Re: Bringing home the Mahindra Scorpio LX. EDIT : Now at 15,000 kms & 3rd service don Quote:
Originally Posted by Irish Very good write up with all the details.
All three snaps in the previous post are just wonderful. In the last snap - Your bull seems to be the second vehicle on the newly built road?
Or may be you are making your own roads!
Cheers!
Irish |
Thanks Irish.
That road is a new road, which was created by cutting through rocks, which explains the rock walls on either side. It was reported in the local newspapers, and we decided to check it out while exploring the place. The work is not completed, and so we hit a dead end a little later down the road. Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteKnight Hi benbsb, I'm sorry I have been following the thread but never made the effort to say congrats . Since you cover more or less the same road to home as I do, I would like to ask a few questions
How comfortable are you at those speeds, compared to your "Mike". On NH7 before Dindigul, I was overtaken by a Scorpio, while I was doing ~120Kph. The SUV was driven well and felt composed at that speed, as it went over some road undulations, typically found on fyovers. It was nice to see, though I might never try that on a Scorpio. |
As i had mentioned, i usually stick to a self imposed upper speed of 120 kmph, although the cruising range is between 90-110 kmph. At these speeds, the vehicle is fairly stable, and i dont feel uncomfortable at all. However, as is the case with a high CG vehicle, one should be careful making any sharp cuts at that speed - the resultant feeling can be a lot scarier than what actually transpires.
When loaded with luggage, the Scorpio is a lot less bouncy, and holds its composure quite well. Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteKnight Part of KK road till Vandiperiyaar was in bad shape. Is it still the same? If so, how was the passenger comfort? I've never traveled long distance on Scorpio. |
Some parts are still in bad shape, mostly uneven owing to constant patch work. There are a few potholes at places as well. In my case, passengers were limited to the front seat occupants, and one person behind with no complaints. Quote:
Originally Posted by WhiteKnight And one final question. I prefer a laid back seating position far away from the wheel. In Scorpio, everything seem to be so close to you. Also the seat is flat. Does it induce fatigue on long driving |
As you rightly said, everything does seem quite close on the Scorp, but with the seat pushed back, it doesnt feel as tight. The first time i tried to get into my friend's Scorp, it felt very uncomfortable, but with the seat adjusted i could find my ideal driving position.
Lumbar support is missed, but then that was the case on the Ikon as well. I make do with a small cushion when i feel the need. In terms of long distance driving, i feel the Scorp quite comfortable which explains why its been putting on the miles rather quickly. Wifey too says she prefers the comfort of the Scorp over long drives. She also commented the visibility offerred by it is much better than the Ikon, which is her ride these days. |