Mahindra & Mahindra, India’s leading SUV manufacturer, today announced that its iconic SUV, Mahindra Scorpio, achieved yet another milestone when it recorded its highest ever annual sales since inception, with sales of 50,844 units during FY 2011-12 as against 43,451units during FY 2010-11, the Mighty Muscular Scorpio registered a growth of 17 percent.
Mahindra Scorpio’s iconic status can also be gauged from its one million plus fan base on Facebook, yet another significant milestone. In fact, the Scorpio’s online community on Facebook is one of the largest online auto communities on Facebook India. The brand’s popularity is also evident on the Scorpio YouTube channel which has garnered almost 1.5 million views. The magic of Mahindra Scorpio is further seen in the array of impromptu fan clubs initiated by customers in the virtual and real world over the years.
Speaking on the milestone, Pravin Shah, Chief Executive, Automotive Division, Mahindra & Mahindra, said: “This is a very proud moment for us, as the iconic and trend-setting Scorpio has achieved yet another milestone in the 10th year of its exceptional journey. This achievement reaffirms the brand’s popularity and confidence that consumers have reposed in the brand. Today, the Scorpio is one of the most admired and awarded brands within the Indian automobile industry”.
Going beyond the vehicle itself, Mahindra Scorpio experience is woven into the cultural fabric of the country. A visible star on the silver screen, the Scorpio has frequently dazzled cine enthusiasts through its presence in a number of movies. For Scorpio enthusiasts, the chronicles of Scorpio have also been captured in a Coffee Table Book – 'The Legend of Scorpio'.
Launched in 2002, the Mighty Muscular Scorpio won three ‘Car of the Year’ awards (BBC on Wheels, CNBC Autocar, Business Standard Motoring) in its launch year and is one of the most awarded automotive brands in the country. Born to break records, the Scorpio edged out most SUVs in the financial year 2011-2012 and took pole position by becoming the Official Intervention Vehicle for all motorsports for a period of five years on the Buddh International Circuit, including the F1TM Airtel Indian Grand Prix held in October 2011. Further, keeping up its momentum with constant product upgrades and new offerings, the Mighty Muscular Scorpio launched the new Scorpio Ex in 2011, offering easy driveability, great mileage and refined performance for young customers seeking an affordable entry point into the Scorpio franchise. Needless to say, it was an instant hit with customers.
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Known for its inherent tough and rugged ‘Mahindra DNA’, the Scorpio is a past winner and continues to outperform other SUVs at some of the toughest and most grueling rallies in the Indian motorsports calendar, including Raid de Himalaya and Desert Storm. It is also part of various Mahindra Adventure events such as Monastery Escape and Vineyard Escape, amongst others.
