Best Pickup Trucks in India 2019

Pickup Trucks hold the key segment of small logistics in the country and are very popular among the rural areas owing to their robustness and durability on tough road condition, high load carrying capacity, economic feasibility etc.

Now, they are also being used for various customized solution some of which includes milk van, water tank, poultry van, cash van mobile restaurant, etc. Commercial vehicle manufacturers of Pickup trucks in India include Mahindra, Tata Motors, Ashok Leyland, Force Motors, etc.

Let’s see some of the best heard names of Pickup Trucks in India.

MAHINDRA BOLERO PICK UP

Build on popular Mahindra Bolero platform, this Pickup truck has already proved itself to be the market leader in this segment. Over the past 2 decades Bolero Pickup has become an umbrella brand in itself, with a complete range of variants, each catering to different payload nodes.

1. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Long 1.7T

BOLERO PICK-UP EXTRA LONG comes with two variants namely Bolero Pick Up Extralong 1.25T and Bolero Pick Up Extralong 1.7T. Major change across the variants is with respect to rear suspension and payload. It is powered by 70 BHP diesel engine producing 200 Nm torque with an overall mileage of 14 kmpl under test conditions. Its cargo box size of 9 ft is longest in the segment with load carrying capacity of 1700 kg.  Strong body and chassis with 9 leaves spring suspension and double bearing in rear axle makes it durable and robust in various road conditions. 12 PR tyres keep it stable under heavy load conditions. Comfort has been taken care of with introduction of sliding and reclining driver seat, wider co-driver seat, spacious cabin & power steering. Bolero UV like front grill, stylish dashboard, multi reflector headlamps make it look aesthetically appealing too. Safety being an important concern has been taken care of with features like LSPV (load sensing proportioning valve) brakes for better braking, engine immobilizer as anti-theft feature and ELR seat belts. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Long 1.7T price starts from 6.8 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). This Maha Bolero Pick Up is marketed with MAHA performance, MAHA earnings, MAHA strength, MAHA pick –up etc.

Comfort has been taken care of with introduction of sliding and reclining driver seat, wider co-driver seat, spacious cabin & power steering. Bolero UV like front grill, stylish dashboard, multi reflector headlamps make it look aesthetically appealing too. Safety being an important concern has been taken care of with features like LSPV (load sensing proportioning valve) brakes for better braking, engine immobilizer as anti-theft feature and ELR seat belts. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Long 1.7T price starts from 6.8 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi). This Maha Bolero Pick Up is marketed with MAHA performance, MAHA earnings, MAHA strength, MAHA pick –up etc.

2. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Long 1.25T

Majority of other things remaining same, this variant of Mahindra Bolero Pick Up 1.25T has a payload capacity of 1250 Kg, keeping the cargo body length same at 9 ft. Rear suspension in Mahindra Bolero Pick up Extralong 1.25T has 7 rigid leaf springs.

3. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Strong 1.5T

This can be considered as smaller deck length version of Bolero Pick-Up Extra Long. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Strong comes with two variants namely Bolero Pick-Up Extra Strong 1.3T and Bolero Pick-Up Extra Strong1.5T. Major change across the variants is with respect to rear suspension and payload. It has 8.4 ft long cargo box which is slightly smaller than that of Bolero Pick Up Extra Long. This variant has a maximum payload capacity of 1500 kg. This gets powered by 63 BHP engine delivering maximum torque of 195 Nm with overall mileage of 14 kmpl. Rest all features remain same as that of the longer sibling. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Strong 1.5T price starts from 6.9 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).

4. Mahindra Bolero Pick-Up Extra Strong 1.3T

Bolero Pick Up Extra strong 1.3T has a payload capacity of 1300 kg with 7 leaves rear suspension.

5. Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus Extra Strong

Extra Strong new Bolero Maxi truck Plus is powered by advanced m2DICR engine delivering max power of 63 BHP and max torque of 195 Nm with an overall mileage of 17.7 kmpl under test conditions, making it the most economically viable option. It also comes in CNG variant delivering 52 BHP and 181 Nm of torque. It has payload capacity of 1200 kg and is also available in CBC version. Power steering and lower turning radius of 5.5 m makes it easy to manoeuvre through tight lanes. Aesthetically it is similar to other Bolero Pickup Trucks. In cabin, comfort features include seats with smooth fabric and mobile charging facility. Safety is enhanced through front nose design and vehicle immobilizer as anti-theft feature. Mahindra Bolero Maxi Truck Plus price starts from 5.6 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).

6) Mahindra Bolero Camper

The double cabin crew cab version of Bolero Pickup is called the Mahindra Bolero Camper and offers the same 63 BHP power and 195 Nm torque. The lifestyle vehicle comes in both 2 wheel drive as well as 4×4 version and offers approx 1000 Kg payload in the rear cargo box. Depending on the application requirement, one can choose both independent as well as rigid front suspension option to take home in the stylish Mahindra Bolero Camper.

TATA XENON YODHA

Tata Yodha is one of the successful pick up truck from Tata Motors, powered by 85 BHP engine with torque output of 250 Nm. Engine behaviour shows flatness in torque curve in the range of 1000-2000 rpm for lesser gear shifts in operating conditions. The vehicle delivers a mileage of 14.23 kmpl under standard test conditions. Durable chassis is suspended over 6 leaves in front and 9 leaves rear suspension to ensure stability under high speed conditions. It has cargo body of 8.4 ft length and comes in multiple payload options up to 1500 kg. Driver comfort can be realized through features like power steering, steering wheel adjustment and lay down seats for driver and co-driver for resting provision. Safety features include 3 layer body construction, crumple zones and retractable seat belts. SUV type looks given to Tata Xenon Yodha makes it more aggressive aesthetically and strong character is displayed through aerodynamic body and trendy decals. All the variants are powered by same engine. Tata Xenon Yodha price in Delhi start from 6.4 lakhs (ex-showroom).

1. Tata Yodha 1250 :

The brand Yodha was launched with 1250 Kg payload variant. Owing to its initial success and demand, the company started introducing other payload variants to cater to wider audience. The cargo body as well as wheel track in Tata Xenon Yodha pickup truck is wider than its competitors in the market.

2. Tata Yodha Eco:

Yodha Eco is the lighter version of this Tata Pickup truck having a payload of 1140 Kg, to be carried over a 8.4 ft long cargo body. All the Tata Xenon Yodha variants come with a standard driveline warranty of 3 years / 3 lakh kilometers.

3. Tata Yodha Plus:

This is the biggest variant of Tata Xenon Yodha and has a payload capacity of 1500 kg. It comes with a seating capacity of D+1 configuration and same cargo body dimensions. Tata Xenon Yodha Plus comes with the tagline of Bharosa Har Kadam.

4. Tata Yodha 4×4

Tata Xenon Yodha 4×4 offers a legal payload of 1040 kg and comes with a 7.3 ft long cargo body. With a seating capacity of D+1, Tata Yodha 4×4 has the highest gradeabiliity of 55%. Tata Yodha 4×4 comes with the tagline of JEETO HAR MANZIL

5. Tata Yodha Crew Cabin

Tata Yodha Crew Cabin comes with a seating capacity of D+4 configuration and has a payload capacity of 1020 kg. As against other variants of Tata Yodha Pickup truck, the crew cab version comes fitted with tubeless tyres.

TATA 207

Tata 207 is powered by 4SP CR engine with power output of 85 BHP and torque of 250 Nm similar to Tata Xenon Yodha pickup. It has 8.4 ft long cargo body made to carry a legal payload of 1040 kg. Tata 207 pickup comes in two variants namely Tata 207 Rx and Tata 207 Ex. Major change between the variants is with respect to front suspension, other aggregates remaining the same. Tata 207 pickup ex-showroom price in India starts from 5.2 lakhs for the base variant.

1. Tata 207 RX:

Tata 207 RX comes with front rigid suspension, supported over 6 leaves in front suspension and 9 leaves in rear suspension. This Tata pickup truck comes with a 3 year / 3 lakh km standard driveline warranty and a higher engine oil change interval of 20000 km.

2. Tata 207 EX:

Tata 207 Ex has independent double wishbone type front suspension with coil springs. Therefore Tata 207 Ex pickup offers better ride comfort than other pickups in the market.

Source: The best pickup trucks currently available in India