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  • Road Test: Mahindra KUV 100

    Mahindra is usually known for its tough and agricultural workhorses. Having grown locally by a mammoth  26% in 2018,  the Indian company has, with the release of the KUV100 made a move for the compact SUV market. Unlike some of its competitors, the little KUV is crammed with safety...
  • Road Test: Mahindra Pik-Up 2.2CRDe Double Cab 4×4 S10

    Interior and Exterior Apart from the front end, the new Pik-Up doesn’t look all that different to its predecessors from the outside. The front grille design has been slightly altered along with the rear cab protector. The interior however, is where the major changes lie. The overall package has...
  • 3 things you may not have known about Mahindra

    What’s in a Name? The Indian company isn’t averse to a little superstition.  Their vehicle names all end in “O” based on the success of their first two vehicles, Scorpio and Bolero. Interestingly, the real name of Mahindra is actually Mahindra & Mahindra, named after Mahindra brothers. So technically...
  • Bold or Boxy for new Mahindra TUV300

    Mahindra SA have announced the launch of the TUV300 SUV in South Africa.  The TUV300 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo-diesel  engine, producing 73.5kW of power and 240Nm of torque. Twin-stage turbocharging has been used to reduce turbo lag while an eco mode allows the TUV300 to achieve a...
  • Core values will carry the Mahindra Scorpio S10

    Mahindra South Africa is ending off 2016 with a flurry of new models and the latest is the Scorpio S10 SUV. With this car Mahindra is confident of offering customers new technology, a new look and better value. “Following the launch of the new-generation XUV500 sport utility vehicle last...
  • Mahindra answers demand with auto XUV500

    Mahindra introduces auto gearbox for W8 XUV 500 in South Africa. Not available on all-wheel drive model. The Mahindra XUV 500 is becoming an increasingly popular sight on South African roads thanks to the addition of a six-speed automatic option that has been optimised for fuel efficiency as well...
  • Macho Mahindra Scorpio Pik-up makes a statement

    I liked this Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up Adventure at first sight. That chunky bull bar bumper, the throbbing snorkel, those shiny G-Max 16-inch wheels with fat rubber, the bull bar, roll bar, tow bar and the rest certainly make a statement. Built in India to survive Armageddon, it has a...
  • Launch Drive: Mahindra KUV100 suits SA’s roads

    If you are in the market for an entry level hatchback such as a Suzuki Swift or even a cross hatch like the Toyota Etios, then it’s time to reconsider your options because a new vehicle from India has arrived. The company that produces the KUV100 also has roots...
  • Drive Review: Mahindra XUV500 diesel (2016)

    Mahindra’s XUV500 just released in South Africa replaces the original version that had long become a regular sight on South African roads. Now this this thoroughly updated version takes it to higher levels with improved levels of standard equipment to ensure exceptional value for money, let alone that it...