ROAD TEST
Mahindra’s S10 workhorse takes on a more luxurious persona
Mahindra’s new S10 Pik Up is a markedly improved product over its predecessor, writes Lerato Matebese
Mahindra SA has had some rather cheap yet crude products, mainly aimed at farmers and those in the mining sector who required a value for money proposition with little in the way of frills, comfort and refinement. Then along came the Mahindra S10 Pik Up, which is somewhat of a left-field option in the mainstream double cab bakkie segment, even showing suitability in the leisure market. Featuring a visage similar to its Scorpio SUV sibling, the styling may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but it looks considerably better than the outgoing model. There are daytime running lights, while the rest of the vehicle’s exterior is arguably the same as its predecessor, including those extended wheel hubs, although the cabin is more chalk and cheese than before. The materials have better tactile quality, while the overall layout looks more well thought through, thanks to the black colour theme. For me, it is the engine that truly manages to impress the most and is easily the crown jewel of the ent...
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