Mahindra TUV300

Mahindra Group is looking for partnerships with global players for local production of battery cells in order to cater to expected increase in demand for electric vehicles in the future, according to a top company executive. In an interaction with PTI, Mahindra Group MD and CEO Anish Shah said the company is looking at a 2030 timeframe for the possible listing of its electric vehicle arm Mahindra Electric Automobile Ltd (MEAL). "One area that we continue to look at more closely is cell manufacturing and that is something where there are various considerations... if we feel it's essential for us, we will look at a partnership for cell manufacturing," he stated. He further said: "We will look at a global technology partner, and potentially at private equity partners as well because we will not put the entire capital." The initiative, if it materialises, would enable local production of battery cells in India, Shah said. "..the only reason for us to do it is to indigenise in India. ..

The new engine will come with the option of a seven-speed DCT or a manual gearbox and returns 160hp

Three-wheeler sales were also up by 59% and reached 6,377 units in June 2023 from 4,008 units in June 2022

This comes at a time when Maruti is all set to begin the sale of its own off-road SUV, Jimny, which Maruti has launched with five doors and comes with better seating space than the three-door Thar

The model, which is basically the electric version of the XUV300 sub-company SUV, was first showcased in 2020 at an Auto Expo

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) today launched a variant of its compact SUV TUV300 priced at Rs 9.66 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). The top-end T10 variant now comes with various additional features like touchscreen infotainment system with GPS navigation and faux leather seats. The interiors of the vehicle have been designed by Pininfarina. "The TUV300 has already successfully established itself in the compact SUV segment with over 60,000 satisfied customers," M&M Chief of Sales and Marketing Veejay Ram Nakra said in a statement. The T10 variant would further enhance the TUV300's appeal amongst buyers looking for an SUV that compliments their aspirations and lifestyles, he added.

The power delivery in this new engine is very linear and one can feel a slight punch when the turbo kicks in