“Having developed 24 dealer sites that are servicing the New South Wales, Victorian and Queensland markets successfully, we felt that it was time to begin our penetration into the South Australian market,” says Claire Tynan, Chief Operating Officer, TMI Pacific.

“We have had positive feedback from dealers and buyers in the East. Undoubtedly, there is a challenge in introducing a new brand to the Australian market, however we encouragingly find that once dealers and drivers get into the vehicle and test drive it, they’re immediately impressed and often 'hooked'”.

“With some unpredictable economic times ahead and many rural areas having suffered droughts, particularly in South Australia, a 'work-horse' such as the Mahindra Pik-Up may very well be the answer for buyers looking for a real value for money proposition,” says Tynan.

TMI Pacific will be hosting an open day in South Australia in the near future and aim to distribute the vehicle from the final quarter of 2008 onwards.

Mahindra Pik-Up Specifications and Pricing

The Mahindra Pik-Up has a 2.5 litre common rail turbo diesel engine producing 79 kW of power and 247 Nm of torque. It is available in either two or four wheel drive, both in single and dual cab versions, built to thrive in Australian conditions. Providing maximum utility and comfort to the consumer, it offers class-leading load tray dimensions with a 1.725 m³ of double-walled tray for the single cab, and 1.125m³ for the double cab.

There are also ample storage spaces within the spacious interior. Standard features include limited slip differentials on both two and four wheel drive models, air-conditioning, four-wheel drive electrically engaged and automatic hub locks, power steering, power windows, remote central locking and standard sound system with full CD/MP3 player and radio, USB port and an SD card port that allows one to listen to music from a pen-drive or CD cards. Tilt steering, foot steps, fog lights, front and rear demisters are also standard. The instrument cluster has a contemporary look with all controls designed with ease of access and operation in mind. For security purposes, the Mahindra Pik-Up is fitted with an alarm and immobiliser and offers keyless entry as standard equipment.