According to Larry Daniel, senior vice president for sales and marketing at Global Vehicles USA, Inc., US distributor of Mahindra, the new sales launch date of the Mahindra trucks in North America will now be on February 2010. Mahindra & Mahindra’s US debut has been moved twice. Global Vehicles originally announced the trucks launch to be in spring 2009, then moved to fall 2009 after US vehicle consultants and retailers recommended nearly 200 product changes to their trucks. Now, they’re expecting to sell the vehicles starting February next year.
Even though the changes being made to the trucks have been running ahead of schedule, the Indian automaker decided to delay the US launch to make sure that both the TR20 and TR40 trucks will be able to comply with strict quality and safety standards and ready for the discerning customers in the US. Included in these modifications are a redesigned hood and rear end, a new grille and a new front bumper guard.
The Mahindra trucks will be equipped with a 2.2 four-cylinder diesel engine and made available in both standard and crew cabs.
I haven’t heard anything about the diesel hybrid that was talked about in the past. Is it still in the works?
Mahindra’s prioritizing the TR20 and TR40 as of the moment, but reports are saying that it is still in the works and may become available in late 2010.
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What’s the latest news on the number of US dealers that will be selling the Mahindra diesel?
I had heard that the company was hoping to get 400 points open to sell the product.
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Last I heard, GV’s still gunning for 400 by the time the trucks are made available.
will these trucks be two wheel drive with 4 wheel drive selectable?
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