Mahindra Furio 14

August 24, 2021: With a choice of modern & stylish trucks, Mahindra has introduced the Furio range of intermediate trucks in the Indian market. This new range has made the company a full-range player in the market. The Furio ranges between 11-18T GVW, and the Furio 14T gross weight intermediate haulage truck. Mahindra is positioning the Furio range as highly productive, efficient and reliable that take on today’s dynamic cargo shipment duties. The Furio 14 is a mid category truck within the extensive ICV segment that you can deploy for various cargo deliveries. The Furio 14 start at an ex-showroom price of ₹ 22.57 lakh.

Explore the Mahindra Furio range of ICVs in detail here.

Mahindra Furio 14 Applications: This 14,050 kg truck is suitable for vital applications such as fruits & vegetables, parcel & courier, pharma, milk & frozen food, FMCG, Industrial and e-commerce, among other sectors. 

Mahindra Furio 14 Engine: This Furio 14 is fitted with Mahindra’s in-house mDi Tech, a 4-cylinder engine that produces 138hp of power at a whopping 525 Nm of torque, and is tuned to a 6-speed overdrive synchro gearbox packed with the fuel-smart technology for higher mileage. 

Mahindra Furio 14 Cabin: A modern and contemporary cabin is one of the major highlights of this ICV. The Furio 14 comes with a 2.05-meter day cabin with a blower with a standard high side deck variant. Still, the closed container is available as an option.

Mahindra Furio 14 Design: The Mahindra Furio range is an appealing and stylish range of trucks. Furio 14 comes with a comfortable, functional, and safer cabin with a real-time driver information system fitted with this truck's standard. 

Mahindra Furio 14 Dimensions: The Furio 14 is available in three wheelbases of 4500 mm, 5100 mm, and 5450 mm in high side deck cargo body, you can also buy a cabin and chassis. 

Mahindra Furio 14 Tyre and Fuel Tank: The standard fuel tank is 190L in size, but you can opt for a smaller 160L size. Furio 14 is fitted with an 8.25 R 20 tyre for higher mileage and they last longer. 

Mahindra Furio 14 Rivals: The 14T ICV truck category is extremely competitive with several key brands eyeing customers' attention. The Furio 14 takes on rivals such as Tata 1412 LPT, Tata 1412g LPT (CNG), Eicher Pro 3014, Eicher Pro 2110XP Plus, Eicher Pro 2110XP Plus CNG, Ashok Leyland Ecomet 1415 HE, Ashok Leyland BOSS 1415 HB, BharatBenz 1415R, BharatBenz 1415RE.

Overview

Mahindra Furio 14 is part of the extensive range of ICVs the company has entered in the middle of 2019. This makes Mahindra a full-range player in the domestic truck market, and now you can buy a Mahindra truck across all tonnages. The Furio 14 is a 6-tyre 14T GVW truck for all types of cargo/logistics that has some stylish, modern look and packed with segment-best features. The Mahindra Furio range quickly made a mark in the market despite fierce competitors in this high volume segment of the industry. 

The ICV truck segment is typically a widest one with GVW ranges from 11-18T. These trucks find applications in all the vital cargo deliveries like a parcel, market load, fruits and vegetables, e-commerce, FMCG, etc. Fleet operators, individual buyers want an ICV truck that can take higher cargo at affordable operating costs. Mahindra promises you everything with the new Furio to make your transport business profitable. Can you go for the Furio 14 as your next truck? Before you decide, read our detailed review of where we tell you all the key elements of this truck that should make your decision easy.  

Exterior

In terms of overall look, Furio comes as attractive and stylish among its peers. The Furio 14 looks amazing from any angle you see. What attracts your attention is the overall appealing and contemporary appearance with a distinctive look. The front look of the Furio makes it best looking in the segment, along with appealing design cues. To do this Mahindra has roped in its Italian design powerhouse Pininfarina. 

A closer look reveals the wider windshield that is aimed for superior visibility for the driver while driving which makes it also safer. The Furio 14 is a truck that comes with the familiar day cabin with a blower as a standard feature. A walk around the truck means you won’t miss the large cargo deck that comes with a robust structure, boltable and removable semicircular canopy, and the cargo body is made of high strength low alloy with 420-grade panels. You notice the 8.25 R 20 tyres and the standard 190L capacity fuel tank.

Interior

The cabin of the Furio 14 is the same walkthrough type that comes across all the other trucks in the range. You'll find the it easier to get in and out of the cabin with its super access. In the day cabin, you get a comfortable seat made out of fabric material that has sleeping provisions during load/unloading for the driver to take a rest. A unique feature is the lounging arrangements for both the driver and co-passenger. Mahindra says the Furio 14 cabin comes with 8-vents that keep the cabin quiet cooler than its key rivals in the segment, this ensures drivers feel relaxed during longer trips and enhances the overall productivity.

When it comes to storage spaces, the Furio 14 cabin is quite generous that has storage spaces like a headbox, lockable storage under the co-driver seat to help you store valuables and of course the glove box. Then utility pockets and speaker provision on the inside of both doors just like a passenger car. On the dashboard, the digital display in the intelligent driver information system checks all the vital truck information. Overall, Furio 14 cabin makes a statement with its design, high-quality, premium upmarket material inside the cabin and key comfort and convenience features. 

Performance

In terms of performance, Mahindra Furio has the same powertrain that has quickly become known for its superior mileage and efficiency. The Furio 14 high side deck and cabin and closed body in different wheelbase and lengths to suit your application precisely. What is common across the Furio truck is the fuel smart mDi engine that produces 138hp of power and is tuned with a reliable 6-speed gearbox. The engine is supported by robust and rugged aggregates such as clutch, suspension, axles, brakes etc, that offers you durability. According to Mahindra, to help you earn more by reducing your operating cost, the Furio engine offers you higher mileage, it needs lower AdBlue that means lower cost and quite effortless performance that allows you to make more trips and earn better revenues. 

Safety

In safety, the Furio 14 is far better ensuring the driver feels at ease and protects him in any eventuality. Some of the key safety features in theis truck are the dual-chamber headlamps for longer throw light, widespread fog lamp, metallic bumper, strong strength design front under-run protection device and funders to protect the body. The cabin of Furio 14 meets the AIS 029 crash norms making it quite safe. Then a 10-bar air brake system for greater braking for the safety of the vehicle, anti-roll bar that enhances safety and stability of the truck, especially during rains with full-load. 

Verdict

The Furio 14 takes on some of the top brands in its segment known for their performance and reliability. To attract customers from those established brands is a tough challenge, and to achieve success it has to offer more compelling features and benefits. Looking at the overall truck, it does impress in several major areas including cabin, safety, the flexibility of cargo bodies, reliable powertrain and aggregates. If you’re willing to experiment with a new truck in the ICV category, then Furio 14 does make the right choice.