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Mahindra
Scorpio Classic
Summary
The Mahindra Scorpio Classic is widely praised for its rugged design, powerful performance, and reliability, making it a favorite among SUV enthusiasts. Users appreciate its comfortable interior and off-road capabilities, deeming it a great value for money. However, some reviews mention concerns about fuel efficiency and the lack of luxury features compared to more premium SUVs. Overall, it remains a dependable choice for both urban and rural driving.
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  • AE
    Auto Enthusiast
    on 15th July 2025
    5.0

    If there’s one car that I’ve admired for years not just for how it looks, but for what it represents, it’s the Mahindra Scorpio. Ever since it was launched back in 2002, the Scorpio has stood out. It wasn’t just another SUV; it felt tough, rugged, and made for India. At a time when most cars felt either too soft for our roads or too expensive to dream of, Mahindra gave us something different ,a proper, go-anywhere vehicle that could take on Indian roads without breaking a sweat. What I really respect about the Scorpio is how it’s stayed true to its identity over the years. It’s evolved, sure, the styling, features, engine tech, everything has gotten better; but it’s never tried to become something it’s not. It has always been that bold, no-nonsense SUV that people from cities, small towns, hills, and highways have trusted. One thing that’s always impressed me is its engine reliability. Whether it was the earlier versions or the newer mHawk engines, the Scorpio just keeps going. You get in, fire it up, and it’s ready with no fuss, no drama. There’s a sense of dependability that you don’t find in many cars today. Yes, early models had their flaws the body roll in particul

  • SS
    Sanket Shivdas Pagar
    on 5th October 2023
    4.2

    The Scorpio Classic's rugged and bold design is a real head-turner. Its muscular body, prominent front grille, and high ground clearance give it an imposing presence on the road. The classic design appeals to those who appreciate the traditional SUV look. It's best SUV in its price segment. Price, performance, look, comfort everything is top notch in this price

  • MU
    Mohd Uneeb
    on 6th October 2023
    5.0

    Great car in every aspect comfortable mileage for me this car has best in class experience

  • G
    Ghanshyam29
    on 17th October 2025
    5.0

    Mahindra Scorpio is my usual car that I loev to drive. Its mhawk technology, comfortable interior, rough and tough style for navigation into rural parts of india. When the idea of car comes to larger community of rural India or urban also, it is only the Scorpio

  • S
    Sanju
    on 17th October 2025
    4.0

    I do have Mahindra Scorpio 2014 Mhawk 2.2 Ltrs CRDi engine. Love is not only from the performance and killing looks on road. As well features we got in a price range. The biggest love for the arravat (i named my vehicle) is from the legacy. If you know scorpio engine is reformed form of a tractor engine. Its mean a tractor soul is in your machine, which resulting, to take him anywhere you wish.

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