Mahindra Car Chat

The Scorpio was first launched in 2002 and ushered a new era with regards to affordable SUVs in India. The Scorpio brought Mahindra into the mainstream of the passenger car segment as it was an indigenously built SUV that also catered to global markets. The success of the Scorpio set a benchmark for other manufacturers in India and the car went on to be a best seller. The first generation Mahindra Scorpio for sale has ruled the SUV market for many years now.   The first generation Scorpio came in two engine options. The first one called M2Di is a 2.5-litre engine producing 71bhp of power and 200Nm of torque. The second one is a 2.2-liter mHawk engine that churns out 120bhp of power and 280Nm of torque. The Scorpio came in five variant options – LX, EX, SLX, SLE and VLX variants. The top-end VLX variant offered features such as audio system, airbags, ABS, power windows and alloy wheels.   The Scorpio has a robust build and has gone anywhere capabilities. The vehicle is ideally suited f

  'Once in a while a car arrives that nobody is excited to drive but then it knocks your socks off with its cute charms,' says J. Van der Post as she drives the Mahindra TUV300 . The Mahindra TUV300 arrived at our office amidst other test units and was parked in a corner. It's akin to a new kid at school that hasn't made any friends yet.   I was always the one who'd introduce myself to lonely, shy new kids at school - "Are you new here? I'm Janine..." It's also how I met my best friend at university.    It was the same with Mahindra's TUV300. I don't blame my workmates for not being excited about driving it since one of our previous test with its smaller sibling, the KUV100, was a fiery experience. And besides that, the build quality left much to be desired.   The difference between the KUV100 and TUV300 is night and day, with the latter, a much-improved version of the former.   The interior colour is an acquired taste and it's not real