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Lower Excise Duty On Mahindra SUVs Thanks To A Stone Guard

May 232013

Mahindra had been looking for solutions to escape from the extra duty levied on its SUVs since that fateful day on February 28th this year. The Union Budget presented that day dealt a big blow to SUV manufacturers, especially Mahindra. The rigid definition of what qualifies as an SUV (length above 4-metres in length, engine displacement of more than 1500cc and a ground clearance higher than 170 mm), put almost all of Mahindra’s passenger vehicles in jeopardy of losing customers. To classify for the lower excise duty bracket, Mahindra had to either reduce the ground clearance of it’s SUVs, or reduce the engine displacement [Read more...]

Renault Duster Overtakes Mahindra Scorpio Sales In April 2013

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May 102013

Overtaking Mahindra’s Scorpio now Renault’s Duster has become one of the prominent and demanded SUV’s of the sub continent. Renault Duster has achieved the tag of largest selling SUV of India. The company has never look back after the launch of Duster. The car has created such a magic among consumers that they have over looked the matter of fact that company has increased at around one lakh rupees on the SUV. After the increase on the amount people thought that the SUV will see a downfall but prediction went in vain and surpassing all the misbelieves Renault’s Duster made [Read more...]

Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Launched Again

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Mar 222013

Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Launched Again

Mahindra and Mahindra the renowned name for the Indian as well as global consumers has done a comeback in six speed automatic gear box again. The auto giant has written a history with its superb product Scorpio. The SUV Scorpio has come up with loads of features to attract consumers and was able to do so. We Think basis on that golden respect and favor in the eyes of consumers for the SUV Mahindra has decided that six speed automatic version would come back with a different sling comprising the gear box. The auto major has said that they have [Read more...]

Mahindra Scorpio SLE 4X4 Variant Launched Quietly

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Feb 132013

Mahindra Scorpio SLE 4X4 Variant Launched Quietly

Mahindra and Mahindra has been selling the 4WD variant of the Mahindra Scorpio as top of the line model or as the base level variant. But now strengthening its mid range of the 4 Wheel drive versions, Mahindra has soft launched another 4 WD version of the Scorpio in the Indian market. The latest member of the family is SLE 4X4 variant which will sit between the LX, VLX and VLX AT 4X4 models. Now the number of All Wheel Drive options on offer goes up to 3, giving the consumer a wider range to choose from. The SLE 4X4 [Read more...]

Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Model To Re-launch– Spied Testing

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Feb 012013

Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Model To Re-launch– Spied Testing

The news of the Tata Safari Storme getting an automatic was confirmed by Tata Motors and as soon as it spread like a wildfire, its arch rival Mahindra Scorpio started to plan an automatic transmission variant too. Its not that Scorpio has never gone down the path of automatics, but it was just that it was offered on the top end variant and the automatic kits were brought in from Australia. The Scorpio AT was discontinued after the Australian company, Drivetrain Systems International stopped supplying Mahindra with Automatic kits. But Mahindra wants to be on top at all times and [Read more...]

Tata Safari Storme Vs Mahindra Scorpio– Which Is A Better SUV?

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Oct 202012

Tata Safari Storme Vs Mahindra Scorpio– Which Is A Better SUV?

Tata has officially launched the Tata Safari Storme it showcased at the 2012 Auto Expo held in New Delhi. For sure the car is impressive enough, but will it be able to give the Scorpio a run for its money? Let us find this out with a detailed comparison of Tata Safari Storme VS Mahindra Scorpio. Exterior Comparison The Storme is a comprehensively revised Safari with numerous improvements which one cannot overlook. The styling is refreshing and the Safari Storme does have a road presence of its own. Some of the noticeable changes on the exterior are new headlamps with [Read more...]

Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Models To Be Phased Out?

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Aug 082012

Mahindra Scorpio Automatic Models To Be Phased Out?

There are only a small number of SUVs in India that come with an automatic transmission and Mahindra Scorpio is one of them. The legendary SUV from Mahindra & Mahindra has always been ahead of its competition and even though the automatic variant has probably got relatively less attention, the company never lost hope in it. But now the company is helpless and will have to stop the production of Scorpio automatic. Drivetrain Systems International of Australia has been supplying six speed automatic gearboxes for the Scorpio for years but apparently the supply has stopped which has driven Mahindra to [Read more...]

Renault Duster Vs Mahindra Scorpio–The Battle Of The Utility Vehicles

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Jul 072012

Renault Duster Vs Mahindra Scorpio–The Battle Of The Utility Vehicles

Talk about utility vehicles and the first car to strike your mind is the Mahindra Scorpio. Till date no car has been able to compete with the same and therefore Scorpio by Mahindra and Mahindra is the ruler of this territory. But soon things are going to change as Renault’s compact SUV, Renault Duster hits Indian markets on 4th July 2012. After Duster, Ford EcoSport will also make its debut which means that the competition is going to get tougher and tougher for Scorpio. Mahindra is also working on next generation Mahindra Scorpio 2014 codenamed W105 which is due by [Read more...]

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