Indian Mahindra is known to most Europeans primarily through the sale of the modified Dacia Logan and a large number of more or less outdated off-road vehicles , also sold in Europe. However, the new generation (or extensive facelift) of the Scorpio model could at least partially change this perception.
The box-like body shape of the previous generation has remained, but otherwise almost nothing is identical. The front part received a hexagonal radiator mask , which is followed by newly shaped lights, in the highest specification S10 even equipped with LED diodes for daytime running lights . The hood and front bumper (unpainted in lower versions) were also redesigned with newly shaped fog lights (from grade S8). LED rear lights with clear optics are supplied as standard for all versions. The practical tread in the rear bumper was preserved, the rear window was somewhat reduced thanks to the newly shaped trunk lid. While you get steel wheels in the basic specification, at least decorative covers in the better equipped versions, the highest grades S8 and S10 got 17- inch alloy rims .
When comparing photos of the new product and its predecessor, the interior looks almost like it's from another planet. A black-and-white dashboard and seats with blue-grey upholstery replaced the cheap imitation wood in combination with cream-colored plastics and upholstery . Definitely a move for the better! The instrument cluster is now more legible, the top version of the S10 even received a multimedia system with a six-inch touch screen, CD/MP3/USB/DVD/Bluetooth connectivity and GPS navigation. All versions are equipped with automatic air conditioning , the driver's airbag is available from the S6+ version, and only the S8 and S10 versions have a passenger airbag. In total, the Scorpio can carry up to seven passengers , but it is better to travel in five, as two additional passengers sit on seats that fold out from the sides of the luggage compartment.
The 4456 mm long , 1820 mm wide and 1995 mm high off-road vehicle with a wheelbase of 2680 mm is powered by a pair of engines. The first option is a 2.5-liter four-cylinder diesel with an output of 75 hp at 3,200 rpm with a torque of 200 Nm between 1,400 – 2,200 rpm in the S2 version, which drives the wheels of the rear axle through a five-speed manual transmission. The second option is the mHawk 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with an output of 120bhp at 4000rpm with 280Nm of torque between 1800-2800rpm in the S4, S6, S6+, S8 and S10 versions, driving through a five-speed manual gearbox to the rear wheel with the S4 and S10 versions for an additional fee for the wheels of both axles. On the front axle we find a double trapezoidal suspension with independent coil springs, at the rear there is a multilink. The rear drum brakes , supplementing the front discs, look a little outdated.
The price of the S2 version starts at 840,000 rupees (approx. 297,000 crowns), the S4 version is 59,000 rupees (approx. 21,000 crowns more expensive). The cheapest four-wheeler with S4 equipment starts at 1,011,000 rupees (approx. 357,000 crowns). The S6 version will cost 1,015,000 rupees (approx. 358,000 crowns), the S6+ costs 1,043,000 rupees (approx. 368,000 crowns) and the S8 version will cost 1,132,000 rupees (approx. 400,000 crowns). The top specification S10 costs 1,195,000 rupees (approx. 422,000 crowns), the four-wheeler is 110,000 rupees more expensive (approx. 39,000 crowns).
Source: Mahindra
