M&M to showcase Ssangyong models in India

M&M to showcase Ssangyong models in India Auto major, Mahindra & Mahindra(M&M) is planning to showcase models manufactured by its Korean subsidiary Ssangyong at the Auto Expo next month in India. This will be the first time that Mahindra & Mahindra will display Ssangyong models to Indian customers. The models that will be displayed at the auto show in Delhi include sports utility vehicles Rexton and Korando. Both the models are expected to be launched in India soon.

"Post the acquisition of Ssangyong Motors, there has been a lot of interest within Indian consumers to see for themselves some of these world-class products. Keeping in mind this aspiration, Mahindra will showcase among other vehicles, both the Rexton and Korando E which are slated to be launched in India shortly," M&M said in a statement.

M&M has acquired 70 per cent stake in the South Korean auto maker in a deal valued at about $463 million in November, 2010. The company is also planning to showcase an electric variant of its Verito sedan along with electric vehicle Mahindra Reva NXR.

Global automakers are focusing increasing on India as the competition in the world's second largest car market is increasing. The automakers are lining up models to be displayed at the Auto Expo 2012 in Delhi in order to attract more customers. More than 60 new models from different manufacturers will be showcased at the expo in Delhi.