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M&M to intensify exports with new pickup 'Lifestyler'
Mahindra & Mahindra plans to expand global exports with its new pickup, the 'Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler,' targeting markets in South Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America. The company also reports strong growth in electric vehicle sales and outlines its strategy for the pickup's domestic and international launch.
M&M to Intensify Exports with New Pickup 'Lifestyler'
Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is gearing up to intensify its exports with the newly unveiled pickup 'Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler,' targeting markets including South Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America, according to Rajesh Jejurikar, Executive Director and CEO of the Auto & Farm Sectors. The pickup is slated to launch in India in April 2027, with the global version to be sold as the 'Mahindra Lifestyler.'
Jejurikar told PTI that the Lifestyler was developed as a global platform and forms an important part of the company's global growth strategy. "The Lifestyler pickup was developed as a global platform for access for mainly leveraging a global opportunity...It is an important part of our global growth strategy," he said. He identified potential export markets including South Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America, and noted that ASEAN markets, where pickup demand is strong, could also be considered. However, M&M currently has a presence only in Indonesia within ASEAN, and Jejurikar acknowledged that the company "would have to open up those markets with these products."
In the domestic market, Jejurikar said the pickup "could also have a play," citing emerging lifestyle experiences among Indian customers, such as camping trails and curated holidays. He described the Lifestyler as a perfect fit for customers like "the coffee plantation owner, or someone who wants to go with friends or family on a camping trail." He added that these evolving lifestyle preferences could represent "a very good opportunity for Mahindra & Mahindra to leverage."
Export Growth and Electric Vehicle Momentum
M&M's export push comes on the back of a strong year for its automotive sector. According to the company's annual report for 2025-26, automotive exports rose to 41,030 vehicles from 34,709 in the prior year, a growth of 18.2 percent. The company currently exports its SUVs to markets such as Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Africa, and South America.
Jejurikar also highlighted significant progress in electric vehicles. Over the past 16-17 months, EV penetration in M&M's SUV portfolio has risen from zero to 12 percent, following the launches of the BE 6, XEV 9e, and XEV 9S models. The company sold 57,472 electric four-wheelers in 2025-26, compared to 14,183 in the previous year—a fourfold increase. Recently, M&M introduced the BE 6 SPORTEQ, which is set to hit the market later this month.
When asked about future EV penetration, Jejurikar said, "We don't want to get too much into what the penetration will be because it's also a function of how much ICE (internal combustion engine) we sell...but it'll keep growing."
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Business Standard
Framing: Headline emphasizes export intensification with the new pickup, but does not mention specific markets or domestic launch. — Promotional/optimistic, supported by quotes like 'important part of our global growth strategy'
Facts Included:
M&M to intensify exports with new pickup 'Lifestyler'
Target markets: South Africa, Australia, West Asia, Latin America
Rajesh Jejurikar quoted on global platform and growth strategy
India launch April 2027, global as Mahindra Lifestyler
ASEAN opportunity, not present except Indonesia
Automotive export volume 41,030 vehicles vs 34,709, growth 18.2%
Domestic market potential with lifestyle quotes (coffee plantation owner, camping)
EV penetration 0% to 12% in 16-17 months, BE 6, XEV 9e, XEV 9S models
BE 6 SPORTEQ introduced, hits market later this month
EV sales 57,472 vehicles in 2025-26 vs 14,183, 4X jump
SUVs exported to Australia, New Zealand, West Asia, Africa, South America
Framing: Headline emphasizes export intensification with the new pickup, but does not mention specific markets or domestic launch. — Promotional/optimistic, supported by quotes like 'important part of our global growth strategy'
Facts Included:
M&M to intensify exports with new pickup 'Lifestyler'
Target markets: South Africa, Australia, Middle East, Latin America
Rajesh Jejurikar quoted on global platform and growth strategy
India launch April 2027, global as Mahindra Lifestyler
ASEAN opportunity, not present except Indonesia
Automotive export volume 41,030 vehicles vs 34,709, growth 18.2%
Domestic market potential with lifestyle quotes (coffee plantation owner, camping)
EV penetration 0% to 12% in 16-17 months, BE 6, XEV 9e, XEV 9S models
BE 6 SPORTEQ introduced, hits market later this month
EV sales 57,472 vehicles in 2025-26 vs 14,183, 4X jump
SUVs exported to Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa, South America
Framing: Headline emphasizes Mahindra's bet on the Scorpio Lifestyler for global export push, but does not mention specific markets or domestic launch. — Optimistic/forward-looking, 'bets on' suggests confidence
Facts Included:
Mahindra bets on 'Scorpio Lifestyler' to drive global export push
Target markets: South Africa, Australia, Middle East, Latin America
Rajesh Jejurikar quoted on global platform and growth strategy
India launch April 2027, global as Mahindra Lifestyler
ASEAN opportunity, not present except Indonesia
Automotive export volume 41,030 vehicles vs 34,709, growth 18.2%
Domestic market potential with lifestyle quotes (coffee plantation owner, camping)
EV penetration 0% to 12% in 16-17 months, BE 6, XEV 9e, XEV 9S models
BE 6 SPORTEQ introduced, hits market later this month
EV sales 57,472 vehicles in 2025-26 vs 14,183, 4X jump
SUVs exported to Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Africa, South America
Framing: Headline emphasizes export boost and names specific markets (ASEAN, Gulf, LATAM), but does not mention India launch or EV details. — Optimistic/forward-looking, quote 'important part of our global growth strategy'
Facts Included:
Lifestyler pickup developed as global product
Rajesh Jejurikar quotes on global growth strategy
India launch April 2027 as Scorpio Lifestyler, global as Mahindra Lifestyler
ASEAN expansion, not present except Indonesia
Domestic market potential with lifestyle quotes
EV sales 57,472 units in FY26 vs 14,183, four-fold increase
Framing: Headline emphasizes export intensification with the new pickup, but does not mention specific markets or domestic launch. — Promotional/optimistic, supported by quotes like 'important part of our global growth strategy'
Facts Included:
M&M to intensify exports with new pickup 'Lifestyler'
Target markets: South Africa, Australia, Middle East, Latin America
Rajesh Jejurikar quoted on global platform and growth strategy
India launch April 2027, global as Mahindra Lifestyler
ASEAN opportunity, not present except Indonesia
Automotive export volume 41,030 vehicles vs 34,709, growth 18.2%
Domestic market potential with lifestyle experiences quotes
EV penetration 0% to 12% in 16-17 months, BE 6, XEV 9e, XEV 9S mentioned
BE 6 SPORTEQ introduced, hits market later this month
EV sales 57,472 vehicles in 2025-26 vs 14,183, 4X jump
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ClaimMahindra & Mahindra is gearing up to intensify exports with its newly unveiled pickup targeting markets like South Africa, Australia, the Middle East, and Latin America, according to company ED & CEO, Auto & Farm Sectors, Rajesh Jejurikar.
ClaimMahindra & Mahindra has witnessed a multi-fold increase in its electric passenger vehicles sales last fiscal and is confident of maintaining the growth trajectory with new products hitting the market, Jejurikar told PTI.
ClaimThe Mahindra pickup 'Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler' will hit the market in India in April 2027, and it will be launched as the 'Mahindra Lifestyler' in global markets.
ClaimRajesh Jejurikar said the Lifestyler pickup was developed as a global platform and is an important part of Mahindra & Mahindra's global growth strategy.
ClaimJejurikar said in the ASEAN region, where there is a lot of demand for pickups, the company could look at possible markets for the new Lifestyler.
ClaimJejurikar said Mahindra & Mahindra is not present in ASEAN markets except Indonesia, so it would have to open up those markets with these products.
ClaimAccording to M&M's annual report for 2025-26, the company's automotive sector posted an export volume of 41,030 vehicles, compared to 34,709 vehicles in the previous year, representing a growth of 18.2 percent.
ClaimJejurikar said the potential emerging product opportunity in India is driven by more Indian customers valuing experiences, curated holidays, and curated recreational experiences where they take their own gear.
ClaimJejurikar said the Lifestyler could appeal to customers such as the coffee plantation owner or someone who wants to go with friends or family on a camping trail.
ClaimJejurikar said these are all new lifestyle experiences that are emerging, and that could be a very good opportunity for Mahindra & Mahindra to leverage.
ClaimJejurikar said in the last 16-17 months, the company's EV penetration has literally gone from 0 percent to now 12 percent of its total SUV volume, after the launches of BE 6, XEV 9e, and XEV 9S models.
ClaimWhen asked if the EV penetration could increase further, Jejurikar said, "We don't want to get too much into what the penetration will be because it's also a function of how much ICE (internal combustion engine) we sell...but it'll keep growing."
ClaimIn the electric four-wheeler segment, Mahindra & Mahindra sold 57,472 vehicles in 2025-26 as against 14,183 vehicles in the previous year, a 4X jump, as per its latest annual report.