McLaren confirms plans to enter Indian retail market

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Sam Pither

Woking-based supercar brand McLaren Automotive has confirmed its plans to enter the Indian market, opening its first retail store in the country in Mumbai in October.

The move into India is part of the brand’s larger global expansion plans as it targets to grow its already-established presence in the Asia Pacific region.

Paul Harris, Managing Director of McLaren Automotive in APAC and China, said: “We welcome Lalit Choudary of McLaren Mumbai to the expanding retailer network here in the Asia Pacific region.

"India remains an important market where our fans and select clientele can enjoy the best of McLaren in Mumbai. Looking ahead, we will shortly welcome the Artura to India, the all-new high-performance hybrid supercar.”

The manufacturer is planning to offer its entire range in India, including the Everyday McLaren GT and hybrid Artura (featured above). Its core range includes the 720S, available in Coupe and Spider variants, as well as the newest edition in the LT family, the 765LT Coupe and Spider.

An event commemorating the opening is set to be held in the second half of 2022.

Lalit Choudary, McLaren Mumbai, said: “It is an honour to be appointed as McLaren Automotive’s first retail partner in India - McLaren Mumbai. As a globally renowned supercar manufacturer, McLaren is the pinnacle of modern supercar luxury.

“We look forward to opening the McLaren Mumbai retail experience and offering McLaren customers an outstanding opportunity to engage with the brand and to be part of the McLaren owners’ community.”

Sam Pither

Sam is the Regional Editor of Biz News, responsible for both Hampshire and Dorset. A new recruit to journalism, Sam started writing for the Business Magazine as a freelancer in May of 2022 after completing his degree in English at University College London. His passion for local businesses and ability to tell a story soon caught the attention of the publication’s management team and have led to his meteoric rise. Sam, who lives in central Reading, takes a particular interest in technology, gaming and food and drink, having been a chef before starting his degree.