Mahindra’s new ‘global pickup’ has been spotted in the wild for the first time, and it shares distinct design similarities with another model in the Indian carmaker’s lineup.
A single-cab version of the all-new ute was spied in full camouflage wrap, with footage shared by Instagram user vashusingh123.
Clearly based on the current-generation Scorpio large SUV, it wears the same squared-off front-end design as its three-row stablemate, with six vertical chromed slates dominating a narrow grille.
The lower honeycomb grille section is also identical to the Scorpio’s, as are the fog lights.
Mahindra first introduced this design language in 2022, before launching the second-generation Scorpio in Australia the year after.
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Behind the front doors, which appear too short to be production-ready, there’s a long tray that extends well beyond the rear axle, forming a sizeable rear overhang, and it’s fitted with a utilitarian rear ‘sports’ bar.
Mahindra has confirmed that it will launch a new-generation global ute at some point in 2025, and it plans to release it Australia by mid-2026.
The all-new model will replace the Pik-Up, which has been sold Down Under in its current form since 2018.
Both variants of the Mahindra Pik-Up are powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine outputting 103kW of power and 320Nm of torque. It’s mated to an Aisin-sourced six-speed automatic transmission and a part-time four-wheel drive system.
The next-generation Mahindra ute is expected to use an upgraded version of the Scorpio’s 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel with at least 450Nm of torque. Alternative V6 diesel, hybrid and electric powertrains have been ruled out for launch.
It’ll sit on a different chassis with a different wheelbase, overhangs and suspension architecture.
Mahindra is targeting a 3500kg towing capacity, which would put the ute on par with segment leaders like the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and Mitsubishi Triton.
However, the introduction of a new ute doesn’t necessarily spell the death of the current Pik-Up, which is likely to remain in production for the Indian market.
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