Big, boxy and heavy SUVs are the most craze in the Indian market. And one of the most famous options is Mahindra Scorpio. In fact, it is now set to hit the showroom floors in its third-gen avatar as the Scorpio-N. The country SUV can be seen in the garage of the common man, but it is also liked by the rich and important people of the country. Director Rohit Shetty loves Mahindra Scorpio and even PM Modi once had it as his official vehicle. But why is the Mahindra Scorpio such a beloved vehicle among the Indian masses and influential people? Well, read on to find out what happens before the all-new Mahindra Scorpio-N makes a public appearance and the outgoing model is relaunched as Mahindra Scorpio Classic.
Mahindra Scorpio – Butch Design
Boxy SUVs are loved by almost everyone, and the Mahindra Scorpio has a straightforward design, giving it a 2-box silhouette. Scorpio also boasts of healthy proportions. It measures 4,456 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width and 1,995 mm in height, thus having a gorgeous road presence.
Mahindra Scorpio – Affordable Price
The Scorpio’s affordability quotient is one of its strongest selling points. At present, the price of this SUV is Rs 13.54 lakh ex-showroom. Although earlier the starting price was around Rs 10 lakh. While the new avatar of the Scorpio is ready to hit the market, the current model will go on sale as the Scorpio Classic.
Mahindra Scorpio – Capable Powertrain
Good cars are made with reliable powertrains. The Scorpio also comes with a capable and reliable engine. The motor discussed here is a 2.2L oil burner. The mHawk diesel engine is good at producing 137 Bhp and 319 Nm of rated output. The motor is also very good at delivering real-world fuel efficiency of around 15 kmpl.
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Mahindra Scorpio – Powerful Chassis
Talking about SUVs, we can’t miss the ladder-frame chassis of the Scorpio. While this adds durability to the character of the Scorpio, it also enhances its off-road capabilities. Moreover, the stable platform helps in providing great on-road stability to the Indian-made SUV. Along with this, Scorpio Getaway based on the extended version of this platform was also launched in the market.
Mahindra Scorpio – Mod-Friendly
The Mahindra Scorpio is mod-friendly, and the massive 22-inch rim makes it easy to spot the model ready for long off-road excursions or a mall crawl. The Scorpio is also the darling of modifiers as it is an easy car to do bullet-proof exercises. Hence, a bulletproof version of the SUV was once serving PM Narendra Modi when he was completing his term as the CM of Gujarat.