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{{Use dmy dates|date=October 2019}}
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{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
{{Use Indian English|date=October 2019}}
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'''Mahindra Major''' was a renamed update of the [[Jeep_CJ#CJ-3B|Jeep CJ3B]], developed by [[Mahindra and Mahindra]]. It was first marketed in 2004.<ref name=WOC>{{cite journal | title = World of Cars 2006·2007 | journal = World of Cars : Worldwide Car Catalogue | editor-first = Eligiusz | editor-last = Mazur | publisher = Media Connection Sp. z o.o. | location = Warsaw, Poland | page = 151 | year = 2006 | issn = 1734-2945 }}</ref> It has the altered "New Generation Chassis," which was a 115 x 60&nbsp;mm steel box section rather than the 100 x 50&nbsp;mm C-section used earlier. This chassis was first seen on the [[Mahindra Armada|Armada]] beginning in January 1998 and gradually filtered into the rest of Mahindra's range. The Major has some other differences from the old CJ3B:


'''Mahindra Major''' was a renamed update of the [[Jeep_CJ#CJ-3B|Jeep CJ3B]], developed by [[Mahindra and Mahindra]]. It was first marketed in 2004.<ref name=WOC>{{cite journal | title = World of Cars 2006·2007 | journal = World of Cars : Worldwide Car Catalogue | editor-first = Eligiusz | editor-last = Mazur | publisher = Media Connection Sp. z o.o. | location = Warsaw, Poland | page = 151 | year = 2006 | issn = 1734-2945 }}</ref> It has the altered "New Generation Chassis," which was a 115 x 60&nbsp;mm steel box section rather than the 100 x 50&nbsp;mm C-section used earlier. This chassis was first seen on the [[Mahindra Armada|Armada]] beginning in January 1998 and gradually filtered into the rest of Mahindra's range.
{{Infobox automobile
| name = Mahindra Major
| image = Mahindra CL 550 MDI @ Changanasseri.jpg
| caption = Mahindra Major (CL 550 MDI)
| manufacturer = [[Mahindra & Mahindra]]
| production = 2004
| model_years = 2004-2010
| class =
| layout =
| successor = [[Mahindra Thar]]
| image_size = 150
| engine = MDI3200TC (DI Turbo Charged Diesel Engine)
| body_style = [[Soft Top]]
| predecessor = CJ500D/CL550
| transmission = 5-Speed, 2wd & 4wd
| powerout = 63 HP @ 3200 rpm
| drivetrain = 5+1 manuel
| doors = 3
}}
The Major has some other differences from the old CJ3B:
* A more powerful & fuel efficient MDI (Super) 3200 engine, with quick starting response and lower oil consumption, as opposed to the F134 engine of the CJ3B, though the F134 was quieter.  
* A more powerful & fuel efficient MDI (Super) 3200 engine, with quick starting response and lower oil consumption, as opposed to the F134 engine of the CJ3B, though the F134 was quieter.  
* A new inline fuel injection system for higher fuel average and lower maintenance, later a rotary type pump was used.
* A new inline fuel injection system for higher fuel average and lower maintenance, later a rotary type pump was used.
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Production ceased on 1 October 2010, and was reported as the last flat fender jeep to go out of production in the world.
Production ceased on 1 October 2010, and was reported as the last flat fender jeep to go out of production in the world.
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