Mahindra Scorpio AT: Detailed Review

[nhraman]

Register to stop seeing this ad!

Mahindra & Mahindra have made another addition to its product range, with the all new ’Scorpio Automatic. The first automatic SUV by the Mahindra group, featuring a six speed gear box and powerful 2.2 litre mHawk engine.Some say that it is a SUV that should have an automatic transmission is not worth it or while some say that the scorpio is at best with a manual transmission, but there is no denying the fact this Scorpio AT is the most city friendly of all the SUVs.Other nfeatures same as the SCorpio Manual and plus the added Auto-Transmission makes it easy to maneuver the SUV in traffic
More about the designs, engine, safety features and variants of Scorpio Automatic, are gives as follows:

Design and Interior:
The design of the Scorpio Automatic is same as that of the first Scorpio, designed way back in 2002. It has a four-door SUV wagon,a separate frame and three-row seating, which can have up to seven people. Scorpio Automatic has a fully electronically controlled gearbox which enables greater maneuvering. The new model is designed to suit the city driving conditions.



Engine:
The 120bhp 2.2L engine gets a six speed automatic made by Drivetrain International Systems in Australia. Scorpio Automatic has an intelligent driving mode to make driving a pleasurable experience, even in situations such as stop-and-go traffic, slippery roads and steep inclines.Other features include antilock brakes, rear-obstacle detection, auto-on headlamps and even rain-sensing wipers. The mHawk Scorpio automatic has the ability to cover 60 kmph in 6 seconds and touch 100 kmph in just 15 seconds. The shifting of gears takes place at low revs (2000-2500 rpm) , and the engine feels relaxed even at 120 km/hr. As
far as fuel efficiency is concerned, the Scorpio At gives a mileage of 12.7 km/pl on highways and 10.2 km/pl on city roads. The acceleration is a bit better than the manual version.

The VLX model also consists of features like Cruise Control, ABS, automatic headlamps, rain-sensing wipers, Tyre pressure monitoring system, voice assist system etc.

Safety:
The Scorpio Automatic equipped with overheat protection, reverse lockout, BTSI (brake transmission shift interlock) and anti roll-back in ‘Drive’ mode. These feature enables the Scorpio not to roll back on inclines, unlike most of the other automatic vehicles.
These features and the new auto transmission would also help the women drivers to drive safely and also with ease.

Price & Variants:
The Scorpio AT is launched in two variants (VLS, VLX) which are both priced above 10.5 L. and both the models were launched simultaneously.

[MahindraPlanet]

“These features and the new auto transmission would also help the women drivers to drive safely and also with ease.” Ouch! That wording wouldn’t fly in the US!

So it sounds like the “adjusting headlamps” actually means that they turn on automatically, strange wording. Maybe when you turn on the wipers?

Most interesting is that the Scorpio Automatic seems to be getting the same engine and transmission as the US pickup. Hopefully we will get better 0-62 mph times than 15 seconds!

Great post, nhraman!

[gomjabber]

Originally Posted by MahindraPlanet

“These features and the new auto transmission would also help the women drivers to drive safely and also with ease.” Ouch! That wording wouldn’t fly in the US!

So it sounds like the “adjusting headlamps” actually means that they turn on automatically, strange wording. Maybe when you turn on the wipers?

Most interesting is that the Scorpio Automatic seems to be getting the same engine and transmission as the US pickup. Hopefully we will get better 0-62 mph times than 15 seconds!

Great post, nhraman!

With 120hp, don't bet on it.
I think Mahindra is seriously screwing up by offering these vehicles in US with these kind of power numbers.
We will see what they really end up being, but unless fuel rockets to $8 a gallon and fuel economy become my only concern, these vehicles are becoming less and less attractive.

[nhraman]

Originally Posted by gomjabber

With 120hp, don't bet on it.
I think Mahindra is seriously screwing up by offering these vehicles in US with these kind of power numbers.
We will see what they really end up being, but unless fuel rockets to $8 a gallon and fuel economy become my only concern, these vehicles are becoming less and less attractive.

The Scorpio reviewed here is launched for the Indian market and not for the overseas one and this one being a new launch here in India the vehicle seems will be a success here. And as far as the fuel economy is concerned the car gives a mileage which is superior in this segment of cars that is the SUV.