Mahindra & Mahindra has again brought forth its legendary Scorpio SUV as the Scorpio Classic, the rugged charm of the first-generation Scorpio flaunted with additions of modern style and luxury. Officiated on August 19, 2022, the Scorpio Classic inherits the soul of its forebear in spirit while being contemporary in appearance and features.
Design Changes with Classic Appeal
Keeping the original silhouette that made it so dear to SUV lovers, the Scorpio Classic has seen some design alterations in other areas and hence these new changes are greeted with respect. It flaunts a newly-designed front grille, with vertically placed chrome slats, a very muscular bonnet with a hood scoop, and the newly launched twin-peaks Mahindra logo.
Complementing the new found aggression are the new LED DRLs and signature Scorpio “tower” LED tail lamps, with the vehicle riding on 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. The colors offered are Red Rage, Napoli Black, Dsat Silver, Pearl White, and Galaxy Grey, the latter being newly launched.
Comfortable Interiors with Fine Fitments and Technology
The Scorpio Classic has a refreshed interior in a dual-tone beige-and-black finish. The dashboard has a classic wooden-patterned console, and the seats are upholstered in premium quilted fabric. Another highlight inside is a massive 9.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with phone mirroring features and loads more modern-day technologies. Complementing this are features like cruise control, rear parking sensors, and steering-mounted controls for enhanced convenience.
Power and Better Efficiency
Powering the Scorpio Classic is the GEN-2 mHawk 2.2-liter diesel engine, putting out 130 bhp and 300 Nm of torque. This engine is further 55 kg lighter and about 14% better in fuel economy than the previous one. The SUV gets paired to the six-speed manual box, with better ride and handling courtesy the improved suspension setup bearing MTV-CL technology.
Price and Variants
The Scorpio Classic is offered via two variants: Classic S and Classic S11. The base variant goes for ₹11.99 lakhs, while the top-end one is available for ₹15.49 lakhs (both prices ex-showroom). This price selection puts the Scorpio Classic in a sweet spot of being an aggressively priced, powerful SUV in the country.
Conclusion
The Scorpio Classic by Mahindra represents a perfect amalgamation of the raw charm of the original Scorpio and modern adaptations; thus, it will appeal to SUV lovers who yearn for that mix of the old and modern. The classically powerful Scorpio Classic, with its features and sheer presence, has to continue as a recorded memory of “Mafia Logo Ki Pehli Pasand.”