The mighty and muscular Scorpio is back in a new avatar - the first major generational leap in it's 12 year run. The company had provided major upgrades and a new engine in 2006, a facelift in 2008, and now it's an all-new platform for the first time.
The car still looks like the Scorpio we know though. It has a similar silhouette and proportions. The big reason for that is a carryover of the 4 doors, front windscreen and roof from the previous generation. Yes - somewhat like what Tata Motors did with the Safari turned Storme.
Some bits on the new Scorpio are over styled, just as they were in the XUV 5OO. The front grille, and the rear door are prime examples. But on the whole we have to say we like the new face. It is edgy, angular and bold. The new headlamp cluster is smart and contemporary, but we wish the LED element used as an eyebrow, was a daytime running light, and not just a parking light.
The engine line-up is unchanged; it's the same 2.2-litre mHawk that powered the flagship Scorpio in the recent past that has been retained. And the 2.5-litre m2DiCR engine is also still in use, but only for the base S2 variant. The new Scorpio is available in 5 variants, topping off with the fully-loaded S10.
A brand new addition is an optional on-the-fly 4X4 system. That's a big plus compared to the old Scorpio. The 2.2-litre mHawk is a good workhorse, with plenty of grunt and go. The peak torque of 280Nm kicks in as low as 1800 rpm, and so driveability is good with less frequent gear shifting.
Inside, the seats use the same frames as before, but have been reworked in terms of cushioning and rigidity. This means that longer drives will now result in less fatigue - for driver and passengers, I reckon.
The safety option pack offered on the new Scorpio comprises dual airbags and ABS is now optionally available to consumers across all 5 variants.
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