The Beast Unleashed - Mahindra Armada

[karthik.a]

Hello Everyone,

I was waiting for this moment for a long time,my Mahindra Armada he was under rebuilt for the past 3 months got him back last week, i actually bought it from a friend of mine while he was in was in such a pathetic condition(wish i took a picture before the rebuilt) still i had this feeling that i could bring him back to life, i took me a lot of time and effort still i think he is worth it, a lot of works has been done including the exterior,interior,suspension and lots of changes has been done.

Let me introduce him to you

Make:MAHINDRA
Model:Armada
Year: 1998
Car category: SUV
Car engine: 2300 ccm (139,65 cubic inches)
Car engine type: in-line, 4-cyl
Car max power: 75.00 PS (54,73 kW or 73,63 HP) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Car fuel:Diesel
Car transmission: Manual, 4-speed
Car power per weight: 0.0375 PS/kg
Car drive: 2WD
Car weight: 2000 kg (4387,15 pounds)
Car total length: 4310 mm (168,85 inches)

Works and Changes-

• Paint Job
• Mercedes Benz W123 Seats
• Beige Interior
• WagonR Electronic Mirror
• Floor Carpets and Mats
• Suspension's & Leaf's
• Engine Rebuilt
• Clutch
• New MRF Wanderer Tyres
  
  *Works Still on progress... *
  

In-Car Entertainment

• Pioneer 4-Channel Amp
• Polk Audio Co-Axial Speakers
• Pioneer 1-Din HU
• Boston Component (waiting to install them since lack of space in front)
  
  Will be getting a Subwoofer Soon...

The Mechanic,Upholstery Guy and Body worker for bringing to beast back to life.

Pictures During a TD after all the works:-













HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THE PICS

 

[Iron Rock]

Fantastic please post more pics including interiors too, the Armada has been my fascination too for long - personally i still think it looks better than the bolero/scorpio and mahindra regressed with design after the armada.
The front of the armada is quite simply legendary - out and out jeep dna, ill specially look forward to more pics and updates to this thread.

 

[Superbad]

ha! old memories of our 94 armada refreshed by these pics. do post the overall costs.

 

[jayadev]

Once upon a time Armada was an action hero of our road.but soon it dissappeared like a batman.
I still wonder what happened!

 

[dharmesh]

Armada is the car I traveled a lot when I was in School. good car. But then suddenly after few years it is no where.

Nice review mate and nice pics. Interior pics please.

 

[visran]

Amazing job, please do post some interior pics any plans for alloy's?

 

[Superbad]

Armada is the car I traveled a lot when I was in School. good car. But then suddenly after few years it is no where.

Nice review mate and nice pics. Interior pics please.

OT: it ruled the roads only for a few years till sumo crashed its party.

but as our first car in the family still holds some emotional bonding when we see one on the roads.

 

[Varun560061]

Hi karthik.a, your Armada is looking cool.

Do post some pic's of interiors. Why not get a set of alloys, it would add character to your car.

 

[ss80]

Wow, the front of Armada looks awesome (IMO better than most present mahindra cars) please share pics of the car before & after restoration.

All the best.

Ss80

 

[vishnunarayanan]

Hello Karthik,
First of all, Happy to see another fellow TAIan from Kerala
Congrats on your Mahindra Armada !
Nice pics
Please keep the thread updated.
Drive Safe

 

[karthik.a]

Hey. Thank you very much guys.
Its a sad thing that Armada's are seen no where now days.
I couldn't post the pictures of the interior as my vehicle is with my friend rite now,will post the pictures of the interior soon and yeah i was thinking about the alloys but i have an idea of installing an A/C instead of getting a new set of alloys.
@ss80 im sorry i dont have any pic picture of before restoration.

ha! old memories of our 94 armada refreshed by these pics. do post the overall costs.

It cost me more than 1Lac,im afraid i didnt note the exact amount.

 

[Varun560061]

I would also suggest to get new set of tail lamps from Bolero (clear lens) it would look good. I guess it would be a direct fit.

Does is come with 4x4, power steering ?

 

[ajithkgshk]

Wow. Beautiful car bro. Armada is one of my favourite SUVs from Mahindra, Sadly not a lot are left in good condition. KUDOS to you and hope to see more pics soon.

Was it stock 4x4 or did you convert it?

 

[karthik.a]

I would also suggest to get new set of tail lamps from Bolero (clear lens) it would look good. I guess it would be a direct fit.

Does is come with 4x4, power steering ?

Clear lens would be a great idea! never knew bolero ones could fit in armada, i might try them if they are direct fit.

 

[karthik.a]

@ajith & varun
Mine is the base model i guess, it does not have a 4x4.
Im not much of an off-roader.