US-Spec Mahindra Pickup Spotted?

[MahindraPlanet]

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Could this be a pre-production/early production, US-spec Mahindra TR40 photographed on Indian roads?MahindraTruckForum.com member, Pee Wee, found this link and submitted it to the forum this...

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[Max465]

Not sure but whatever the answer is I'm more interested in the news that Mahindra is ready to apply for EPA approval. Surely that must be a sign that the company is in the midst of taking decisive steps towards a US launch. I'm hoping this happens in the near future because I'm currently in a bit of a dilemma - on the one hand I've grown a little tired of all the delays but on the other I need to wait because there is nothing on the market currently that is a suitable alternative to the TR20 and TR40. A compact diesel does not exist currently here.

[datnoidu235]

I'm encouraged by the left hand drive sticker...however, I for one would want to have tie down cleats on my truck. Very practical and sturdy compared to today's sliding plastic ones.


Black TR20 4wd w/ tow hitch

[pee wee]

The tie down cleats are definitely function before form, they were there because they work well. I plan to put a fiberglass cap on my truck, so those hooks weren't going to help me, though. What I want to know is what have they done in place of the hooks/cleats to provide for securing the load. My '93 Nissan has a hook in each corner of the bed, about a foot up; it works okay, but it's not an ideal situation. I agree sliding plastic doesn't sound very sturdy, hopefully they've worked out a good system, too bad nobody's talking.

[TXBlackKnight]

Originally Posted by pee wee

too bad nobody's talking.

One of the only things we can count on from Mahindrahaha

[4D55 Performance Inc.]

I think Mahindra is trying way to hard to "Americanize" this truck, I want solid axles, leaf springs, manual transmission, bed hooks and a few creature comforts like A/C and cruise crontrol. I hope they plan to bring an manual tranny over in the next year or two.

[Bugman]

Originally Posted by 4D55 Performance Inc.

I think Mahindra is trying way to hard to "Americanize" this truck, I want solid axles, leaf springs, manual transmission, bed hooks and a few creature comforts like A/C and cruise crontrol. I hope they plan to bring an manual tranny over in the next year or two.

That's me too, if they would just build a good simple truck...manual tranny and hubs, solid axles with leaf springs. maybe cruise and a/c.. Looks like they have added traction control for the American market. Traction control will get you killed in snow.. Oh, and I want the bed hooks....