Mahindra Scorpio-N: 30 observations by a Thar owner

Old Scorpio especially pre-2014 has the best visibility, followed by Gen3 and then this, because the bonnet height has increased over the years. Scorpio classic would be the best among pretty much all new vehicles.

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• I had a good look at it. Some things I observed.

• There is a boot, it can hold a decent amount of luggage. Boot door is scooped out and is curved.

• Third row is usable for kids as well as 5'5" adults - three of them. Taller ones can sit for small distances.

• You can keep some luggage as well as two small humans in the third row as well.

• It is easy to get into the third row.

• Old Scorpio especially pre-2014 has the best visibility, followed by Gen3 and then this, because the bonnet height has increased over the years. Scorpio classic would be the best among pretty much all new vehicles.

• Old scorpio's fixed second row is more accomodating and can fit a fourth person , the new one is spacious for three and I got three of them to sit there, you don't need to be friends.

• You can stand on the rear bumper, it is steel underneath.

• First and second row are spacious and seats are perfect.

• Interiors are very good for the price , nice color scheme, works well for intented utility.

• You cannot twist the front map lights over to the second row, it gets its own center cabin light.

• Third row has reading lights like those seen in Duster.

• Roof rails are thin and flexible in comparison to old one.

• Footboard is also thin and flexible in comparison to old one, but it is necessary to protect the running board/door.

• Bonnet is #&@# heavy, we used to sit on the old one's bonnet, this one is even better.

• You can sit with your arm on the window sill comfortably like in the old Scorpio, so that thick shiny gold chain will be visible

• Windshield glass felt thick on the knock test, hope it is, tinted glasses all around of course.

• Felt-like lined wheel well - in a Scorpio.

• Same sort of lining for engine splash shield underneath.

•  Same sort of cover for all the accessory drive belts.(NVH)

•  I don't remember seeing a viscous clutch fan, so only electric fan.

• Those thin mechanic boys can stand in the engine compartment, there is plenty of working room.

• Engine is pushed way back into the firewall.

• No rain gutter, it has its uses though.

• Ground clearance is adequate , rear sway bar is tucked in well enough.

• Aluminium suspension bits - best to keep the tyre+wheel weight as close to OEM as possible.

• Seating position otherwise is very much like a Scorpio, feels right at home.

• Air intake is in the grill, behind a splash shield just like the old one.

• Air filter appears to be a lot bigger.

• Oil filter looked like a cartridge type as you'd see on MJD engines.

• Healthy amounts of electric seat adjustment for the driver seat, can accommodate different sized people, it negates any need for steering reach adjustment.

• There were about a dozen prospective customers hours after the showroom's official working hours - on a Monday evening. Staff was helpful, requested us not to take pictures. All other vehicles were removed from the showroom floor and one display Scorpio is kept for the crowd to take a look see.

Is it D segment? Who cares. It's a Scorpio for sure.

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