Mahindra announced the discontinuation of 4 of its car models in 2023. The Indian automotive industry encountered significant difficulty during the shift from BS4 to the more stringent BS6 standards. Stricter emission regulations made it necessary to discontinue many diesel engines because they couldn’t comply. The norms that took effect in April 2020 were just the first phase of the transition. Phase 2 is scheduled to be implemented in April 2023.
From that point on, cars must meet BS6 emission standards in RDE (Real Driving Emission) as well as comply with laboratory conditions set by MIDC. This new norm is requires vehicles to have an onboard self diagnostic device that will monitor real-time driving emission levels. The RDE device will constantly monitor parts like catalytic converter and oxygen sensor to ensure that they are meeting the emission standards. As a result of such changes, Mahindra has announced to discontinue 4 of its car models. This is due to low demand and economies of scale won’t allow additional changes to make them comply with phase 2 of BS6 transition. After this, Mahindra will be left with seven vehicles to offer.
CARS BY MAHINDRA THAT WILL BE DISCONTINUED
Let’s take a look at eight Mahindra cars that will be discontinued due to the implementation of these norms:
1. Mahindra Alturas G4– The first car on the list is the Mahindra Alturas G4. The company has already halted bookings for the SUV and removed the Alturas G4 from its official website.
2. Mahindra Marazz- The Marazzo was launched in India in 2078 and the MPV is available in seven- and eight-seat configurations, four trims (M2 to M8) and a single diesel-manual combination
3. Mahindra KUV 100- Another Mahindra on the list is the Mahindra KUV100 micro
SUV. A 1.2-litre petrol engine powers the KUV100, producing 82 bhp of power and 115 Nm of torque. It also comes equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission.