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I was looking for a MUV/SUV and test drove Scorpio Vlx, and the Innova. I had always dreamt of owning a scorpio from the time it was launched but could not afford it at that time. When we test drove the Innova we were pleased with the interiors and the space inside the vehicle and the overall refinement. But like I said earlier, I always wanted to buy the Scorpio and hence headed towards the nearest Mahindra showroom. My heart changed once I saw the new Scorpio.
Exteriors: The looks of the Scorpio still stings in one's mind. Its tall stance makes you feel like a king of the road. The headlamps cluster and the tail lamp cluster look well carved out. However the stickering in the Vlx version makes it look like a chessboard (the only difference between the looks of Crde and Mhawk apart from badging). The looks are however subjective to individuals and hence my personal rating on a scale of 5 would be 4 .
Interiors: Overall you would not be happy with the interiors of this SUV. The fit and finish is just not there. The finish in the center and gearlever and other switches look cheap. There are storage spaces all over but still you cannot store a book etc., The front door map pocket cannot be used until you open the door. The fabric on the seats is still not of great quality considering you are spending close to Rs.12 Lakhs. I had hoped that Mahindra would give leather seats and a better finish. The Steering mounted controls are good and tilt steering is very difficult to operat. Overall Rating 3.
Performance : Switch on the engine, you would immediately know the difference in refinement of the new mHawk engine and once you drive it you would forget about the fit and finish. It is really a bomb to drive. There is no lag in power afterall it is 120 BHP engine and the engine just screams to be unleashed. Though the body roll is still evident but the braking has improved thanks to the ABS. Overall the handling is much better than the old scorpio (crde included) . The steering feels a little more connected you however still dont get the confidence to test the corners at high speeds. I had hoped that Mahindra could work on the body roll of the car. The suspension is improved and the ride is more comfortable now. I found that the gearshit was a bit hard and it really needed some effort for changing. The middle row had some space now (on a 7 seater) as it was placed right back, though not as comfortable as a Tata Safari.
Other : The milage or economy is claimed to be 12 Kmpl in city (though I doubt it) and there are nuemerous gizmos offered for this variant. The tyretronics, steering mounted audio controls, cruise controls, intelligent wipers are quite good but there are no Airbags (surprising when you consider the cost you are paying). The reversing of this large SUV is made simple with the smart parking camera which animates the scene behind the scorpio in the parking mirror and alerts you with a beep when you are close to the object. These are good features but the Mahindra would have a lower end versions. Driving this SUV in the city is a delight for its light steering and other traffic would make way and respect you. The follow me home headlamps are good and Overall you would not be disappointed if you are driving. The last seats are best avoided in case of long journeys.
Overall : Lot of features including cruise control but sadly Air Bags is missing. The Scorpio just got a change of heart and improved handling. If only it had other variants it would have been a real value for money. BTW - I just bought a VLX and just love driving it in the city. It actually makes you feel like a king though your mind would say it it a touch expensive.
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