M&M rolls out Scorpio Pik-Up in South Africa

Utility vehicle major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) has launched Mahindra Scorpio Pik-Up in South Africa.

The Scorpio Pik-Up is a multi-purpose leisure and utility vehicle suited to local conditions and is driven by a powerful 2.5-litre inter-cooled turbo-diesel engine.

"South Africa is a strategic market for us in our process of globalisation, and the measure of our commitment to the country can be seen through the global launch of the Scorpio Pik-Up here," said Anand Mahindra, vice-chairman and managing director, M&M.

"We have thoroughly tested the Scorpio Pik-Up in South Africa to ensure that the vehicle delivers to the expectations of the South African consumer," said Vijay Nakra, chief executive of Mahindra SA. M&M set up its South African subsidiary Mahindra SA in 2004.

"This launch is a milestone in M&M's evolution as a global company. The Scorpio Pik-Up is a product of world-class standards and its global unveiling is symbolic of the value that the Scorpio brand brings to the discerning global customer," said Pawan Goenka, president - automotive sector, M&M.