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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() 180 Bhp?? Mahindra's new 2.2 L Eagle engine for India is slated to churn out a measly 120 in comparison :( Source: Mahindra Newsletter Wonder why they don't even give us the option of the more powerful engine... But yea, I'm proud to see an Indian truck/SUV make its way into America. I think it's offering a good deal more features than some of the established players (Hyundai, Kia adopted similar tactics when they started off in the US). |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() The extra horses for Foreign specs is achieved thru VGT which I dont think will be available in Indian application. |
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| ![]() Great news! Congrats to M & M. |
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Since the eninges are (presumably) being manufactured in India, this should not really be a huge problem. | |
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If the 180 bhp was introduced as a custom-made option, I'm sure the marketing and sales boys at M&M will find a way to make it know to junta... if they really want to sell it. Else, people like us would find out sooner or later. It would be a niche product anyway. Let word of mouth work for them... | |
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As for me the Custom Invader is a huge prospect, but does it come with the right powerplant? | |
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| ![]() ![]() Was wondering how it will compare against modern trucks like these. Can Scorpio haul cargo like that? Mahindra probably didnt even perform testing on trailor cargo. |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Not needed. Mahindra is not targeting this segment of weekend haulers. But the Ranch owners who would love to have a cheap machine do the actual Donkey work, cos the vehicle in the above segment isn't expected to get its hands dirty. |
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Thats why we use twin or tri turbos wherein you have turbos being kicked off in stages. But with VGT, it actually reduces turbo lag on high capacity turbines at lower rpms. So in essence it tries to address two birds with one stone (instead of going the costlier twin turbo route) | |
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The Mahindra is not going to be in the same segment. That is not where it's strengths lay. It is going after the farmers and other people who need a strong, dependable small-sized work truck at a very reasonable price. These types of buyers would never even consider a Honda pickup truck for their purposes. Don't get me wrong, the Honda Ridgeline is a nice vehicle that most people will be happy with but it would never be chosen for the kind of jobs that the Mahindra truck will be used for. | |
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Senior - BHPian ![]() | ![]() Right said.. Every vehicle (especially SUV/MUV/Truck) undergoes all kinds of testing, not just towing capacity but also the carrying capacity ( for pick up trucks, the total weight it can carry without causing damage to the engine). Pretty sure M&M has carried out extensive research on this,since the main users are going to be ranchers/farmers. |
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