Mahindra introduces XUV, Scorpio In Kenya

India's largest SUV manufacturer, Mahindra today launched its international range of utility vehicles and pick-ups for the Kenyan market. This included its award winning XUV500 SUV, the Scorpio SUV and Pick Up range, the Genio Pick-Up and the Maxximo mini-truck.

The company has appointed Simba Corporation as the sole dealer for Mahindra vehicles in Kenya. The dealership that will trade under Xylon Motors will offer the full range of Mahindra vehicles as well as provide complete servicing facilities, testing and an extensive after sales department supplying parts and accessories. This will enable Mahindra to further consolidate its presence in Kenya.

Mahindra Kenya

Mahindra Exports (Africa & Middle East) Senior General Manager Sanjay Jadhav said: "We are delighted to expand our presence in Kenya which is a strategic market for us within the African continent. Our range of utility vehicles and pick ups have carved a distinct niche for themselves in markets across the world including Europe, South Africa, Egypt, South and Central America and Australia and I'm sure Kenya will be no exception."

He added: "The Mahindra XUV500 is a world class SUV offering an unbeatable combination of aspirational styling, advanced technology and safety features, comfort and convenience and is sure to find favour with customers in Kenya,"

Mahindra has a strategic intent and focus for the African continent where it already has a significant presence in automobiles, IT, tractors and energy. The company's African footprint extends to Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Ghana, Nigeria, Sudan and South Africa where it has a JV, Mahindra South Africa.

Article Published On: Friday, July 6, 2012, 14:05 [IST]
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