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⚡ Dual Report: Mahindra BE.06 Base Variant Hits Dealerships AND Volkswagen Group Reports Modest Global Sales Growth
The automotive world is currently seeing strong action from both emerging and established players. In India, Mahindra’s futuristic BE (Born Electric) lineup is moving closer to consumers, while globally, the Volkswagen Group navigates a complex environment with modest overall growth in 2025.
🇮🇳 Part I: The Future Arrives—Mahindra BE.06 Base Variant (Pack One) Lands at Dealerships
The entry point to Mahindra’s aggressive Born Electric (BE) portfolio is now visible in dealerships. The Mahindra BE.06 Pack One variant has arrived at local outlets across India, indicating that customer deliveries for the highly anticipated entry-level electric SUV are set to begin shortly.
Priced competitively at ₹18.90 lakh (Ex-showroom), the Pack One variant challenges the notion of a ‘base model’ by retaining most of the futuristic tech seen in higher trims.
🔋 Mahindra BE.06 Pack One: Key Specifications
The Pack One variant brings a powerful and capable electric package built on the advanced INGLO platform.
| Specification | Detail |
| Ex-showroom Price | ₹18.90 Lakh |
| Battery Pack | 59 kWh |
| Claimed Range (MIDC) | 557 km |
| Power Output | $231 \text{ PS}$ (approx. $172 \text{ kW}$) |
| Torque | $380 \text{ Nm}$ |
| 0-100 km/h | $6.7 \text{ seconds}$ |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) |
✨ ‘Base Variant’ Feature Highlights
Despite being the entry model, the Pack One variant is highly equipped, ensuring a premium experience:
- Dual 12.3-inch Screens: Features a large 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment and a 12.3-inch digital driver display (the same dual-screen setup as the top variants).
- Connectivity: Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Safety: 6 Airbags, All-Wheel Disc Brakes, Electronic Parking Brake, and Rear Parking Camera with sensors.
- Comfort: Auto AC with rear vents, Push-button Start/Stop, and Cruise Control.
- Aesthetics: All-LED lighting, 18-inch steel wheels with aerodynamic covers, and fabric upholstery.
Key Takeaway: The affordability of the ₹18.90 Lakh Pack One, combined with its 557 km range and dual-screen interior, positions the BE.06 as a formidable competitor to the Tata Curvv EV and Hyundai Creta Electric.
🌍 Part II: Volkswagen Group Reports Modest Global Sales Amidst Market Headwinds
The Volkswagen Group (VW Group), which includes brands like VW, Audi, Porsche, and Skoda, delivered a mixed financial picture, reporting only a modest increase in global vehicle deliveries in the first nine months of 2025.
Total deliveries reached 6.6 million vehicles worldwide, marking a slight increase of $+1.2\%$ compared to the same period in 2024. This marginal growth highlights the complex challenges faced by global automotive majors, particularly the transition to EVs and geopolitical pressures.
🗺️ Sales Performance by Region (9M 2025 YoY)
Performance varied significantly across the Group’s key markets:
| Region | Deliveries Change (%) | Key Performance Drivers |
| South America | $+14.9\%$ | Fastest-growing region, driven by strong performance in Brazil. |
| Europe | $+4.1\%$ | Solid recovery and strong EV adoption, especially in Western Europe. |
| China (Asia-Pacific) | $-4.0\%$ | Decline due to intense competition from local Chinese EV manufacturers. |
| North America | $-7.8\%$ | Significant drop, largely attributed to ongoing tariff-related pressures (especially in the US). |
| Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) | $+41.7\%$ (Global) | Bright Spot: Strong surge in BEV deliveries, particularly in Europe and the USA. |
💰 Financial Context
While volume grew slightly, the financial results were impacted by significant strategic costs:
- Operating Result: Declined sharply due to factors like US import tariffs, adjustments to Porsche’s product strategy, and the ramp-up of lower-margin EVs.
- Strategic Focus: The Group is concentrating on strict cost discipline and performance programs to achieve an Operating Margin target of $2.0\%$ to $3.0\%$ for the full year 2025.
🎬 Video: A Look at the Mahindra BE.06 and VW’s Future
To visualize the future of both brands, here are relevant videos on the new product and the group’s strategy:
[Search YouTube for: “Mahindra BE.06 Pack One Dealership Walkaround” and “Volkswagen Group 2025 Sales Analysis”]
