Celebrating 20 Years Of Mahindra In South Africa: A Journey Of Growth And Innovation

Posted by on 29 Nov 2024 under Mahindra, Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra Pik-Up, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra XUV500

Celebrating 20 years of Mahindra in South Africa

Since its arrival in 2004, Mahindra has become a steadfast presence on South African roads, known for its rugged vehicles and customer-first approach. From launching its first Bolero Pick-Up to opening a local assembly plant in Durban, the brand has gone from strength to strength.


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A Comparison Of The Mahindra XUVs To Help You Choose Between The 300, 500 and 700

Posted by on 13 Mar 2023 under Mahindra XUV300, Mahindra XUV500, Mahindra XUV700

A Tough Choice - Mahindra XUV300, XUV500 or XUV700?

A Tough Choice – Mahindra XUV300, XUV500 or XUV700?

In the South African SUV market, there are three standout models from India. The Mahindra XUV300, 500 and 700 differ in size, but not in excellence.


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Mahindra XUV500 vs. XUV700 And Scorpio SUV vs. Scorpio-N

Posted by on 26 Aug 2022 under Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra SUVs, Mahindra XUV500, Mahindra XUV700

Mahindra XUV500 vs. XUV700 And Scorpio SUV vs. Scorpio-N

Which Mahindra SUV – The XUV500, The XUV700, The Scorpio or the Scorpio-N?

We have the excellent Mahindra XUV500 and the impressive Mahindra Scorpio SUV, to which we will soon add the 7-seat Mahindra XUV700 and the luxurious Mahindra Scorpio-N. Too much of a good thing can make it difficult to decide, so we will do a quick comparison about what is what so you can have an idea of which one is for you.


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The Bigger, Even Better, Not Very Secret Mahindra XUV700

Posted by on 28 Jun 2021 under Mahindra SUVs, Mahindra XUV500, Mahindra XUV700, New Car Launches

XUV700 branding

The Mahindra XUV700 remains one of 2021’s best kept secrets

The name is XUV, Mahindra XUV 7 double-O, licence to thrill. My mission is to redefine what an SUV is. I will leave you both shaken and stirred. But in a good way.

Say hello to the new Mahindra XUV700, the latest and best SUV from the giant Indian carmaker. Bigger and more luxurious than the popular XUV500, the XUV700 is suitably cloaked in secrecy ahead of its expected October launch in India.


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SA Mines Can Now Buy A Mining-Ready Mahindra Pik-Up

Posted by on 25 Jan 2021 under Mahindra Pik-Up, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra XUV300, Mahindra XUV500, New Car Launches

Mahindra Pik-Up Mining Spec Model

New Mahindra Pik-Up Mining Spec Double Cab

South Africa’s economy was built on mining, and this still makes up a significant chunk of our economy. But getting valuable commodities from under the ground is tough, specialised work that requires tough, specialised equipment.


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Six New SUVs In 2021 From Mahindra

Posted by on 22 Dec 2020 under Mahindra KUV100, Mahindra News, Mahindra Scorpio, Mahindra SUVs, Mahindra TUV300, Mahindra XUV300, Mahindra XUV500, New Car Launches

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Six New Mahindra SUVs To Be Launched In India in 2021

It’s raining SUVs in Mahindraland. India’s largest utility vehicle manufacturer has announced the launch of six new SUVs for 2021, including two electric vehicles (EVs) that were shown at the Auto Expo this year.

Let’s look at the EVs first:


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The New XUV500 Will Channel The Spirit Of The Funster

Posted by on 10 Jul 2020 under Mahindra News, Mahindra SUVs, Mahindra XUV500

2020 Mahindra XUV500

The Current Mahindra XUV500

The car market in India is a hotbed of intense competition between not only the local marques but a host of foreign competitors as well. The apex of this is the lucrative SUV market, and market demands have resulted in the rapid design evolution from practical utility to sleek urban desirability. This is especially noticeable in the top-range XUV500currenly on sale here.


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Mahindra XUV500 – A Worthy Contender

Posted by on 26 Jun 2020 under Mahindra XUV500

Mahindra XUV500

The Mahindra XUV500 Is A Knock Out

In boxing terms they are light-heavyweights. Big enough to pack a punch, yet still nimble and agile. They are the very desirable class of bigger SUVs dominated by the Fortuner, the Pajero and the Everest. You can do with the extra space and luxury, and the extra engine oomph. But the price – ouch! Now there is another contender to consider.


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Mahindra Makes Local Lekker With Its New Fitment Centre

Posted by on 17 Feb 2020 under Mahindra News, Mahindra Pik-Up, Mahindra XUV300, Mahindra XUV500

Mahindra Fitment Centre Opening

Mahindra’s SA Special Fitment Centre Opening

Mahindra has acknowledged the unique needs of the South African market by opening a specialist fitment centre in Gauteng.

Mahindra has found a place in South Africa’s heart and the brand is growing rapidly here, with year-to-date growth of 34% in a market that declined by 3.5%. Initially, the range comprised affordable, tough-as-nails, no-frills vehicles, many developed for the myriad needs of the Indian military. These vehicles are very popular, but more recently Mahindra has made inroads in the sophisticated urban SUV market with vehicles such as the Mahindra XUV300 and XUV500.


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A Closer Look At Mahindra KUV100, XUV500 And XUV300

Posted by on 17 Nov 2019 under Mahindra KUV100, Mahindra SUVs, Mahindra XUV300, Mahindra XUV500

Mahindra SUVs

Mahindra’s KUV100, XUV500 and XUV300

Mahindra has released a series of impressive cars in recent times bolstering their line-up in South Africa. What they offer now includes the Mahindra KUV100 and Mahindra XUV500 while the newer XUV300 is expected to perform as well as it has in India.

According to a Naamsa report, Mahindra is becoming increasingly popular in South Africa where they sold 260 passenger cars and 180 light commercial vehicles last December. January this year saw even higher numbers as the Indian automaker sold 294 passenger cars and 350 LCVs.


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