Mahindra Scorpio-N Review

navpreet318 · 13th May 2023, 10:56

Anyone using BF Goodrich tires on the ScorpioN? How much does the ride firm up after BFG?

The size which would be easily put on would be the fortuner size 265/60R18.

Or maxxis RAZR if anyone has been able to source those in 18 inch size.

yuvmudapa · 13th May 2023, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Vikram9193

Australian press reports 227 mm of ground clearance for the Scorpio N. Does this settle the debate on whether the Indian figure of 187 mm is genuine or Mahindra’s old habit of under reporting?

When I saw an Australian car reviewer's video about the Scorpio-N, I saw that the foot step wasn't present but even then the numbers couldn't be such a big difference.

rodeoz · 13th May 2023, 22:22

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Originally Posted by wooka

I'm using the generic ELM327 clones off Amazon.
They all work the same.

Here's a link to what I bought recently: https://www.amazon.in/gp/product/B07...e?ie=UTF8&th=1

I have this. Either doesn't connect to ECU or connects once in a blue moon. Don't know if my unit is faulty or if it is a hit or a miss with these cloned ones.

Sidban85 · 14th May 2023, 00:00

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Originally Posted by yuvmudapa

When I saw an Australian car reviewer's video about the Scorpio-N, I saw that the foot step wasn't present but even then the numbers couldn't be such a big difference.

Has anyone heard or suffered any underbody or DPF tank damage? Or the tyres fouling with the well? Asking from practical usage perspective now that there are enough of the cars on road.

4x4addict · 14th May 2023, 08:40

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Originally Posted by Vikram9193

Australian press reports 227 mm of ground clearance for the Scorpio N. Does this settle the debate on whether the Indian figure of 187 mm is genuine or Mahindra’s old habit of under reporting?

It has got nothing to do with under reporting. Indian govt requires manufacturers to report ground clearance considering the full load capacity of the vehicle. Whereas in most other countries it is measured with no loads. This is is what causes the discrepancy between our numbers and theirs.

Same issue with the Toyota Fortuner GC. The Indian figure is lower than the global figure.

Now if you ask me, 227mm unladen and 187mm with full load is a fantastic ground clearance.

Now only if they could do something about the 3rd row and make it side folding or at least removable??

Many of us buy a Sport Utility Vehicle for Sport as well as Utility. Having the 3rd row take up most of the boot space is very un-utilitarian. In my 1st gen Mhawk 4WD, I had the front facing 3rd row, but these could be easily removable and kept aside with two clamps on either side.

yuvmudapa · 14th May 2023, 09:06

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Originally Posted by Sidban85

Has anyone heard or suffered any underbody or DPF tank damage? Or the tyres fouling with the well? Asking from practical usage perspective now that there are enough of the cars on road.

https://youtu.be/nYRqSvz1R6E

You should watch this video, I think the owner is a BHP-ian.

Rahkehs · 14th May 2023, 10:25

Got Tool Bin Assembly and Lid Assembly for Trunk installed in my Scorpio-N yesterday and now the boot is flat like other cars! Total Cost approx Rs. 4500/-

Mustang Sammy · 14th May 2023, 11:43

Any recommendations on aftermarket underbody protection kits for the ScorpioN during off reading?

Vikram9193 · 14th May 2023, 11:50

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

It has got nothing to do with under reporting. Indian govt requires manufacturers to report ground clearance considering the full load capacity of the vehicle. Whereas in most other countries it is measured with no loads. This is is what causes the discrepancy between our numbers and theirs.

Same issue with the Toyota Fortuner GC. The Indian figure is lower than the global figure.

Now if you ask me, 227mm unladen and 187mm with full load is a fantastic ground clearance.

Now only if they could do something about the 3rd row and make it side folding or at least removable??

Many of us buy a Sport Utility Vehicle for Sport as well as Utility. Having the 3rd row take up most of the boot space is very un-utilitarian. In my 1st gen Mhawk 4WD, I had the front facing 3rd row, but these could be easily removable and kept aside with two clamps on either side.

Thanks for explaining. It does seem that many cars continue to be advertised with unladen ground clearance - the GV/Hyryder for example quote 210 mm. It’s also sad that Indian off roaders like Anshuman Bishnoi have found the Scorpio N to lack ground clearance even though the unladen figure is so impressive on paper. I fully agree about the third row situation. Again when I saw the Australian car’s boot with the third row folded it somehow seemed like a cleaner and flatter boot floor than what I recall seeing in the showroom. Maybe the carpeting is different or something. Not sure about this either.

Rahkehs · 14th May 2023, 15:50

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Originally Posted by Mustang Sammy

Any recommendations on aftermarket underbody protection kits for the ScorpioN during off reading?

Got this underbody protection kit from Bimbra installed, a few days back.

4x4addict · 14th May 2023, 16:22

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Originally Posted by Mustang Sammy

Any recommendations on aftermarket underbody protection kits for the ScorpioN during off reading?

The official Mahindra accessories website m2all lists under body protection for Scorpio N, but not yet started selling, I think.

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Originally Posted by Vikram9193

Again when I saw the Australian car’s boot with the third row folded it somehow seemed like a cleaner and flatter boot floor than what I recall seeing in the showroom.

This change of the flat floor has been implemented on the Indian version from the Jan 23 production. You can read about it further up on this thread. Must have been from customer feed back from abroad.

Rahkehs · 14th May 2023, 16:51

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Originally Posted by Vikram9193

Again when I saw the Australian car’s boot with the third row folded it somehow seemed like a cleaner and flatter boot floor than what I recall seeing in the showroom. Maybe the carpeting is different or something. Not sure about this either.

Part no. & description!
You can order these at the Service Centre, I got the the bin & lid installed yesterday.

Mustang Sammy · 14th May 2023, 17:22

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Originally Posted by 4x4addict

The official Mahindra accessories website m2all lists under body protection for Scorpio N, but not yet started selling, I think.

M2all is in the process of shutting down, I have been told.

yadavsid21 · 14th May 2023, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Rahkehs

Got this underbody protection kit from Bimbra installed, a few days back.

Could you please also share underbody pics to show the coverage. And the damage to wallet.
Thanks

Rahkehs · 14th May 2023, 20:56

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Originally Posted by yadavsid21

Could you please also share underbody pics to show the coverage. And the damage to wallet.
Thanks

Total Cost Rs. 14000/- including fitting.

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Rahkehs BHPian Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: Dehradun Posts: 143 Thanked: 332 Times	Re: Mahindra Scorpio-N Review Got Tool Bin Assembly and Lid Assembly for Trunk installed in my Scorpio-N yesterday and now the boot is flat like other cars! Total Cost approx Rs. 4500/-
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Mustang Sammy BHPian Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Poone, Mumbay Posts: 529 Thanked: 2,105 Times	Re: Mahindra Scorpio-N Review Any recommendations on aftermarket underbody protection kits for the ScorpioN during off reading?
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