The next-gen Mahindra Scorpio (codename:
Mahindra Z101) has been spied up close in Ooty, Tamil Nadu. Road testing of the
upcoming Mahindra SUV seems to have restarted. Introduced in 2002, the Scorpio
has been a game-changing SUV for Mahindra. Come 2021, it will be completely
transformed into a whole new SUV with an entirely different design inside-out.
The 2021 Scorpio will feature a whole new body with improved proportions, new
character lines and a stronger structure for enhanced safety. It will be
traditionally boxy, though. Spy shots suggest that the next-gen model will be
wider. At the front, the 2021 Mahindra Scorpio
will likely feature large headlamps on the flanks of a large radiator grille
with vertical slots, split lower air intake and a chunky bumper, all in a fresh
design. The windshield should be more steeply raked.
On the sides, the next-gen Mahindra
Scorpio should have bigger rectangular mirrors, a steeper rise in the belt
line, rectangular rear windows and narrower quarter glass panels. At the rear,
it will have a side-opening tailgate in the traditional style but not as
upright. The more forward-leaning tailgate will add to the modernised character
of the compact SUV.
Reports suggest that the next-gen Mahindra
Scorpio will sit on an updated version of the old model's ladder-frame chassis.
Engine options may include a 140 HP 2.2-litre mHawk diesel unit and a 163 HP
1.5-litre mStallion T-GDi petrol unit. Key features of the 2021 Mahindra Scorpio
may include projector headlamps, LED tail lights, large touchscreen
infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, cruise control,
reverse parking camera and standard dual-front airbags. Mahindra plans to
launch the next-gen Scorpio in India in the second quarter of 2021 (April-June
2021).
