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Rural News is giving readers the chance to win a brand new Mahindra Pik-Up single-cab 4x4 ute.
As well as entering using the entry forms in the latest issues of Rural News and Dairy News, readers will get a bonus entry if they visit the Mahindra site (sites I5, I7, I9, I11 and J42) and note down the bonus code that appears on the Pik-Up single-cab displayed there. The Mahindra team has the prize ute vehicles on display at the National Fieldays.
Rural News team at the Fieldays reports a strong interest in the prized ute from visitors to Mahindra's site. Entries are also rolling in.
Complete with flat deck tray, our Mahindra Pik-Up single cab prize is valued at $32,440 including on-road costs.
Mahindra started making vehicles in 1947 with the iconic Willys Jeep. Today it is a US$16.2 billion company that makes utility, commercial and passenger vehicles and is the largest manufacturer of tractors by volume in the world.
Mahindra utilities and SUVs, designed to tackle tough conditions, are fitted with a tough 2.2L common rail turbo-charged engine designed for Mahindra by Austrian diesel engine specialist AVL.
The Pik-Up is a tough truck with Eaton locking differential, low-range transfer case and the 2.2L diesel, which produces a decent 280Nm of torque. Rural News will have a full review in an upcoming issue.
Mahindra vehicles are big sellers in overseas markets but are relatively new here. Observant attendees of any of the 2014 regional field days earlier this year will have seen various models on display.
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