Mahindra Botswana has unveiled its latest additions to the Mahindra family; the Mahindra Genio and the Mahindra XUV 500. The XUV 500 has been described by Indian car maker as a state of the art SUV with feline features, that is targeted at the in and out of city dwellers while the Genio is what Mahindra have termed the ‘Modern Transport Solution’.

The Dealership Manager for Mahindra Botswana, Zyaad Haffejjee said the XUV 500 is the best SUV to come out of Mahindra to date. “The design is unmistakable with bold, glorious lines that trace the world’s most agile animal in action; the cheetah. It has muscular wheel arches that accentuate its impressive, broad stance and the distinct, paw styled door handles that you can’t tear your eyes off. But the fierce, assertive look is most apparent head on. One glance at the intimidating, jaw-like honeycomb grille and you’ll notice the vehicle’s innate desire to pounce at anything that stands before it,” he passionately explained.

Describing the Genio range, he said it is the perfect bakkie to run both business and personal errands with, and was designed to make life so much easier for its owners. “You will love this model primarily because of its fuel efficiency and its 1260 kg carrying capacity.

Surprisingly, the car also boasts a plush and comfortable car-like interior, which unlike other bakkies further elevates the comfort of this car. The Mahindra motor brand has under its belt models such as the Xylo, Bolero and the popular Scorpio, which are already being driven in the streets of Botswana. Mahindra Botswana is under the Mahindra Africa portfolio of the Mahindra Group, a US$ 15.9 billion Group that’s one of India’s leading business houses.  

In March 2012, The Group was awarded the accolade of Financial Times Arcelor Mittal ‘Boldness in Business’ Award for 2013, in the ‘Emerging Markets’ category, which paid tribute to brands that have demonstrated courageous and decisive risk-taking in the spirit of entrepreneurialism and innovation across the globe.

Mahindra Botswana walked away with the Silver Dealer Award at the Mahindra Africa Awards, coming out second against all other dealers in South Africa and the rest of the continent. This accolade is indeed a pat on the back for Haffejee and his team, and a true testament that hard work indeed does pay off.