Mahindra South Africa is celebrating the first six months of local vehicle production in South Africa with a limited “Karoo” Edition of its popular Pik-Up double cab bakkie. The Karoo Edition also heralds the introduction of the S6 specification level in the double cab range. In doing so, it has enabled Mahindra to offer a double cab bakkie for only R299,999 for the 4×2 derivative and R329,999 for the 4×4 version.
The S6 Pik-Up double cab has the same specification level as the S6 single-cab models and the list of specifications include front fog lamps, colour-coded bumpers, mirrors with side mouldings, remote central locking, a USB-enabled audio system, ABS brakes with electronic brake-force distribution, two airbags, a differential lock, and power windows.
Besides this the S6 Pik-Up Karoo Limited Edition receives a tow bar, tonneau cover, a nudge bar, roll bar, and Karoo decals. It also has added rain deflectors on the windows and wheel arch mouldings – in total over R28,000 of additional value. It retains the 2,179 cc mHawk common-rail turbodiesel engine that delivers 103 kW at 3,750 rpm and 320 Nm of torque between 1,500 rpm and 2,800 rpm.
Mahindra has also opted to retain the five-year/90,000 km service plan and four-year/120,000 km warranty on the new S6 specification level. The Karoo Edition is now available in limited numbers at the more than 60 Mahindra dealers across South Africa.
– Ferdi de Vos
