Nothing Else will do..

The caption for the scorpio says “ Fresh from the gym.. “ and so it is , a muscle hunk armed to the teeth to look like the incredible hulk. Mahindra launched the scorpio as its first sports utility vehicle in India in the year 2002. Till date the scorpio has proved to be the most preferred SUV in its class.

Mahindra has given 3 simple and clear cut reasons why the scorpio is preferred over any other car by customers and why every other car manufacturers fear it.

• Its best looks
• Best pricing
  and most importantly
• the vehicle with the best resale value

The scorpio has set a very tough benchmark to be surpassed by the rest for its Design, style, convenience and features under the very particular segment of SUVs . The latest versions of the scorpio have been equipped with the coolest technology and gadgets which includes.

• mhawk Engine
• Micro Hybrid Technology
• Electrically operated ORVM's
• Tyre tronics to know the tyre pressure
• Intellipark ( Sensors behind which gives a reading on the rear view mirror to assist in parking)
• Rain and light sensor
• Voice assist system , vehicle security which includes remote locking.

In every sense this vehicle is a bridge which connects style and adventure, luxury and ruggedness and performance and economy.

The features and the gadgets of the scorpio vary with the model and speaking about its variants , Scorpio has an enormous list of them.

The M2Di , SLE, VLX, VLX AT are some of the models which are hitting the market today, The M2Di is the base model and the VLX and the VLX AT are the full option ones

Engine and Transmission

The engine variants can be the mhawk CRDe turbo charged with direct injection and there is the mHAWK absent version. the gross power comes around 120 bhp at 4000 rpm. The gear box comes as in the 5 speed manual and the 6 speed Automatic. Another of the feature in the full option variant is the 2H 4H and the 4L technology which can be engaged according to the conditions and the terrain. The 4 WD and the 2 WD variants are also available to add to the options on transmission.

The Suspension

The suspension system which is used on the Scorpio is standard for all variants with slight variations on the front for a 2 WD and 4 WD. Independent, coil spring and an anti roll bar is used in the front for a 2 WD whereas an Independent Torsion bar is used for a 4 WD. The rear comes with a Multi link coil spring for all the personal variants where as for the GETAWAY model the rear is fitted with a leaf spring as it has to carry an extra load over the kerb load.


Tech Features

The Scorpio is filled with new tech upto the neck that you might wonder how someone could fit it all the technology into a single Automobile

•  DUAL AIR BAGS
• ABS
• BLUE VISION BULBS
• BLUETOOTH ENABLED AUDIO
• TWIN-POD INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
• ELECTRONICALLY OPERATED ORVM's
• TYRE TRONICS
• SPEED ALERT
• iNTELLIPARK
• CRUISE CONTROL
• RAIN AND LIGHT SENSOR
• FOLLOW ME HOME HEAD LAMPS
• START/STOP BUTTON in connection with micro hybrid technology

Safety	Comfort
Collapsible steering column	Tiltable steering
Crash protection and crumple zone	Middle row sliding seats
Fire retardant upholstery	Swivel interior lamp
Smart window	Power steering
Style	Convenience
Alloy wheels	Power window
AIr damps and mud flaps	central locking
Illuminated Spoiler	Air extractor
Roof -Top ski racks	Side step
Sporty Bonnet scoop

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Mahindra Thar

Ever heard of an Automobile which doesn't need a tarred surface? Meet this baby monster from Mahindra. Mahindra is well known for making vehicles which are sturdy and powerful to suit the conditions in a country like India, where the climate goes ga-ga from the foot of the map starting in Kerala to the top which encloses Kashmir. Forget that, lets come into the topic , Mahindra Thar is made for off road adventure, yes the "Thar hates Tar". Thar is turbocharged with an approximately 2498cc CRDe , sporting a tuff exterior construction which reminds us of its predecessors the MM540 and the CJ5 , thar makes you feel comfortable even in the most challenging terrains. It is simply a beast, an adventurer, making the worlds most exotic of places its playground. Though the exterior looks old and classical from those 1940 war movies, Mahindra has done some neat work on the technical side of the vehicle therefore making it to cruise on the highway just like any other vehicle. Owning an offroader which can cruise, now isnt that something??

Design

The construction of this mean machine is extremely fascinating , boasting an engine which produces around 77.23 kw of power and an engine torque of almost around 250 nm at 1800 -2000 rpm, Thar is a paradise to someone looking to have some fun outdoors or in the woods on wheels. It is a 4 wheel drive vehicle with a 5 speed manual and a Borg Warner transmission case. The ground clearance of this vehicle is about 200 mm and a short person might want to make use of the foot boards on the side steps to climb into it.The Thar is available in the DI and the Crde variants. The Di comes with the BS III norm and the CRDe with the BS IV. The latter is aimed at the city and the young and the daring while the latter is aimed at the rural areas and the design is less sophisticated.

Suspension and comfort

The suspension provided in the front is an independent type with a Torsion Bar and those at the rear are elliptical leaf springs. Like majority of the other Mahindra vehicles Thar is also a seven seater. It has an Approach angle of 46 degree and a Departure angle of 30. Dont need the 4X4?? you can use the Auto hub lock , thereby saving the fuel and also adding to the glide of the vehicle.

Brakes

The front is provided with a 113 mm disc and caliper type, while the rear is provided with the 279 drum type

Undoubtedly the new generation of classic offroaders have already arrived and the Thar is the perfect example of one and whats more, you can customize Thar with genuine 4X4 accessories and thus adding spice to the already hot masterpiece.

Specifications in detail:

• Engine BSIV 2498 cc,
• common-rail turbodiesel (CRDe)
• Power 105 bhp @ 3,800 rpm
• Torque 247 Nm @ 1,800-2,000 rpm
• Transmission 5-speed manual 4×4
• Transfer case Borg Warner 2 ratio manual (High 1:1, Low 2.48:1)
• Auto locking front hubs
• Front axle Full-floating 4.3:1
• Rear axle Semi-floating 4.3:1
• Suspension Front Independent, torsion bar
• Suspension Rear Non-independent, leaf spring
• Brakes Front Discs
• Brakes Rear Drums
• Tyres 235/70 R16 tubeless
• Ground clearance 200 mm
• Approach angles
  Front: 46 deg,
  Rear: 30 deg,
  Ramp: 15 deg
• Kerb weight 1,750 kg
• Wheelbase 2,430 mm
• Front track 1,445 mm
• Rear track 1,346 mm
• Length 3,920 mm
• Width 1,710 mm
• Height 1,930 mm
• Steering Hydraulic power steering
• HVAC Blower + heater (AC optional)
• colors – Fiery Black, Toreador Red, Mist Silver, Rocky Beige

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