Mahindra Scorpio Classic To Get Subtle Cosmetic Updates; Spotted Testing

The new-generation Mahindra Scorpio N India launch is around the corner and it's going to be a huge leap over the predecessor. That said, the current-gen Mahindra Scorpio has been a cult of sorts and purists still love its boxy silhouette and squared design elements. And so Mahindra is not discontinuing the current-gen Scorpio and will be selling it simultaneously as the Mahindra Scorpio Classic. Albeit even the Scorpio classic will get subtle cosmetic upgrades and a partially camouflaged test mule has been already spotted in India.

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(The current gen Mahindra Scorpio was launched in 2014)
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The front end of the test mule is completely under wraps, still the revised front radiator grille that takes inspiration from the Scorpio N is quite apparent. The bumper is also expected to be slightly tweaked sporting revised fog lamp housing, while the car is expected to get new side claddings as well. The rear of the new Mahindra Scorpio classic is not expected to receive any change and even other elements like the headlights, taillights or wing mirrors will remain the same.

(The current gen Mahindra Scorpio got a facelift in 2017)

At present, the existing Mahindra Scorpio is offered in five variants - S3+, S5, S7, S9, and S11, and it's priced between Rs. 13.30 lakh and Rs. 18.19 lakh (ex-showroom, India). The SUV comes with a 2.2-litre diesel engine that is offered in two states of tune. The former is tuned to make 119 bhp at 4000 rpm and develops a peak torque of 240 Nm at 1800-2800 rpm, and it comes mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. On the other hand, the more powerful version makes 137 bhp at 3750 rpm and a peak torque of 319 Nm at 1800-2800 rpm and is mated to a six-speed manual gearbox. It is expected to be offered with the same engine option, delivering same power output.

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