Mahindra 3

An update on my previous thread on the new Mahindra. Took delivery on 15/12 when all the bits & pieces were finished so on Sat 17/12 went for a run to Cardwell to get to know her better. 6 hours behind the wheeel & only a little leg pain. First time for a long time. First bonus. Varied speed between 80 to 100 KPH & with the aircon working overtime averaged 10.2 lit/100k.
Friday was the big test when we left for home with the c'van in tow. With the bits & pieces at least 2 tonne in the tray & behind.Didn't push it. Just cruised between 75 to 90 KPH. T'ville to Charters Towers 15.6 l/100. Varied gearing between 4th (2800 rpm) & 5th (2100 rpm) but died on the hills in 5th. Late Friday stayed in 4th with the cruise control set for 90 kph & she just breezed along but you could hear the motor working on the hills. The run home today did the same wherever possible & she felt more comfortable with it. Not happy towing in 5th as have been told that 5th is basically a small overdrive gear & does not take to being worked hard.
Anyway Charters to home 480 km 16 l/100. Pretty happy seeing it is only a 2.2.litre motor.
Does anyone know a good 3.5 lit turbo deisel that the Indians can use to make this in my opinion a really good tow vehicle.. Bill