The Mahindra Scorpio BS6 was released in India in 2020, with prices starting at Rs. 11.98 lakh.
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Is sunroof available in Scorpio?
This time, new photos suggest that the 2018 Scorpio will come with a large panoramic sunroof. Mahindra trademarked the word “Skyroof” for its sunroof with the launch of the XUV700, and the Scorpio is set to get the same treatment. Other changes include LED headlamps, a new front grille with vertical slats, and new alloy wheels.
The Scorpio is believed to be powered by Thar’s 2.0-litre petrol engine. The 2.2-litre mHawk diesel powertrain will also be used. Manual and automatic gearboxes will be available as transmission options. The higher-spec models may also come with an all-wheel-drive system.
What is price of Bolero?
The Mahindra Bolero is a 7-seater SUV that costs between Rs. 8.71 and Rs. 9.70 lakh*. It comes in three versions: 1498 cc, BS6, and a single manual transmission.
Is Scorpio bouncy?
The strong and muscular Scorpio has returned in a new incarnation, marking the first major generational shift in the character’s 12-year history. In 2006, the corporation added big modifications and a new engine, and in 2008, it received a facelift, and now it’s an entirely new platform for the first time.
However, the car retains the appearance of the Scorpio we are familiar with. It has similar proportions and a similar shape. The four doors, front windscreen, and roof from the previous generation are the main reasons for this. Yes, similar to what Tata Motors accomplished with the Safari transformed into the Storme. It was done, according to the corporation, to help save development time, but I’m sure it also helped save money. As a result, the proportions of the new car could not be too dissimilar.
Some parts of the new Scorpio, like those of the XUV 5OO, are overstyled. Examples are the front grille and the rear door. Overall, however, I must admit that I appreciate the new look. It’s angular, edgy, and bold. The new headlamp cluster is stylish and modern, however I wish the LED element utilized as an eyebrow functioned as a daytime running light rather than a parking light. A DRL would have given the Scorpio a more distinct identity and signature. Given the abundance of DRLs on the market, I don’t see why!
For all future body-on-frame vehicles, the business has designed a new W105 3rd generation platform. Because it’s a modular platform, it may be extended in wheelbase or shrunk to match a vehicle with a shorter wheelbase. The new Scorpio is the first car to be built on it, and future Bolero, Xylo, and Quanto replacements, as well as any new models, will be built on the same platform.
The platform has a larger track (70mm in the front, 50mm in the back) and, unlike the previous car, now includes an anti-roll bar. The overall goal has been to offer a stiffer chassis, with Mahindra claiming that the stiffness has been quadrupled over the previous Scorpio chassis.
So, how does this affect the drive’s performance? To begin, let me state that the engine lineup remains intact. The same 2.2-liter mHawk engine that formerly powered the flagship Scorpio has been preserved. The 2.5-liter m2DiCR engine is still in use, although only in the S2 base model. The new Scorpio comes in five different versions, the most expensive of which is the fully loaded S10, which is the one I got my hands on for the most part.
An optional on-the-fly 4X4 system is a completely new addition. In comparison to the old Scorpio, this is a significant improvement. The 2.2-liter mHawk is a capable workhorse with lots of torque and acceleration. Driveability is good with less frequent gear changes because the peak torque of 280 Nm kicks in as low as 1800 rpm. The transmission is likewise new, however Mahindra is now only selling a 5-speed manual transmission.
From the start, you can tell that a lot of effort has gone into making a more rigid Scorpio. Body roll has been significantly reduced, and I even had someone else drive for 30-40 kilometers so that I could hop into the back. The bounce and roll of the old Scorpio is mostly gone in the back seat as well. The engine mounts on the new car have also been modified, resulting in fewer vibrations and engine rattling entering the interior.
I should clarify that I got to drive the Scorpio S10 on the test track at Mahindra’s Nashik facility, but I also got to drive what looked to be a S8 model for a longer period of time. That car was completely camouflaged, but that meant I was free to drive it on the open road! To fully put the vehicle through its paces, I got a fair mix of twisty, straight, and uneven road surfaces. In fact, it was during this journey that I put the previously noted rear seat comfort to the test. When I spoke with several of the engineers who worked on the new platform, they told me that the most important goal was to improve handling. Given the original Scorpio’s deficiencies in that area, that was an excellent target.
