Iran’s Laleh Seddigh drives the rally spec Mahindra XUV 5OO

Mahindra has always been at the forefront when it comes to off-roading and rally events in India. At the recent Mahindra Adventure event, Iran's foremost lady rally driver Laleh Seddigh, a leading sports personality drove Mahindra’s rally prepared Super XUV5OO with compete enthusiasm. Laleh put the rally spec super XUV5OO to test as she displayed immense control and showcased some splendid display driving. From sliding the vehicle around turns in full throttle to negotiating tight off-road passes with low speeds, she manoeuvred the Super XUV5OO with equal ease and it was a pleasure to watch her drive.

Speaking about the experience, Laleh Seddigh said, “I am very excited to have driven the Super XUV5OO and to have experienced the motorsport scene in India. Having driven the Super XUV5OO, I can just say what Mahindra vehicles are capable of. I would like to thank team Mahindra Adventure for providing me this platform to exchange thoughts & experiences with their rally drivers. I truly believe that motorsport has immense potential to be recognized as a mainstream sport and in my own way I would like to encourage more people to take it up as their profession, as a serious sport. Such free flowing interactions will not only bring in cross country perspectives, but I am sure this will also provide the right impetus for more support and an increased visibility for a sport which so far has been a playground for a select few.”

Rally driver Laleh Seddigh is very popular at the Iranian motorsport circuit. She had started driving at the tender age of 13. "Little Schumacher" is the name she has been referred as over the years, who has always been passionate about cars and driving. Laleh is the only female driver to be given permission by the Iranian authorities to participate in an otherwise male dominated sport in her home country.