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Mahindra launches the new Scorpio at Rs. 7.98 lakh

Mahindra launches the new Scorpio at Rs. 7.98 lakh
Written by Parichay Malvankar

Mahindra has launched the new Scorpio SUV in India at a prices starting from Rs. 7.98 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).

Styling features:

  • Dual projector headlamps with static bending technology
  • LED DRL eyebrows
  • New front grille with chrome inserts
  • LED tail lamp
  • 17″ alloy wheels
  • Fender bezel with turn indicators
  • Chrome surround for AC vents
  • Dual tone, black and silver rear door applique
  • Silver painted skid plate
  • New fog lamps

Interior features:

  • Blue-grey, dual tone upholstery
  • Blue backlit instrument cluster with MID
  • New steering wheel with audio and cruise controls
  • Height adjustable driver seat
  • Power window controls on driver door

Mechanical features:

  • Cushion suspension technology
  • Anti-roll technology
  • New gearbox
  • Turning radius of 5.4 metres
  • Shift-on-fly 4WD system

Technology:

  • 6″ touch screen infotainment system with bluetooth, GPS, DVD, CD, Aux and USB
  • Fully automatic climate control
  • Driver information system
  • Blue sense App for AC and audio controls

Safety features:

  • ABS
  • Dual airbags
  • Panic brake indicator
  • Hydraulic assist for bonnet
  • Immobiliser
  • Speed alert

The Scorpio will be available in S2, S4, S6, S6+, S8 and S10 variants with safety package option variants on S4 and S6. The top of the line S10 variant will be equipped with a 4WD system. There is no update on the automatic variant as yet.

Powering the S2 variant is a m2DICR, 2.5L diesel engine producing 75 BHP of power and 200 Nm of torque. S4 variant onwards, the engine duty is performed by the 2.2L, mHawk engine producing 120 BHP of power and 280 Nm of torque mated to a 5-speed manual transmission.

Pricing: (ex-showroom Mumbai)

  • Scorpio S2: Rs. 7.98 lakh
  • Scorpio S4: Rs. 8.60 lakh
  • Scorpio S6: Rs. 9.77 lakh
  • Scorpio S8: Rs. 10.84 lakh
  • Scorpio S10: Rs. 11.46 lakh