{"id":57517,"date":"2025-09-08T15:51:43","date_gmt":"2025-09-08T10:21:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/?p=57517"},"modified":"2025-09-20T17:51:52","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T12:21:52","slug":"mahindra-thar-roxx-xuv-3xo-scorpio-xuv700-price-decreased-by-rs-1-56-lakh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/mahindra-thar-roxx-xuv-3xo-scorpio-xuv700-price-decreased-by-rs-1-56-lakh\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahindra Thar Roxx, Xuv 3xo, Scorpio, XUV700 Price decreased by Rs 1.56 lakh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"clean-word-content\"><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-57522\" src=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Price-decreased-cover.webp\" alt=\"Mahindra Thar Roxx, Xuv 3xo, Scorpio, XUV700 Price decreased by Rs 1.56 lakh \" width=\"1080\" height=\"540\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Price-decreased-cover.webp 1080w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Price-decreased-cover-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Price-decreased-cover-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Price-decreased-cover-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/Price-decreased-cover-150x75.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Indian SUV market is buzzing after <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\">Mahindra<\/a> announced a big price cut across its popular internal combustion engine (ICE) portfolio. The company confirmed that it will pass on the benefit of the new GST reform directly to buyers, well before the official government implementation date.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The decision follows the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">56th GST Council meeting<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, where it was decided that the overall tax rate on SUVs would be reduced. While the government directed that the revised GST will apply from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 22<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Mahindra has gone ahead and offered customers the benefits from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 6<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> itself.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This move makes models like the<a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/bolero-neo\"> Bolero Neo<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/thar-roxx\">Thar Roxx<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/xuv-3xo\">XUV 3XO<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/scorpio-classic\">Scorpio<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/mahindra-cars\/xuv-700\">XUV700<\/a> more affordable, with the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">highest price cut of Rs 1.56 lakh<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> available on the diesel version of the XUV 3XO.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GST 2.0 Impact On Cars<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The new GST structure, also referred to as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/news\/gst-2-0-raised-to-40-on-large-cars-suvs-premium-vehicles-small-cars-gst-cut-luxury-cars-40-hike\/\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">GST 2.0<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, has been designed to ease the tax burden on customers. SUVs, which earlier attracted a combined <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">48 percent GST and cess<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, will now be taxed at a slightly lower rate of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">40 percent<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This 8 percent reduction is not a small figure when it comes to the automobile industry. For mid-size and large SUVs that are already priced in the premium range, the tax cut translates into <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">savings of over a lakh rupees<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on several models.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By passing on the benefits, automakers like Mahindra aim to make SUVs more attractive to Indian buyers, who form the largest consumer base for this segment.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mahindra\u2019s Early Implementation<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instead of waiting for the September 22 deadline, Mahindra has decided to begin offering discounts from <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">September 6<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This means customers visiting dealerships can already book or buy SUVs at reduced prices.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The company stated that the relief amount will vary depending on the model and fuel type. In some cases, the benefit is just over Rs 1 lakh, while in others, it goes up to Rs 1.56 lakh.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This proactive approach shows Mahindra\u2019s intent to capture more sales before the festive season while also staying ahead of competitors.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Model-Wise GST Benefit<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Here is a breakdown of how much each Mahindra SUV will get cheaper after the new GST rates are applied:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><br \/> \n<div class=\"tablepress-wrapper\" id=\"tablepress-wrapper-1344\"><table id=\"tablepress-1344\"  class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-1344\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Model<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Earlier GST + Cess<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">New GST Rate<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">Customer Benefit (Up to)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Bolero \/ Neo<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">31%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,27,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">XUV 3XO (Petrol)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">29%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,40,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">XUV 3XO (Diesel)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">31%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,56,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thar 2WD (Diesel)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">31%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">18%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,35,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thar 4WD (Diesel)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">48%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,01,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Scorpio Classic<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">48%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,01,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Scorpio-N<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">48%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,45,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Thar Roxx<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">48%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,33,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">XUV700<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">48%<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">40%<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Rs 1,43,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table><\/div>\n<!-- #tablepress-1344 from cache --><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"> <\/span><\/p> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Which Models Benefit the Most?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">XUV 3XO Diesel<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: This variant enjoys the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">highest reduction of Rs 1.56 lakh<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, making it the biggest winner in Mahindra\u2019s lineup.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Scorpio-N and XUV700<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Both see price cuts above Rs 1.4 lakh, strengthening their appeal in the premium SUV market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thar Roxx<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: With a benefit of Rs 1.33 lakh, it becomes even more attractive for off-road enthusiasts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thar 4WD and Scorpio Classic<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: These models have relatively smaller reductions of Rs 1.01 lakh, but the price cut still makes them more value-driven choices.<\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <h2><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Industry Response<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/h2> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The GST Council\u2019s decision has been welcomed across the automobile industry. Several manufacturers have already announced similar price cuts:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tata Motors<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has adjusted prices across its SUV portfolio.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caronphone.com\/toyota-cars\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Toyota<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> has also reduced prices on the Fortuner and other models.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <ul> <li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Other companies are expected to follow, ensuring that customers across different brands enjoy tax-linked benefits.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/li> <\/ul> <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This synchronized approach is likely to heat up competition in the SUV market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:true,&quot;134233118&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"> <\/span><\/p>    <div id=\"ad-1777176200-asH5dN-container\"\r\n         class=\"comman-ads-container\"\r\n         style=\"position: relative; 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