September 2022 - Mahindra Scorpio Classic Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Buy?

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Mahindra Scorpio Classic Diesel?

The pros or advantages of Mahindra Scorpio Classic diesel are:

• Scorpio brand name has strong recall and high resale value in big cities as well as small towns and villages
• Rugged and abuse-friendly body-on-frame SUV
• Improved mileage figures are acceptable for a big and heavy SUV like the Scorpio Classic
• 3rd row centre armrest is a rare feature even in SUVs costing 2-3 times as much as the Scorpio Classic S11
• Option of 9-seat and two 7-seat layouts (one with 3rd row jump seats and one with a bench)
• The Scorpio Classic’s improved diesel engine is smoother and gets cable-shift transmission for reduced vibrations, shorter throws and less effort and a polished ownership experience

The Mahindra Scorpio Classic diesel has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Barebones base variant and non-value-for-money top variant make neither a viable option worth recommending
• Price overlap with Scorpio N Z6 diesel-manual and proximity with the Z8 variants makes the Scorpio Classic’s pricing even more difficult to digest
• Missing features like front parking sensors, sunroof, power-folding mirrors, Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• The cabin feels surprisingly small in terms of leg room for an SUV with large exterior proportions

What Is The Price Of Mahindra Scorpio Classic Diesel Variants?

The Scorpio Classic only gets a diesel-manual powertrain and it’s available in 2 variants - S and S11. The S variant costs Rs. 11.99 lakh while the S11 costs Rs. 15.49 lakh.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic Diesel S - Base Model Standard Features

The base S variant of the Mahindra Scorpio Classic costs Rs. 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The notable standard features of the Scorpio Classic diesel are:

• LED tail lamps
• 2nd row AC vents
• Halogen reflector headlamps
• Bonnet scoop
• Side cladding
• Black grille
• Manual central locking
• Tilt steering
• All power windows (switches on centre console)
• LED tail lamps
• 17-inch steel wheels
• Body-coloured bumpers
• Hydraulic struts for bonnet

You’ll miss a few features in the base S variant of the Scorpio Classic, such as:

• Remote central locking
• Power mirrors
• Auto AC
• Rear washer and wiper
• Rear defogger
• Projector or LED headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Music system
• Steering-mounted controls
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Captain seat option in the 2nd row

Mahindra Scorpio Classic Diesel S vs S11 Variant - Price & Feature Comparison

The S11 top variant of the Scorpio Classic costs Rs. 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). This price is Rs. 3.50 lakh higher than the base variant.

For the additional sum, you get the following notable features:

• Chrome grille
• Halogen projector headlamps
• LED DRLs
• LED eyebrow marker lights
• Fog lamps
• Rear camera
• 9-inch touchscreen
• Steering-mounted controls
• 1st, 2nd and 3rd row centre padded armrests (with captain seat layout)
• 17-inch machined alloy wheels
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Power mirrors
• Sunglass holder
• Auto AC
• Rear washer wiper
• Rear defogger
• Remote central locking
• Cruise control
• Premium quilted fabric upholstery

In the top variant of the Scorpio Classic, you might miss features like:

• Sunroof
• Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• LED headlamps
• Power-folding mirrors
• Front parking sensors
• Soft-touch dashboard
• Telescopic steering
• Keyless entry
• Tyre pressure sensors

Most of the features of the S11 variant are must-have in our opinion. However, these features only justify about 2/3rd of the incremental cost you have to pay for the top variant. Since there is not much choice for Scorpio Classic buyers, we’ll suggest compromising on the value and buying the S11 variant.

However, if you’re not too keen about getting a delivery right away, then you should instead consider buying the Scorpio N Z6 diesel variant, which costs Rs. 50,000 less than the S11 Scorpio Classic. With this variant, you will miss a few features but you’ll get a much bigger SUV, more powerful diesel engine, a more modern cabin experience and a fresh styling.

If you can stretch your budget a little more, then for another Rs. 2.0 lakh over the Classic S11’s price, you can get the Z8 variant of the Scorpio N diesel-manual, which is our top recommendation. It gets modern features like:

• 6 airbags
• LED headlamps
• Keyless entry
• Power-folding mirrors
• 2-zone auto AC
• Tyre pressure sensors (TPMS)
• Auto headlamps and wipers

With the Scorpio N Z6 or Z8, you’ll miss the option of captain seats in the 2nd row and you'll have to wait for more than a year to get the delivery of your car. But, if you can wait, then the Scorpio N Z8 is a far better option than the Scorpio Classic.

Which Variant Of The Mahindra Scorpio Classic Diesel Should You Buy?

The Scorpio Classic’s base S variant is too basic and doesn’t get several must-have features. So, we can’t recommend the S trim. The S11 is a little expensive for what it offers and doesn’t offer a good value for money. For a decent ownership experience, you can go for the S11 variant and compromise on value.

We will suggest instead booking the Scorpio N Z6 or Z8 diesel-manual variants. The Z6 costs Rs. 50,000 less than the S11 while the Z8 diesel is Rs. 2.0 lakh more expensive. Both of these cars will offer a far better ownership experience as well as value than the Classic S11. The only catch is that you will have a long wait for the Scorpio N while the Classic is more readily available with shorter delivery timelines.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Mahindra Scorpio Classic Diesel?

The Scorpio Classic is a one-of-a-kind body-on-frame SUV in the C-segment space. It offers 132PS of power at 3750rpm and 300Nm of torque between 1600 and 2800rpm. The Scorpio Classic claims to deliver a mileage of 16.46kmpl.

*Estimated

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What Are The Dimensions Of The Mahindra Scorpio Classic?

In terms of dimensions, the Scorpio Classic falls in the C-segment SUV space. Because of its body-on-frame construction, it has a height of almost 2 metres. The official boot space and ground details aren’t available but we expect it to offer about 209mm of clearance without any underbody protection.

*Estimated

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What Are The Colour Options Of The Mahindra Scorpio Classic?

The 2022 Scorpio Classic is available in the following 5 colours:

• Red
• White
• Black
• Silver
• Grey

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we classify cars based on their size.