Mahindra Scorpio Classic Launched With Lots of Updates

Mahindra has launched the Scorpio Classic which will be geared toward the audience that is looking for the old-school rugged SUV.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic has been launched in our market and is to be sold alongside the recently launched Scorpio N. Now, the latter is a feature-loaded and modern version of the former. But the iconic and older Scorpio is renamed the Classic and comes with prominent updates. Scorpio has been a workhorse for the Indian SUV-maker for over a decade. Its tough build, utilitarian characteristics and impressive capabilities and applications have made it a crowd favourite for a long time. The SUV-maker aims to carry on that image with the new Scorpio Classic too.

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Mahindra Scorpio Classic Launched

The SUV features a modernised exterior including revised projector headlamps, a tweaked grille with the new Mahindra logo, redesigned bumper, a new skid plate to make the front look rugged, new horizontal LED DRLs mounted atop the fog lamps, the familiar air duct on the bonnet, a new set of elegant 17-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, new dual-tone side body cladding with Scorpio engraving, Classic insignia and black side pillars, Classic Scorpio Tower LED taillamps complete the new look.

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Interior and Features

The dual-tone beige and black interior lend a roomy and airy feel inside the cabin. There is generous use of leatherette material in the quilted upholstery and steering wheel along with wood pattern at various places, a 9-inch infotainment system with Phone Mirroring, Audio and Video Playback, Bluetooth, USB, AUX Connectivity, 7 and 9-seat configuration, rear AC vents, electric adjustable ORVMs, cruise control, height adjustable driver seat, steering-mounted controls and much more. On the safety front, it comes with dual airbags, ABS, reverse parking sensors and more.

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Price

Mahindra has announced the introductory prices of the new Scorpio Classic starting at Rs 11.99 lakh for the S variant and Rs 15.49 lakh, ex-showroom for the S11 variant. There are only 2 trims available and there is no option for 4WD. Perhaps it will be available at a later stage. Comparing this to the outgoing model, it ranged from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 16.63 lakh, ex-showroom. However, it must be noted that the top trim used to come with 4WD. The comparable 2WD top trim used to retail for Rs 15.40 lakh, ex-showroom.

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Specs

Mahindra has made a few changes to the engine calibration and suspension. There has been the use of lightweight aluminium and other materials for the engine components like camshaft and crankshaft making the engine lighter by 55 kg. The 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine makes 130 hp and 300 Nm and the 230 Nm of torque is available from just 1000 RPM. It is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission with cable shift for quick and precise shifts.