Mahindra becomes member of OAA, to offer XUV 500 and Scorpio with Android Auto

Mahindra has become a member of Open Automotive Alliance(OAA), a global alliance of vehicle manufacturers that are committed in bringing Android Operation System(OS) to cars. The announcement was made at Google’s annual developer’s conference, I/O.

With this development, Mahindra will provide its consumers with next level of connectivity through Android Auto. Android Auto is the road version of world’s most popular mobile OS and is built specifically for driving. It offers seamless connectivity between your phone/tablet and the in-car infotainment system. With its intuitive interface and voice actions, driver interventions are brought to a minimum.

Android Auto will be first offered on flagships model of XUV 500 and Scorpio before being rolled out on future platforms.

Speaking on the announcement, Pravin Shah, President and Chief Executive (Automotive), Mahindra & Mahindra, said, “We are happy to be part of the OAA and being the first Indian OEM to be part of this prestigious global alliance, it is indeed a moment we are proud of.”

“At Mahindra we have always been committed to introducing newer technological offerings in our vehicles in an endeavour to create an enriched user experience and provide better value technologies to our customers.

“Going forward, after successful integration, we will be offering Android Auto in our flagship models of XUV 500 and the Scorpio as well as on our future platforms. I am confident that this will help us in taking a quantum leap in offering connectivity solutions to our customers”.