3 months with my Scorpio-N petrol AT: Overall list of likes & dislikes

The mStallion engine is really refined and adequately powered. I have to say on pushing the accelerator, the car just propels itself with you being thrown back on the seat!

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So after close to 3 months, was able to take my Scorpio N Z8 S Petrol AT outside the city; to Lonavala for a (long) drive.

Few observations based on ownership till now

Cons

• It’s a big car! Don’t get me wrong. What I mean is its not meant for you if you have a small family and your requirements are for city drive only. I still tend to pick up my Ford Figo for short city commutes, especially through tight traffic areas.
• Body roll is there and there is no way of getting around it!
• Fuel efficiency in traffic is barely around 6-7 KMPL.
• While driving on Atal Setu, could feel air drag during the open stretch at about 100 KPH (when there are no barriers on either side). Some noise was also there inside the cabin, probably due to panel gaps (not sure). Was not confident in sharply changing lanes at that point.
• I would say the audio quality is quite below average. Not an audiophile but my Ford Figo’s sound quality is better.
• At my position, there is little space between seat and steering (horizontally) and have to be slightly careful while getting up, otherwise my thighs seem to rub the steering.
• There is a lag between pressing the horn button and when it buzzes. Although it is very very minimal, but in the Figo it is instant!

Pros

• I still cannot get over the looks. It really is a very good looking car.

• Even the rear of the car has grown on me now!

• The mStallion engine is really refined and adequately powered. I have to say on pushing the accelerator, the car just propels itself with you being thrown back on the seat!
• No problems at all in overtakes, even on upward sloping roads!
• The gear shifts are really smooth.
• Ergonomics are broadly fine. I was very comfortable while driving. Arm rest is very useful too!
• Lumbar support is also really good. I had developed severe back pain (as a result of a very turbulent flight and no warm up/ cool down one day while playing badminton) and it tends to reoccur albeit at less intensity sometime when I drive my Figo continuously/ play Badminton vigorously. However, never in this car and it is such a relief!
• NVH inside the cabin is well managed.
• Steering is light initially and slowly becomes more stable, as speed picks up. Maneuvering is super smooth!
• Didn’t have to think twice before tackling the potholes. Occupants in the middle row complained of body roll only when going over potholes at very slow speed.
• The ride quality is good. Infant was asleep practically the whole time, during long drive and return, in the second row comfortably and was not at all disturbed. Woke up only when the car was going very slow once over rough patches.
• Side steps are a must. Good of Mahindra to have them installed by default. They look good too. Also they are installed such that they are minimally outside the vehicle and risk of grazing any nearby cars in traffic is not there. I have seen side steps protruding on the sides in many cars.
• I like Adrenox. It has come in handy a couple of time times, although more of a fancy feature than actually useful. However, helps in keeping track of vehicle, locks, fuel etc. and I am planning to renew the subscription.
• Fuss free experience till now. Did encounter a serious issue due to rat attack. But, service centre experience was good, and the issue was tackled very professionally and resolved within a reasonable time! Got ceramic coating done recently. Will update as time progresses!

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