Fun to drive. Really zippy till about 80 KMPH.

After Driving Mahindra Scorpio (Base model 2600CC Turbo - Not the crde 75 K driven only) for almost 8.5 years I exchanged that with Quanto C2 @ same mahindra showroom. just paid 3.70 Lakh. For me it was a value for money deal. First impressions: No Major difference between sitting inside Scorpio vs Quanto. In fact the view is much better and brighter. The meters seem cheap against Scorpio but I am not complaining (you get what you pay for).  However No one used to cut me in front of the Scorpio and people used to be afraid. (Mind you I never drove rash) but people do cut me while I am driving the Quanto. I now feel Scorpio had bigger street presence. I thought it would be the same given the size of vehicle but I was wrong. (again not complaining as it was my perception).  Another difference between Scorpio and Quanto that I feel is that there was no knocking of the engine at 2nd or 3rd gear at engine idle while driving Scorpio. You cannot do that in a Quanto. It needs to be revved. Scorpio Torque was much higher and it was a very forgiving engine as against Quanto. If you are not in the right gear in quanto it will shake you up like anything with the knocking.

2nd Quanto drives much lighter than the scorpio. May be scorpio had gone old and I had not got it serviced for some time as I was thinking to sell it. But this one flies.. I feel that earlier I was driving a Tank (Scorpio) but this one is feels like a driving a very light vehicle, which it’s not.

Have bought white colour so it looks big. While negotiating with the dealer I asked for the Body colour bumper and mirror package and he agreed so it looks like top end now from outside. Have fitted the original Xylo 15”wheel covers so they look nice. Spent Rs. 2600 to buy 5 wheel covers at the Mahindra showroom. (One for the back wheel also and it fits well after some modification on the bolt where there is a provision for a lock. (little cutting required on the wheel cover. The cutting does not stand out so no issues.))Bigger wheels would have made a difference. Don’t know why Mahindra did not use bigger wheels. In my opinion it will give much better look.

Interior No problems so far. The driver seat is better than the Scorpio seat and has more back support and neck/head support. I never have to sit at the back seat so I am not worried at all. The front seat is more spacious that the Scorpio seat. So overall I am more comfortable now.

Engine performance as written above. It feels light but the engine is not as forgiving as the Scorpio. One has to be in the right gears otherwise it knocks a lot.

Fuel economy to me it seems the same- 12 KMPL or little less in city Conditions. Scorpio also returned me same mileage. However I was not speeding the Scorpio as much as I speed up in Quanto so may be that’s the reason of low mileage. May be with time it will improve. (I sincerely hope so)

Gearbox is ok. No comments. Sometimes I have an issue with the reverse gear but I guess it’s a matter of getting used to it.

Ride Quality & Handling I would say quanto is better as it has better view, seats, and much smaller turning radius. Body roll is the same as  Scorpio. However Scorpio was a tad little smoother (negligible) but I can tell that people who are saying that it has excessive body roll have not driven SUV's at all. They all have body roll.  

Final Words Guys this car is comfortable and value for money and not as much style (if you are expecting any style then this is not the car for you). Other day I saw a pickup vehicle from Mahindra which had a similar shape.  If you want style and want to stand out then shell out 2.5 -4 lakh Rupees extra and invest in Ford eco sport, Ertiga, Duster or a Scorpio. This is purely a utility vehicle. I will have to now research how can I get the rear seat foldable – Aftermarket because only then it will become a utility vehicle.

Areas of improvement Bigger Wheels, Foldable rear Seat.

Like it overall . with few mods it will be a very nice MUVSmall Tires spoil the look .. Rear seat in not foldable in my model