square up the body, put a solid axel under the front (which would be cheaper as well) and a bit more power and they'd be on a winner.

[@prathameshozarkar]

Why would a cartoon character design mahindra cars?? 🤣🤣🤣

[@civicrider5556]

fun fact, this car is actually the pik up version of original 2nd gen scorpio. this was actually sold as the pik up version in india back in 2007 named getaway but since it didnt do well so they didnt bother bringing it back but glad to see its getting love at the land down under

[@aswinhoola]

I really love your format guys. Very entertaining.

[@sonnysingh2456]

I used to provide my staff with Hilux Ute's, but they mistreat them, hunting.shooting etc with the compnay cars. This year traded them all in for Mahindras. Loads cheaper and no issues yet. They get good use on our beef property at Goondiwindi, so I'm impressed.

[@br-md2xm]

I havent seen even 1 of these in India. Mahindra is a popular brand, but pickups arent really a thing in India. I dont think Mahindra even sells these here

[@pradipdhakal2665]

Search Bolera. They sell that in India and they popular in Himalays and village

[@PS-ug7nm]

They sell bolero pick-up/mini truck... There tons of them in rural India especially Rajasthan and Gujarat

[@ReachOutThere-ob8nj]

Had this vehicle for almost a year, very happy with it so far.

[@dheeraj3945]

"But it can hold a ton of weight in the rear, as I've demonstrated by me being in the back" 😂. The best self depreciating auto joke I've heard On a different note, It might be popular in Remote areas due to the fuel efficiency. If there's one thing the Indians love the most, it's extracting the last kilometre of distance for the fuel

[@PTI_USA]

They have tested this in the Himalayas too! So good for snowy and icy roads. Just drive slow on corners. I like to save money and spend it on vacations to create memories

[@shyamandtechnology]

Love from India 💙

[@rajitp5269]

Its mhawk is constructed with tractor parts, it is durable.

[@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?

[@sandeepreddymale9810]

This things are literally used in India army around one of the toughest terrain among the Indian borders

[@riteshr9477]

The new scorpioN based pikup is on the way. Will launch shortly

[@STriCkeR7oo]

Yes.. Eagerly waiting for Him..

[@willienelsongonzalez4609]

For a daily truck/pick up it’s pretty decent. If Mahindra can work on better storage, cup holders, improve the safety features, punchier engine, more comfortable seats then Mahindra will definitely be onto a winner! It got three stars for safety and lacks modern safety equipment, which is bit of a let down. Granted not everyone needs the most high-tech 4x4, but it needs to be dependable. Yes it’s cheap and you get what you pay for. Mahindra could easily be an industry leader and the Pik-Up could do with some improvements which would not break the bank whilst keeping it competitive and affordable.

[@rickynicholls7184]

And as for the cup holders at the front it actually holds medium sized coffees without spilling while driving I know this from going to Mount Isa from Queensland Brisbane

[@aaykay4060]

But when the inevitable spill does happen it’s liquid right into the 12V socket!!

[@brendinho1993]

7:27 Tf does the infotainment system need MS Teams for ??

[@debajyotisrc]

WHAT IF Mahindra starts selling the KAAROO edition pickups in Australia that are sold in South Africa??. these folks will surely drool over it. 🤤😁

[@dhruvilkumpavat6037]

I can watch this channel just for these two made for each other friends for hours 15:11, being Indian and nothing to co-relate except begin proud of my country and Mahindra.

[@sammybeevg]

Where did you get your information from that this thing is used in remote Australia

[@aniruddhabhatta7229]

New one coming in August 15th this year, based on the ScorpioN platform.

[@keensoftware]

Need this in Canada ASAP

[@vikramrao6391]

i dont get why the thing is fugly. Mahindra could have done a better job on the rear. but yes, the reliability is legendary. John Rooth did an amazing a great job telling us why this rig is so good.

[@supersapien5124]

It's too old model. They are planning for thar pickup

[@ramprasath4403]

yeah bro... I totally agree with you.. they should have provided 2 bedrooms, kitchen and a bathroom space for the money you paid... being an Indian, I strongly condemn this thing...

[@Kiran1998.]

One of honest reviewer

[@aussiesilverado53]

0 - 100kmph in an 80kmph zone, bit cheeky

[@the_good_citizen]

I want to buy this in India. Where can I get it from?

[@ani095]

Actually mahindra scorpio pickup handling way better then normal scorpio. In india it named as scorpio getaway. I own two of these!!

[@goitsetautona7526]

The title alone deserves a like 😂

[@Reotha]

im starting to see more of these around farms in south africa,replacing the hilux.

[@dirkbindemann1852]

16" tyers are still the most practical 4x4 tyers.

[@punchabunch]

you tested it like a sedan on the road .....it's a 4wd fellers whats the turning circle like the 4wd test over bumps ?

[@manishverma9395]

I never thought I'd be laughing watching a car review. Screaming face got me good.

[@tejasborse2643]

The fact is that we don't get Pick up version here instead we have The Classic Scorpio and The new Scorpio N , by the way I am from India and I love your channel ❤❤

[@sergioabdilla4577]

This is halarious! The funniest parts are when you keep comparing it to a landcruiser🤣😂🤣😂

[@hi9580]

It's basically the Indian version of lc79

[@THESHIVACHAUHAN]

​@@hi9580nahh bro

[@deepaksahu6075]

They saying its ok for the price but if u can afford more expensive u should buy that ...its all about budget it won't disappoint you if u hav low budget worth the price

[@flatwhite3114]

And the Chrysler Sigma was voted car of the year by Wheels magazine. Sorry guys I’m sure there is a market for them but please don’t compare them to a Toyota not even in the same ballpark next you’ll be telling me that EV’s are the future.

[@oops952]

I have never seen this pik up in India 😮 I think they used to sell these .

[@subikashbiswas3237]

Love from India

[@rickynicholls7184]

Tell you but mine is quite quick I have a dual cab s11 pickup 2023 and the pick-up passing vehicles trucks going to Mt Isa was quite quicker than what you have said

[@vikeshthakur9633]

The one of most affordable and Value for money SUV.

[@brucelee9861]

Good review on tar. What about off-road?

[@aadishetty007]

This truck is also based on the previous Gen scorpio which is why it looks like a Scorpio with a Ute Bed

[@davidwild66]

What's the availability of spare parts like? I've heard that you can wait a long time for even basic parts.

[@devendersuhag6968]

Mahindra Scorpio pikup is highest selling in nepal , bhutan , South Africa, etc.. But in india , Mahindra pik up is not available but Mahindra bolero , pik ups are available and Mahindra 7 seater Scorpio is available, which is used by mafia , military and police 😅😅😅

[@Fluff3H]

Realistically, a snorkel and a lift kit (and the usual bullbar, winch and so on) it would be a very capable off roader. The lift kit would hopefully fix that poor departure angle but the tub does hang over past the rear tyre a bit

[@3Areviews]

Wait for Scorpio-N Pik Up. It will hit the sweet spot.

[@mrvk699]

This car sells as a property 4x4 SUV as well as cab pickup in India, been selling since its origin close to 23+ years!!! Still today everywhere u have a waiting period of more than 1-3 months before u can buy a Scorpio. Specially Black colour.

[@poolman7786]

plz do a test offroad side by side with mahinda and toyota

[@thedefencelab8580]

Love you bro❤ From bharat One earth 🌍 one family

[@MarkPhilly-tp2wq]

These are very reliable ❤❤

[@utkarshsrivastava2639]

7:08 Scorpio pick up is not available here in India, Scorpio pick up used to come with 2nd or 3rd gen Scorpio but it didn't came with this gen Scorpio ever

[@Brad.whatthe]

Do they come out in a single cab because my friends wouldn’t get in it anyway, so no need for a back seat

[@gregshaw4280]

In South Africa we get S4 and S6 single cabs , I have the S4 single cab pick up 4x4

[@adityakrishnamalhotra1]

17:03 your passanger door was open bro 😭😭😭

[@hindustani6809]

Genuine review

[@riaanvisagie8618]

I am an ex mahindra owner and i had endless problem with my gearbox. Everyday driver mostly highway no towing and had to get my gearbox reconditioned 2 time in less than 2 years

[@theodociocozanitis5437]

If u need a work horse in the farm why not have this it’s cheap and reliable ok it’s not fast but it’s for work not racing and u not going to cry if it gets a scratch

[@damieg82]

This is a quite perplexing pickup. They were dealer sold in my country for a few years, around 2014 or so, and contrary to the commentary in this video, they weren't known as being reliable at all. The dealer support was also trash, so many of them sat unused sometimes for months, awaiting spare parts. They've all but evaporated from the roads here... I've seen maybe one on the road between the thick of the pandemic to now, despite fairly strong sales when new. I would caveat all of the aforementioned though by saying quite a few times, my country has received "new" vehicles which turned out to be unsold overstock from other markets. In some cases, the vehicles sat at port yards for years (5 years being the worst case we know about, for a batch of Renault cars which were sold as new cars here back in 1999-2001). I mentioned all of this because it's very plausible that's what happened with the Mahindras we got, although I can't say for certain. Either way, the brand is basically dead in my market... it'll take god-level marketing and promotions to sell them here again with any success.

[@ragesethi7553]

5:36 india gets scorpio classic insted of this pickup its a 7 seater suv

[@Doviruses.existbaileyonodysee]

I like em. They look as pretty as me. Althought my current is a 2.9 120kw 345nm terracan which also looks as pretty as me. But i probably wouldnt exactly want to go to a lower power to weight ratio.

[@robo25820]

One of the best pick up

[@shikhar5341]

can you buy this in india?

[@Cozzera]

Good on you mate! It looks like your parents fed you well!

[@AT-tw8lf]

Even after buying pininfarina, Mahindra still lacks in designing a car, scorpion looks good but don't like other cars, the reliability,practicality and fuel efficiency are only thing i like in Mahindra.

[@martinavery3979]

We see a few of these here in Colombia, not a lot but probably more common than Chinese utes are

[@Blakesvz]

If I were to have kids and they bought one of these, they’d be disowned! As overrated and overpriced 79 series are, they are the most iconic off-road vehicle!