Competitor Hilux? What to expect from Mahindra Global Pik Up

Mahindra's Indian carmaker develops a new pickup called Global Pik Up. With this model, the company plans to enter the segment of expensive medium -sized pickups and compete with such bestsellers as Toyota Hilux, Mitsubishi L200 and Ford Ranger.

It is known that a pickup is created on an elongated base of serial SUV mahindra Scorpio-n second generation.

exterior

the concept represented by the public has a rather neutral appearance. In the exterior there are no non -standard outrageous solutions, designed first and foremost to attract attention.

LED optics are installed in front. It has the usual shape contrary to the current trend on narrow lights and does not seem old -fashioned. Designers have tried to add brutality to the car with a clumsy front bumper as well as many of the ophroud accessories.

the exhibition instance was equipped with large wheels, power thresholds, winch, schnorkel, trunk on the roof, arches of the body and LED bat. In general, the pickup has somewhat conservative but pleasant appearance.

interior and equipment

the same can be said about the Global Pik UP salon. He has almost unchanged from the co-plaster Scorpio N. In the center is a small 7-inch touchrin with support of Apple Carplay and Android Auto.

Despite its external simplicity, the car will have a decent equipment. Pickap creators promise a system of help driver Level 2 Adas that includes:

• Adaptive Cruise Control,
• Keeping in a lane,
• Automatic emergency braking,
• Driver's fatigue control and other functions.

Technical features

Like Scorpio n, Mangindra pickup is a frame car, has an independent pendant in front and an indistinguishable bridge behind.

As the main power unit is offered by the MHAWK Turboodis for 2.2 liters, which issues 175 hp. and 400 nm. Also for some markets is a version with a gasoline turbo engine Mstallion volume of 2 liters for 203 hp. and 380 nm.

Two transmissions will be available:

1. 6-speed ICPP;
2. 6-speed automat.

Full drive system is traditional for many pickups-with a rigid connection of front wheels, the so-called Part-Time.

Out of the market

Mahindra plans to sell a new pickup not only in the domestic Indian market, but also on other continents. What is the word Global in the name of the model. The manufacturer's priority markets Australia, New Zealand, Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.

The full launch of the novelty is expected in 2025, but transfers are not excluded. First in foreign markets and then in India itself.

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