- Most advanced and awarded
Mahindra XUV700 on display
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XUV700 the highest five-star crash test recipient in
GNCAP history
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XUV700 and Scorpio-N set new records in launch orders with thousands of customers joining the family soon after launch
Centurion, August 5, 2022:
South Africans will have their first opportunity to view
Mahindra’s new range of authentic
SUVs and two of the most highly anticipated vehicles from the brand at the upcoming
India Day Carnival.
On display will be, amongst others,
Mahindra’s new
Mahindra XUV700 flagship, which will soon champion the group’s line-up in
South Africa. Crowned the
Indian Car of the Year 2022, the
XUV700 amassed over 80 000 pre-orders shortly after being launched. It is expected to find similar favour with
South African customers when it is launched later this year.
Aside from showcasing the new
Mahindra “Twin Peaks” logo, the
XUV700 will introduce
Mahindra’s new brand promise to
Unleash The Explorer In You and reaffirm the brand’s customer value proposition of offering the authentic and capable products from its range of
Authentic SUVs and
Authentic Bakkies.
The
XUV700 and upcoming
Scorpio-N will carry
Mahindra’s new generation of authentic and aspirational
Mahindra SUVs, Geared to raise the bar and get the driver’s heart racing with its sci-fi technology, spirited performance and world class safety.
The
XUV700 recently made global headlines as the safest car ever tested by the
GNCAP, achieving the highest combined occupant safety ratings for any car tested and receiving the
Safer Choice Award for best-in-class safety.
The
Scorpio-N joins the line-up of authentic
SUVs early in the new year. Its arrival is highly anticipated both here and abroad. For instance, when bookings opened for the
Scorpio-N in
India, the first 25 000 bookings were received within a minute, and 100 000 orders were placed within the first half an hour. This makes it the car with the highest number of launch bookings in the world.
Rajesh Gupta, CEO of
Mahindra South Africa, says the
India Day Carnival is the perfect platform to showcase the new models, giving visitors the opportunity to touch and feel these and other sought after
Mahindra models.
“
Mahindra has been actively involved in
South Africa’s automotive market for the past 18 years, and we have seen tremendous growth and brand loyalty over these years,” says Rajesh.
“We are a true part of the
South African landscape and believe that these new models will lead the way to increased popularity amongst local motorists owing to its performance, design, safety and innovative features.”
The I
ndia Day Carnival is organised by the
India Club of South Africa and attracts thousands of visitors annually. It offers a diverse programme of live events and displays that showcase India’s rich heritage in
South Africa.
“We are very proud to be part of this significant event, as
South Africa is
Mahindra’s second home outside of
India,” says Rajesh. “We look forward to welcome more
South Africans to the
Mahindra family.”