Mahindra received more than 100,000 orders for their new SUV in 30 minutes, gathering $22.7 million worth of deposits
proved to be quite a hit in its home market in India, as the first 25,000 units were sold out in less than a minute, causing the website to crash and leaving many prospective buyers out of the initial batch.“, is a body-on-frame SUV set to replace the aging Scorpio with modern styling and tech. The model which is available in petrol and diesel guises with optional 4WD was announced last May, with the official debut following in June.
Mahindra said that the initial 25,000 units of the Scorpio-N would be priced between ₹11.99 lakh and ₹19.49 lakh depending on the variant, but prices are set to rise for subsequent orders. This created a rush among prospective buyers who watched the countdown on the official website hoping to book an early slot.When the system started accepting orders on July 30, the traffic was so high that in 55 seconds, the initial batch of 25,000 units was gone.
Mahindra has publicly acknowledged the technical glitch and assured everyone that the online system has recorded time stamps of when each user pressed the payment button. Thus, it is easy to identify the first 25,000 customers who will get access to the promotional pricing for their Scorpio-N., Mahindra will contact each buyer in order to confirm their order.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Peugeot Puts The Stunning 408 In A Moving Sphere Display Near Paris | CarscoopsPeugeot Puts The Stunning 408 In A Moving Sphere Display Near Paris | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »
Polestar 2 Performs Quite Well In The Moose Test | CarscoopsThe car performed similarly to comparable vehicles in its class, and even managed to come close to some EV powerhouses
Read more »
Mercedes Expands Anti-Counterfeiting Measures After 1.8M Illegal Parts Seized In 2021 | CarscoopsMercedes Expands Anti-Counterfeiting Measures After 1.8M Illegal Parts Seized In 2021 | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »
Language Surrounding Tesla's Autopilot And FSD Technology Is False Advertising According To California DMV | CarscoopsLanguage Surrounding Tesla's Autopilot And FSD Technology Is False Advertising According To California DMV | Carscoops carscoops
Read more »