Mahindra Scorpio Getaway
Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd’s only pick up truck offering in India which comes in a BS4 and BS3 compliant engine options. Both engines are diesel fuelled and there is no option of a petrol engine option and there is only a 5 speed manual option. It measures 5,118 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, 1,874 mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3,040 mm. The cargo bay has a volume of payload capacity of up to 600 kg. It is also available in an electric shift all wheel drive system which has been sourced from BorgWarner. In terms of safety, the Scorpio Getaway has a collapsible steering column, fire retardant upholstery, crumple zones and voice assist system on all versions. The pick up truck from Mahindra also has steering mounted audio controls and cruise controls for added convenience of the driver. It can seat up to five passengers with ease.
Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Car Key Features
Large cargo area for added payload capacity of 600 kg adds to the utility factor
Engine start/stop function helps improve fuel efficiency
Steering mounted cruise control on the higher Scorpio Getaway variants adds to the convenience over long drives
Pros
- Large cargo bay adds to the utility factor
- Convenience features like cruise control make it easy to drive over long hauls
- BS3 engine also available for Tier 2 cities and rural areas
Cons
- NVH proofing could be better
- Noisy BS3 engine
- Below average ride quality
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Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Exterior
On the outside, the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway resembles the earlier generation Mahindra Scorpio. It has a flat bed instead of a third row which has a payload capacity of 600 kg. Higher versions of the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway also come with alloy wheels and tubeless tyres. The Scorpio Getaway also has decals on each side.
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Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Interior
Inside the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway, it has a two tone dashboard with fire retardant upholstery for the seats. In addition, wooden inserts on the dashboard add to a premium appeal. All variants of the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway have space for bottle holders and cups in the centre console and the front doors. The higher variants also get an company fitted aftermarket audio system with four door speakers.
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Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Engine
The Mahindra Scorpio Getaway is powered by two diesel engine options, a 2.2 litre mHawk unit and a 2.6 litre NEF CRDe motor. The 2,179 cc engine generates 119 hp of power at 4,000 rpm and 280 Nm of torque from 1,800 rpm to 2,800 rpm. This engine is BS4 compliant and can sell in all locations. The other unit is a BS3 compliant and sells only in BS3 compliant cities like select Tier 2 cities. The 2,609 cc CRDe engine produces 108 hp of power at 3,800 rpm and 270 Nm of torque from 1,700 rpm to 2,200 rpm. Both engine have ample power to move the pick up truck with ease.
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Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Transmission
Both engines of the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway come with a 5 speed manual gearbox and there is no option of an automatic transmission. That said, the higher variants also have an all wheel drive BorgWarner system, which is an electric shift setup.
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Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Braking and Safety
In terms of safety, the Mahindra Scorpio Getaway has a collapsible steering column, rigid body structure and crumple zones. That said, the pick up truck does not have technological safety features like ABS (Anti lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution), airbags or traction control.
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Mahindra Scorpio Getaway Mileage
The Mahindra Scorpio Getaway has a claimed fuel efficiency of 13. 5 kmpl. Considering the minimum gross vehicle weight of 2,510 kg for the BS4 compliant version, this fuel efficiency figure is satisfactory,
