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Mahindra should offer dual airbags on all variants
Safety and After Sales Service – Global NCAP has crash-tested the Mahindra Scorpio (with no airbags) and the SUV scored a poor zero star rating in adult occupancy test and a mere two-star rating in the child occupancy test. However, Mahindra is offering dual airbags and ABS starting from the S5 trim. Considering that the S11 trim costs over 15 lakhs, it would have been great if Mahindra had offered side airbags, at least as an option. Mahindra’s after-sales service is good and the automaker has a widespread network across India.
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The Scorpio is a better package now but few things still need attention
Verdict – Mahindra has brought in these minor improvements to the Scorpio to keep the product fresh and most of these changes are more than welcome, especially the better performance. However, the Scorpio has certain downsides like average ergonomics and the not-so-comfortable ride. Keeping that aside, it has proven its mettle over the years that it is a tough SUV offering good performance on and off the road, the Scorpio continues to remain a good choice for people who want a full-sized SUV in this price bracket because options are limited to only this and the Tata Safari Storme while the other options are compact SUVs. As for Mahindra, they might have to put in some more efforts in the near future to launch a more modern and posh version of the SUV, especially when new rivals will start popping up in the market.
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Let’s play a game, spot the difference between this and the old one
What’s Cool
* The Scorpio now has very good performance
* It feels easy to drive and the transmission is very nice
* The cabin comes loaded with a lot of features, most of which are useful
What’s Not So Cool
* Mahindra needs to work on the ergonomics and practicality levels
* The bouncy ride can be a bother for people seeking comfort
Alternatives: Tata Safari Storme
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Mahindra Scorpio or Tata Safari Storme, your pick?
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Further Reading –
2018 Mahindra Scorpio Video Review
