Comments on: Mahindra to sell Appalachian pickup in U.S. http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:33:25 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Stihl038 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-487334 Stihl038 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:02:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-487334 To me it is kinda disatisfying to see Mahindra smoothing the corners off of their truck to appear more like a Toyota. Making it more Americanized or somethng. I prefered the look of three to five years ago. The fold down bed is great too. Once these trucks get established in the USA dumb ole Detroit will find themselves behin d the eight ball even further. Why Detroit thinks they need to build such fancy work trucks is beyond me. I hope Mahindra doesn't follow that lead by changing what has worked well for Mahindra for decades to suit the fancies of Americans who mostly use trucks for show. Too high off the ground to reach into the bed or even think about throwing a load of firewood on. Detroit is more concerned with lines than for practicality. Every new truck I see has the top of the bed edge even with the rear glass. This has added at least four inches to the bed heigth. Poor engineering. Bring on the Mahindra. To me it is kinda disatisfying to see Mahindra smoothing the corners off of their truck to appear more like a Toyota. Making it more Americanized or somethng. I prefered the look of three to five years ago. The fold down bed is great too. Once these trucks get established in the USA dumb ole Detroit will find themselves behin d the eight ball even further. Why Detroit thinks they need to build such fancy work trucks is beyond me. I hope Mahindra doesn’t follow that lead by changing what has worked well for Mahindra for decades to suit the fancies of Americans who mostly use trucks for show. Too high off the ground to reach into the bed or even think about throwing a load of firewood on. Detroit is more concerned with lines than for practicality. Every new truck I see has the top of the bed edge even with the rear glass. This has added at least four inches to the bed heigth. Poor engineering. Bring on the Mahindra.

]]> By: wallabyguy http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-363614 wallabyguy Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:45:30 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-363614 A couple of things to note here. First, I'm sure there will be tweaks to the vehicle before it reaches the US. New grill, updated interior, etc. Second, a diesel powered MID SIZED pick up (larger than Tacoma or Fronteer) that gets more than 30 MPG and costs in the low $20k range with a 5,000 lb towing capacity is nothing to be passed off. I don't think it will be taking a huge chunk of the existing market per se but it will get a lot of commercial recongnition. This is the same company that moved from 13th in the US in Tractor sales 10 years ago to #4 last year. They understand something about build tough vehicles. This vehicle has been R&D tested by Bosch and Lotus whom are some of the top engineering companies in the world. As gas prices soar above $4, this truck will start looking like a great alternative to the current offerings. A couple of things to note here.

First, I’m sure there will be tweaks to the vehicle before it reaches the US. New grill, updated interior, etc.

Second, a diesel powered MID SIZED pick up (larger than Tacoma or Fronteer) that gets more than 30 MPG and costs in the low $20k range with a 5,000 lb towing capacity is nothing to be passed off. I don’t think it will be taking a huge chunk of the existing market per se but it will get a lot of commercial recongnition. This is the same company that moved from 13th in the US in Tractor sales 10 years ago to #4 last year. They understand something about build tough vehicles. This vehicle has been R&D tested by Bosch and Lotus whom are some of the top engineering companies in the world. As gas prices soar above $4, this truck will start looking like a great alternative to the current offerings.

]]> By: jackjimturkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-359508 jackjimturkey Sat, 16 Feb 2008 18:13:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-359508 These folks clearly have no idea what "appalachia" connotes to most Americans. And they're calling the chinese out. These folks clearly have no idea what “appalachia” connotes to most Americans.

And they’re calling the chinese out.

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358541 JohnnyBlazE Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:39:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358541 lamboz get a life: You are right about the majority of the population. It happens especially when the population expands as it has. My parents were Kenyan born Indians, and had to leave for the UK due to the situation in nearby Uganda. My granddad arrived with only enough money for one months rent and their humble possessions... They haven't done too bad. Not rich, but comfortable enough to enjoy life for the most part. We have no extravagant cars within my father and his brothers... One had a merc E class, the rest, Avensis, Mondeo, Focus etc... Though the one brother that is in Australia now had a Jag and is getting a 300C for some reason lol... Me? I had a Primera eGT P10 (SR20DE) and now am moving to an E30 318is. I like older cars which are affordable for what they are :P lamboz get a life: You are right about the majority of the population.
It happens especially when the population expands as it has.

My parents were Kenyan born Indians, and had to leave for the UK due to the situation in nearby Uganda. My granddad arrived with only enough money for one months rent and their humble possessions… They haven’t done too bad. Not rich, but comfortable enough to enjoy life for the most part.

We have no extravagant cars within my father and his brothers… One had a merc E class, the rest, Avensis, Mondeo, Focus etc… Though the one brother that is in Australia now had a Jag and is getting a 300C for some reason lol…

Me? I had a Primera eGT P10 (SR20DE) and now am moving to an E30 318is.

I like older cars which are affordable for what they are :P

]]> By: lamboz get a life http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358521 lamboz get a life Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:24:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358521 funny how a recently poor country would name it after an ongoing poor area of the U.S. funny how a recently poor country would name it after an ongoing poor area of the U.S.

]]> By: lamboz get a life http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358520 lamboz get a life Tue, 12 Feb 2008 18:23:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358520 Mahindra makes a fine tractor. I have a 4wd diesel small tractor that I take care of my 5 acres with. I'm sure this will be a fine, though ugly little truck that will serve it's purpose as a non-poser truck. The price is a bit over the top but for a diesel? I agree that Indian's in America all seem to make good money and usually always have a "profession". But you must remember the Indians that do come to America are usually the one's that had money or came from money when in India. Most of India's population is very poor. Mahindra makes a fine tractor. I have a 4wd diesel small tractor that I take care of my 5 acres with.
I’m sure this will be a fine, though ugly little truck that will serve it’s purpose as a non-poser truck. The price is a bit over the top but for a diesel?
I agree that Indian’s in America all seem to make good money and usually always have a “profession”. But you must remember the Indians that do come to America are usually the one’s that had money or came from money when in India. Most of India’s population is very poor.

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358502 JohnnyBlazE Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:54:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358502 Oh and the Indian made $400m selling Hotmail to Micro$oft! Oh and the Indian made $400m selling Hotmail to Micro$oft!

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358501 JohnnyBlazE Tue, 12 Feb 2008 17:53:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358501 1c3d0g - I agree regarding overpopulation; what good is the extremely fast growing economy if the population is just as explosive, if not moreso. Here's a thought for you all. If you've ever used HoTMaiL, you've used a product created by an Indian that was incredibly successful. About 300,000 Indian Americans work in technology firms in California’s Silicon Valley. They account for more than 15% of high-tech startups in that region. The median income of Indian Americans in that region is estimated to be $125,000 (average $200,000) a year. What is your income? Let's also not forget that Sun Microsystems was co-founded by an Indian... Is there any point arguing against things like this? Or that the combined annual buying power of Indinan in the US is estimated at around $20bn?? 1c3d0g – I agree regarding overpopulation; what good is the extremely fast growing economy if the population is just as explosive, if not moreso.

Here’s a thought for you all.
If you’ve ever used HoTMaiL, you’ve used a product created by an Indian that was incredibly successful.

About 300,000 Indian Americans work in technology firms in California’s Silicon Valley. They account for more than 15% of high-tech startups in that region. The median income of Indian Americans in that region is estimated to be $125,000 (average $200,000) a year. What is your income?

Let’s also not forget that Sun Microsystems was co-founded by an Indian…

Is there any point arguing against things like this?

Or that the combined annual buying power of Indinan in the US is estimated at around $20bn??

]]> By: richt62167 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358472 richt62167 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:22:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358472 Maybe this will be the Ranger replacment. Maybe this will be the Ranger replacment.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358454 1c3d0g Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:28:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358454 V2: LMAO...now that's a broad generalization of their population. :-P I'm sure you'll find many great people, some of the brightest chip designers/software architects come from India for instance. I do agree though that something needs to be done urgently to curb their exploding population growth or else there won't be any resources left on this damn planet. People != rabbits. V2: LMAO…now that’s a broad generalization of their population. :-P I’m sure you’ll find many great people, some of the brightest chip designers/software architects come from India for instance. I do agree though that something needs to be done urgently to curb their exploding population growth or else there won’t be any resources left on this damn planet. People != rabbits.

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358444 JohnnyBlazE Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:48:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358444 V2 - Actually you might just be upset due to an Indian being the richest guy in the world, followed by a Mexican and then Bill Gates... Hmm V2 – Actually you might just be upset due to an Indian being the richest guy in the world, followed by a Mexican and then Bill Gates… Hmm

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358443 JohnnyBlazE Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:47:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358443 V2 - Still, at least their economy is growing faster than yours... Wait... do you even have growth?? V2 – Still, at least their economy is growing faster than yours… Wait… do you even have growth??

]]> By: meekin111 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358435 meekin111 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 08:48:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358435 They just started selling it in Australia as the Pik Up, not sure how many theyv sold. I think they mean 300Nm of torque, not horsepower or ft/lb They just started selling it in Australia as the Pik Up, not sure how many theyv sold. I think they mean 300Nm of torque, not horsepower or ft/lb

]]> By: Impulsive http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358430 Impulsive Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:42:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358430 It will sell on ability, not on appearance ... it looks effeminate and weak. It will sell on ability, not on appearance … it looks effeminate and weak.

]]> By: Ray Sinclair http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358427 Ray Sinclair Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:18:42 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358427 F451 should call the UGLY POLICE to report his missing balls. F451 should call the UGLY POLICE to report his missing balls.

]]> By: Ray Sinclair http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358426 Ray Sinclair Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:13:20 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358426 F451, You may want to check your nut-sack. I think your balls are gone. F451,

You may want to check your nut-sack. I think your balls are gone.

]]> By: hateful83 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358395 hateful83 Tue, 12 Feb 2008 00:18:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358395 It's funny that this Indian automaker came up with the resources to develope a diesel that'll pass the strict U.S. air quality laws. That really suprises me, goes to show how much money these folks make off of oil. At one point I seen a picture of some indian oil guru standing by his "house". This thing looked like it belonged in las vegas, it had blue neon mood lighting for gods sake... And in the driveway a silver plated audi RS4. Anyhow, even if this is a decent truck, I really hope people don't jump on the bandwagon. It’s funny that this Indian automaker came up with the resources to develope a diesel that’ll pass the strict U.S. air quality laws. That really suprises me, goes to show how much money these folks make off of oil. At one point I seen a picture of some indian oil guru standing by his “house”. This thing looked like it belonged in las vegas, it had blue neon mood lighting for gods sake… And in the driveway a silver plated audi RS4. Anyhow, even if this is a decent truck, I really hope people don’t jump on the bandwagon.

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358386 sharpie Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:59:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358386 "This is not Chinese junk." No kidding, Mahindra, this is Indian junk! I usually respect any company brave enough to come to the U.S. market, but that doesn't mean you can disparage another country considering you come from the land of outsourced jobs, $2,500 Tata Nano and a bunch of drivers who can't steer straight on the road. If you want mass suicide in the name and form of Tata Nano, fine by me. “This is not Chinese junk.” No kidding, Mahindra, this is Indian junk!

I usually respect any company brave enough to come to the U.S. market, but that doesn’t mean you can disparage another country considering you come from the land of outsourced jobs, $2,500 Tata Nano and a bunch of drivers who can’t steer straight on the road. If you want mass suicide in the name and form of Tata Nano, fine by me.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358379 DeansterTJ Mon, 11 Feb 2008 23:26:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358379 They mean 150 hp, 300 TORQUE? They mean 150 hp, 300 TORQUE?

]]> By: Buivrolet http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358354 Buivrolet Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:17:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358354 Actually, I kinda like it. It's ugly as sin and it's durability is certainly under question but I like the specs. I can certainly appreciate the usability of a truck with the economy of a small hatchback. Actually, I kinda like it. It’s ugly as sin and it’s durability is certainly under question but I like the specs. I can certainly appreciate the usability of a truck with the economy of a small hatchback.

]]> By: richt62167 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358353 richt62167 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:16:19 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358353 Im sorry that is an ugly truck. Im sorry that is an ugly truck.

]]> By: SwerveEarly http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358350 SwerveEarly Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:48:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358350 2600#s yeah right. Toyota used to sell a one ton version of its pick up before the T100. You could put 2000 #s in it but moving around with that kind of weight was a joke. In the long run every one in our fleet had endless problems when used for heavy use at all. Trannies, suspension and brakes were not up to the task. 2600#s yeah right. Toyota used to sell a one ton version of its pick up before the T100. You could put 2000 #s in it but moving around with that kind of weight was a joke. In the long run every one in our fleet had endless problems when used for heavy use at all. Trannies, suspension and brakes were not up to the task.

]]> By: C6Racer http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358346 C6Racer Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:26:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358346 lmao @ chris. I totally forgot Daewoo makes, or made, cars. lmao @ SwerveEarly too. That is so true. I hear Mahindra makes decent farm equipment so maybe their trucks won't be so far off. lmao @ chris. I totally forgot Daewoo makes, or made, cars.
lmao @ SwerveEarly too. That is so true.
I hear Mahindra makes decent farm equipment so maybe their trucks won’t be so far off.

]]> By: RicardoHead http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358339 RicardoHead Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:14:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358339 I can't wait to see the MAHINDRA MADMAN on Monster Trucks! I can’t wait to see the MAHINDRA MADMAN on Monster Trucks!

]]> By: MercMark http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358335 MercMark Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:06:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358335 Good, my kids Fisher Price Power Wheels truck broke, now i can replace it. Good, my kids Fisher Price Power Wheels truck broke, now i can replace it.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358334 1c3d0g Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:04:39 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358334 Hmm...well we'll see how it holds up in a few years. Durability is something all truck buyers appreciate, and the Domestics deliver that in spades. Hmm…well we’ll see how it holds up in a few years. Durability is something all truck buyers appreciate, and the Domestics deliver that in spades.

]]> By: TOZO http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358331 TOZO Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:24:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358331 The "pick-up truck & SUV that no one wants" market in the US once dominated by Isuzu with sales of just a few thousand units a year will be replaced by this ugly thing and that uglier Mahindra Scorpio SUV. Hopefully a few bad crash tests will shut these wise-asses up. The “pick-up truck & SUV that no one wants” market in the US once dominated by Isuzu with sales of just a few thousand units a year will be replaced by this ugly thing and that uglier Mahindra Scorpio SUV. Hopefully a few bad crash tests will shut these wise-asses up.

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358330 F451 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:19:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358330 Appalachian my ass! There should be some geographical trademark on the name. And we are in the 2000's where design is now easily a factor of goods. This thing is damn, damn, damn ugly, and I am sure the Ugly Police will taser the piss out of this piece of work. Appalachian my ass! There should be some geographical trademark on the name. And we are in the 2000’s where design is now easily a factor of goods. This thing is damn, damn, damn ugly, and I am sure the Ugly Police will taser the piss out of this piece of work.

]]> By: SwerveEarly http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358329 SwerveEarly Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:15:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358329 These will only be bought by people who wont actually drive them. Like fleet managers, anyone who actually is picking their own rig would never put themselves in it. RUMOR HAS IT THAT MANY OF THE STAND ALONE STORES WILL BE CONVERTED 7-ELEVENS. These will only be bought by people who wont actually drive them. Like fleet managers, anyone who actually is picking their own rig would never put themselves in it.
RUMOR HAS IT THAT MANY OF THE STAND ALONE STORES WILL BE CONVERTED 7-ELEVENS.

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358328 CTS DRIVER Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:10:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358328 It reminds me of the truck i learned to drive a stick in, a 5 speed diesel izuzu pup. cookie4me still 22 grand they might chase themselves out of the market before they even make it to the second model year, at least undercut the competition and give people a real reason to cross shop. It reminds me of the truck i learned to drive a stick in, a 5 speed diesel izuzu pup.
cookie4me still 22 grand they might chase themselves out of the market before they even make it to the second model year, at least undercut the competition and give people a real reason to cross shop.

]]> By: Jake1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358322 Jake1 Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:20:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358322 Reminds me (not the grill) of my 1979 Toyota 4x4. With a diesel so much the better. Could NOT kill that 79 4x4 even though it rolled twice in hill climb events. A small truck without all the BS would be nice. Reminds me (not the grill) of my 1979 Toyota 4×4. With a diesel so much the better. Could NOT kill that 79 4×4 even though it rolled twice in hill climb events. A small truck without all the BS would be nice.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358318 johnnycanuck Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:10:32 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358318 Isn't there a farm equipment manufacturer called Mahindra? I believe it's the same company so, in effect, they're already here. Isn’t there a farm equipment manufacturer called Mahindra? I believe it’s the same company so, in effect, they’re already here.

]]> By: Kaizen http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358317 Kaizen Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:03:40 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358317 Atleast this seems to be a viable offering for the US market. I can see it being very competitive on a commercial/fleet basis. I can't think of any manufactuer that has a small diesel in a pickup truck. With gas prices, fleet will probabyl gobble this up. As far as general public sales, I doubt it will dent anyone's sales. Nevertheless, if gas prices increases, it might deserve a second look. Atleast this seems to be a viable offering for the US market. I can see it being very competitive on a commercial/fleet basis. I can’t think of any manufactuer that has a small diesel in a pickup truck. With gas prices, fleet will probabyl gobble this up. As far as general public sales, I doubt it will dent anyone’s sales. Nevertheless, if gas prices increases, it might deserve a second look.

]]> By: cookie4me http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358314 cookie4me Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:54:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358314 CTS, I'm not so sure. Those are pretty impressive payload and MPG numbers for a mid-size/small truck. Having said that, I doubt impressive specs will be enough to win over many buyers and the styling isn't anything to write home about. CTS, I’m not so sure. Those are pretty impressive payload and MPG numbers for a mid-size/small truck. Having said that, I doubt impressive specs will be enough to win over many buyers and the styling isn’t anything to write home about.

]]> By: CTS DRIVER http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html/comment-page-1#comment-358310 CTS DRIVER Mon, 11 Feb 2008 17:35:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/mahindra-to-sell-appalachian-pickup-in-us.html#comment-358310 for 22 grand you can buy a better truck than this pos. for 22 grand you can buy a better truck than this pos.

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