Mahindra & Mahindra launched the second generation Scorpio in India back in 2014. The Indian carmaker recently launched the new generation of the Scorpio, deliveries of which will begin in India in the next few months. The second generation SUV was available in four variants - S5, S7, S9 and S11. The old Scorpio had only a diesel engine, which was a 2.2-litre mHawk oil-burner. If you are planning to buy a used Mahindra Scorpio, here are some pros and cons that you should consider.
Pros
- The oil burner in the Mahindra Scorpio is a powerful unit. It belts out a healthy 320 Nm of peak torque which is accessed nice and low, offering quite meaty low-end grunt.
The cabin of the Mahindra Scorpio looks dated.
- People love the way it looks. The silhouette of the Scorpio is synonymous to that of an SUV and it has remained true to its boxy design since inception.
- The Mahindra Scorpio has been one of the most affordable and practical off-roaders in India with a useful cabin and robust 4x4 system.
Cons
- The Mahindra Scorpio is not very updated in the creature comforts department when compared to modern age SUVs.
Lower variants of the Mahindra Scorpio are offered with side-facing bench seats.
- The cabin of the Mahindra Scorpio isn't as spacious and even the seats aren't the most comfortable ones we have seen in the segment.
- Lower variants of the Mahindra Scorpio are offered with side-facing bench seats in the third row which are not as comfortable and also compromise on the safety aspect.
