Mahindra "AXE" Thread - Page 9 - Team-BHP

lurker · 1st September 2007, 13:02

It's being telecast right now on NDTV Profit.

Steeroid · 1st September 2007, 13:24

So an Israeli design with an anaemic GMC Petrol engine and a Ssangyong diesel that is licensed from Mercedes Benz with an MB transmission becomes Mahindra's answer to the Humvee?

I wonder if M&M makes the badge or is that made by a 3rd party vendor too?

HOW?

lurker · 1st September 2007, 13:45

the one petrol version with GM engine comes with GM transmission.

Ssangyong diesel (derived from MB diesel) comes with MB transmission.

Both are 5-Speed Auto.

bigman · 1st September 2007, 13:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

So an Israeli design with an anaemic GMC Petrol engine and a Ssangyong diesel that is licensed from Mercedes Benz with an MB transmission becomes Mahindra's answer to the Humvee?

I wonder if M&M makes the badge or is that made by a 3rd party vendor too?

HOW?

The Ssangyong MB licensed engines are very good engines. A neighbour had a Ssangyong Korrando which had a great 2.9 diesel engine (5 cyclinder). It was refined and sounded super smooth (that is the engine, the car was nothing special). Ssangyong use a MB (sourced) T-tronic automatic gearbox which may be the one they use on the AXE.

Monster_BHP · 1st September 2007, 17:03

I guess the Indian Gov does not want to highlight its contact with the Israeli design team for obvious reasons. We have a large Muslim population here, so over hyping the Israeli influence means inviting trouble from the left(communist) and the Muslim parties.

sabret00the · 2nd September 2007, 02:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steeroid

I wonder if M&M makes the badge or is that made by a 3rd party vendor too?

Mahindra definitely manufactures the badge and there are 2 great differences between the Israeli and Indian versions :-
1)one is LHD and the other is RHD
2)the headlights are different (obviously the original version has set of 3 cool small headlights on both sides...while the Indian one has only one big round headlight on both sides..)

sabret00the · 2nd September 2007, 02:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monster_BHP

I guess the Indian Gov does not want to highlight its contact with the Israeli design team for obvious reasons. We have a large Muslim population here, so over hyping the Israeli influence means inviting trouble from the left(communist) and the Muslim parties.

Israel is a long term strategic and military ally of India for a long time and most of the advanced weapoary and equipments used by the Indian Special Forces are of Israeli make(uzi's,mp5,night vision systems,etc...)

Note:accidentally made double posts

sameer_dg · 2nd September 2007, 11:24

Amazing RAW stuff man.

iTNerd · 2nd September 2007, 22:34

Got to see the AXE on Car & Bike show on NDTV.. looks very agressive from the front, but side profile and aesthetic/design can be improved, imo. There was one version with the Bolero side doors, not good! A primary all terrian vehicle for military use should have re-inforced doors.. Also, think it needs a bit of length to balance the width of the vehicle... Good job M&M

-GS- · 5th September 2007, 20:12

Autocar 8th Anniversary Special (September Issue) has a Scoop Test of Mahindra Axe.

Autocar's verdict is 9/10 and says 'The Axe is so well balanced, it handles and drives like a rally car at speed'.

Off topic - DVD that came with this issue is worth watching. The Veyron doing 277mph is just awesome.

vkochar · 5th September 2007, 22:27

Just saw the Car & Bike show on NDTV - this baby looks amazing - just like the H2 - I wonder what it will look like with clothes on.

Come on M&M - give this baby to us - price it around 10 - 12, the Endeavour market is all yrs then

Haha - Wishful thinking !!!

amannarwal · 5th September 2007, 22:50

this car is being exported to israel in 15- 20 numbers per month and i have heard that it can reach upto 200 kmph.

safari_lover · 5th September 2007, 23:50

The engine is sourced from an Isreli firm and Mahindra doesn't have any plans to develop its own engine according this report on Business Line.

Source:- The Hindu Business Line : M&M invests $6-7 m in new army vehicle

sabret00the · 6th September 2007, 02:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by amannarwal

this car is being exported to israel in 15- 20 numbers per month and i have heard that it can reach upto 200 kmph.

Kindly post the source of your information please

v1p3r · 6th September 2007, 02:40

Did anyone notice the specs quoted say that the rear uses larger discs than the front? And that this thing has 3 channel ABS?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabret00the

equipments used by the Indian Special Forces are of Israeli make(uzi's,mp5,night vision systems,etc...)

MP5s are made only by H&K. Israel is selling India Tavors and Galils, and the Rajendra already has the Green Pine system in it.

1st September 2007, 13:24	#122 (permalink)
Steeroid Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: DXB Posts: 5,604 View My Garage	So an Israeli design with an anaemic GMC Petrol engine and a Ssangyong diesel that is licensed from Mercedes Benz with an MB transmission becomes Mahindra's answer to the Humvee? I wonder if M&M makes the badge or is that made by a 3rd party vendor too? HOW? __________________ Cheers Steer Petrols Suck. Diesels Torque. Q.E.D Last edited by Steeroid : 1st September 2007 at 13:27.

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Monster_BHP BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: chennai Posts: 137	I guess the Indian Gov does not want to highlight its contact with the Israeli design team for obvious reasons. We have a large Muslim population here, so over hyping the Israeli influence means inviting trouble from the left(communist) and the Muslim parties. __________________ Thanks....

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sameer_dg BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 100	Amazing RAW stuff man. __________________ A nuclear bomb can shake my mortal frame, but nothing will stir my moral soul.

5th September 2007, 20:12	#130 (permalink)
-GS- BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 344	Autocar 8th Anniversary Special (September Issue) has a Scoop Test of Mahindra Axe. Autocar's verdict is 9/10 and says 'The Axe is so well balanced, it handles and drives like a rally car at speed'. Off topic - DVD that came with this issue is worth watching. The Veyron doing 277mph is just awesome. __________________ Ability is nothing without opportunity - Napoleon Bonaparte Last edited by -GS- : 5th September 2007 at 20:13.

5th September 2007, 22:27	#131 (permalink)
vkochar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Delhi / Agra / London Posts: 1,192 View My Garage	Just saw the Car & Bike show on NDTV - this baby looks amazing - just like the H2 - I wonder what it will look like with clothes on. Come on M&M - give this baby to us - price it around 10 - 12, the Endeavour market is all yrs then Haha - Wishful thinking !!! __________________ Alcohol is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Verna CRDi !! June '08 Accent GLE - April '05

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lurker BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pragjyotishpur Posts: 369	It's being telecast right now on NDTV Profit.

1st September 2007, 13:45	#123 (permalink)
lurker BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pragjyotishpur Posts: 369	the one petrol version with GM engine comes with GM transmission. Ssangyong diesel (derived from MB diesel) comes with MB transmission. Both are 5-Speed Auto.

2nd September 2007, 22:34	#129 (permalink)
iTNerd BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 346 View My Garage	Got to see the AXE on Car & Bike show on NDTV.. looks very agressive from the front, but side profile and aesthetic/design can be improved, imo. There was one version with the Bolero side doors, not good! A primary all terrian vehicle for military use should have re-inforced doors.. Also, think it needs a bit of length to balance the width of the vehicle... Good job M&M

5th September 2007, 22:50	#132 (permalink)
amannarwal BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chandigarh,Patiala ,Rohtak ,Gurgaon Posts: 73	this car is being exported to israel in 15- 20 numbers per month and i have heard that it can reach upto 200 kmph.

5th September 2007, 23:50	#133 (permalink)
safari_lover BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bidar / Kolkata Posts: 257	The engine is sourced from an Isreli firm and Mahindra doesn't have any plans to develop its own engine according this report on Business Line. Source:- The Hindu Business Line : M&M invests $6-7 m in new army vehicle Last edited by safari_lover : 5th September 2007 at 23:52.

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