Mahindra Jeeto

Jeeto Highlights

September 21, 2020: To take on the most popular and fast-growing 2T mini-truck segment in India, dominated by Tata Ace, Mahindra introduces the promising Jeeto range of trucks. Taking on directly the market leader Ace-Jeeto has been developed keeping in mind the customers need and expectation from a last-mile sub-one-tone cargo truck. Mahindra engineers have worked on this truck to offer mini-trucks key characteristics, including a robust engine, comfortable cabin, bigger cargo load body and space to carry more payload, last but most important fuel-efficient truck. Jeeto, since its commercial launch, has been quite popular as it offers everything a truck buyer needs and able to grabbed a sizeable market share despite a fierce rival-Ace and even Super Carry. 

Powertrain: In the BS6 revamp, this truck now become even more compelling set of wheel to help the transporter, entrepreneurs, or small business to get the most out of this truck. Jeeto is available in diesel and CNG fuel options. The Jeeto Plus variant gets a single-cylinder direct-injection, water-cooled engine. It produces 16hp of power at 42 Nm of torque and tuned to a 4-speed gearbox. Jeeto S6 16, another diesel variant gets the same power at a slightly lower 38Nm of torque, it can carry a rated payload of 600kg. Whereas, Jeeto Plus CNG is equipped with a 625 CC, single-cylinder, four-stroke, positive ignition, CNG engine produces 20 HP of power at a maximum torque of 44 Nm, the payload capacity of 650kg. The official mileage figures on each one of them are 32.8, 35.9 and 37 km, respectively. 

Suspension: Jeeto suspension comes with independent front suspension and semi-trailing arm in the rear to carry all kinds of cargo quite effortlessly. 

Pickup: The 145 R12 LT 8PR tyre can offer good mileage along with a peppy pickup even on smooth and tough terrain. 

Load Body: Jeeto load body is length x width x height is 2257 X 1493 x 300 in Jeeto Plus and Jeeto CNG, the smaller variant Jeeto S16 cargo body is 1676x1493x300.

Features: The key feature on Jeeto includes the attractive front facia, a comfortable cabin, and ergonomic seats. The cargo body is strong and durable, sturdy chassis. Effortless navigation in narrow lanes and congested roads and compact size makes it easy to park.

Mahindra Jeeto Mini Truck- Expert Review

Overview

Ever since the Jeeto minitruck launch way back in 2015, this truck has become most favourite among the customers within a short period. Jeeto was launched after extensive market research and customer feedback, looking into the needs of the last-mile cargo transports business. As a result, this truck addresses almost every cargo need, applications, size, and load type. It attracted customers who wanted to migrate from a three-wheeler to a four-wheeler cargo truck, or even first-time buyer/entrepreneur who aspires to buy this tiny little truck for his individual business, instead of a three-wheeler. 

Like the rest of the truck range, the Jeeto now comes in the BS6 powertrain, and guess what? This truck gets more power, better pickup, and superior aggregates along with the stringent emission norms. We deep dive into this all-new Jeeto diesel, Jeeto Plus S6, slightly scaled-down version, and Jeeto Plus CNG variant that is not only higher emission compliant but also several notches above in almost every element possible.

Exterior

The Jeeto is available in several variants with engine, payload, and cost points to cater to the wide range of applications and customer needs. The Jeeto Plus CNG BS6 variant gets the same exterior look and similar dimensions, the inner load body lengths is increased to 2140 mm, 1440 mm width, and 300 mm height (7.2ft). The payload of Jeeto Plus CNG is 650 kg, the Jeeto diesel carries 715 kg and S6 variants 600kg of payload respectively, these are the most common cargo payload requirements in urban, semi-urban, and rural areas. As the engine size has increased and other aggregates become better, the gross weight of Jeeto has gone up to 1450 kgs for both the CNG and Jeeto Plus variant, while the S6 variant GVW is 1345kg.  

The Jeeto diesel variant vehicle dimensions are length 3876 mm, width 1498 mm, height 1750 mm, the wheelbase of 2500 mm. The cargo body (L-W-H) is 2140, 1440, 300 mm. The scaled-down Jeeto S6-16 variant lengths is 3281 mm, 1498 mm width, and height 1750 mm, and the wheelbase is 2250 mm. The cargo body on this variant comes in (L-W-H) 1630 mm, 1440 mm, 300 mm.    

The chassis frame across all the variants is highly rugged for this compact truck and optimized to carry heavy cargo comfortably, almost zero breakdown chance, or the feeling of under power. The CNG tank capacity is 45 liters for longer trips without a need of a break for refueling. The diesel tanks come in 10.5-liter capacities.

Interior

Like its predecessor, the Jeeto continues with the comfortable and roomy day cabin equipped with all the necessary driver requirements. Mahindra has successfully attempted to make this truck easy to operate, navigate, and perform better in almost every terrain. Thus, helping the truck owner load and unload the cargo quickly and deliver faster shipments to earn more revenue every day. Mahindra reckons the fact that the truck is an earning source for the driver, and helping them use the vehicle most productively is what matters the most.  

Performance

The Jeeto diesel variants get a single-cylinder direct-injection water-cooled BS6 engine, producing 16hp of power, 670 cc of displacement, and 42 Nm of torque. The S6 variant shares the same diesel engine, and yet it is lower specs with 38Nm of torque. The CNG variant of Jeeto gets 625 CC, single-cylinder, four Stroke, positive Ignition, CNG engine producing 20 HP of power at a maximum torque of 44 Nm. This new engine is tuned to the 4-speed synchromseh manual gearbox, the clutch is dry single-plate type. For faster turn-around, the ground clearance is 165 mm, and also the front and rear tyre are 145R12LT8PR for quick pickup. The Jeeto plus CNG now offers company claim 37 km of mileage and a range of 278 kilometers. The Jeeto diesel mileage is claimed at 33 kmpl, S6 35 kmpl.  

Safety

The safety is becoming a vital requirement even in this last-mile truck segment. Customer awareness and demand for safety has been growing over the years, and they are willing to shell out more money for necessary safety features. Responding to the changing trends, OEMs started to incorporate all critical safety features in-built in the vehicles. Jeeto has a primarily owner-driver as a customer segment, and they look for a safer truck. 

To address this customer demands Jeeto get drum brakes, parking brakes for vehicle stability during loading and unloading, and also the truck is at idle. For the driver's safety, a seat belt comes a standard. The steering system is a manual rack pinion type. The driver gets all the necessary truck information through a modern standard driver information display is fitted inside the cabin. The suspension largely determines the quality of the driving and easy carrying cargo capabilities, thus, Jeeto gets independent front suspension, and the rear is semi-trailing arm. This is supplemented with higher quality tyre to maintain the vehicle in the right shape even during heavy cargo load, ensuring the truck is safe. 

Verdict

When the Jeeto was introduced five years ago to take on the market leader Tata Ace- the challenge wasn't easy given the Ace's dominant position in the market. Yet, Jeeto gradually grabbed the second spot in India's minitruck category, by successfully established in the market. This compact truck has undoubtedly proven to the customers the reliability, performance, and Mahindra DNA of high quality. The Jeeto, with its formidable range, value for money attributes, and most suitable last-mile truck, is likely to be the customer's choice even in the BS6 avatar. Anyone looking for a minitruck, Jeeto certainly fits the bill overwhelmingly!