The images of the new gen Mahindra Scorpio seem to have leaked online. The iconic SUV has been in the works for quite some time now. We have reported the extensive testing that Mahindra has done with the Scorpio in the past. The Scorpio finds usage in some of the most challenging scenarios in India. Mahindra wants to make sure that it still carries that DNA of being the ultimate utilitarian vehicle that has made the SUV popular for so many years. By the looks of it, the new Scorpio will see a complete departure from the previous designs and will sport modern design language and features. These images have been doing rounds on social media but are most likely design renditions by some automobile enthusiasts. Let us take a look at what these images suggest.
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New Gen Mahindra Scorpio
As per these images, the front fascia of the SUV offers a chunky grille with vertical slats finished in chrome, the new Mahindra badge at the centre, integrated projector headlamps in the grille, front parking sensors, stylish fog lamps on either side of the bumper, aluminium skid plate which give a muscular appearance to the SUV. The rear also features some modern design elements. This include LED taillamps with a unique pattern along with a chrome bar and glass slab connecting the two taillamps across the width of the boot lid. There is a roof-mounted integrated spoiler along with a stoplight. Quite honestly, the image of the rear makes it look like an MPV. But we will have to wait and watch how the actual design is going to be like.
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Specs
The upcoming Mahindra Scorpio will likely get a 2.2-litre diesel engine making 132 hp and a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo petrol (from the Mahindra’s own mStallion family), making a decent 152 hp. It will come with 6-speed manual or automatic transmission options for both engines. There might well be the option of a 4×4 drive system as well. As such, Scorpio doesn’t have any direct rival considering the audiences it caters to. However, it still falls under the category of the mid-size SUV segment that is more inclined towards practicality and utility than luxury. The expected launch might be quite soon.
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