Mahindra Pik-up 4x4 = Brand new MM540 4x4with front disc brakes & 63HPDI Turbo?

Irfanulla · 15th May 2009, 11:46

In Bangalore - I see a lot of these with white boards - so I think that's possible. I saw one in the morning on the way to office - not a 4x4 though.

DirtyDan · 16th May 2009, 00:42

Both the M&M pickup and the Bolero Camper can be ordered with 4x4 drive. Both have power disc brakes and the newer chassis and front end. They have the Bolero MDI3200tc motor which is only rated at 63hp but has 20% more torque at low speed than the MM540's XD3P, very good low end grunt. In India both vehicles are only sold with the 4spd gearbox. The Bolero Camper is about 5.6 lakh, the slightly narrower, cruder pickup is about 5L. The pickup can be ordered without the bed for customization. The Camper has 15 inch wheels, a cross member, running boards and a cat converter that hang down. These you might want to change. The pickup has 16 inch wheels with a little better unobstructed G.C. The camper especially but also the pickup have rear over hang. You could lop a full meter off the back end of the Camper at the shackles and Khan Sultan would smile in his sleep if you did.

Both vehicles are BSIII whereas the Major is BSII making it unavailable for sale in many areas, correct me if I am wrong, and the Major has other issues which you will find on the Major thread.

The problem with both as far as pure off roading goes is their long wheel base. In the South these would not make ideal slush runners. In the North in the mountains the long wheel base makes for a better ride and better hill climbing. The Camper is used extensively by the hydroelectric technicians in the Himalayas to get up the slopes to their dams, pipelines. generators and herbal crops. I have driven both and despite some pictures of excursions in this forum which make them look enormous compared to MM540s, I have found them both nimble, easy to steer and fun to drive, much smaller and easier than my Ganesh Tata Spacio.

The Camper has room in the cabin for a/c, heater, radio etc. Both vehicles are crudely finished. But that could be considered a plus for hard use. The seats are absolutely deplorable but easily replaced. Parts and mechanics to work on them are abundant.

Ashley Nair · 16th May 2009, 15:33

Both the camper and the pik up has 15 inch rims with 7.00x 15 radials as standard fitment. None of them have 16 inch wheels, as far as I know.I totally concede to the view that the MDI3200TC is better for off roading than the IDI XD3P, for it's low end grunt and more robust build .

desigNation · 16th May 2009, 18:35

vinod nookala- kandisa is talking about my vehicle[the4wd camper, which i got private registered in kerala]right now its in cochin with tvs,getting an a/c and power steering company fitted,will surely put the pics soon

4x4addict · 16th May 2009, 19:38

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Originally Posted by desigNation

vinod nookala- kandisa is talking about my vehicle[the4wd camper, which i got private registered in kerala]right now its in cochin with tvs,getting an a/c and power steering company fitted,will surely put the pics soon

I recall talking to you a couple of months back? How did you manage the pvt registration? Glad it worked out. I was kind of planning on the xenon but if you can the 4WD Bolero with pvt registration it definitely sounds like a good option.

desigNation · 17th May 2009, 10:05

4x4addict-i got a court order from high court,it took me 1 whole year, the case was against the r t o,i can send you the copy of the court order if you want me to.

DirtyDan · 17th May 2009, 16:36

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Originally Posted by Ashley Nair

Both the camper and the pik up has 15 inch rims with 7.00x 15 radials as standard fitment. None of them have 16 inch wheels, as far as I know.

Yeah, I messed up. SOme campers have 235/15s. Dunno if they came from the factory like that.

Alfa_Kilo · 17th May 2009, 16:48

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Originally Posted by DirtyDan

Yeah, I messed up. SOme campers have 235/15s. Dunno if they came from the factory like that.

That is a factory option.

Kandisa · 17th May 2009, 21:22

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Originally Posted by desigNation

4x4addict-i got a court order from high court,it took me 1 whole year, the case was against the r t o,i can send you the copy of the court order if you want me to.

Man you should start a new thread on the entire episode. I am sure this is one of its kind!

sugathan · 5th July 2011, 12:20

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Originally Posted by desigNation

4x4addict-i got a court order from high court,it took me 1 whole year, the case was against the r t o,i can send you the copy of the court order if you want me to.

I am planning to register a TL with crew cab in kerala can you pl. send me the copy of the court order?

jeepster · 5th July 2011, 15:28

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Originally Posted by desigNation

4x4addict-i got a court order from high court,it took me 1 whole year, the case was against the r t o,i can send you the copy of the court order if you want me to.

please mail the court order to me too.

scphanse · 5th July 2011, 23:48

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Originally Posted by jeepster

please mail the court order to me too.

Nikhil,
do you think the court order from Kerala will work in Maharashtra?

Actually the price point of the Camper is pretty tempting.
regards
salil

aravind BS · 13th July 2011, 19:35

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Originally Posted by scphanse

Nikhil,
do you think the court order from Kerala will work in Maharashtra?

Actually the price point of the Camper is pretty tempting.
regards
salil

Yes you can use the Kerala court order as a bench mark to get the appropriate/eqal order in any state, it should work

vikrut · 13th July 2011, 21:16

Very interesting development ! , Infact i wonder now if anyone would buy a mahindra pickup 4x4 Buy New Mahindra Maxx Pick-Up Chassis in Mumbai, Get New Car Prices and turn it into a good looking offroader

DirtyDan · 14th July 2011, 10:56

Since this thread began there has been some new developments.

1.) There is a Thar Di now on the market...also Thar CRDe.

2.) Bolero Camper now has a 5 speed synchronized tranny.

3.) And, up here in H.P. there is a new Mahindra pickup that has the Bolero sheet
metal front end but a long bed...sort of a Bolero Camper without the rear seat, a
long bed instead. I do not know if there is a 4x4 version of this.

There are probably some other changes as well....?

15th May 2009, 11:46	#16
Irfanulla BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 73 Thanked: Once	In Bangalore - I see a lot of these with white boards - so I think that's possible. I saw one in the morning on the way to office - not a 4x4 though. Last edited by Irfanulla : 15th May 2009 at 11:48.
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16th May 2009, 00:42	#17
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,565 Times	Both the M&M pickup and the Bolero Camper can be ordered with 4x4 drive. Both have power disc brakes and the newer chassis and front end. They have the Bolero MDI3200tc motor which is only rated at 63hp but has 20% more torque at low speed than the MM540's XD3P, very good low end grunt. In India both vehicles are only sold with the 4spd gearbox. The Bolero Camper is about 5.6 lakh, the slightly narrower, cruder pickup is about 5L. The pickup can be ordered without the bed for customization. The Camper has 15 inch wheels, a cross member, running boards and a cat converter that hang down. These you might want to change. The pickup has 16 inch wheels with a little better unobstructed G.C. The camper especially but also the pickup have rear over hang. You could lop a full meter off the back end of the Camper at the shackles and Khan Sultan would smile in his sleep if you did. Both vehicles are BSIII whereas the Major is BSII making it unavailable for sale in many areas, correct me if I am wrong, and the Major has other issues which you will find on the Major thread. The problem with both as far as pure off roading goes is their long wheel base. In the South these would not make ideal slush runners. In the North in the mountains the long wheel base makes for a better ride and better hill climbing. The Camper is used extensively by the hydroelectric technicians in the Himalayas to get up the slopes to their dams, pipelines. generators and herbal crops. I have driven both and despite some pictures of excursions in this forum which make them look enormous compared to MM540s, I have found them both nimble, easy to steer and fun to drive, much smaller and easier than my Ganesh Tata Spacio. The Camper has room in the cabin for a/c, heater, radio etc. Both vehicles are crudely finished. But that could be considered a plus for hard use. The seats are absolutely deplorable but easily replaced. Parts and mechanics to work on them are abundant. Last edited by DirtyDan : 16th May 2009 at 00:47.
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16th May 2009, 15:33	#18
Ashley Nair BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Alappuzha Posts: 314 Thanked: 226 Times	Both the camper and the pik up has 15 inch rims with 7.00x 15 radials as standard fitment. None of them have 16 inch wheels, as far as I know.I totally concede to the view that the MDI3200TC is better for off roading than the IDI XD3P, for it's low end grunt and more robust build .
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16th May 2009, 18:35	#19
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	vinod nookala- kandisa is talking about my vehicle[the4wd camper, which i got private registered in kerala]right now its in cochin with tvs,getting an a/c and power steering company fitted,will surely put the pics soon
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17th May 2009, 10:05	#21
desigNation BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: calicut Posts: 661 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	4x4addict-i got a court order from high court,it took me 1 whole year, the case was against the r t o,i can send you the copy of the court order if you want me to.
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13th July 2011, 21:16	#29
vikrut BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 3 Times	Re: Mahindra Pik-up 4x4 = Brand new MM540 4x4with front disc brakes & 63HPDI Turbo? Very interesting development ! , Infact i wonder now if anyone would buy a mahindra pickup 4x4 Buy New Mahindra Maxx Pick-Up Chassis in Mumbai, Get New Car Prices and turn it into a good looking offroader
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14th July 2011, 10:56	#30
DirtyDan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Dharamsala, H.P Posts: 2,075 Thanked: 1,565 Times	Re: Mahindra Pik-up 4x4 = Brand new MM540 4x4with front disc brakes & 63HPDI Turbo? Since this thread began there has been some new developments. 1.) There is a Thar Di now on the market...also Thar CRDe. 2.) Bolero Camper now has a 5 speed synchronized tranny. 3.) And, up here in H.P. there is a new Mahindra pickup that has the Bolero sheet metal front end but a long bed...sort of a Bolero Camper without the rear seat, a long bed instead. I do not know if there is a 4x4 version of this. There are probably some other changes as well....? Last edited by DirtyDan : 14th July 2011 at 10:58.
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