Mahindra has confirmed plans to reveal a new “global” bakkie concept – conceived to battle the likes of the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger – right here in South Africa. Here’s what we know so far…

Mahindra has released a short teaser video confirming it plans to reveal a new “global” bakkie concept right here in South Africa – which it sometimes describes as its “second home outside of India” – on 15 August 2023.

In the 18-second clip released on the Indian automaker’s social media channels, Mahindra refers to the concept at the “Global Pik Up Vision”. The video gives us glimpses of the pre-production double-cab bakkie, including its black alloy wheels, all-terrain tyres, blocky taillamps and chunky side steps.

The covers will officially come off the bakkie concept at Mahindra’s Futurescape event in Cape Town on 15 August, India’s Independence Day.

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