Keen to head off the beaten path? Well, Mahindra says its freshly launched trio of special-edition Pik Up models are perfect for off-road use. Here’s how much they cost…
Mahindra South Africa has expanded its increasingly popular Pik Up range with the addition of a trio of special-edition models.
Positioned right at the summit of the locally assembled Pik Up line-up, the Karoo Dusk, Karoo Dawn and Karoo Storm double cabs are each priced at R614 999. The maths addicts among you would likely have already worked out that’s R130 000 more than the price of what would otherwise be the range-topper, the Pik Up 2.2 CRDe double cab 4×4 S11 Karoo.
Like that model, the special editions are each fitted with the Indian brand’s mHawk 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine, which delivers 103 kW and 320 Nm to all four wheels via an Aisin-sourced 6-speed automatic transmission.
So, what do you score for the extra outlay? Well, just like the previous Karoo Dusk, each of the three models is fitted with what Mahindra describes as a “heavy-duty off-road suspension”, along with off-road tyres. Front and rear steel bumpers are likewise standard, anchored to the chassis and offering recovery and hitching points.
In addition, the rear step gains a non-slip finish, while the front bumper is fitted with LED driving lights. All special-edition models furthermore boast rear overfenders and rubberised load bins, along with model-specific exterior decals, Karoo-branded carpets, a nudge bar and a load bin-mounted sports bar (complete with Karoo detailing).
Mahindra has also seen fit to upgrade the cloth seats to leather upholstery and ditch the 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system in favour of a 9-inch version featuring Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and built-in maps (though the company has yet to release press images of the cabin).
The Pik Up Karoo Dusk comes with black exterior paint, along with black-and-blue Karoo decals. A dark finish has also been applied to items such as the sports bar and roller-shutter door.
Meanwhile, the Pik Up Karoo Dawn is finished in a sandy beige hue (perhaps inspired by a colour offered on the Toyota Land Cruiser 79?), with the decals featuring orange highlights. It shares many features with the Karoo Dusk (with the exception of items such as the roller-shutter door), but also gains a heavy-duty roof rack and flush-mounted tonneau cover. Finally, the Pik Up Karoo Storm is finished in a light-blue/grey colour which is accentuated by the black-and-grey Karoo decal set.
Mahindra’s locally assembled Pik Up placed a commendable fifth on the list of South Africa’s best-selling bakkies in the first half of 2022, beating the likes of the Nissan Navara, GWM P-Series and outgoing Volkswagen Amarok.
How much do the Mahindra Pik Up special editions cost in SA?
Pik Up 2.2 CRDe double cab 4×4 S11 Karoo Dusk – R614 999
Pik Up 2.2 CRDe double cab 4×4 S11 Karoo Storm – R614 999
Pik Up 2.2 CRDe double cab 4×4 S11 Karoo Dawn – R614 999
The purchase price includes a 4-year/120 000 km mechanical warranty and a 5-year/90 000 km service plan.
