A Maruti XL6 MPV purchased by Geet Vaishnav erupted in flames inside a showroom leading to speculation that this was done due to dissatisfaction with its performance. Vaishnav allegedly poured petrol on the vehicle and set it ablaze, leading to an ongoing investigation by authorities.
Owner puts hit XL6 on Fire: Why?
In a shocking turn of events that has left the automotive community baffled, a recently purchased Maruti XL6 MPV burst into flames inside an authorized dealer showroom, a scene captured on CCTV and widely circulated on social media. The owner, Geet Vaishnav from Rampayali, Madhya Pradesh, had bought the Maruti XL6 just a month ago, investing approximately Rs 13 lakh in the vehicle. Dissatisfied with its performance due to a reported technical fault, Vaishnav took the vehicle to the Kamathi Motor Servicing Center in Garra on Sunday.
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Mitesh Surana, the in-charge of the service center, explained that the car was new, and Vaishnav had brought it in for its first servicing. After registering his complaint, Vaishnav was assured that the vehicle would be attended to, with a deadline set until 4:30 pm. However, the situation took a drastic turn when Vaishnav arrived at the service center at two o’clock and, for reasons yet unclear, proceeded to pour petrol on his new Maruti XL6 and set it ablaze, causing chaos within the showroom. Despite frantic efforts to extinguish the fire, its intensity proved overwhelming, resulting in significant damage to the vehicle.
The perplexing question of why the car owner resorted to such extreme measures remains unanswered. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the incident, and the Maruti dealer has filed a complaint with the local police. Thankfully, no injuries were reported in this incident.
Maruti XL6 is a premium version of the Ertiga which comes powered by the 1.5 L K12B Petrol Engine producing 101.64 BHP and 137 NM Torque mated to an 5 Speed Manual and 6 Speed Automatic Gearbox. It is equipped with features such as ventilated front seats, 360 surround view camera, 7-inch infotainment with wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto, Automatic Climate Control, among other features. The XL6 is longer in dimensions over the Ertiga offering better space and comfort for passengers. It also gets captain seats in the second row for chauffeur feeling.
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