Mahindra Blazo X 28

January 20, 2021: Mahindra Blazo X28 is a heavy-duty cargo truck that caters to one of the most important categories of trucks in India. The Blazo X28 is part of the new trucks in Indian long-haul transportation that makes trucking truly modern. This multi-axle, 10-tyre long-haul truck is starting from ₹ 28.75 lakh, ex-showroom, New Delhi. To take on the established players, the Blazo X28 comes with Mahindra’s guaranteed higher fuel mileage and 24x7 support across the length and breadth of India. 

Mahindra Blazo X 28 Rivals: In the highly competitive long-haul cargo segment the Blazo X28 takes on the likes of Tata LPT 2821 Cowl, Tata Signa 2821.T 5L Turbotronn, Ashok Leyland 2820, Eicher Pro 6028 and BharatBenz 2823R.

Mahindra Blazo X 28 Engine: The powertrain consists of an mPOWER 7.2-liter FuelSmart, multi-mode switches BS6 engine producing 276hp of power at massive 1050 Nm of torque tuned to a 6-speed Eaton gearbox. 

Mahindra Blazo X 28 Aggregates: To take on the competition effectively, the Blazo X28 comes with compelling set-of aggregates. The steering is hydraulic power assist tilt & telescopic type for the smoother driving experience.

Mahindra Blazo X 28 Cabin: This rigid truck comes with Mahindra's factory-fitted signature single sleeper cabin with AC as an option.

Mahindra Blazo X 28 Applications: The 28T GVW category is highly competitive, fast-growing, and used in several key long-haul applications such as construction material, engineering goods, refrigeration, tanker, barrels, fruits and vegetables, food grain, boxes, parcel, and logistics.

Overview

Mahindra is a well-known player in the trucks and bus industry. The company has had a strong presence in the trucks segment, covering tipper, tractor-trailer and haulage spaces. To further strengthen its position in the market, the company launched the Blazo X range of heavy commercial vehicles, amongst which was the Mahindra Blazo X 25. According to Mahindra, it is an improved long haul goods carriage truck. It is equipped with smart features and is specifically developed to provide high-level performance, effective trucking and fuel saving. This truck is known to be more profitable for the businesses as it offers excellent mileage and can carry a good amount of load. Mahindra Blazo X 25 is a truck that can do well for parcels, carrying agricultural goods, sacks and other general items. It has a 7.2-litre high torque and low RPM mPower fuel-smart engine with multi-code switches. The truck is offered with customisable body options and a sleeper cabin. Some of the notable features of the smart truck are power steering, AC, telematics, driver information display, adjustable driver seat and tiltable steering to provide additional comfort to the driver and the co-driver. With a better payload capacity and smart next-gen features, the Blazo X 25 is a popular truck among various businesses. It is offered in five variants and the company is offering a 6 lakh km/ 6 years transferrable warranty to its customers. Additionally, Mahindra also offers the mileage guarantee and promises to take back the truck if claimed mileage figures are not returned.

Specs

Engine - 7,200cc, mPower 7.2 litres FuelSmart, BS IV Compliant

GVW – 25 tonnes

Load body length – 6,716mm and 7,315mm

Wheelbase – 5,000mm and 5,350mm

Ground clearance - 250mm

Chassis cross section - 280 x 70 x 8.5

Gradeability - 25 percent

Power steering – Yes

Engine and performance

The Blazo X 25 is powered by a 7,200cc, mPower 7.2-litre FuelSmart, BS IV Compliant engine that churns a max power of 274hp at 2,200rpm and a peak torque of 950Nm at 1,100-1,700rpm which is transferred to the wheels through an Eaton 6s transmission. It has a gradeability of 25 percent. Featuring the FuelSmart technology, the large engine comes with extremely high reserve capacity, backed up by proven CRDe expertise. In combination with the multi-mode switches, the engine delivers an exceptional performance. The engine is capable of returning an impressive fuel-economy along with better pulling and pickup ability. The fuel tank capacity of the Blazo X 25 is 330 litres and Mahindra claims that the truck can reach a top speed of 80kmph.

Vehicle build and load capacity

The Blazo X 25 is built on a chassis with cabin design and features a box body. The 5,000mm wheelbase has a load body length of 6,716mm, while the 5,350mm wheelbase comes with a load body length of 7,315mm. When the truck is loaded to its maximum payload capacity, it sits at 250mm above the ground. The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of the truck is 25 tonnes.

Handling and suspension

Mahindra has equipped the Blazo X 25 with a tilt and telescopic power steering so that handling the truck is easy and effective. Keeping in mind the rugged nature of Indian roads, the company has also equipped the Blazo X 25 with semi-elliptic leaf springs at both ends to perform suspension duties; they easily absorb the road bumps and potholes. Additionally, the single reduction, fully floating axle shaft aids the suspension and handling of the truck.

Braking and safety

Braking setup on the Blazo X 25 comprises full air S Cam, 10 bar system which does well to provide the required retardation without any extra efforts. It is also equipped with ABS to further enhance the braking.

Design and comfort

Designed in line with a modern design language, the Blazo X 25 poses a wide windscreen upfront with large black-coloured rear view mirrors fitted on both sides. The front grille flaunts vertical spokes, below which are the LED headlamps and turn indicators. One can easily hop into the sleeper type cabin which is full of features like tilt and telescopic power steering, optional air-conditioning, telematics, real-time driver information display and an adjustable driver seat to provide additional comfort to the driver and the co-driver.