Mahindra XUV500, which has been a major hit in the Indian market, is now also grabbing headlines in the South African market where the company recently started exporting the SUV from India. The company has received over 200 bookings for the XUV500 in the South African market, so far. The SUV was launched in the South African market on September 30th.
In a statement given to PTI, M&M’s Chief Executive International Operations (Automotive and Farm Equipment Sectors) Pravin Shah said, "The initial response has been very encouraging with the vehicle creating a great deal of excitement amongst dealers in South Africa. The product already has a booking order of 200 vehicles from dealers."
The Mahindra XUV500 was also showcased at the recently held Johannesburg International Motor show by the company’s South African subsidiary – Mahindra South Africa. While further informing about the response received by the car in the South African market, Mr. Shah said, "Amidst a motor show filled with numerous international OEMs, the XUV500 got a lot of eye-balls and received an overwhelmingly good response."
While the SUV has been shelved in the price segment of Rs 10.8 lakh to Rs 11.95 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it has been priced in the range of ZAR 2,39,900 to ZAR 2,94,900 (about Rs 14.79 lakh to Rs 18.18 lakh) in South Africa.
