Mahindra Axe review, road test

The Mahindra Axe is a Light Military Utility Tactical Vehicle that was developed for use by the Indian Army.

Published on Apr 04, 2021 07:00:00 AM

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Tech Specs
EngineDiesel
Fuel Type / PropulsionDiesel
Engine InstallationFront, longitudinal
Type5 cyls, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)2696cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)86/92mm
Compression Ratio18:1
Valve Train4 valves per cyl, DOHC
Max Power (hp @ rpm)175hp at 4000rpm
Max Torque (Nm @ rpm)340Nm at 1800rpm
Power to Weight Ratio (hp/tonne)70.2hp per tonne
Torque to Weight Ratio (Nm/tonne)136Nm per tonne
Specific Output (hp/litre)65hp per litre
TransmissionDiesel
Drive LayoutFour-wheel drive
Gearbox TypeAutomatic
No of Gears5
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm3.595
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm2.186
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.405
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm1.00
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm0.831
Final Drive Ratio4.1:1
BrakingDiesel
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)39.91m/3.42s
AccelerationDiesel
0 - 10 kph (sec)0.69s
0 - 20 kph (sec)1.38s
0 - 30 kph (sec)2.12s
0 - 40 kph (sec)3.39s
0 - 50 kph (sec)5.00s
0 - 60 kph (sec)6.53s
0 - 70 kph (sec)9.30s
0 - 80 kph (sec)12.07s
0 - 90 kph (sec)15.36s
0 - 100 kph (sec)19.63s
20-80kph (sec)10.21s (in kickdown)
BodyDiesel
Weight (kg)2500kg
Front Tyre305/70 R16
Rear Tyre305/70 R16
Spare TyreFull size steel wheel
SuspensionDiesel
FrontIndependent, double wishbones, coil over shocks
RearIndependent, double wishbones, stabiliser bar
SteeringDiesel
TypeRack and pinion
Type of power assistElectric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)14.0m
BrakesDiesel
Front290mm ventilated discs
Rear300mm ventilated discs
DimensionsDiesel
Length4400mm
Width (mm)1960mm
Height1980mm
Wheel base2940mm
Front Track (mm)1700mm
Rear Track (mm)1700mm
Ground Clearance (mm)350mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)600 litres

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