- #1310 of 1503
-
Mahindra diesel PU trucks and SUVs [steve_]
by gagrice
-
Jul 15, 2009 (5:35 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 15, 2009 5:31 pm)
They have applied for a waiver. It does not compete with any vehicle made in the USA. And it will be able to meet the CAFE which no other PU will be able to do. I think they may get it. Otherwise it is 25% added on top. Or they could do as Toyota did way back. Ship the truck over and add the bed over here. Not sure the whole story on that.
|
- #1311 of 1503
-
Re: Mahindra diesel PU trucks and SUVs [gagrice]
by steve_ HOST
-
Jul 15, 2009 (5:39 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: gagrice (Jul 15, 2009 5:35 pm)
Low twenties for the price seems a bit high then, at least for the two door base model. A base Ranger gasser comes in around $16k MSRP.
|
- #1312 of 1503
-
Re: Mahindra diesel PU trucks and SUVs [steve_]
by gagrice
-
Jul 15, 2009 (5:50 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: steve_ (Jul 15, 2009 5:39 pm)
Sadly the base Ranger is not even worth $16k. It will probably be priced with the Tacoma. I would expect it to out work the Tacoma. Especially the 4 cylinder model. I signed up for the test drive. Not sure who will sell them here. Plenty of dealerships looking for a decent line of vehicles. Be nice to use my 99 Ranger as a C4C trade.
|
- #1313 of 1503
-
Re: Let the "Feds" decide?? [gagrice]
by jpeters1970
-
Jul 15, 2009 (8:53 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: gagrice (Jun 30, 2009 10:35 am)
That's a BEAUTY! I would love to see that sold over here!! This is the first time I've seen that model. I still am saddened that diesels don't seem to get a foothold in market share here. Fuel is still relatively cheap and the American diesels that are in trucks are noisy and rough. They still sound like the Mercedes diesels of the 80's. The VW and BMW diesels are wonderful examples of the type of diesels that need to be rolling down our interstates.
|
- #1314 of 1503
-
Re: Let the "Feds" decide?? [jpeters1970]
by gagrice
-
Jul 15, 2009 (8:59 pm)
-
|
|
Replying to: jpeters1970 (Jul 15, 2009 8:53 pm)
Very functional with all the amenities needed. Plus 30 MPG combined should be a winner...With standard sized truck tires that don't cost a fortune to replace. Made for people that use their trucks for working.
|
- #1315 of 1503
-
Re: Is the wait finally over? [ruking1]
by british_rover
-
Jul 16, 2009 (6:15 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: ruking1 (Jul 15, 2009 5:28 pm)
Yes but CAFE is not based on the current 2008 EPA MPG test but on the hold one used back in the early 80s.
Under that test a truck that gets 21 on the current EPA test probably gets 25 or so on the old one.
|
- #1316 of 1503
-
Re: Let the "Feds" decide?? [gagrice]
by nippononly
-
Jul 16, 2009 (6:32 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: gagrice (Jul 15, 2009 8:59 pm)
Maybe this will drag the Japanese and the Americans (kicking and screaming) into producing diesel-powered trucks for sale. It is ridiculous that they haven't done so long before now.
Word is that Toyota will bring its hybrid powertrain from the Camry (or maybe the one from the Highlander) to America for the Sienna next year, so they have decided against diesel there. The question is, will they ever have a better-than-15-mpg powertrain for Tundra? Or better than 20 mpg for Tacoma?
If Honda put a 30 mpg diesel in the Ridgeline and it was the only diesel-powered pickup available except the Mahindra pictured here, which would you buy?
|
- #1317 of 1503
-
Re: Is the wait finally over? [british_rover]
by ruking1
-
Jul 16, 2009 (6:39 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: british_rover (Jul 16, 2009 6:15 am)
So if I read what you are saying correctly, a consequence is the reality does not change. What does change is say a Chevrolet truck that gets 21 combine EPA under the current 2008 EPA will get 25 mpg combined on the old one. So if the big four add one exemption then... viola !! ... 27/28 mpg is totally in the bag !!! From that point of view it beats a REAL 27/28 mpg any day.  
|
- #1318 of 1503
-
Re: Let the "Feds" decide?? [nippononly]
by gagrice
-
Jul 16, 2009 (7:05 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: nippononly (Jul 16, 2009 6:32 am)
That is a good question. Probably not the Honda. It is a foo foo truck that is not much for hauling a load. The Mahindra is rated for 2700 lb payload.
|
- #1319 of 1503
-
Re: Let the "Feds" decide?? [gagrice]
by ruking1
-
Jul 16, 2009 (7:11 am)
-
|
|
Replying to: gagrice (Jul 16, 2009 7:05 am)
I predict whom ever brings a (diesel) truck, like the yet unnamed Mahindra which meets the parameters of folks that literally depend on their trucks, construction trades come to mind, will reignite that market segment. I truly think that is what the control a crats are afraid of after years of advocating jamming everyone into Civic's/Corollas, and over paying for Prius'es.
Yet on the other hand, if indeed Civic's/Corolla's fulfill ones needs, they make it economically (in the US markets' case, AND PHYSICALLY) impossible to go from say 38-42 mpg (which I understand is GREAT) to 56 to 60 mpg with one simple option:... turbo DIESEL.
|
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Automotive News & Views 
