Mahindra launched Scorpio N in Australia and the first driving impressions are out and they look promising.
Australian media calls the Mahindra Scorpio N a bargain Ford Everest (Endeavour). The Scorpio N made quite an impact in the home market (India) ever since its launch and the auto giant is struggling to keep up with the demand. However, Mahindra has decided to go international with the Scorpio N as is the case with its latest products. The Australian market launch has excited the car reviewers and potential buyers. Here is a detailed review by an Australian media house.
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Australian Media Reviews Mahindra Scorpio N
The review has been posted by Drive on YouTube. The host likes to overall design and exterior silhouette of the SUV. Comparing it to the established 7-seat SUVs like Ford Endeavour (Everest), it is slightly more compact but it also has a lower asking price. On the inside, the SUV comes with a black and brown interior colour theme, a touchscreen infotainment display, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a digital instrument cluster, premium dashboard materials, a 6-seat arrangement (7-seat available later), an electric sunroof, steering-mounted controls and more.
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Driving Impressions
To demonstrate the full scope of capabilities, the reviewer takes the Scorpio N on a highway and off-road track. He mentions that the diesel powertrain feels quite refined, and the ride quality is okay with certain traits of ladder-frame chassis like slight body roll. The suspension is well-calibrated, striking a balance between making the Scorpio N a family SUV and a capable off-roader. The host takes it to some prominent off-roading testing, and it emerges successful with all the 4×4 tech on offer.
Specs
For the Australian market, the Scorpio N comes with a sole 2.2-litre diesel engine that makes 129 kW (175 PS) and 400 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with a 4×4 configuration, low-range transfer case and rear-locking differential. The fuel economy is rated at 7.2 l/100 km and the introductory prices start at $41,990 and go up to $44,990. Some reviewers are calling it a bargain Ford Endeavour.
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