Mahindra has officially pulled the covers off its next-generation dual-cab in Mumbai, confirming the model will wear the ‘Lifestyler’ badge when it hits Australia in 2027.
Serving as the production evolution of the global Pik-Up ute, the Lifestyler marks a radical departure from the brand’s bare-bones utilitarian roots. Based on a heavily modified version of the Scorpio SUV‘s ladder-frame architecture, the new ute adopts a significantly modernised exterior and a tech-heavy cabin dominated by a large, vertically-oriented touch-screen.
Crucially for the local market, the factory reveal solidifies the heavy-duty targets set by the 4×4 ute segment. The Lifestyler has been engineered to deliver the industry-standard 3500kg braked towing capacity and a massive 6300kg Gross Combined Mass (GCM), ensuring it can legitimately compete with established favourites like the Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger.
Mahindra is yet to confirm the full powertrain lineup, but it has said it will be offered with a diesel. There’s a high-output revision of the brand’s 2.2-litre ‘mHawk’ four-cylinder set for the Lifestyler, producing 450Nm, as well as a turbo-petrol option and potentially even a manual transmission in some markets.
The Mahindra Lifestyler will launch in its home market in April 2027, with Australian deliveries expected to follow closely behind. Local pricing and final specifications will be detailed closer to launch, but expect Mahindra to leverage its traditional value-led pricing to aggressively challenge incoming Chinese rivals.
