The Mahindra Pik-Up launched in Australia in 2007, offering a budget-friendly alternative in the light commercial segment. Known overseas as the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway, it was based on the Indian brand’s Scorpio SUV and targeted trades and regional buyers looking for a simple workhorse. Its arrival marked Mahindra’s first serious attempt at cracking the Australian ute market.
In 2012 the Pik-Up received its first major update with a revised front end, upgraded interior and improved safety. A 2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel replaced the older engine, giving it more torque and better refinement. Mahindra gradually expanded its dealer network and promoted the Pik-Up as a rugged but affordable ute, often undercutting mainstream rivals on price.
The second-generation Mahindra Pik-Up arrived in 2017 with sharper styling, more equipment and compliance with stricter emissions standards. Today it remains in showrooms as Mahindra’s cornerstone ute, positioned as a no-frills option for rural buyers and fleet operators.
The line-up currently starts at $37,990 for the Pik-Up S11 4X4 and ranges through to $37,990 for the range-topping Pik-Up S11 4X4.
The S11 PikUp's 2.2 litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel produces 103kW and 320Nm.
The S11 comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels and 245/75 R16 tyres with a matching spare. There’s also LED daytime running lights and dusk-sensing halogen headlights with bending function, front fog lights, rain-sensing wipers, side-steps, rear sports bar, load tub-liner, automatic rear diff-lock, reversing camera and more.
The interior provides a visually-pleasing mix of black and grey surfaces with satin chrome highlights. There’s a USB port, two 12-volt outlets, centre console air-vents for rear passengers and an multimedia system with 7.0-inch touchscreen and multiple connectivity options including Apple and Android devices.
There’s fabric-trimmed seating for up to five occupants, with the front bucket seats equipped with unusual but welcome fold-down inboard armrests. The rear bench seat is quite firm with good lumbar support, but it’s a squeeze for three adults given its relatively narrow width.
We estimate the S11 PikUp can accelerate from 0-100km/h in around 10-12 seconds. Estimated top speed is approximately 160km/h.
The S11 PikUp has an official combined average consumption of 9.3L/100km, resulting in a driving range of around 850km from its 80-litre diesel tank.