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Press Release For Immediate Publication Mahindra Renault set to unveil the Logan Tourer at Auto Expo 2010. The new variant is built keeping in mind the Indian consumer’s tryst with long drives and how best to address it. The new variant will feature colour coordinated interiors, hands free telephony via bluetooth, and VIP bags as standard, amongst other exciting features. Synopsis: Mahindra Renault introduces Logan Tourer a new variant of Logan. Positioned as a long drive car for the entire family Fully loaded Logan Tourer starting at Rs. 5.50 lakhs. Product highlights the strengths of the Logan, also adding extra features making it a complete long drive car: 1. Mileage – Fuel efficiency 2. Ride comfort - Space 3. Better Interiors 4. Co-Branding with VIP 5. 3 Bags to be given along with the car Mumbai, 27 December 2009: Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd. (MRPL), a joint venture (JV) between Mahindra, one of India’s leading auto brands and Renault is set to launch a new variant called Logan

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Page 1: Press Release - Logan Tourer

Press Release For Immediate Publication

Mahindra Renault set to unveil the Logan Tourer at Auto Expo 2010.

The new variant is built keeping in mind the Indian consumer’s tryst with long drives and how best to

address it.

The new variant will feature colour coordinated interiors, hands free telephony via bluetooth, and VIP bags as standard, amongst other exciting features.

Synopsis:

Mahindra Renault introduces Logan Tourer a new variant of Logan.

Positioned as a long drive car for the entire family

Fully loaded Logan Tourer starting at Rs. 5.50 lakhs.

Product highlights the strengths of the Logan, also adding extra features making it a complete long drive car:

1. Mileage – Fuel efficiency2. Ride comfort - Space3. Better Interiors4. Co-Branding with VIP 5. 3 Bags to be given along with the car

Mumbai, 27 December 2009: Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd. (MRPL), a joint venture (JV)

between Mahindra, one of India’s leading auto brands and Renault is set to launch a

new variant called Logan Tourer. Logan Tourer is a special edition by Mahindra Renault

and will be showcased during the Auto-Expo in January 2010. The Logan Tourer is

available in both petrol / diesel options and is available in 3 colors – java brown, mist

silver and diamond white.

The Logan Tourer was conceptualised as a co-branding in collaboration with VIP, India’s

leading luggage brand, a tie-up that ensures the consumer gets all he’ll need for that

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long drive with his family: great fuel efficiency best in class comfort of space, good ride

and handling characteristics, and to top it all, even luggage specially designed for Logan

by VIP, making it a complete long drive car.

 “The new Logan Tourer features plush interior and innovative enhancements. Our idea

behind co-branding with VIP was to combine its trustworthiness with Logan’s reliability,

space and robustness in order to give our customers the satisfaction of an enhanced

packaged offering This adds a whole new dimension of fun and adventure to the Logan’s

existing value proposition of space, fuel efficiency and economy.” said Mr. Nalin Mehta, Chief Executive Officer, Mahindra Renault Pvt. Ltd.

The new Logan Tourer will be available at all Mahindra Renault dealerships across India.

Added Features:Logan Tourer has a high end music system that enables hands free telephony via Bluetooth, and also sports USB/iPOD connectivity. Coupled with color coordinated seat covers, rich wood finish centre fascia and end rack, floor mats and an enhanced carpet.

The vehicle also sports fog lamps in the mid variant,, which were earlier in the top end

versions. Additionally the car has new 14 “ wheel caps and black B pillar strips to add to

the exterior look.

About the Logan

The Logan has received a tremendous response since its launch.. It has also received several prestigious industry accolades since its launch. These include the ‘Car of the Year 2007’ by HT Cars & Bikes, a supplement of the Hindustan Times, the Business Standard Motoring Jury Award 2008 and the NDTV Car India & Bike India ‘Midsize Car of the Year’ Award. The J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 India Initial Quality Study ranked the Logan as the ‘Best Entry Midsize Car in Initial Quality’, which is the ultimate measure in quality.

It has also been declared the leader in its segment in new vehicle design and performance in India, according to the J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2007 Indian Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout Study (APEAL). The 2007 four-wheel total customer satisfaction study undertaken by leading market information provider, TNS, ranked the Mahindra Renault Logan Diesel at the top of the ‘Midsize Car – Diesel’ segment with an exceptional score of 96. These accolades are a clear validation of the Logan’s strong value proposition of space, economy and fuel efficiency.

About Mahindra Renault

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In February 2005, Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault decided to join forces to produce and commercialize the Logan in India. The joint venture is a 51:49 partnership between Mahindra & Mahindra and Renault. The state-of-the-art Logan facility in Nashik offers a body shop, stamping shop, a paint shop with a top quality pre-treatment and an assembly line specific for the Logan. The Mahindra Renault Logan was launched on April 3. Commercial sales began in May.

For further information please contact:

Ms Roma Balwani                                            Sr. VP & Head - Corporate Communications            Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd                                   Phone: 022 - 24975176                                      Fax: 022 - 2490 0830                                         Email : [email protected]