The commission said off-roaders should keep to organised clubs and not use forests without proper permission.

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The Korean automaker's midpriced utility vehicles, notably the Korando and the Rexton, plus the Chairman luxury sedan, fill a gap in Mahindra's portfolio, which is dominated by low-priced off-roaders.

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Off-roaders were big fans because of the Cherokee's capability.

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