The new Mahindra Scorpio has been launched in the Indian
market for Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai). It is available in five new
variants and with two new color options. This is the most significant update
for the SUV since 2006 as the Mumbai-based automaker has made a significant
number of cosmetic as well as mechanical changes when compared to the outgoing
vehicle.
On the outside, the new Scorpio gets projector headlamps, a
new chrome grille, fog lamps and redesigned alloy wheels. The top-end S10
variant also gets projector headlamps with DRLs, new bumpers with fog lamps, a
chrome grille and LED tail lamps. Common features across all variants are the
black dual tone applique on the rear door, road bumper armor and the chrome
bezel on the fenders.
Inside, Mahindra has fitted the top-spec variant of the new
Scorpio with climate control, parking sensors, TPMS and a 6-inch touch screen
infotainment system. While the instrument cluster is all new, the upholstery
has been revised and is now a dual tone with the combination of grey and blue.
Mahindra has also included height adjustment for the driver’s seat.
Mahindra has worked heavily on the mechanicals of the new
Scorpio. It has introduced an all-new platform (which will underpin future
models) comprising a new modular ladder frame chassis. It has also updated the suspension, shock absorbs as well as fitted a new Banjo axle for the rear of the SUV. It has also worked on the front suspension and added an improved clutch.
The new Scorpio will continue to be powered by the
2.2-litre mHAWK four-cylinder engine that produces 120bhp and 280Nm of torque.
Power is sent to the rear wheels via a five-speed manual transmission and in
the 4WD models the changing from 2WD to 4WD can be done on the fly using a
toggle switch in the center console.
As mentioned earlier, the new Scorpio will be available in
five new variants, S2, S4, S6, S8 and S10 with the S4 and S6 also getting the
option of an additional safety package in the coming weeks. The color options
include white, black, silver, red and blue of which the latter two are the new colors.
The Scorpio has been priced at Rs 7.98 lakh putting it in
competition with vehicles like the Renault Duster, Ford EcoSport as well as
C-segment sedans like the Honda City, Hyundai Verna, VW Vento and Skoda Rapid.
Prices of the new Mahindra Scorpio
S2 : Rs 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai)
S4 : Rs 8.60 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai)
S6 : Rs 9.77 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai)
S8 : Rs 10.84 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai)
S10: Rs 11.46 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai)
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