2027 Mahindra Lifestyler ute confirmed for Australia with 3.5 tonne towing target

Key takeaways

• Mahindra Lifestyler ute confirmed for Australia, arriving in 2027
• Targets 3.5-tonne towing and 6300kg GCM, matching HiLux
• Scorpio-based ute could open under $40,000, still unconfirmed

Mahindra has pulled the wraps off the 2027 Mahindra Lifestyler, a new dual-cab ute unveiled at a major event in Mumbai. The brand has confirmed the ute is Australia-bound, though local buyers will wait until 2027 to see it.

Here it will simply wear the Lifestyler name, dropping the Scorpio badge used in its home market of India.

What is the Lifestyler?

This is not a straight replacement for the old PikUp, the rugged work truck that earned a HiLux-like reputation for reliability before it was axed in early 2025.

Instead the Lifestyler is built off the Scorpio SUV, using Mahindra's new-generation body-on-frame platform with a live rear axle and leaf-spring rear suspension.

The result is a more lifestyle-focused ute, first teased as a concept in Cape Town back in August 2023 and now shown in near-production form.

Towing and engine

The headline number is towing. Mahindra is targeting a 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity and a 6300kg gross combination mass, which lines the Lifestyler up with the Toyota HiLux on paper.

Power is expected to come from the Scorpio's 2.2 litre turbo-diesel 4 cylinder, tuned here to 450Nm of torque. Six-speed manual and six-speed automatic gearboxes are likely depending on the market, and Mahindra's 4XPlor selectable four-wheel-drive system brings low-range and multiple terrain modes.

A turbo-petrol option has been mentioned overseas, but nothing has been locked in for Australia.

2027 Mahindra Lifestyler specs

Australian pricing

Australian pricing has not been confirmed. In India, the Scorpio Lifestyler opens under INR 19.79 lakh, or roughly A$29,000 on a direct conversion, though that figure won't carry over locally.

For context, the old PikUp started at $37,990 driveaway before it was discontinued, while the Scorpio SUV it now shares a platform with opens at $43,990 driveaway.

It’s expected to land the Lifestyler under $40,000 here, but that stays guesswork until Mahindra Australia confirms it.

At that money it would square up against budget dual-cabs like the GWM Cannon and JAC T9.

Inside and outside

The cabin is where the Lifestyler splits from its Scorpio sibling with a reworked dashboard built around a large portrait touchscreen, similar to the layout in the Ford Ranger and Volkswagen Amarok. Physical climate controls sit below the screen and there is wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

Outside, expect C-shaped tail-lights, roof rails, side steps and all-terrain tyres on higher grades.

Mahindra showed three flavours, Valley, Reef and Trail, pitched at work, outdoor and adventure buyers respectively. A single-cab body is also planned alongside the dual-cab shown.

With India's launch not due until April 2027 and Australian pricing still a guess, the Lifestyler is a long way from your driveway.

The real question is whether Mahindra can hold the value edge that made the PikUp a cult buy, or whether Scorpio pricing quietly ends it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Mahindra Lifestyler coming to Australia?

Yes. Mahindra has confirmed the Lifestyler for Australia, with arrival expected in 2027. Local pricing and specifications are still to be confirmed.

How much will the 2027 Mahindra Lifestyler cost?

Australian pricing isn't confirmed. Indian pricing starts under INR 19.79 lakh (about A$29,000), and a local start below $40,000 has been floated but not locked in.

How much can the Mahindra Lifestyler tow?

Mahindra is targeting a 3.5-tonne braked towing capacity and a 6300kg gross combination mass, matching the Toyota HiLux on those headline figures.