Mahindra Scorpio-N pros and cons — Massive road presence, but impractical third row

The Scorpio Classic and the Scorpio-N are collectively the best selling SUVs in India from the house of Mahindra Auto. What makes this muscular giant so popular in the era of compact and sub-compact SUVs? Here are the top Mahindra Scorpio-N pros and cons.

Mahindra Scorpio-N pros

Road presence and mass appeal

The Scorpio has a massive road presence and it demands respect on the roads. The enhanced mass appeal credited to the extensive display in movies and television shows further exemplifies the SUV’s identity.

Powerful engines

The Scorpio-N gets powerful and torquey petrol and diesel engines that both come with the option of a 6-speed manual and a 6-speed torque converter. The 2.0-litre turbo-petrol puts out 203PS of max power and 370Nm (MT)/380Nm (AT) of peak torque. The 2.2-litre diesel engine comes in two states of tune — 175PS with 370Nm (MT)/400Nm (AT), and 132PS with 300Nm (MT).

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Feature-loaded cabin

The SUV gets loaded with plenty of features including ventilated seats, 12-speaker Sony sound system, dual-zone climate control, cruise control, auto-dimming IRVM, ESC, leather-wrapped steering wheel, drive modes, rear washer and wiper, automatic headlamps, and more.

Impressive ride quality

Thanks to the penta link suspension setup with Watt’s linkage, the Scorpio-N offers a smooth and comfortable ride and absorbs undulations like a pro. It also makes the SUV’s case stronger as a proper off-roader. You can check out some used Mahindra Scorpio-N cars here to save on that initial depreciation.

Mahindra Scorpio-N cons

Hard seat cushioning

While the ride quality is smooth, the second row seats can feel really stiff to some because of the firm and hard cushioning. Furthermore, there is a lack of under-thigh support that is likely to bother taller passengers. 

Subpar fuel efficiency — petrol engine

The turbo-petrol engine isn’t the best when it comes to delivering satisfactory fuel economy numbers. Numbers in the city are very unlikely to cross the double-digit mark, and on the highway, the car struggles to cross 13kmpl.

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Impractical third row

The third row of seats is quite impractical and is best when folded to store luggage instead. The ingress and egress for the third row are a bit of a hassle, and the space at the back isn’t too great either. 

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