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Old 17th March 2006, 22:12   #121
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Guys, when I check out the gallery on the site, one of the pictures show a number of (audio?) controls on the steering wheel; this is not specifically mentioned as one of the "43" improvements though so I'm wondering......is this already available as an option on the top end model? Tifosi, any idea? Or is this an enhancement?
It will come, at a later date. Currently on export models. The steering wheel will also incorporate cruise control unit so watch out for that as well.

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Old 17th March 2006, 23:27   #122
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Watch out competition. Mahindra is riding the fast lane.

I just hope they gey a good volume segment sedan.


If Korea is proud of hyundai
If japan is proud of Toyota,Nissan, Honda
If Italy is proud of Fiat, ferrari and lamborghini
If US if proud of the big three
If germany is proud of MB and bMW

Then Indians are proud of tata and mahindra too.

Its India afterall
Jai Hind devarshi84! My next buy will be a Mahindra Scorpio!
बूँद बूँद से बनता है सागर!

Do also read Dr. Abdul Kalaam's exhortation.
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M&M Launches the new improved Scorpio

Finally, the new scorpio is here. The earlier version will be phased out. Most importantly, the pricing is same.
Among improvements in suspension and rear design,middle seat legroom problem also has been sorted out, with sliding seats.
source: http://www.hindu.com/2006/03/14/stor...1407701600.htm

New Scorpio Website: http://www.mahindrascorpio.com/scorp...024/Index.aspx

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Old 18th March 2006, 12:38   #124
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Firstly, I have edited the title of this thread. The recent launch is by no means an "all new" Scorpio.

What I see are marginal improvements, which a manufacturer better do periodically in this day and age. Lets wait for a test drive to see how good the suspension tweaking job really is.

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Old 18th March 2006, 12:43   #125
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Firstly, I have edited the title of this thread.
At least Mahindra prefers to call it All-New. They are learning from Maruti
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At least Mahindra prefers to call it All-New. They are learning from Maruti


Cosmetically it looks delicious, now lets see how does she perform on the road
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Hey guys,
i read an article about the same in todays Business Standard Weekend.
They say that the ride and handling has improved quite a bit as have the brakes but it could still be a lot more confidence inspiring.
Here is the link -
http://www.business-standard.com/gen...&autono=219004
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looks are a highly subjective and individual issue I guess.

But personally, the Scorpio has always come across as a garishly designed automobile. They could lose that cladding / moulding that run the length of the car. The "agressive grill" ditto. There *are* ways to make an agressive design element pleasing to the eye as well. Check out the Dodge pickups for reference. But thank heavens they did away with that piddly rear light assembly. Can't comment on the new ones till I see them in the flesh of course, but anything has got to be better than the old ones.

am extremely interested in team-bhp pros' feedback/report on the new suspension-ed Scorpio.
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Old 19th March 2006, 03:08   #129
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yah.. i hope the new one is better.. the old one was bad.. i had one
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Old 19th March 2006, 03:37   #130
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New Scorpio's Details with spec. and snaps

The New Scorpio's Complete Car Specs and also with some Pictures.. how do you Like it..?








Tower Tail Lamps




Bonnet Scoop




Air Dams and Mud Flaps




Spoiler




Roof Top Ski Racks




Air Extractors




CRDe Engine




5 Zone Coshion Suspension














Car Specs
@#20#Engine


TypeSZ CRDe 4 stroke, Turbo-charged, Intercooled, DI,Common Rail Diesel Engine.
Cubic Capacity 2609 cc
Max. Gross Power 115 bhp (85 kW) at 3800 rpm
Max. Gross Torque 28.3 kgm at 1700-2200 rpm
@#20#Gear Box


Gear Box 5 Speed Manual
@#20#Tyres


Tyres P 235/70 R16,Tubeless
@#20#Suspension


Front 2 WD Independent, Coil Spring, Anti Roll Bar,4 WD Independent, Torsion Bar
Rear Multilink, Coil Spring
@#20#Brakes


Front Disc and Calliper Type, Twinpot & Tandem Booster
Rear Drum Type
@#20#Fuel Tank Capacity


Fuel Tank Capacity 60 ltrs
@#20#Turning Circle Radius


Turning Circle Radius 5.6 m for 2 WD
@#20#Max. GVW


Max. GVW 2510 kg for 2 WD,2610 kg for 4 WD
@#20#Dimensions


Wheel base, mm2680
Overall width, mm1817 (excluding outside mirrors)
Overall length, mm4495 (with open footstep)
Overall height, mm1975

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Old 19th March 2006, 03:52   #131
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what say friends.. anycoments about this car.. caz i wasnt impressed!!
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Old 19th March 2006, 03:59   #132
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Nothing Great, After All Mahendra will always remain Mahendra.
Not many changes, just to show the client there are few Body Changes but Technically i dont think there is much off a difference!
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I'll say the only way to compare the new version with the old one is to ride it to believe it!
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Hey.. has anyone of you noticed... they now have the 4WD version as well !
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Old 19th March 2006, 11:48   #135
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Then Indians are proud of tata and mahindra too
AFter the defective Mahindra tArmada hat those sobs sold us - causing broken legs and ribs all around, my dad not being able to work for a year - me and my mom using a crutch for months - all thanks to drum brakes and a steering which was faulty and just broke - i dont think we have any reason to be proud of these idiots.

If i had my way , I'd love to reaarange the facial features of the designers and anyone associated with the bloody armada.

and somehow the worst and most 'badtameez' drivers these days sem to be th eones with scorpios and a zillion fogs with a political party flag fluttering atop.....

Not that I hate all Mahindras - I quite like the army MM540/550's - might even buy one if i can find on ein good shape but the scorpio -(i have only driven the first generation one) is just old wine in a new bottle - it;s got all the fancy feature and halfway acceptable looks but on road it handles like a drunk cow. and most of them are 4x2's so the question of their off roading ability doesnt even arise.

Now if only Toyota can price the Fortuner within a Lakh of the scorpio...

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it'll be 10 years this june 29th but i still hate those glorified wwii era truck makers

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