The rugged Pik-Up offers good value for money and the market has shown much interest to date.

It has a 2.5l common rail turbo diesel engine which meets Euro 4 emission standards. The vehicle produces 79kW of power and 247Nm of torque, and is available in single or dual cab.

The vehicle, which is derived from the Mahindra SUV range, comes with the style and comfort of the SUV, with ample interior space and cargo capacity.

It also comes with a three year 100,000 kilometre warranty and 12 month roadside assist.

The Mahindra Pik-Up is available with either two or four wheel drive, both in single and dual cab versions, and is the result of extensive research and development to provide a vehicle that will thrive in Australian conditions.

The design focus of the Mahindra Pik-Up has been around providing maximum utility and comfort to the consumer through its class-leading load tray dimensions with a 1.725 cubic metres of double-walled tray for the single cab, and 1.125 cubic metres for the double cab.

The Mahindra Pik-Up has a length of 5098mm, width of 1770mm and height of 1942 mm, offering a roomy interior, in particular excellent rear leg room and interior height.

The side profile is distinguished by side steps which are fitted as standard equipment.

There are ample storage spaces within the spacious interior. Standard features include limited slip differentials on both two and four wheel drive models, air-conditioning, four-wheel drive electrically engaged and automatic hub locks, power steering, power windows, remote central locking and standard sound system with full CD/MP3 player and radio, USB port and an SD card port that allows one to listen to music from a pen-drive or CD cards. Tilt steering, foot steps, fog lights, front and rear demisters are also standard. The instrument cluster has a contemporary look with all controls designed with ease of access and operation in mind.

For security purposes, the Mahindra Pik-Up is fitted with an alarm and immobiliser, and offers keyless entry as standard equipment.

All four Mahindra Pik-Up models have a 2.5l inter-cooled common rail turbo-charged diesel engine, designed in collaboration with AVL, Austria – global leaders in power train systems and engine design. In addition, the diesel engine offers lower running costs. Fuel consumption

to ADR 81/0 is 9.9l/100kms for all models.

It has ventilated disc brakes in the front and drums in the rear, independent front torsion bar suspension and an anti-roll bar. Rear suspension is progressive rate leaf springs and it has hydraulic shock absorbers. All models have a five-speed manual gearbox.

Off-road driving is considerably enhanced by the 210mm ground clearance and electronics that allow the driver to swap to the 4 x 4 mode with a turn of a switch while moving.