Mahindra Car Chat

  After bringing the extremely popular all-new XUV700 last year, Mahindra has recreated a similar hype with the all-new Scorpio-N. But with the pending arrival of the all-new Scorpio-N in South Africa, there are sure to be many buyers who are confused between the two vehicles. So, here are a few points that will help you choose the better-suited among these SUVs. Want a rugged SUV? If you want a rugged SUV, the Scorpio-N is the choice you should make. The SUV does not have as many electronics as the XUV700. Scorpio is made for customers who like to go off the tarmac often and that is why is it built in a more rugged way compared to the  Mahindra XUV700 . Want an SUV for off-roading? The Scorpio-N is based on the ladder-frame chassis, which automatically makes it a champion in the off-roading sections. The SUV also offers a much more capable AWD system compared to the XUV700, which is only good for light off-roading. With the 4XPLOR system, the Scorpio-N gets a low-ratio transfer case.

Its production is slated to end soon and make way for its spiritual successor, the XUV700 Mahindra’s mid-size SUV, the XUV500, has been on sale for a decade now.  The current-gen XUV500 is being offered at great prices. So, if you’re looking to buy the XUV500, this could be your last chance as its production is likely to cease soon to make way for the upcoming  XUV700  (the XUV500’s spiritual successor). Is This the Best Time to Buy the XUV500? If we consider the top-spec model, it can be availed at around under R500,000. This brings the SUV’s price much closer to those of the range-topping variants of the smaller compact SUVs such as the  Hyundai Creta  While the XUV500’s design has started feeling outdated compared to that of the Hyundai-Kia duo, it is still more spacious with a decent equipment list (save for a few misses including a panoramic sunroof and ventilated front seats). So if you can ignore these factors, the XUV500 certainly makes for a good value-for-money proposition.