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Mahindra Scorpio is the flagship SUV manufactured by Mahindra & Mahindra. It was the first SUV from the company built for the global market. The Scorpio has been successfully accepted in international markets across the globe. The Scorpio was conceptualized and designed by the in-house integrated design and manufacturing (IDAM) team of M&M. The car has been the recipient of three prestigious awards: the "Car of the Year", "Best SUV of the Year" and "Best Car of the Year" award from elite organizations.

For ages now, Mahindra Scorpio has been providing an out and out off-roading experience to the SUV fans across the country. Unlike the other SUVs in the country, Mahindra’s vehicles are known for their macho looks delivering powerpacked performance and Mahindra Scorpio is the first to hit the mind while considering an SUV. The Mahindra Scorpio was debuted in India in 2002. In April 2006, the company launched an upgraded Scorpio – christening it the 'All-New' Scorpio. Apart from the mechanical changes, the new Scorpio got a serious cosmetic makeover as well. In June 2007, Mahindra launched a pick-up version in India known as the Scorpio Getaway. In 2008 Mahindra launched their latest Scorpio with 6 speed automatic transmission gears and fitted it in the VLX variant. In 2009, the mighty muscular Scorpio was launched with the introduction of dual airbags in the front to complementing the Scorpio's ABS. The Scorpio also got the innovative Micro-Hybrid system. All the variants of Mahindra Scorpio are available in two wheel drive option. However, Gateway, VLX and VLX Automatic are also made available in the mighty 4 wheel drive version. In November 2012, M&M also introduced a 4X4 version on the Scorpio LX variant.

Mahindra Scorpio is powered by a 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine that propels the new Scorpio from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds flat. M&M engineers introduced this mHawk engine in November 2007. The effortless acceleration is combined with 120 bhp of power, out-muscling other cars. The mHawk Engine was a runaway success. Acknowledging its popularity, M&M worked on standardizing this engine across the various variants. The 2.6L CRDe engine is available only on the Scorpio Getaway, the 5-seater, pickup vehicle.

From engine to exteriors, the new Mahindra Scorpio doesn’t let down at all. The SUV has sporty and fabulous graphics on the exteriors that helps it look class-apart. The front grille further boasts the roots of the firm and its signature bold slotted appearance make its competitors go green with envy. The multi focal headlights are the most exciting part of the exteriors. It not only gives a very striking look to the car but also helps the person while driving at night. The smart provocative bonnet scoop with its low drag intake not only offers amazing exterior looks to the car but also clams the Mahindra Scorpio by letting in air to the intercooler and makes the engine very cool. The car also features fog lamps will help the driver with better vision during the bad weather conditions.

Moving on from the front, the side profile of the new Mahindra Scorpio also has a very appealing and bold look and ensures the safety on the whole. The door handles are chunky and add a bit more styling along with the grip that would make it easy to open up the door. The shiny spoiler fixed at the roof edge adds more style to the SUV. The 5 seater car offers ample of luggage space in case of long journeys. Also the incorporated rear foot step helps the people to jump very easily. The 16 inches of alloy wheels make the SUV look more robust and sporty.

The interiors of the new Mahindra Scorpio are not a disappointment at all. The SUV features elegant and comfortable interiors, which include seats upholstered with fine quality fabric, use of beige and black giving the interiors a soothing appeal and the inner side door trims in beige color that boosts up the whole look. The centre console has a wooden look and offers an impressive and striking look to the interior of the new Mahindra Scorpio. The steering is wrapped with high quality leather together with powerful air condition, 2 DIN audio systems, automatic temperature controls and sun visor. The other miscellaneous comfort features in the new Mahindra Scorpio SUV includes console box, ticket holders, plenty of luggage space, remote tail gate, rear wash, front and rear wipers and fuel lid opener.

Mahindra and Mahindra have always been perfect in terms of safety features in its cars. The SUV comes with Anti Lock Braking System (ABS) that is best for preventing wheel locking in case of sudden brake and also controls the SUV’s stability. The SUV also has airbags, voice assist and speed alert system, which will aid the driver every time he or she crosses the current speed limit. The voice system will help the driver when one didn’t strap the seat belts or the door is open. The blue vision headlamps present crystal clear visibility of the roads to driver together with the rear fog lamps, which assist in smooth driving even in bad weather condition. Other mentionable safety and handling features of the new Mahindra Scorpio are double horn, tubeless tyres, high mounted stop lamp, child lock and side impact beams.

Editor's take : The fuel economy of the Scorpio mHawk is decent, however some competitors have more efficient engines in real world driving.

Mahindra Scorpio comes in diesel engine in four different variants. The 2.2 L mHawk engine comes with a displacement of 2179 cc. The top mounted intercooler present in the engine makes the car very cool and the 2 stage chain drive system offers a great driving experience with minimum noises and vibrations even in higher speed. The mHawk engine of Mahindra Scorpio is equipped with CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply system with 4 valves per cylinder improves the efficiency of the car. The engine packed with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox for three variant that offers a very good mileage of 10.5 kmpl in the city roads and 15.4 kmpl on the highways.

The engine endowed with Automatic Transmission Gearbox offers a mileage of 9.6 kmpl in the urban roads and 13 kmpl on the highways.

Editor's take : The mHawk on the Scorpio despite being only 120bhp is good performer and can outperform competition with more power ratings.

Mahindra Scorpio comes in diesel engine. The 2.2 L mHawk engine with a displacement of 2179cc is a very great performer. The engine is equipped with CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply system with 4 valves per cylinder improves the efficiency of the car with proper flow of fuel.  The engine is packed with 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox for three variant that offers a very good mileage and acceleration to the Mahindra Scorpio and only single variant of Mahindra Scorpio is packed with Automatic Transmission Gearbox. The top mounted intercooler engine present in the engine makes the car very cool. This engine is endowed with 2 stage chain drive system that makes the driving experience very smooth and produces minimum vibrations even in higher speed. The highly powered engine offers a maximum power of 120 bhp at 4000 rpm and a maximum torque of 290 Nm at 1800-2800 rpm.

These colors are available with all variants of Mahindra Scorpio

Editor's take : The acceleration of the Scorpio is good and it does feel powerful enough for its size.

Mahindra Scorpio is available in diesel engine only; the 2.2 L mHawk engine of the car with a displacement of 2179 cc offers a very greater acceleration due to higher power and torque. The engine is packed with both 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox and Automatic Transmission Gearbox in different variants. The engine is endowed with CRDi fuel supply system that ensures good flow of fuel supply and thus improves the efficiency of the Mahindra Scorpio. The top mounted intercooler engine of the car makes the car economical and also makes the engine very cool as fast as possible. This engine is also very smooth and produces minimum vibrations even in higher speed. The highly powered engine offers zipper acceleration and crosses a barrier of 100 kms in just 15.6 seconds with a top speed of 156 kmph.

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Mahindra Scorpio new body contours and sporty body graphic makes the exterior look of the car incredibly class apart. The might Scorpio with signature front grille that boasts the lineage of Mahindra and this bold slotted grille is sure to inspire fear in many. The road armour bumpers of the Scorpio remind you of the gladiator with its tough look that defend the body and defend other cars.

The smart provocative bonnet scoop with its low drag intake not only offers amazing exterior looks to the car but also clams the Mahindra Scorpio by letting in air to the intercooler and makes the engine very cool. The multi focal headlights offer a very stunning look to the car with its sunrays reflector design that shines into the night giving the car a very elegant look. The sporty fog lamps will announce the arrival of the Scorpio very sportily and offers a very clear vision even in bad weather conditions.

The embossed side cladding not only gives bold and stealing look to the Mahindra Scorpio but also absorbs the impact from the side and keeps you safe and sound.  The chunky door handles adds that extra bit of styling to the car and offers muscle to the Scorpio for easy grip to open the car. The sporty decals offer that extra zing to the overall looks of the car. The illuminated spoiler in the roof edge offers strings of lights.

The roof top ski racks offers enough space to accommodate you luggage in case of long distance traveling. The integrated rear foot step merges quite well with the rear bumpers and offers very seamlessly striking looks to the car. The alloy wheels in some variant offers the car very sporty and robust looks. The aggression of the Mahindra Scorpio stays intact too.

Exterior Mesurements

Mahindra Scorpio is a robust SUV with a sitting capacity for 7 members. The exterior dimensions of the car are Length- 4430 mm, Width- 1817mm (excluding outside mirrors), and Height- 1975 mm, with a Wheelbase of 2680 mm . The ground clearance available in this car is of 180 mm .

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Editor's take : Scorpio is a decade old design, and it shows up. The space on the inside is decent, though most of its competition have more space. Mahindra had facelifted the Scorpio and added bells and whistles, which makes the car loaded. However, it is the instrument panel design that has aged

Mahindra Scorpio is a highly popular Sports Utility Vehicle that is engrossed with mind-blowing interiors and offers very elegant and impressive interiors to the car with an irresistible look to attract the car lovers in just a glance. The roomy and spacious interiors of the Mahindra Scorpio adds glory and luxurious feeling to it and makes you very comfortable with a feel of at home even in the busy traffic crowd. The interior fabric upholstery is available in two colors- black allure and new Tan & Beige option that merges very well with the car’s ambience and complements the car in all respects.

The front wooden centre console present in the Mahindra Scorpio offers a very impressive and stunning interior look.  The theatre style interior illumination with illuminated key ring offers a very superior unmatched interior to the car. The inner side door trims in beige color enhances the overall interiors of the car.

The tilt steering wheel with leather cover and the leather wrapped Gear knob gives a very classy look to the interiors. The shinning effect of the car is met by room lamp, trunk light to give the ambience a very stylish and touch of elegance. Some of the advanced interior features available in Mahindra Scorpio are 2 DIN audio systems, Sun visor, Air Conditioner with heater, Automatic Temperature Controlled .

Interior Comfort

Mahindra Scorpio is a luxury SUV with not only looks, style, interiors, and exteriors but with wealth of comfort features that makes it odd one out in its league. The car offers a cocoon of comfort to its passenger in any conditions and even in any roads, mountainous terrain or simple plain roads. Mahindra Scorpio is packed with array of advanced and comfortable features that provides a very pleasant and comfortable driving.

The tiltable power steering of the car offers a very comfortable drive by customization in the position of the steering wheel according to one’s need for any height of driver. The power window in both front and rear seat gives great comfort in closing the windows when needed. The internally adjustable ORVM present in the Mahindra Scorpio offers comfort of changing the view without opening the windows of the car

The middle row sliding seats offers a new level of comfort with extra legroom when you need it. The wide centre armrests on 2nd row seats offers a very comfortable long drive for both the passengers. The individual arm rests on first row offers greater comfort in driving. The adjustable front seat headrests present in the Mahindra Scorpio

The remote tail gate and fuel lid opener makes it easy to open both the gates when required without moving from the driver seat. The storage section is also taken care of with huge luggage space, cup holders in central bezel IP & Console, ticket holders, console box, etc. The intelligent front wiper turns automatically on and off with the droplets of rain. The rear wash, wipers and demister also offers greater comfort in driving in rainy seasons. provides greater comfort while driving without any pain in the neck and cramps in case of long journey.

Interior Mesurements

Mahindra Scorpio is a Sports Utility Vehicle with a sitting capacity of 7 people. Mahindra Scorpio is a very roomy and spacious car with elegant interiors. The interior measurement of this car is as follows.
Front headroom – 965 cm, Rear headroom– 1015 cm, Maximum Front legroom- 1090 cm, Minimum Front legroom - 999 cm, Maximum Rear Knee room- 870 cm, Minimum Rear Knee room- 720 cm.

Editor's take : The 2.2-litre mHawk is a stonker of a performer. The drivability is good and even the delivery of power is linear. The only thing we do not like is the rubbery shifts on the gearbox.

Mahindra Scorpio is available in diesel version only. The Highly renowned SUV is packed with 2.2 L mHawk diesel engine. This engine comes with a displacement of 2179 cc . The engine has many features that make this car a very great performer in Indian roads. The mHawk engine is packed with top mounted intercooler that helps in keeping the engine cool. The 5 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox in the engine offers very smooth shifting of gear and delivers greater mileage also. Only one variant of Mahindra Scorpio is packed with Automatic Transmission Gearbox. The CRDI (Common Rail Direct Injection) fuel supply system present in the engine with 4 valves per cylinder improves fuel efficiency . The engine of Mahindra Scorpio is quiet all the times due to innovative two stage chain drive system and hydraulic lash adjuster. The 4 stroke turbo charger engine of Mahindra Scorpio offers an impressive power of 120bhp at 4000rpm and 290Nm at 1800-2800rpm. This highly powered engine is very economical and fuel efficient and produces great performance.

Mahindra Scorpio is packed with 16 inches wheel to make the look more stylish and dynamic. The presence of alloy wheels in some variants gives the car a very sporty and aggressive look. The all new Mahindra Scorpio is packed with a puncture resistance radial tubeless tyre that helps the driver to drive the car even in worse terrain without any fear of getting punctured. The size of the tyre is 235/70 R16, Radial Tubeless, which are very good in controlling the Mahindra Scorpio in case of off-roading. The big tyre size makes the drive more comfortable even in slippery road and reduces the rate of skidding of the car to minimum.

Editor's take : The ride of the Scorpio is composed and smooth and it does feel unsettled even on bumpy roads. The handling of the Scorpio isn’t impressive. The body roll and the soft suspension doesn’t inspire much of confidence

The suspension of Mahindra Scorpio is very much distinctive and very efficient with front suspension of 2WD Independent with coil spring and anti roll bars and 4WD Independent with torsion bar and the rear suspension of multilink with coil spring. This dynamic suspension of present in Mahindra Scorpio offers great stability and control to the car.

The most popular SUV Mahindra Scorpio is a very safe car that is packed an ultimate braking system. The front brakes of Mahindra Scorpio are Disc brakes i.e. Disc and caliper type, twin pot & tandem Booster (with anti-lock braking system) and the rear brakes are drum brakes which are very efficient in case of unexpected surprises in the road. This excellent braking system helps in de-accelerating the car when the Mahindra Scorpio is moving in high speed. The ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) present in the car gives a better steering Control and also helps in prevention of wheel locking in case of panic braking.

Editor's take : The safety features on the Scorpio include dual airbags and ABS.

Mahindra Scorpio is a very safe car with many advanced safety features. The car is packed with both active and passive safety features to safeguard you against the unexpected surprises that come in your way.

The ABS (Anti lock Braking System) available in Mahindra Scorpio helps the prevention of wheel locking in case of sudden braking and also controls the car’s stability The availability of Dual SRS Airbag in the car is a very important safety measure which helps in reducing the impact of collision and provides a cushioning effect in collision and jerk. The crash protection crumple zone absorbs all the impact of collision and the steel bars in the road minimizes the impact form the sides. Speed alert and voice assist system starts an alarm every time you cross the present speed limit and the voice system tells if the door is open and your seat belt is not strapped.

The blue vision headlamps offer a very clear visibility to the roads and reduce the danger henceforth. The availability of front and rear fog lamps in some variant of the Mahindra Scorpio acts as a safeguard against bad weather condition driving. The demister present in car makes a very clear vision for you even in the worst weather conditions. The seat belt with pretensioner limits the force in case of sudden braking and collision. The digital immobilizer helps you to track your crack and reduces the chances of unwelcome guests.

The fire retardant upholstery even offers rescue with slow spread of fire. The collapsible steering column prevents for nay further damage. The anti pinch smart window offers a detection of any obstruction that comes in the way of rolling up of the window.

Some other safety measures are child lock helps you drive tension free when kids are on with you, high mounted stop lamp which is clearly visible, double horn, side impact beams , tubeless tyres, etc.

Editor's take : The Scorpio comes with in-built music system with USB and aux connectivity, alloy wheels as standard on the range topping model.

Mahindra Scorpio is a very smart car with loads of style and charisma attached to it. Mahindra Scorpio is packed with unmatchable interiors and accessories to add the wonders on the styling. The Stylish 2 DIN audio player with 4 speakers takes care of the music department and gives you a very joyful and pleasant journey.