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  • Mahindra FURIO 8 Launches with iMAXX Telematics and Double Service Guarantee

    Mahindra FURIO 8

    Mumbai: Mahindra Truck and Bus (MTB), part of the Mahindra Group, has launched the all-new Mahindra FURIO 8, redefining performance and profitability in the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) category.

    The vehicle is backed by a bold and customer-centric proposition: “Get the Highest Mileage or Give the Truck Back.”

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    Manufactured at Mahindra’s state-of-the-art Chakan facility in Maharashtra, the Mahindra FURIO 8 is available in two configurations – 4-tyre and 6-tyre cargo – designed to meet a wide range of business and logistics needs.

    With best-in-class fuel efficiency, higher payload capacity, and a modern driver cabin, FURIO 8 ensures maximum operating profit, making it a top choice in its segment.

    “FURIO 8 will enable our customers to achieve the highest operating profit in its category,” said Vinod Sahay, President – Trucks, Buses, CE, Aerospace & Defense, Mahindra Group. “This launch reinforces our deep commitment to innovation, performance, and customer trust.”

    Key Features of Mahindra FURIO 8:
    • Class-leading mileage assurance with performance-backed return guarantee
    • High payload capacity and reduced Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
    • Advanced cabin design for driver comfort, safety, and ease of use
    • Equipped with Mahindra iMAXX, India’s most sophisticated telematics solution for real-time vehicle monitoring, geofencing, driver analytics, and fleet tracking

    To further enhance customer confidence and peace of mind, FURIO 8 offers double service guarantees:

    • 36-hour service turnaround or ₹3,000 compensation per extra day
    • Back on road in 48 hours or ₹1,000 compensation per extra day

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    “With superior earnings, low maintenance, and advanced safety features, the Mahindra FURIO 8 is a game-changer in the LCV space,” added Dr Venkat Srinivas, Business Head, MTB & CE.

    The launch of Mahindra FURIO 8 reinforces Mahindra’s strategic intent to lead the LCV segment with innovation, profitability, and unparalleled customer assurance – delivering on the promise of “Truck Badlo, Taqdeer Badlegi.”

    Author

    • Salil Urunkar

      Salil Urunkar is a senior journalist and the editorial mind behind Sahyadri Startups. With years of experience covering Pune’s entrepreneurial rise, he’s passionate about telling the real stories of founders, disruptors, and game-changers.

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