Mahindra Scorpio [2009-2014] User Reviews

THIS IS FOR THE MAHINDRA SCORPIO VLX HYBRID MODEL.

NIGHTMARE AND A BIG REGRET TO HAVE BOUGHT A BRAND NEW SCORPIA VLX HYBRID ON 2ND OF JULY 2009.

REASONS FOR THEM ARE AS FOLLOWS:

1)TO ALL THE CUSTOMERS WHO WANT TO BUY THIS CAR,PLEASE TEST DRIVE THE VEHICLE THAT YOU WILL BE FINALLY END UP BUYING.

2)SELF INSPECT THE CAR THOROUGHLY FOR ANY TOUCHUP JOB DONE ON THE FRESH PIECE THAY YOU ARE GOING TO PICKUP.

3)TO CHANGE THE GEAR IS A BIG TASK.BASICALLY YOU WILL HAVE TO USE YOUR MUSCLE POWER TO CHANGE THEM.

4)POWER STEERING IS A BIG ISSUE.

5)"DO NOT GO FOR THE PLASTIC LAMINATION".JOB NOT DONE PROPERLY.

6)THE HYBRID SYSTEM DOES NOT FUNCTION OR WILL FAIL LATER.

7)THE A/C BLOWER GRILL NOB VERY SUB-STANDARD.

8)REMOVING THE FROM THE IGNATION POINT,AGAIN A BIG PAIN.

FINALLY,PLEASE STAY FROM BUYING IT,EARLIER SCORPIO MUCH BETTER.WITH TIME PEOPLE IMPROVE,HERE ITS THE OTHER STORY

Exterior The exterior of the vehicle is very chunky and stylish. The leg support rack given on both sides of the vehicle prevents any other car..etc to scratch or dent ur car. The body is solid and resist reat impacts too. very stylish and pobust look.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) The interior is full of features starting with theater like illumination,good AC vents for entire car, very muscular steering,cup holders, the voice assist system is one of the best which warns you .. if door left open, parking brakes on or seats belts..etc, other features like Auto Viper,Auto head lamps,rear demistifier, rear viper etc..good music system with blutooth conevtivity.. but iots better to replace the speakers with JBL one..and the Tyretronics which gives you very accurate tyre pressures and Temperature's all the time.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox The M-hawk is a real mean machine with 120 horse power, I bought my6 scorpio on 4th nov 10(DIWALI) and then drove from chennai to bhopal via hyderabad and nagpur a total of approf 3400 kms (to and fro)and really got a very good mileage of around 13.5 throughout the trip (AC not used much being winters) then  last week drove from chennai to belgaum  with my entire family via bangalore a total of around 2204 kms (to and fro) with always AC on and got a good mileage of 12.5+ ..and best part was most of the time driving speed was 110 and above only. Total my car has driven 12600 kms in six months including city drive of Chennai.. really feel king of the road.. but pls never ever drive in a RASH manner.. as i am a decent driver.. I try getting maximum mileage by following the simple driving skills given by experts on the same site.

Ride Quality & Handling The Cruise control feature makes the Highway drive so interesting that you dont feel and pain or tierdness even after driving 900 kms in one day.. as I did it covering the hyderabad to bhopal distance of 906 kms in one day itself and entire distance covered by self driving.

Final Words Good and very good.

Areas of improvement Seating upholestry and should have power assist driver seat a very basic for a SUV like Scorpio.

Exterior

She is built to impress. She turns heads and keeps bikes, autos and most small cars at bay. She is as sturdy as a fortress. I've been head butted by a water tanker and a bus on two separate occasions (not my mistake on both), and there are marks on her which are almost invisible. She is as photogenic as a kingfisher calendar model. The arches and the curves all merge with each other. I had one friend from the US commenting that she looks one mean looking machine with her gladiator style bumpers. No wonder, she is the most desirable SUV.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 I am all of 6'2" and I fit quite snugly inside her. The seats provide the right back and thigh support to ensure a very comfortable long drive. Leg space is considerable and though I push the driver's seat right back, my family is quite comfortable in the middle row of seats. The built in 2din is adequate for me as I dont expect humongous bass boost in the car. The feature I use the most is the bluetooth enabled handsfree to attend conference calls on the move. The blue-vision headlamps are also quite bright and I dont have to squint to look ahead. Also, there is something that I dont think anyone else anywhere has written on; the hella horns. The blare is enough to scare truck drivers from butting in without notice. The reversing sensors are also very helpful in guiding me to park my beauty perfectly.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 She is a year old now and with 16500 kms on the odo, gives me an efficiency of 12 Kms per litre of diesel (with AC) in the city. The engine is a bit sluggish at low rpms but she more than compensates when she is in groove. The gearbox is user friendly, no rubbery engage, no long throws. You need to feel her when she is in turbo (more than 85 kmph), there is no uncertainty, just thrill.

Ride Quality & Handling

To know her is to feel her....the feedback is just excellent. Those who feel that big cars are difficult to manouver will be pleasantly surprised. The steering has the right feel, not light at high speeds nor heavy at low. The suspension is soft and a wee bit bumpy but I think I need that in Mumbai where the road conditions are disastrous. She is a pleasure to drive and especially as I've already spoken, the turbo buzz is addictive when she crosses 85 kmph. She is built to thrill.

Final Words

 For anyone looking for a SUV at 11-13 lakhs, the Scorpio VLX is a must buy. She is loaded with features and there will be no regrets. Remember the slogan....Nothing else will do.

Areas of improvement  

 Mahindra, I feel, need to be more stringent in their quality checks on parts when they dispatch their Scorpios from the factories. There are minor niggles that could leave a sour taste. If these are taken care of, I dont feel there is a better VFM SUV in the 11L - 20L price range.