Mahindra Scorpio

In 2015, Mahindra unveiled the new-generation Scorpio. The Scorpio had a mid-life upgrade two years later, with a slightly changed aesthetic, new seating position, and increased power output.

Engine and Transmission
The Mahindra Scorpio is powered by a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine with 130bhp/300Nm. The top-of-the-line model receives a new six-speed manual transmission. The new sixth-generation Borg Warner turbocharger, along with the new easy shift 6-Speed gearbox, the firm claims, optimizes performance, cruises on highways in overdrive, and saves gasoline. Right now, there is no automatic on offer, but we expect it to be available later.

Exterior design
The front and grille of the new Scorpio have been updated. The fascia hasn't altered all that much, but it's more than enough to qualify the car as an upgrade. New lighting signatures have been added to the headlamps and taillights. There are new alloy wheels, as well as an ORVM with an indication and fog lights with chrome bezels. New air extractors and a new upper and lower grille mesh design are also included in the car. A chrome appliqué and an aero blade wiper are added to the tailgate.

Interior design
The Scorpio has a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, as well as a new mobile phone holding slot and larger cubby holes on the interior. The new Scorpio has a reverse parking camera with dynamic assist, one-touch lane change indicator, auto window roll-up, six-inch touch screen infotainment with Bluetooth/ CD/ DVD/ USB/ Aux, driver information system, steering mounted audio and cruise controls, cushion suspension, and anti-roll technology, and shift-on-the-fly 4WD system, among other features. Intellipark, tyre-tronics, rain and light sensors, micro-hybrid technology, gear change indication, and voice assist system are all included in the SUV.

Safety
Front dual airbags, ABS, emergency brake indication, collapsible steering column and side intrusion beams, engine immobilizer, anti-theft alert, and seat belt reminder bulb are just a few of the safety features included in the new Scorpio. Speed warning and an automatic door lock are also included in the car.

Rivals
While the Scorpio has no direct competitors because of its ladder-frame chassis, other similarly priced small SUVs with monocoque chassis include the Hyundai Creta, Renault Duster, Skoda Kushaq, MG Astor, Nissan Kicks, Kia Seltos, and Volkswagen Taigun.