Farewell to Mahindra Marazzo: The End of an Era in 2024

Farewell to Mahindra Marazzo: The End of an Era in 2024

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1 Mahindra Marazzo  
It may come as a surprise to some that the Mahindra Marazzo remained available for purchase in 2024; however, this MPV, inspired by the design of a shark, was still being sold in the country until recently. Mahindra officially discontinued the Marazzo in July of this year by removing it from the company's website. Despite its initial launch being accompanied by significant excitement, the MPV struggled to achieve noteworthy sales figures, even amidst a period of increasing demand for utility vehicles in the Indian automotive market. The Marazzo was equipped with a 1.5-litre mHawk diesel engine, which was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. This engine produced a peak power of 121 bhp at 3,500 rpm and delivered 300 Nm of torque within the range of 1,750 to 2,500 rpm.

2 Hyundai Kona Electric  
The Hyundai Kona Electric was introduced in India as the inaugural electric vehicle from the South Korean automotive giant and was among the first electric cars available in the Indian market. Launched in 2019, the Kona Electric was discontinued in June 2024. Positioned as a premium electric vehicle, its appeal diminished with the introduction of numerous affordable electric cars. Consequently, the automaker opted to discontinue the Kona Electric as it prepares to launch the mass-market-oriented Creta EV in the Indian market in January 2025. The Hyundai Kona Electric was powered by a 39.2 kWh battery pack, generating 134 bhp and 395 Nm of torque, and it offered a range of 452 kilometres on a single charge.

3 Jaguar I-Pace  
Jaguar was among the pioneering luxury automobile manufacturers in India to launch an electric vehicle. The I-Pace was introduced in India in 2021 but failed to achieve significant sales figures. The British luxury automaker, now owned by Tata Motors, removed the I-Pace from its official website in July of this year. The Jaguar I-Pace features a dual electric motor configuration, paired with a 90 kWh battery pack. This electric propulsion system produces 394 bhp and 695 Nm of torque, with a claimed range of up to 470 kilometres.

4. Mini Cooper SE  
The British luxury automobile manufacturer, Mini, which operates under the BMW Group, has introduced the Cooper S in India. Concurrently, the company has ceased the sale of the all-electric Mini Cooper SE in the Indian market. The Mini Cooper SE was equipped with a 32.6 kWh battery pack and a single electric motor, delivering an output of 181 bhp and 270 Nm of torque. This electric vehicle could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.3 seconds.

5. Mini Countryman  
This year, Mini has launched the Countryman Electric in India, while simultaneously discontinuing the internal combustion engine (ICE) variant of the Countryman SUV in the country. The Mini Countryman was previously available in India with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, generating a peak power of 175 bhp and a maximum torque of 280 Nm, coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

6. Honda X-Blade  
In 2024, Honda has decided to discontinue the X-Blade 160 cc motorcycle from the Indian market. This sporty model was available alongside other 160 cc offerings from Honda, such as the Unicorn and SP160. The Honda X-Blade was powered by a 163 cc air-cooled, single-cylinder engine, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. This engine produced 13.5 bhp at 8,000 rpm and a maximum torque of 14.7 Nm at 5,500 rpm.

7. The Hero Xtreme 200S 4V was phased out in India in December 2024 as a result of declining sales. This fully-fired sports bike shared numerous components with the Xpulse 2004V. It was equipped with an air-cooled, single-cylinder engine that produced a peak power of 18.9 bhp and a torque of 17.3 Nm, coupled with a five-speed transmission.

8. The Hero Xpulse 200T was also discontinued in the Indian market at the same time as the Xtreme 200S 4V. This model utilized the same engine as the Xpulse 200, featuring a 199.5 cc single-cylinder, air-oil-cooled, four-valve engine that delivered a peak power of 18.9 bhp at 8,500 rpm and 17.35 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, paired with a five-speed gearbox.

9. The Hero Passion Xtec was a commuter motorcycle developed by the domestic two-wheeler manufacturer, based on the Hero Passion. It too was discontinued in 2024 due to a decline in sales. This motorcycle was powered by a 113.2 cc, single-cylinder, air-cooled, fuel-injected engine, which generated a peak power of 9 bhp at 7,500 rpm and a torque of 9.79 Nm at 5,000 rpm, and was equipped with a four-speed gearbox.

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