Why Does The Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Pickup Make Sense For India? Let’s Find Out!

Enthusiasts have quite a few reasons to be excited over the past few days, and one of them is the unveiling of the new Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler. Essentially based on the Scorpio N SUV, it marks the carmaker’s re-entry into the lifestyle pickup truck segment, and is all set to be launched in April next year. But is it finally the ideal pickup truck for India, and should you undertake the arduous wait for it? Here are five reasons we feel it could be worth it: 

Bold & Imposing

Let’s be honest; Indian roads are brutal and having a large and imposing vehicle always helps. In that regard, Mahindra knows its buyer base quite well. This directly translates into the design language of the Scorpio Lifestyler, with its butch and boxy proportions. The aggressive nose with the massive chrome-studded grille and the silver bash plate add to its dominating stance, which will certainly earn you some street cred.

Tried & Tested Powertrains

Mahindra has revealed what the Scorpio Lifestyler will feature under the hood, but if rumours and speculation are to be believed, the brand’s well-known 2-litre mStallion turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines will find their way here. Smooth, refined and torquey, these powerplants are perfectly suited to Indian conditions, as we have noted in our reviews, and will complement the robust personality of the Scorpio Lifestyler very well indeed. Oh, and let’s not forget the incredible 4x4 system, which is a mighty helpful tool in toying around.

*Image of Mahindra Scorpio N for representation

Custom Made

Well, almost. At the unveiling of the pickup truck, Mahindra showcased what it called three distinct ‘editions’, each of which features a unique aesthetic. Called the Reef Edition, Valley Edition and the Trail Edition, you can rest assured that you will have the perfect ‘Instagram-able’ pickup truck, be it in Kashmir, Kanyakumari or anywhere else in the country. Furthermore, we expect a vast array of customisation options to pop up, both as official accessories and in the aftermarket, which would make it far easier to truly stand out and make your Scorpio Lifestyler one in a million.

Sharp Eyes

Poorly-lit potholed Indian highways aren’t a nightmare, but a reality. And Mahindra knows this well and has equipped the Scorpio Lifestyler with a proper all-LED setup with bright LED headlamps and foglamps, iconic LED DRLs and even some sharp-looking taillamps. The carmaker knows that when it comes to cross-country touring in India, lighting is something that is absolutely critical.

For The Masses?

Till now, most lifestyle pickup trucks offered in India have been either too expensive, too bare-bones, or too absent. But finally, with its likely Rs 19.79 lakh (ex-showroom) price tag, the Scorpio Lifestyler may finally have what it takes for the body style to become mainstream, which, if it turns true, would be amazing for the enthusiasts out there who have been stretched thin in some way or the other.

These were the reasons why we think the Scorpio Lifestyler would make a great case for pickup trucks in India. Do any other reasons come to your mind? Let us know in the comments below!