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August 17, 2026

NZ cited for new Mahindra Lifestyler

August 17, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
NZ cited for new Mahindra Lifestyler

The replacement for the 20-year-old Pik Up is designed foremost for export tastes.

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August 17, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra NZ, ute, Pik-Up, Lifestyler, Velusamy, Mumbai
January 09, 2026

Timing challenges for petrol, battery seven chair Mahindras

January 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Timing challenges for petrol, battery seven chair Mahindras

 Ambition to avail latest models from India’s SUV specialist in 2026 relies on factory’s export plans.

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January 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
XEV 9S, Mahindra NZ, 3XO, XUV 7XO, XUV 700
November 28, 2025

NZ-bound Mahindra electric SUV revealed

November 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound Mahindra electric SUV revealed

Long-legged seven chair model is expected around June.

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November 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
XEV 9S, India, Mahindra NZ, 3XO, XUV700, SUV, EV, electric
December 15, 2023

Scorpio staying despite lowest safety score

December 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Scorpio staying despite lowest safety score

Mahindra agent considering what to say in face of ANCAP’s zero rating call.

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December 15, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
ANCAP, Russell Burling, Mahindra NZ, Carla Hoorweg, crash test, Euro NCAP, zero stars
August 16, 2023

NZ-bound Mahindra ute, electric off-roader shown

August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ-bound Mahindra ute, electric off-roader shown

Bold styling studies seem set to be in production next year - and both are cited for Kiwi adoption.

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August 16, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Pik Up Concept, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Harry Singh, Russell Burling, Thar, Thar.e
August 08, 2023

Mahindra’s Ranger, Hilux rival out soon

August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Mahindra’s Ranger, Hilux rival out soon

The global reveal of one-tonne offer vital to Mahindra’s export ramp-up and NZ market aspiration is a week away, but some hints have come out of a high-up.

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August 08, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Utility, Thar, Pik Up, Mahindra NZ, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger
August 05, 2023

Bump thumps to ballistic blast

August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Bump thumps to ballistic blast

A recently-opened test ground with every latest ingredient is making massive difference to Mahindra’s vehicle development programme. It was our playground a day.

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August 05, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
Scorpio, Mahindra, Mahindra NZ, Thar, MSPT, Electric, test, Battista
March 31, 2023

NZ attractive for Mahindra’s EV push

March 31, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
NZ attractive for Mahindra’s EV push

First battery product, just launched in India, could be the pathfinder on NZ soil.

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March 31, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
XUV, Mahindra NZ, XUV 700, XUV 400, XUV 300
March 22, 2023

Peak performance plan

March 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman
Peak performance plan

Mahindra resumes push in NZ with a fresh logo and new cars

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March 22, 2023/ Richard Bosselman/
Mahindra
logo, Mahindra NZ, Scorpio-N, XUV700
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