Watch out for the sting
Some cars are below par, others are run of the mill but there are very few cars that can actually change the way people think about a specific car segment. When it comes to sports utility vehicles it would not be an overstatement to say that the Mahindra Scorpio has brought about a revolution of thought in the people of India regarding the specific segment. Before the advent of the Scorpio on the Indian soils SUV’s were considered to be practical but compromising on style. Soon after its release however the Indian people were enlightened with a whole new concept regarding SUV’s.

The Mahindra Scorpio was never just a below par SUV nor is it a run of the mill car. Rater it is a trend setter and the leader of a new breed of style conscious SUV’s. The car was first released in India in the year 2002 with the collaboration of AVL Australia. Each year has seen the Mahindra Scorpio evolve into a better car. The year 2003 saw the Mahindra Scorpio being crowned the car of the year. In terms of customer satisfaction it was recorded as being over the top.

So what is the big secret behind the unflinching success of the Mahindra Scorpio? The most basic fact behind the success of this particular model is that it is an evenly balanced car between both the aspects of creation; form and function. Unlike the other cars of the category which stressed the importance of good performance the Mahindra Scorpio managed the good performance under a classy cover. It has a powerful appearance that is sleek and extremely classy. Such an imposing and contemporary look was rarely to be found amongst cars of this category prior to the launch of the Scorpio.

The car is available in four variants in India. The Turbo 2.6 comes with a collapsible steering for maximum security, fire proof upholstery, heating ventilations, child locks and AC. Move on to the 2.6 DX and it has a protective side cladding OVRM manual remote control, power windows, and rear wiper along with all those features in the 2.6. The 2.6 GLX has in addition to the features of the previous two, roof top ski racks, rear demister and a great sound system. Add a voice assist function, remote locking, footboard lamps, faux wood interior and some other features to the Scorpio and you will have the Mahindra Scorpio 2.6 SLX. For the convenience of the customer all these variants are available in petrol and diesel.