Mahindra’s eagerly awaited new Hilux and Ranger rival revealed
Lifestyler/Scorpio Lifestyler will arrive in South Africa next year, but it remains unknown as to whether it will have the same name.
Mahindra unveiled its eagerly anticipated new Lifestyler, a pickup truck aimed at the "lifestyle pick-up" segment in India, during its Independence Day celebration in Mumbai on August 14. The vehicle, previously showcased as the Global Pickup Concept, will join the Isuzu D-Max and Toyota Hilux currently dominating this market. Despite being rumored as the Scorpio X during development, Mahindra has settled on the name Lifestyler for India but Scorpio Lifestyler for South Africa.
The Lifestyler is set to launch in India in April 2024, with its South African debut tentatively scheduled for the first quarter of 2027. Unlike the single cab version, the Lifestyler features a double cab configuration, embodying a dual identity as both a lifestyle bakkie and a work truck. The vehicle boasts a new ladder-frame chassis and a refreshed interior, featuring a model-specific steering wheel, a portrait-style infotainment display, and a freestanding digital instrument cluster, all designed with sophistication and robustness in mind.
The Lifestyler/Scorpio Lifestyler is expected to retain the same engine options as the Scorpio-N, including the 2.0-litre mStallion turbocharged petrol engine and the 2.2-litre mHawk turbodiesel, paired with either a six-speed manual or automatic gearbox. The vehicle will also offer a part-time four-wheel drive system.
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