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 pricingand 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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