Mahindra XUV500 is the most outstanding car in India, and Maruti-Suzuki the best brand

Consumers in emerging markets such as China and India prefer SUVs over small vehicles, as shown by a survey carried out in India by Bluebytes News: 74% of consumers in India named the Mahindra XUV500 as the vehicle with the best reputation in its market.

The runner-up was the Tata Nano, although the little car fell to under 20% of Indian drivers’ preferences. Meanwhile, the partnership between Suzuki and Maruti has produced the highest-quality models on the market, according to opinion polls, most likely thanks to more affordable prices compared with Western brands.

Mahindra launched the XUV500 in October 2011, and so far it has achieved significant sales figures in its home market, to the point that it had to suspend taking reservations for the vehicle because demand has been spectacular.

The next step is a foregone conclusion: a mass launch in Europe. Specifically in Spain, this SUV is expected to go on sale during the summer, barring any last-minute setbacks. The Indian brand will probably include in the Spanish edition a specific diesel engine that has not yet been revealed.