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West Australian
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
New ute is Mahindra's 'number one dream program'
The Mahindra Pik-Up is the model on which the Indian automaker built its reputation in Australia, but production ceased in the last few months and the brand's new global ute is now well into its final development stage, having undergone testing of more than 600 test mules over several years. Having spotted the camouflaged new ute around Mahindra's testing and development centre at Chennai in India last week, CarExpert spoke to Velusamy R, the president of Automotive Technology & Product Development at Mahindra, about the current status of the vital new model. 'It is the number one dream program for us right now. It's being run with a separate team, a dedicated team,' said Velusamy R. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . 'Last time [he addressed media in 2024] I said I am starting the engineering. This time I'm telling you I'm starting the development. In fact, it's well into the development.' According to Velusamy R, Mahindra's new ute will be built on the same 'Mahindra Glide' platform as the Thar-Roxx, which in the new Thar application has independent double-wishbone suspension up front and penta-link suspension with a Watt's link at the rear. 'It's coming out of that platform, the latest generation, generation four. Of course, you know our diesel engines and you know our gasoline engine. You know the automatic transmission that we have, manual transmission that we have. All of them [will be available].' In the Thar-Roxx, the platform is capable of 650mm of fording depth and impressive approach and departure angles, which will likely carry over to some extent for the new ute. While confirming the availability of a diesel automatic for the new ute, Velusamy R ruled out any electric variant of the new Mahindra Pik-Up. 'No, not quite. It needs a different architecture,' he responded in regards to development of a hybrid ute from Mahindra. 'As in, you can't use the architecture, but I think those who do not have a good diesel engine, they do a hybrid gasoline, but it's very expensive. But we think a good diesel engine with an automatic gearbox is the best for a pickup.' Mahindra engineers came to Australia last year to benchmark a variety of best-selling utes, which the company says has helped shape development of its own ut development program. The company says it has been developed to meet global safety crash test requirements, including those of ANCAP, and that it will be the first Mahindra product to be developed for global markets ahead of the Indian automaker's domestic market. The new ute will likely make its first public appearance later this year, before arriving in Australia sometime in 2026. MORE: Everything Mahindra
7NEWS
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
New ute is Mahindra's 'number one dream program'
The Mahindra Pik-Up is the model on which the Indian automaker built its reputation in Australia, but production ceased in the last few months and the brand's new global ute is now well into its final development stage, having undergone testing of more than 600 test mules over several years. Having spotted the camouflaged new ute around Mahindra's testing and development centre at Chennai in India last week, CarExpert spoke to Velusamy R, the president of Automotive Technology & Product Development at Mahindra, about the current status of the vital new model. 'It is the number one dream program for us right now. It's being run with a separate team, a dedicated team,' said Velusamy R. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. 'Last time [he addressed media in 2024] I said I am starting the engineering. This time I'm telling you I'm starting the development. In fact, it's well into the development.' According to Velusamy R, Mahindra's new ute will be built on the same 'Mahindra Glide' platform as the Thar-Roxx, which in the new Thar application has independent double-wishbone suspension up front and penta-link suspension with a Watt's link at the rear. 'It's coming out of that platform, the latest generation, generation four. Of course, you know our diesel engines and you know our gasoline engine. You know the automatic transmission that we have, manual transmission that we have. All of them [will be available].' In the Thar-Roxx, the platform is capable of 650mm of fording depth and impressive approach and departure angles, which will likely carry over to some extent for the new ute. While confirming the availability of a diesel automatic for the new ute, Velusamy R ruled out any electric variant of the new Mahindra Pik-Up. 'No, not quite. It needs a different architecture,' he responded in regards to development of a hybrid ute from Mahindra. 'As in, you can't use the architecture, but I think those who do not have a good diesel engine, they do a hybrid gasoline, but it's very expensive. But we think a good diesel engine with an automatic gearbox is the best for a pickup.' Mahindra engineers came to Australia last year to benchmark a variety of best-selling utes, which the company says has helped shape development of its own ut development program. The company says it has been developed to meet global safety crash test requirements, including those of ANCAP, and that it will be the first Mahindra product to be developed for global markets ahead of the Indian automaker's domestic market. The new ute will likely make its first public appearance later this year, before arriving in Australia sometime in 2026.
Perth Now
10-06-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
New ute is Mahindra's 'number one dream program'
The Mahindra Pik-Up is the model on which the Indian automaker built its reputation in Australia, but production ceased in the last few months and the brand's new global ute is now well into its final development stage, having undergone testing of more than 600 test mules over several years. Having spotted the camouflaged new ute around Mahindra's testing and development centre at Chennai in India last week, CarExpert spoke to Velusamy R, the president of Automotive Technology & Product Development at Mahindra, about the current status of the vital new model. 'It is the number one dream program for us right now. It's being run with a separate team, a dedicated team,' said Velusamy R. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'Last time [he addressed media in 2024] I said I am starting the engineering. This time I'm telling you I'm starting the development. In fact, it's well into the development.' According to Velusamy R, Mahindra's new ute will be built on the same 'Mahindra Glide' platform as the Thar-Roxx, which in the new Thar application has independent double-wishbone suspension up front and penta-link suspension with a Watt's link at the rear. 'It's coming out of that platform, the latest generation, generation four. Of course, you know our diesel engines and you know our gasoline engine. You know the automatic transmission that we have, manual transmission that we have. All of them [will be available].' Supplied Credit: CarExpert In the Thar-Roxx, the platform is capable of 650mm of fording depth and impressive approach and departure angles, which will likely carry over to some extent for the new ute. While confirming the availability of a diesel automatic for the new ute, Velusamy R ruled out any electric variant of the new Mahindra Pik-Up. 'No, not quite. It needs a different architecture,' he responded in regards to development of a hybrid ute from Mahindra. Supplied Credit: CarExpert 'As in, you can't use the architecture, but I think those who do not have a good diesel engine, they do a hybrid gasoline, but it's very expensive. But we think a good diesel engine with an automatic gearbox is the best for a pickup.' Mahindra engineers came to Australia last year to benchmark a variety of best-selling utes, which the company says has helped shape development of its own ut development program. The company says it has been developed to meet global safety crash test requirements, including those of ANCAP, and that it will be the first Mahindra product to be developed for global markets ahead of the Indian automaker's domestic market. The new ute will likely make its first public appearance later this year, before arriving in Australia sometime in 2026. MORE: Everything Mahindra
The Advertiser
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
Mahindra utes clock up million-kilometre milestone
A fleet of Mahindra Pik-Up utes are among the hardest working vehicles in Australia. Newcastle-based Valley Express, a professional courier service that specialises in working with the Australian mining industry, has been recognised by Mahindra this week for its loyalty after one of its Pik-Up utes recently clocked up more than a million kilometres. Valley Express initially purchased five Mahindra Pik-Ups in 2021 to deliver equipment across the country, with the remaining four others also close to approaching the seven-figure milestone. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The freight company was so impressed by the reliability of the utes that it added another two more last year. "We have been really pleased with the performance of the Mahindra Pik-Up ute," the Valley Express director Megan Hinds told CarExpert. "The value for money is what attracted us to them in the first place. Essentially we can get two of these utes for the price of one well-known alternative. "And since we've had them, they have proven to be extremely reliable which is critical for our business." Valley Express labels itself as an 'urgent' freight company that assists with delivering anything from a small satchel to heavy equipment for breakdown repairs. Its Mahindra Pik-Ups have travelled across the country from their Newcastle base, as far afield as Alice Springs, Far North Queensland and Western Australia. "Each car covers approximately 5000-7000 kilometres a week, or around 250,000km a year, and they are on the road 24 hours a day, seven days a week," added Hinds. Each Pik-Up is fully serviced weekly by Hunter Valley Mahindra in Rutherford. "We have had to do a bit of maintenance with them over that time, and replaced the gearbox on each of them every 250,000km or so," said Hinds. "But that has been more of a preventative measure, other than general wear and tear and consumables like tyres and brakes. We haven't had a vehicle off the road or let us down on the job. "They are all still running the original engine, with the same fuel-injectors, turbochargers, alternators and power steering pumps." Mahindra Automotive's Shivank Bargoti visited Valley Express earlier this week to recognise the longevity milestone of the company's vehicles, and to present Hinds and her team with a series of million-kilometres plaques for the utes. "Valley Express has been a loyal Mahindra customer for years, and their million-kilometre fleet highlights what the Pik-Up was built for – dependable performance at exceptional value," said Bargoti. "This kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident. It's what makes Mahindra stand out in the real working world." MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: A fleet of Mahindra Pik-Up utes are among the hardest working vehicles in Australia. Newcastle-based Valley Express, a professional courier service that specialises in working with the Australian mining industry, has been recognised by Mahindra this week for its loyalty after one of its Pik-Up utes recently clocked up more than a million kilometres. Valley Express initially purchased five Mahindra Pik-Ups in 2021 to deliver equipment across the country, with the remaining four others also close to approaching the seven-figure milestone. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The freight company was so impressed by the reliability of the utes that it added another two more last year. "We have been really pleased with the performance of the Mahindra Pik-Up ute," the Valley Express director Megan Hinds told CarExpert. "The value for money is what attracted us to them in the first place. Essentially we can get two of these utes for the price of one well-known alternative. "And since we've had them, they have proven to be extremely reliable which is critical for our business." Valley Express labels itself as an 'urgent' freight company that assists with delivering anything from a small satchel to heavy equipment for breakdown repairs. Its Mahindra Pik-Ups have travelled across the country from their Newcastle base, as far afield as Alice Springs, Far North Queensland and Western Australia. "Each car covers approximately 5000-7000 kilometres a week, or around 250,000km a year, and they are on the road 24 hours a day, seven days a week," added Hinds. Each Pik-Up is fully serviced weekly by Hunter Valley Mahindra in Rutherford. "We have had to do a bit of maintenance with them over that time, and replaced the gearbox on each of them every 250,000km or so," said Hinds. "But that has been more of a preventative measure, other than general wear and tear and consumables like tyres and brakes. We haven't had a vehicle off the road or let us down on the job. "They are all still running the original engine, with the same fuel-injectors, turbochargers, alternators and power steering pumps." Mahindra Automotive's Shivank Bargoti visited Valley Express earlier this week to recognise the longevity milestone of the company's vehicles, and to present Hinds and her team with a series of million-kilometres plaques for the utes. "Valley Express has been a loyal Mahindra customer for years, and their million-kilometre fleet highlights what the Pik-Up was built for – dependable performance at exceptional value," said Bargoti. "This kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident. It's what makes Mahindra stand out in the real working world." MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: A fleet of Mahindra Pik-Up utes are among the hardest working vehicles in Australia. Newcastle-based Valley Express, a professional courier service that specialises in working with the Australian mining industry, has been recognised by Mahindra this week for its loyalty after one of its Pik-Up utes recently clocked up more than a million kilometres. Valley Express initially purchased five Mahindra Pik-Ups in 2021 to deliver equipment across the country, with the remaining four others also close to approaching the seven-figure milestone. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The freight company was so impressed by the reliability of the utes that it added another two more last year. "We have been really pleased with the performance of the Mahindra Pik-Up ute," the Valley Express director Megan Hinds told CarExpert. "The value for money is what attracted us to them in the first place. Essentially we can get two of these utes for the price of one well-known alternative. "And since we've had them, they have proven to be extremely reliable which is critical for our business." Valley Express labels itself as an 'urgent' freight company that assists with delivering anything from a small satchel to heavy equipment for breakdown repairs. Its Mahindra Pik-Ups have travelled across the country from their Newcastle base, as far afield as Alice Springs, Far North Queensland and Western Australia. "Each car covers approximately 5000-7000 kilometres a week, or around 250,000km a year, and they are on the road 24 hours a day, seven days a week," added Hinds. Each Pik-Up is fully serviced weekly by Hunter Valley Mahindra in Rutherford. "We have had to do a bit of maintenance with them over that time, and replaced the gearbox on each of them every 250,000km or so," said Hinds. "But that has been more of a preventative measure, other than general wear and tear and consumables like tyres and brakes. We haven't had a vehicle off the road or let us down on the job. "They are all still running the original engine, with the same fuel-injectors, turbochargers, alternators and power steering pumps." Mahindra Automotive's Shivank Bargoti visited Valley Express earlier this week to recognise the longevity milestone of the company's vehicles, and to present Hinds and her team with a series of million-kilometres plaques for the utes. "Valley Express has been a loyal Mahindra customer for years, and their million-kilometre fleet highlights what the Pik-Up was built for – dependable performance at exceptional value," said Bargoti. "This kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident. It's what makes Mahindra stand out in the real working world." MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from: A fleet of Mahindra Pik-Up utes are among the hardest working vehicles in Australia. Newcastle-based Valley Express, a professional courier service that specialises in working with the Australian mining industry, has been recognised by Mahindra this week for its loyalty after one of its Pik-Up utes recently clocked up more than a million kilometres. Valley Express initially purchased five Mahindra Pik-Ups in 2021 to deliver equipment across the country, with the remaining four others also close to approaching the seven-figure milestone. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. The freight company was so impressed by the reliability of the utes that it added another two more last year. "We have been really pleased with the performance of the Mahindra Pik-Up ute," the Valley Express director Megan Hinds told CarExpert. "The value for money is what attracted us to them in the first place. Essentially we can get two of these utes for the price of one well-known alternative. "And since we've had them, they have proven to be extremely reliable which is critical for our business." Valley Express labels itself as an 'urgent' freight company that assists with delivering anything from a small satchel to heavy equipment for breakdown repairs. Its Mahindra Pik-Ups have travelled across the country from their Newcastle base, as far afield as Alice Springs, Far North Queensland and Western Australia. "Each car covers approximately 5000-7000 kilometres a week, or around 250,000km a year, and they are on the road 24 hours a day, seven days a week," added Hinds. Each Pik-Up is fully serviced weekly by Hunter Valley Mahindra in Rutherford. "We have had to do a bit of maintenance with them over that time, and replaced the gearbox on each of them every 250,000km or so," said Hinds. "But that has been more of a preventative measure, other than general wear and tear and consumables like tyres and brakes. We haven't had a vehicle off the road or let us down on the job. "They are all still running the original engine, with the same fuel-injectors, turbochargers, alternators and power steering pumps." Mahindra Automotive's Shivank Bargoti visited Valley Express earlier this week to recognise the longevity milestone of the company's vehicles, and to present Hinds and her team with a series of million-kilometres plaques for the utes. "Valley Express has been a loyal Mahindra customer for years, and their million-kilometre fleet highlights what the Pik-Up was built for – dependable performance at exceptional value," said Bargoti. "This kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident. It's what makes Mahindra stand out in the real working world." MORE: Everything Mahindra Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
22-05-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
Mahindra utes clock up million-kilometre milestone
A fleet of Mahindra Pik-Up utes are among the hardest working vehicles in Australia. Newcastle-based Valley Express, a professional courier service that specialises in working with the Australian mining industry, has been recognised by Mahindra this week for its loyalty after one of its Pik-Up utes recently clocked up more than a million kilometres. Valley Express initially purchased five Mahindra Pik-Ups in 2021 to deliver equipment across the country, with the remaining four others also close to approaching the seven-figure milestone. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . The freight company was so impressed by the reliability of the utes that it added another two more last year. 'We have been really pleased with the performance of the Mahindra Pik-Up ute,' the Valley Express director Megan Hinds told CarExpert. 'The value for money is what attracted us to them in the first place. Essentially we can get two of these utes for the price of one well-known alternative. 'And since we've had them, they have proven to be extremely reliable which is critical for our business.' Valley Express labels itself as an 'urgent' freight company that assists with delivering anything from a small satchel to heavy equipment for breakdown repairs. Its Mahindra Pik-Ups have travelled across the country from their Newcastle base, as far afield as Alice Springs, Far North Queensland and Western Australia. 'Each car covers approximately 5000-7000 kilometres a week, or around 250,000km a year, and they are on the road 24 hours a day, seven days a week,' added Hinds. Each Pik-Up is fully serviced weekly by Hunter Valley Mahindra in Rutherford. 'We have had to do a bit of maintenance with them over that time, and replaced the gearbox on each of them every 250,000km or so,' said Hinds. 'But that has been more of a preventative measure, other than general wear and tear and consumables like tyres and brakes. We haven't had a vehicle off the road or let us down on the job. 'They are all still running the original engine, with the same fuel-injectors, turbochargers, alternators and power steering pumps.' Mahindra Automotive's Shivank Bargoti visited Valley Express earlier this week to recognise the longevity milestone of the company's vehicles, and to present Hinds and her team with a series of million-kilometres plaques for the utes. 'Valley Express has been a loyal Mahindra customer for years, and their million-kilometre fleet highlights what the Pik-Up was built for – dependable performance at exceptional value,' said Bargoti. 'This kind of longevity doesn't happen by accident. It's what makes Mahindra stand out in the real working world.' MORE: Everything Mahindra
