Mahindra Major Souvenir - The Classic is Baaaccckkk! EDIT : Not quite

salilpawar1 · 30th July 2008, 22:17

Mahindra Customisation is back with an updated website. And something which caught my eye is the Mahindra Major Souvenir. This Jeep is reminiscent of the Mahindra Classic and is a treat for the eyes.

Let the pics do the talking!
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More info: click here and also here

The new site also has details about the new Mahindra Bolero Limited Edition, custom Logan etc.

For more info, click below:
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Cyrus43 · 30th July 2008, 23:00

Ohh that is a very Macho car indeed!! I am sure Rushabh will love it!!

SirAlec · 30th July 2008, 23:24

why don't they do something like this with the military version and offer it to civies.

Samurai · 30th July 2008, 23:49

Wow! Finally an offroader's dream. A real 4WD offroader that can be bought new. But at what price? The regular Major is 6.5L on-road in Karnataka, this customisation might push it all the way across 8L into Gurkha territory. But Gurkha has BSIII engine, diff locks, AC and Power steering for that price, this one doesn't have any of those.

This is a killer product no doubt, but the price might kill it.

AbhiJ · 31st July 2008, 00:20

That looks... tempting!

speedzak · 31st July 2008, 00:46

Only the Major attracted me. A really macho vehicle.
Can also be called the Indian Wrangler.

Others, the Logan is uglier, Scorpio, well it may suit some filmy guys, Bolero is also not a well done job. Could be better.
And The ICE in the Logan is SONY HU and look at the tweeters!!

NIP · 31st July 2008, 10:52

the major concept looks awesome ! will try and find out the price for the same this week. even with all the 'custom' jobs, i don't see why this thing should cost more than 6.5L.

Spitfire · 31st July 2008, 11:11

Someone beat me to it. Looks good.

Classic Owners rejoice - we get the parts now.

Samurai · 31st July 2008, 11:15

According to official sources as mentioned in Jeep Thrills forum, the customisation cost is 1.95L over the Mahindra Major price. They offer this customisation to any current owners at this price, not just new buyers.

Now we know how much it costs.

DirtyDan · 31st July 2008, 11:38

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Originally Posted by Samurai

According to official sources as mentioned in Jeep Thrills forum, the customisation cost is 1.95L over the Mahindra Major price. They offer this customisation to any current owners at this price, not such new buyers.

Raise my hopes and expectations and then crush me like a bug. You guys are sadistic

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maddy42 · 31st July 2008, 11:51

Well are these mods done only for major or is it available for any international out there?
Looks good but I didnt like the rollcage over the windshield which is fixed even when the windshield is folded.

Spitfire · 31st July 2008, 12:02

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Originally Posted by maddy42

Looks good but I didnt like the rollcage over the windshield which is fixed even when the windshield is folded.

Trust me you will feel secure in that. If its your 4 WD tool for serious offroading that roll cage makes a lot of sense.

Looks?? What's that?

I think its good enough with good seat belts you wont mind it tipping over. Trust me i have been **** scared when i saw the ground inches away from my face after laying the Classic on its side while doing a tough manuver up a steep incline.

I need to have a look at that rollcage, probably try and fit something similiar on my classic.

PS: Only issue hoping the roll cage is well engineered.

DirtyDan · 31st July 2008, 12:21

I was in a Mahindra dealership 6 days ago and he said Mahindra is not selling Majors. Is this true? Or, is it on a state by state basis or what? Also, is this Souvenir company a part of Mahindra?

Spitfire · 31st July 2008, 12:32

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

I was in a Mahindra dealership 6 days ago and he said Mahindra is not selling Majors. Is this true? Or, is it on a state by state basis or what? Also, is this Souvenir company a part of Mahindra?

Since its a BS2 it cant be sold in cities. You can pick it up in the rural markets. Not sure whether your place of residence comes under city.

GTO · 31st July 2008, 12:35

The Major Souvenir concept is neat, though I wish they hadn't gone overboard with the "Classic replica" story. For what you get, its pretty expensive at 2 lacs over the 6.5 lakh base Major price. But this is in the case of modifying after you buy your Major. I am sure Mahindra could offer an option where the modifications start on a pre-delivery unfinished example and thus, bring down the price.

My choice, though, would be the Inspira:

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The 2.5 XD3P 5 speed, manual 4x4, wider track = better stability, bigger interiors & more practicality. Remove the rear buckets, kit it up with the right rubber, LSD & winch and you end up with a pretty competent, yet basic, offroad tool.

For those looking at a 4x4 between 3 - 5 lakhs, a used Jeep + rebuild is still the best option. In my opinion, its more enjoyable too. A rebuild & customisation experience is to be cherished.

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salilpawar1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai (MH-01) Posts: 836 Thanked: 186 Times View My Garage	Mahindra Major Souvenir - The Classic is Baaaccckkk! EDIT : Not quite Mahindra Customisation is back with an updated website. And something which caught my eye is the Mahindra Major Souvenir. This Jeep is reminiscent of the Mahindra Classic and is a treat for the eyes. Let the pics do the talking! More info: click here and also here The new site also has details about the new Mahindra Bolero Limited Edition, custom Logan etc. For more info, click below: home
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30th July 2008, 23:00	#2
Cyrus43 BANNED Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 5,010 Thanked: 193 Times View My Garage	Ohh that is a very Macho car indeed!! I am sure Rushabh will love it!!
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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: zxc Posts: 3,393 Thanked: 700 Times	why don't they do something like this with the military version and offer it to civies.
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30th July 2008, 23:49	#4
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 24,524 Thanked: 27,075 Times View My Garage	Wow! Finally an offroader's dream. A real 4WD offroader that can be bought new. But at what price? The regular Major is 6.5L on-road in Karnataka, this customisation might push it all the way across 8L into Gurkha territory. But Gurkha has BSIII engine, diff locks, AC and Power steering for that price, this one doesn't have any of those. This is a killer product no doubt, but the price might kill it.
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AbhiJ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Kolkata Posts: 1,419 Thanked: 823 Times	That looks... tempting!
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31st July 2008, 00:46	#6
speedzak BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: India Posts: 4,345 Thanked: 21 Times	Only the Major attracted me. A really macho vehicle. Can also be called the Indian Wrangler. Others, the Logan is uglier, Scorpio, well it may suit some filmy guys, Bolero is also not a well done job. Could be better. And The ICE in the Logan is SONY HU and look at the tweeters!!
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31st July 2008, 10:52	#7
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,164 Thanked: 109 Times View My Garage	the major concept looks awesome ! will try and find out the price for the same this week. even with all the 'custom' jobs, i don't see why this thing should cost more than 6.5L.
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Spitfire BANNED Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Panaji - Goa/Bangalore - Karnataka Posts: 3,261 Thanked: 747 Times	Someone beat me to it. Looks good. Classic Owners rejoice - we get the parts now.
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31st July 2008, 11:15	#9
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 24,524 Thanked: 27,075 Times View My Garage	According to official sources as mentioned in Jeep Thrills forum, the customisation cost is 1.95L over the Mahindra Major price. They offer this customisation to any current owners at this price, not just new buyers. Now we know how much it costs. Last edited by Samurai : 31st July 2008 at 11:40.
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31st July 2008, 11:51	#11
maddy42 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Coorg Posts: 1,957 Thanked: 816 Times View My Garage	Well are these mods done only for major or is it available for any international out there? Looks good but I didnt like the rollcage over the windshield which is fixed even when the windshield is folded.
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31st July 2008, 12:21	#13
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala Posts: 1,974 Thanked: 1,233 Times	I was in a Mahindra dealership 6 days ago and he said Mahindra is not selling Majors. Is this true? Or, is it on a state by state basis or what? Also, is this Souvenir company a part of Mahindra?
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31st July 2008, 12:35	#15
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 60,644 Thanked: 198,805 Times View My Garage	The Major Souvenir concept is neat, though I wish they hadn't gone overboard with the "Classic replica" story. For what you get, its pretty expensive at 2 lacs over the 6.5 lakh base Major price. But this is in the case of modifying after you buy your Major. I am sure Mahindra could offer an option where the modifications start on a pre-delivery unfinished example and thus, bring down the price. My choice, though, would be the Inspira: The 2.5 XD3P 5 speed, manual 4x4, wider track = better stability, bigger interiors & more practicality. Remove the rear buckets, kit it up with the right rubber, LSD & winch and you end up with a pretty competent, yet basic, offroad tool. For those looking at a 4x4 between 3 - 5 lakhs, a used Jeep + rebuild is still the best option. In my opinion, its more enjoyable too. A rebuild & customisation experience is to be cherished.
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