Mahindra Scorpio [2009-2014] User Reviews

Well, I test drove Innova, Safari Dicor, SX4 and Scorpio SLX as well as VLX, the only one that won my heart and mind was Scorpio VLX. I bought it about 3 weeks back and have already done 3500kms... I took her straight to rajasthan for a family holiday. Few things that i Like about her 1) It gave me mileage of 13/14 on the entire trip as i never went above 100kmph (the break-in period is 1000 kms on the owners manual but i will wait till 5000km i.e. 1st service). I consider this great mileage given that the Gujrat highway was under construction and i got bad traffic for about 200/250 kms. 2) 7 Ppl were really comfortable in the car, i have bought the captain seat version. 3) Driving for long hours was not very uncomfortable, I have done a couple of long drives in my Accent as well as Esteem, Scorpio is more comfortable. Cruise control rocks specially on expressways. 4) Did some off-road driving in ranthambore it was really awesome, was paisa wasool drive for me. Cant imagine taking a car for such a drive it had to be a scorpio. 5) All the extra feature like tyre pressure, auto lights and wipers are quite useful but the cruise control and Audio settings on the steering are really awesome. 6) Handling is very easy never did i miss any for my old cars, in fact scorpio made me realize what i was missing in my previous trips. I really fell in love with Scorpio during my trip, Im back in Mumbai now, driving in the city is a pain (Traffic sucks) she keeps telling me to set her free, but Im too conscious speeding in the city, may be will take her on another small trip during the weekend. I have not found too may things that irritate me in this beauty apart from the suspension it gives me a feeling that i'm in a small boat. My little daughter used to hate sitting in the car for more than an hour (may be she felt claustrophobic) but she absolutely loves the scorpio. Nothing more a dad can ask for. Will definitely post another one after the first service is done. This is my first post hope u find it useful.Good Style and fuel economyBad Suspension

The suspension has been worked on and improved over the previous models, the engine is very responsive and smooth. Although a lot has been done to reduce the noise inside the vehicle, a bit more effort can be made in terms of using a Wire operated gearshift to reduce vibrations. Also the option for ABS and electrically adjustable mirrors should be available. The powerwindow controls should be moved to the door instead of the center console for easier access. I will also recomend use of smaller switches for the fuel lid and the rear defogger to improve the looks on the center console. The interiors of all the models should be beige instead of the dready blues and reds or atleast provide an option for the customer to have them specified as part of the order. The audio system can be improved a bit by using better speaker though the head unit is good.Comfort, Performance, Spacious, HandlingFit and Finish, Interior Color matching, Noise insulation

I picked up the M-Hawk in May08 after a long wait and multiple evaluations of SUV's - (Safari, Endeavour & Pajero) . Already covered 10500 kms until now, with 45% highways and rugged perfidous terrains and rest of them in City. Absolutely impressed by the power of the vehicle , and literally once you are crusing or at high speeds, the engine just gives a soft whrr. Thats' it. The city driving is at ease with the engine extremely responsive in the low gears, quick accelerations to fill the gaps. No time lag at all in pick up. The cruise and audio controls come in really handy in the long journeys. Enjoyed the crusing feature on Hosur - Krishnagiri strech.  After the 3000 kms , the gears have become extremely smooth. The mid row is adjustable and my family loves it with way it creates spaces and makes them comfortable. The longest streched covered was from Bangalore - Kochi - Munnar - Udumalpet- Trichur - Bangalore . Total of 2100 kms in 3 tank fills. (Aproxx 14.8kms/ltr). City Mileage varies between 10 kms/ltr - 11kms/ltr It just loves the dusty roads and makes the drving way easy in the extreme conditions. Absolute Power, makes you climb the Ghat sections with ease, even with the AC on and downpour outside. I almost tortured the vehicle mercilessly , taking it through the gruesome potholes and slushy muddy roads. Each time it came responding powerfully taking us with as much safety. ABS works and stops the monster wherever i braked in the wet conditions. All the latest feature turns out to be extremely handy , one things which is missing is the GPS . The tyre tronics were really handy , indicating the temperatures , when i was hitting 150 kms for more than 15-20 minutes on the Coimbatore - Palghat by-pass strech.The rain and light sensors came very handy , when the moods of the Munnar Mountains played their own sing song. The weather conditions changed dramatically from mountain to mountain , with sunshine on one end and thick dense dark clouds on the other.  The AC is very adequate and powerful keeping the interiors chilly throughout.  Well there are improvements required in the deck and console, forget it when you get an effortless acceleration , the road is all you want to cover. Sitting behind a monster and you will love the ride thouroghly. It is hugely comforting for my family , that they are always in this vehicle , due to the improved suspensions. No bend and twist , halt and jolt. Third row is little cramped , though with the middle row adjustments , you can make people comfortable there. You don't expect to take loads of people every you drive . Do You?   Enjoy the ride with confidence and be assured you have have a good value for money going in there at 12 lacs.  Nevertheless fetches you a good value in the Seconds Market. Maintenance is fairly low and easy  on your pockets. An assuring voice , which reminds you of the handbrakes on or fuel is running low or the seat belt not hooked , makes you believe that it is talking to you.The Custormer Service Experience is a marked improvement  from the reviews which i read, where i get a call every month from Mahindra's to know how the vehicle is performing.   The next vehicle to pickup is the Scorpio Hybrid with all the loaded features. 
Extremely Silent Engine - A soft whrrr while crusing, Highly Responsive, Very Fuel Efficient,Little bit Cramped in the 3rd Row, for the 8 seater . Though the 7 seater would be an addvantage

Over the years, Mahindra has kept improving scorpio with every new variant and the 2009 mighty muscular is by far the best. There are lot of new additions like new engine which is more powerful, ABS, 2DIN Audio system, better suspension, etc etc.

The earlier 2.6 crde engine has been discontinued and has been replaced by 2.2 mHawk. It is much better and quieter than  the earlier one. The seats are very comfortable and body hugging. The 2 DIN stereo looks nice and makes the dashboard look even more plush. All together, the interiors are very upscale. Though Mahindra can very well afford to improve the quality of plastics.

I was given the option of VLX, SLE and LX. All are with mHawk engine. I chose SLE with ABS. Features like rain sensors, auto headlamps are not available in SLE but I can do without them.

Pricing of scorpio is its strongest point. it is very competitive. The LX is 7.2 lakhs and SLE is 8.2 lakhs. It is comparable to c-segment categories like SX4, Honda City and Hyundai
Verna. This will make sedan buyers also consider this value for money SUV.

Compared to competitors like Innova and Safari, scorpio has much better road presence and durability. Scorpio is much more reliable on rough roads. Safety wise, Mighty Muscular Scorpio is great improvement because now it has ABS in middle category as well.

Scorpio has seen seven years of back to back success and has a lot in it to continue for a long time. 
Introduction of ABS, Good muscular looks, Value for moneyroof top AC is missing

I have own a Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 SLX CRDe 2007.  I test drove Innova, Safari, Tuscon and Scorpio before deciding to buy this vehicle.  I am satisfied with the Value for money i got.

The handling of the car is surprising good. The steering is very responsive. Pickup is surprising for a first time SUV driver. The VAS with reminders about handbrake, reserve fuel, seatbelts etc is really good. Follow me home headlights, footboard lights and in cabin lighting are some features that are good. Vehicle Handling is better than Safari, Sumo and equivalent.  

I get 13.50 KMpl fuel economy in city driving. I have obtained 14.50 to 15 Kmpl on highways. This is good considering a 2.5L engine and power that you get with it. The controls are excellent and handy. AC is never a problem.  

The seats are little stiff and not true submarine. seats need improvements. The car is bumpy on uneven roads even with the new 5 link rear suspension though smoother than the old version.

A seven seater with Aisle type 2-2-3 seating will do a world of good to the scorpio. The rattling in the middle row is a problem.

What with the bull bars fitted, The traffic does not dare to come close to my car.

I have sold my Scorpio Last month. Good resale value too. No regrets owing a scorpio. I now own a Xylo.

Good Style, Good Fuel EconomyBumpy ride on uneven roads

I own the Scorpio LX now- just took delivery a week ago.

The engine is first class. It hisses to a start with no fuss. Very powerful and no turbo lag troubles. Smooth and quite silent (atleast once the windows are up and the AC on.)

Just remember that the instrument cluster is a little different in the sense that the fuel gauge is the upper right side one - it is easy to mistake the engine temp gauge for fuel gauge at first glance because of its location. And the hand brake indicator is right below, so please watch out before you take off after starting up the car because it is quite possible to take off with the handbrake on by mistake.

The gearing is sporty and clicky. I love it. Fantastic short and tight gearing feel which makes you want to Drive and Drive and Drive.

This is a "seat-of-the-pants driver's car all the way.

The superb Turbo 2.6 Crde beneath the hood is a huge advantage!. Good Torque, Great Power (BHP).

Hard/ Comfy driver seat. Very Snug feel and since I bought the LX and am quite a big built person I dont feel anything lacking because the front seats dont have armrests!

This car is a bit tall so one mustn't try sports car stunts while driving around corners and hill roads but the power is a pleasure.

I drove on a bad rutted road at a pretty high speed and didnt feel much discomfort. I sat in the back when my good friend drove and didnt feel a thing. The rear suspension is quite excellent. This car feels much better when fully loaded with people and luggage though.

Ive fitted 5 beautiful 5 spoke alloy wheels and these improve the ride and handling fantastically because the stance of the jeep has been widened - because the AURA Alloys are 6.5 inches wide as opposed to the 5.5 to 6 inches wide standard scorpio steel wheels.

And with the addition of a decent music system with a relatively inexpensive STEERING MOUNTED REMOTE, I now pretty much have many of the extra features of the DX, SLX and even VLX - all at a mere fraction of the cost of those vehicles!!

Im a firm believer in accessorizing the vehicle according to one's own taste by buying the base version and adding things to it in the way one prefers personally and the savings made and value I have created by doing this, affirms my belief again.

I love the amazing space at the back with the seat folded up and the HUGE space available with the seat folded down.

Feels nice and compact and sporty. Good fun to drive. Tough Mahindra Genes everywhere. This is not a Luxury SUV but an utility plus luxurious one.

The LX gives good value with Power Steering (nice chunky wheel and tiltable too!) Good powerful motors running the front and rear power windows. Solid AC and Heater!

235 Tyres are good but I think this may have been even better with 245 size on the big 16 inch rims.

While the Safari LX , its natural rival may offer many many toys and things and features etc,somehow, when you buy a car with your heart and "seat-of-the-pants", you end up buying a Scorpio.

I am waiting for the first few HILL DRIVES in this jeep. Im sure it will be a 100% FUN!

However, because of its tall stance and because it is an SUV, not a Sports Car, I will not recommend using it like you would, a low slung sports car, chucking it around bends etc. If you drive it well, and like a jeep type vehicle should be driven, it is probably the best vehicle to buy in this kind of budget!

Great Value and a LOVELY CAR!

Thank you Mahindra for getting things so right in the Scorpio!

Shankar Balan

 

Superb vehicleMore niches for storage would have been nice. 60:40 Split rear seat with centre armrest would help.

The environment friendly car technology in India has so far been restricted to small vehicles like the Reva or the Honda Civic Hybrid. But it hs finally moved down to SUV's with Mahindra Scorpio.

The Scorpio has been around for almost a decade now, and ideally speaking it should be due for a retirement anytime soon. But Mahindra has been constantly working on the Scorpio. The latest evolution is the VLX Micro Hybrid. It looks like a normal Scorpio but there has been little styling changes. Crucially, it has now got the Start-Stop Technology. The Scorpio Micro Hybrid is not a conventional hybrid car. Unlike a Honda Civic Hybrid, the scorpio does not get an electric motor to back up the petrol or diesel engine. Instead, what you get in Micro Hybrid is Start-Stop. When you stop, put the gear into neutral and let go of the clutch, the engine cuts off after 5 seconds. That is it, you are saving fuel and saving the environment. When you have to get moving again, simply press the clutch and the engine revs up to life instantly. 

It does save fuel, and around the world start-stop is used in a lot of city cars to save fuel in city traffic conditions. When the engine cuts off, the air-conditioning also cuts off. In the sweltering Indian heat, it is unsure how many people would actually let the engine cut off. If you are willing to overlook the perspiration, this system does make a difference. The Start-stop when put to test returned mileage figures of 10.09 kmpl with the system turned on and 9.82 kmpl with the system turned off. It is not a significant increase, but every little bit of fuel saved will help in the end.

In scorpio, the Micro Hybrid Technology is allied to the 2.2 litre mHawk engine which impressed us all when it was launched last year. The all aluminum engine is 130 kgs lighter than its predecessor and the resulting difference in dynamics is altogether apparent. The Scorpio was once a very heavy ride. But things have improved a lot and the recent switch from leaf springs to coil springs has made a lot of difference. The ride is more composed, the Handling is decent and though it tends to roll and wallow a bit, it is quite within acceptable parameters.

I once put on 10000 kms on Scorpio driving around in Rajasthan, and I enjoyed every single Km of it. Now with its improved engine, performance has gone up, fuel efficiency has gone up, it is more refined and crucially, because there is less weight upfront, handling is also better. Overall it has become a much safer and nicer drive.

Micro Hybrid Technology costs and additional Rs.3000. Not a big hit on your wallet given the benefits of saving the environment and saving money in the long run.

The Scorpio might be old but Mahindra’s constant tinkering with the car has managed to keep it fresh and relevant in this day and age. It still looks very manly and very SUV like. Scorpio is also the rare SUV in which you get Automatic Transmission. You can also get optional 4WD in this car. You get captain seats at the rear which makes it a comfortable long distance tourer.  It suits many needs and many requirements. Clearly Scorpio is a cut above its competition right now.

Excellent huge car for long tours and yet easily manuverable in city trafficStill some body roll renmains

Hi,

I am a scorpio owner and i have to say that i am totally and completely satisfied with this product. This car which comes in the SUV section in the Indian market has great potential in it and has satisfied me to the core. The scorpio has a great turning radius which outclasses the innova, safari, and other such car in this category. The body is strong and not delicate and is a much more reliable car than many others available in the Indian market today.

Coming to the fuel consumptionm part, i have to say that it gives u a better mileage seeing the conditions of the roads today here in India. The Scorpio has a great engine and so a good pick up. The run it has on highways is also tremendous. In terms of other vechicles as far as the speed part is concerned these vechicles have a weak link, that is when they touch a speed of more than 120 Km/ph they tend to shake or vibrate a lot which is not the case here with the Scorpio. With a Scorpio when driving in a highway and in times of overtaking, you dont have to think twice to do that mannouvre as it takes on the road in a smooth and efficient way unlike the innova which is a bulky car and the driver faces difficulties in doing such mannouvres.

When in times of an accident (major or minor) the Scorpio tends to have a lot of safety measures plus it has a strong body unlike innova and tavera which even with a small hit gives an impression of a huge damage to the car’s outer body as its very delicate, but for Scorpio that is not the case and i have also experienced the way the service stations act in times of servicing your car and they are really helpful and fast and they are not like the other service stations which sometimes mistreat their customers by wasting their precious time and money.

The price of a Scorpio is also reasonable comparing the same with an innova or tavera as the Scorpio gives you a better performance meter reading than the others and these cars also cost a lot as compared to a scorpio. Mahindra is following one important rule in customer saticfaction by giving them good treatment and also by leading them in the right way.

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Just got delivery of a new 4 X 4 automatic and love the car already. Raring to take it to the wilderness. I used to drive one 2 years back ( CRDE) and am impressed with the improvements.  I was scouting for a SUV and looked at skoda yeti  , safari , mitusbishi outlander , toyota fortuner. I have driven many such vehicles in the west and its wasn't hard to decide on scorpio.  Most foreign brands look good and feel good but you pay through the nose for extra features. They are just taking Indians for a (long) ride !!  Its all rosy till the car gets into maintenance mode. scorpio has everything you need to drive comfortably and much more.  Put your money in the bank and let the interest pay for the fuel.

 

Exterior Looks nice . not to many colours to  choose from in vlx auto . White , brown and black.  Imagine taking a white car off road ..but then thats what i had to settle for. 

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) I am over six foot tall and am comfortable in front seat. nice tilt steering, controls on steering. bluetooth. Was surprised to see music system with sd card and usb. not provided by other manufacturers.Who uses cd anyways in this digital age.  Basic controls are clear.

One more thing how foreign manufactueres loot indians and dont even think about their convenience.  They have turn indicators on left which makes no sense when driving as your left hand still has to be engaged . Figured out they simply move the steering model made for exports, left hand drives.   In scorpio the turn indicator on right so you can drive the car with one hand .  

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is smooth , smoother than crde . Mhawk is quiet yet powerful .  Took it for a spin on motorway and had a thrilling drive.  too early to comment on fuel economy . Auto gearbox is smooth.

 

Final Words Good value for money. Made in India. Made for India.

 

Areas of improvement Plastics, electric seat adjustment for driver seat would be great.  

 

Power , Automatic transmission , gadgets , driving position , 4X4Plastics could have been slightly better ,