@@Drivecomau all those modern gimmicky safety features I find useless and extremely annoying sometime... afterall driving skills matter most than those features which very often I had to turn off manually!! Be a better driver rather...
Remove the third row and install a 12V console fridge in the 2nd row which has cup holders and that’s a great sized 4 seater. Not sure where the trend of trying to fit 7 people in cars has come from, who has 5 children these days?
@@M8YM8 it may be usefull when you are taking your friends along the trip or someone from relationship, it's the same that you have a guest room in your house for just in case purpose hope you got it
I wouldn't go that far... They're def reliable and solid overlanders, but they don't hold a candle to GU Patrols, Wrangler Rubicons, Raptors etc. in the rougher stuff.
@@gavinwilkie3544 wrangler the GU etc are not used in the Himalayan range....mountains are 25000 ft above sea level....they are the most unreliable in the big Boyz terrain....only the Mahindras have proven themselves.....
@@gavinwilkie3544 Don't forget that Rubicons and all are almost 3-4 times the cost of this.....and also Mahindras have been in use since the longest time in some of the world's toughest terrains that's the Himalayas and with that having the largest tractors in the world have helped mahindra to make some real disel beasts engines for car compared to anyother brands ........so due to that Mahindra have kinda championed specially in 4×4 drivetrain......you can almost expect performance similar to something priced 2times higher than a Mahindra
Regardless, the "roughest stuff" as the original comment stated is not dirt roads and medium tracks, even at high altitudes. Take one of these up many of the more difficult tracks here in Victoria, and they find it more difficult than many of their competitors, due to a lack of ground clearance and wheel size/ articulation. As I said, they're good overlanders - but they are rubbish rock crawlers. This is not a bad thing: they are designed for a purpose, and they do that very well. I was countering the hyperbole of the original comment.
Active safety is overhyped. Lots of people switch them off when they can, especially lane keeping assist. There are lots of vehicles on the road that don’t have these, and are typically included in high end or higher trim vehicles only. Doesn’t make the vehicles that don’t have the unsafe, as long as they are well built and pass crash tests. The reviewer seems biased towards them. Your senses are the most important active safety sensors. Learn to use them!
I agree, it can foster some bad driving habits if you are lazy. However, they can still save an accident or injury, because we are all human and make mistakes from time to time.
Mahindra has created a new EV company named BE (Born Electric).... that seems to hold the true potential for Mahindra's international expansion as they expect to launch 7 new EVs by 2026
@@WiseTreee really third world, Aus will soon be a third world country in some years then, according to what you believe third world is. You also shouldn't be using tech gadgets and Internet coz lots Indians have prominent role in development of major tech.
Same way you people criticise poor Maruti in India for sheet metal. Always think that there is an advanced market out there before going gaga over homegrown brands
Lack of active safety is concerning, but these are one of the most reliable cars. Could hit a jackpot in our rural sector where active safety is just a thing that is never used.
This car is precisely targeted towards those who do not want a lot of electronic gadgetry along with a car which can be constantly abused. For active safety, the XUV700 is the one to go for.
Perfectly sized car, hope more mainstream brands give us mid to compact size body on frame SUVs. That 3rd row doesn't make much sense though, especially with 2 seats in the 2nd row, just give me a 3 seat second row and a bigger trunk.
Agreed. Its quite an oversight to be launching without a 3 seater bench second row. Definitely deter a lot of people from buying. We get it here in India. Hopefully it hits the AU shores soon.
Mahindra has a proven record as reliable automaker in india and its vehicles pretty much dominate all terrains, while their cars were lacking sophistication, this new range is a huge step up from their earlier models.
i am guessing, if you load the Scorpio N with some People (weight), the ride quality might improve a bit. because the suspension might be tuned for some more weight than just a driver or driver + one co-passeger.
Theres always something to pick at and for me that swing out tailgate, no fold down tables in the second row, no cooler in the centre console (like my XUV 500 has), a smaller 3rd seating configuration, crappy reverse camera could be a deal-breaker for me. On the plus side though they've kept their ultra reliable 2.2L diesel engine and gearbox and excellent value for the coin. Whsts the towing spec's?
This car seems like for adventerous blood and not for family people. For a person who don't want to break their bank, it's best bang for buck in terms of 4*4. I recently gifted a car for my dad on his retirement day, but not this one as it has many drawbacks for family car especially not sliding middle row. But I'm considering for this one as its the great one. Does anyone have any idea if it has waiting period or not? when they'll start delivering? and is it worth buying in terms of new active safety regulations coming? what about ANCAP here?
In terms of ANCAP here, Mahindra told us they will look to do that testing in the future. This is presumably when they get some additional advanced safety tech like AEB. Maybe by the end of 2025?
The 3rd row seat is basically the same as the much loved SZ Territoy, over all a fantastic car for the price. Australia needed a ride like that with realistic pricing, easily a great Falcon or Commodore replacment.
@@shaun1900 how so. im talking about affordable family car. Also having owned the SZ Territory I am qualified to refer to the lack of 3rd row seat space for an adult.
@@AUXRRoadstoration where do we start - No crash rating, no AEB, the second row only seats 2, and the third would be a pain in the arse to use daily and then has zero boot space when in use, the car has one cup holder for the family. There are literally dozens of family vehicles at 40-50k that would make more sense than this, that offer better safety, proven resale and have been crash tested sufficiently for families to derive some level of comfort, even Chinese brands at thousands of $$ less offer better prospects.
So a good ole car that you drive not just guide. Active safety stuff is handy…but and it made us too complacent? I kinda thing so. I own both a new car and older one…and in the new one it’s too easy to put your brain in neutral. I’ve had no close calls in the old Subaru outback because my mind is on the job in it
What I find hard is the sweeping statements that the reviewers make towards the end. If one views each section of the video, it sounds pretty good a car for the money. But if you just look at summary section, you would not be that impressed by the statements.
Every review is different about Scorpio some are biased and are good and some people are comparing to big bakkies Likes of Everest but what Mahindra is done is Take a suv which is Rav4 size made into ladder frame Rugged suv that’s the catch You can driveway a 4x4 for $20k cheaper if you can’t afford a ford or Toyota which are toxic these days.
The comparison to those other brand vehicals is wrong . This thing sits in the space where nothing is available, last vehical in this size was the pathfinder 4X4 wagon which ended here years ago.
We also have more than 1 year waiting period few of the mahindras like XUV700(best for city driving with all the luxury). They claim that they are short of semiconductor chips
The Engine is powerful and very reliable, 4×4 off roading capability, Global NCAP 5-star safety rating, Premium Interior, Huge & Massive Road Presence and value-for-money pricing makes the Scorpio a perfect choice ❤️.
This guy seem to have a preconceived notion about this car , he needs to compare apples with apples , but trying to compare with expensive cars, he needs to compare this with Jimmy or cars in similar price range and see what features those cars have . Very poor comparison and looks quite biased review rather than an honest one . Check the review about this car by a South African
There's a big difference in the Australian market. A Jimny is a lot smaller, and priced much lower - the rivals mentioned here are in the same segment and represent some of the biggest sellers within the large SUV segment, hence using them as a benchmark. South Africa has very different vehicles available to it, in both price and positioning so isn't always analogous with what's sold here.
Best thing about my prado is the 6 cup holders in the front. 2 in each door and 2 in front of shifter. Makes maccas runs for the family easy by yourself.
@@Drivecomau there are some problems with simply removing the seat. The metal brackets are still there protruding into the luggage space as well as arm rests etc. No parcel shelf to keep luggage from prying eyes...... The list continues
Hear the silence of the cabin even when it is doing offroad track. Engine is just chugging along. The gearbox and the auto lockers are complementing the engine quite good. This inspires longivity and reliability. Wish the reviewer was able to depict this information correctly. 15:34
My Mahindra Scorpio N (5 months old) has just been towed into Centurion Service Centre. It died on the Highway. Roadside Assist App didn't work. 9th time that the car has gone back to the dealership in 3 months currently 268 hours at the dealership.
In India this cost a little less than $30800 direct conversion for the top end model. This price makes it very lucrative, but in the end it's own sibling xuv700 is a better option.
This is a Dependable, Value-For-Money OffRoader Family Car, with extremely low maintenance and a Superb Brand Equity in India to back it. For those, who spend more time Driving and Exploring...
Refreshingly unpretentious review when so many video reviewers seem to be pushing their own personalities at the expense of the usefulness of the car review. I don't have much vested interest in the Mahindra as we don't have the brand in the UK where I am, but I do like it!. Strikes me that the car is more flawed as a 6/7 seater than it would be as a 5 seater though, which makes me wonder why it has 3 rows of seats (is that a deal breaker in Australia?). If the 3rd row could be folded right out of the way under the floor, or be easily removed, it would probably be worth having them "just in case". But it seems that the Scorpio isn't big enough for a 3rd row, so should just have a rear bench along with a much bigger boot. The passive safety I'm in two minds about. Yes it is useful to have, but at the same time it does rather allow drivers to, not be concentrating on driving as much as they should, be knowing that the car will bail them out. Here in the UK, the Dacia brand has been criticised for a similar lack of passive safety features, and fares poorly in Euro Ncap crash tests because of this. But Dacia have deliberately done this to keep the prices low and in the event of an accident, they certainly seem to hold up fine.
It's a pretty decent vehicle overall. It will get the missing safety within about 12-18 months & the infotainment unit should upgrade to the Adreno X system with Sat Nav & Alexa at the same time
Car journalists keep talking about some of the safety tech this car is missing. There are 1000’s of cars on the road we have driven for years without that safety tech and it’s never been a problem.
Requirements for a five star safety score in Australia are getting harder and harder so we think it is worth mentioning, but there are plenty of cars that are safe just not 2023 5 star safe.
The problem with Mahindra is that, they are not ready for foreign markets and the market in which they are doing good, they are not being able to supply the demand, this car has 18 months of waiting period here in India.
Mahindra is just copy pasting India specific product to Foreign Market with out changing any thing in cars, They can add extra features for extra price, price will not be a problem in AUS or any other FM but they are not serious about the FM.
Hey, Just want to highlight. If anyone did notice the car crossing a cyclist @ 1.55 min, however I didn't see the same cyclist after the car has passed..
Mahindra is doing research on best safety,in India We have 33 crore gods , Mahindra will give every buyer one god ...so no need of mechanical AI ADAS. Every review i see from Australia i hear there is no ADAS, then why they love to drive, see the performance. Any non professional off roader can do off road highly comfortable and with ease. No manual off roading skills required.
Mahindra should just keep two rows and 5 people can fit easily. The middle row can have a large seat than two independent seats. Remove the third row and keep it as large boot space. The third row is literally for enemies. One of my friends bought this car and I along with another person got stuck in 3rd row and as 6 ft tall person it was not really comfortable.
True..I'm proud of Mahindra and anything Indian but sometimes I wish Indians leave international channels alone and let international audience have their opinions and discussion
I hate the side opening rear tailgate, it's a nuisance in tight spaces and usually you are in tight spaces most of the time in urban areas. Mahindra should change it to a top opening tailgate like the xuv 700.
Why do motoring journos crap on about 7 seats. The Aussies family consists of mum, dad and 1.8 kids. We had 3 kids and only ever used 6 seats, so the Scorpion is spot on. Love the captain chairs too. I owned 8 landcruisers in my time, but have stopped buying them due to Toyota greed. I would buy one of these next time around
A budget Everest is literally what this is if u didnt knw Ford was the one who helped Mahindra build the ScorpioN and Xuv 700 (700 is a budget ford explorer change my mind)
I came here to watch the review but made the mistake of scrolling down and seeing all the hilarious Indian arguments in comments section. Reminds me of that video with the two guys "You bloody.. no you bloody blastard bitchh you bloody.. no you mudda bloody" Anyway, car looks nice in the green.
Absolutely INCORRECT about the "diff lock" 🤦 It does NOT have an auto locking differential. What it has is a BLD (Brake Lock Differential) system which does NOT lock any differential. It just brakes the slipping wheel, and then the power goes to the other wheel. That's it. The actual differential is never locked. The Fortuner and Everest come with an electronic (not automaric) diff lock that you have to engage by pressing the diff lock button. Please reaearch a bit before making such videos.
Thanks for watching, just to clarify, Australian-delivered Scorpios are equipped with an auto-locking differential, but this unit can also operate as a brake-locking differential depending on the operating conditions. There is mechanical locking capability, however it's only auto-engaged with no driver engaged manual lock.
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