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

Engine	Diesel
Fuel Type / Propulsion	Diesel
Engine Installation	Front, longitudinal
Type	5 cyls, turbo-diesel
Cubic Capacity (cc)	2696cc
Bore/Stroke (mm)	86/92mm
Compression Ratio	18:1
Valve Train	4 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
Transmission	Diesel
Drive Layout	Four-wheel drive
Gearbox Type	Automatic
No of Gears	5
1st Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	3.595
2nd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	2.186
3rd Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.405
4th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	1.00
5th Ratio/kph per 1000 rpm	0.831
Final Drive Ratio	4.1:1
Braking	Diesel
80 - 0 kph (mts, sec)	39.91m/3.42s
Acceleration	Diesel
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)
Body	Diesel
Weight (kg)	2500kg
Front Tyre	305/70 R16
Rear Tyre	305/70 R16
Spare Tyre	Full size steel wheel
Suspension	Diesel
Front	Independent, double wishbones, coil over shocks
Rear	Independent, double wishbones, stabiliser bar
Steering	Diesel
Type	Rack and pinion
Type of power assist	Electric
Turning Circle Diameter (mts)	14.0m
Brakes	Diesel
Front	290mm ventilated discs
Rear	300mm ventilated discs
Dimensions	Diesel
Length	4400mm
Width (mm)	1960mm
Height	1980mm
Wheel base	2940mm
Front Track (mm)	1700mm
Rear Track (mm)	1700mm
Ground Clearance (mm)	350mm
Boot Capacity (Lts)	600 litres