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looks like a cross of Lincoln and Tacoma
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I've been eyeballing the Mahindra for a few years now with rumors of a US debut. They are supposedly nearly an "ACTUAL" US release for 2011. If I remember right there is a deisel version supposed to be available also.
They've been in business in the Indian Market for a long time and the platform looks to be promising for a mini-utility vehicle like the Hilux used to be.
I've been eyeballing the Mahindra for a few years now with rumors of a US debut. They are supposedly nearly an "ACTUAL" US release for 2011. If I remember right there is a deisel version supposed to be available also.
They've been in business in the Indian Market for a long time and the platform looks to be promising for a mini-utility vehicle like the Hilux used to be.
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Flex!
Flexes just like a stock FJC or Taco.
Apparently the US model will have a multi-link rear end with coils.
105HP 4-cylinder diesel with a 5-speed (only trans available)
And that white one? UGHH... Looks like they stole the doors from a 40 series and stuck them on a Jeep Liberty front end with a wheelbarrow for a bed.
105HP 4-cylinder diesel with a 5-speed (only trans available)
And that white one? UGHH... Looks like they stole the doors from a 40 series and stuck them on a Jeep Liberty front end with a wheelbarrow for a bed.
Guess you'r right Mark. When I think of Tacomas I think of the 01-04 body and vertical grill. I forget that Toyota completely fxxxed up the whole "Mini" thing with the 05+ Taco. I see the Mahindra grill and think Taco when most others would think Jeep and I can definitely see the Liberty referance you made earlier being perfectly valid.
Regardless, I still dig the DC in a ute format as a DD truck with potential.
Regardless, I still dig the DC in a ute format as a DD truck with potential.
Now ya catch my drift. The 200 ute is FUGLY but it doesn't really matter anyway, we ain't getting the Bolero here. Just like every other "useable" utility truck throughout the world... the US get hosed.
Yea, I've been eyeing these as well. Last I heard, the first dealership is suppose to open in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. This was over a year ago I heard this, not sure if it happened yet.
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I dig the white one. Looks like a 70 series humped a heep cherokar. Picture it with a ute bed... mo betta.
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They are seen pretty often in the Caribbean. My casual research says they don't have the best reputation, seen as cheap, less than reliable, etc. Haven't heard a price, but rumor has it mid-high 20K, IMHO high for what it is. Likely marketed to the "got to have a diesel and willing to pay for it" crowd.
Hopefully they will have some success, may prod some of the manufactures back into the abandoned mini truck market. Maybe Toyota will import the Hilux?
Hopefully they will have some success, may prod some of the manufactures back into the abandoned mini truck market. Maybe Toyota will import the Hilux?
I dig the white one. Looks like a 70 series humped a Tacoma. Picture it with a ute bed... mo betta.
Kinda looks like what a G wagon pickup would.
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It is a mini truck, a category that has been abandoned in the US. The Taco has grown to close to huge in comparison, bigger than the T100? When you see a Hilux, it is easy to think Taco, until you see them side by side, the Taco is huge in comparison.
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Other than length, the new Taco, first gen Tundra and T100 are very close.
2011 Tacoma Access Cab/2000 Tundra Access Cab/1996 T100 XTRACAB
Length (in.) 208.1 / 217.5 / 209
Width (in.) 74.6 / 75.2 / 75.2
Height (in.) 70.3 / 70.7 / 71.1
Wheelbase (in.) 127.4 / 128.3 / 122
Curb weight (lb.) 4070 / 4088 / 3950
2011 Tacoma Access Cab/2000 Tundra Access Cab/1996 T100 XTRACAB
Length (in.) 208.1 / 217.5 / 209
Width (in.) 74.6 / 75.2 / 75.2
Height (in.) 70.3 / 70.7 / 71.1
Wheelbase (in.) 127.4 / 128.3 / 122
Curb weight (lb.) 4070 / 4088 / 3950
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2011 Tacoma Access Cab/2000 Tundra Access Cab/1996 T100 XTRACAB/1983 4WD Mini
Length (in.) 208.1 / 217.5 / 209 / 171.1
Width (in.) 74.6 / 75.2 / 75.2 / 63.4
Height (in.) 70.3 / 70.7 / 71.1 / 65.9
Wheelbase (in.) 127.4 / 128.3 / 122 / 102.2
Curb weight (lb.) 4070 / 4088 / 3950 / 2,975
2011 Tacoma Access Cab/2000 Tundra Access Cab/1996 T100 XTRACAB/1983 4WD Mini
Length (in.) 208.1 / 217.5 / 209 / 171.1
Width (in.) 74.6 / 75.2 / 75.2 / 63.4
Height (in.) 70.3 / 70.7 / 71.1 / 65.9
Wheelbase (in.) 127.4 / 128.3 / 122 / 102.2
Curb weight (lb.) 4070 / 4088 / 3950 / 2,975