The 6-seat Mahindra Scorpio N is priced between 11.99 to 23.90 lakhs. It comes in 25 variants with two distinct automatic and manual transmission types and engine sizes ranging from 1997 to 2184 cc (TC). One of the Scorpio N’s further noteworthy features is it’s 187 mm Ground Clearance.
Pros of Mahindra Scorpio N
Dimensions: Before its release, Mahindra predicted that the new Scorpio will be the “big daddy” of Indian SUVs. They were therefore correct. Without a doubt, the Scorpio N is one of the largest SUVs in its class as well as the market above SUVs. The 2017 Scorpio is a sight to behold on the roads thanks to its gorgeous masculinity and butch look. Despite our best attempts to avoid exaggeration, here are its precise measurements: (4.662 meters), (1.917 meters), and (H) (1.87 mt). However, the new measurement guidelines show that the ground clearance is now 187 mm.
Engine: The foundation of Mahindra’s products is their engine and gearbox combo. The ruggedness, dependability, sheer availability of power and torque, and refinement are the key features of the new Scorpio N engine. Diesel and gasoline are the two engine options that are offered. Both of these engines have an automatic gearbox, which makes them both highly powerful and useful. The diesel engine comes in 128 or 174-horsepower versions. The gasoline engine, on the other hand, has 202 horsepower. These engines are enjoyable to use and highly powerful.
Suspension: Mahindra vehicles were undoubtedly bumpy and upsetting to ride in, which is why they were never brought in for suspension work. So let’s bid the past farewell. The Scorpio N and the XUV700 are two instances of Mahindra’s ability to create incredibly comfortable SUVs. Mahindra developed a ground-breaking suspension system for the Scorpio N that uses 35% alloy parts that are indirectly connected to the springs.
Similar to the Endeavour, there is also a Pentalink WATT connection. Because of this, maintaining balance while making quick turns with passengers is made easy for the vehicle. Frequency-Dependent Dampner (FDD) & FDS technologies are also available, allowing the suspension to mute high-speed thuds. All of this equipment was useful on our drawn-out journey, and not only for the paper.
Safety: Mahindra deserves praise for attempting to produce safe passenger cars. The safety technology in the modern Scorpio N is comparable to that in the XUV 700. It may be argued that the 213 kg lighter chassis is hazardous, but Mahindra has already refuted this claim. Six airbags, a front, and rear camera, ESC, hill hold assist, hill descent control, roll-over mitigation, and even a driver drowsiness warning system are included in the new Scorpio N. Thanks to all of these features, Scorpio purchasers can now easily maintain safety while traveling.
Cons of Mahindra Scorpio N
Lack of Boot Space: The new Scorpio N has very little to no boot space when the third row is up. There was a chance that the boot might barely accommodate two tiny handbags. Yes, you have to relocate one or both of the chairs in the last row to make room for your luggage. If you have between 5 and 6 guests, be prepared to battle transporting the bags from one place to another. The rivalry rivals offer greater boot room than the new Scorpio N, so we wish this were better.
Lack of Essential Features: The new Socprio N is a Mahindra with many features, but we were dismayed to see that the company had left out a few important ones. That there is no automatic IRVM is quite frustrating. In the cabin, there is no seat ventilation either. Leave the back; even the front seats aren’t ventilated. Even the smallest category of cars now come with ventilated seats. Not to mention, there are no charging connections or third-row AC vents.
Rear Seat Space: It wasn’t shocking that the third row of seats had so little usable room. There isn’t much space in the backseat of the new Scorpio N. The third-row passengers will have difficulty fitting if they are taller than 5’4″. Legroom is extremely limited, the thigh area is not large enough for long-distance comfort, and the headroom is also not particularly roomy. The fact that the second-row seats can recline prevents the stiff bolstering from making the ride uncomfortable up there as well.
Touchscreen Lag: The new touchscreen infotainment system for the Scorpio N has a nice appearance, however, because of touchscreen slowness, it isn’t the greatest one available. It takes some getting used to because the tactile reaction is not precise. We would have preferred a better, more responsive system at this pricing point. The little screen displays a more condensed, box-like image of the back camera, especially while the reverse gear is engaged. It looks like an inferior aftermarket product. The vision is very constrained, and the camera quality appears to be budget-hatchback.
