Being an Indian, I would like Indian car companies build their reputation based on quality like Japanese did. Not on cost cutting, gimmicky, copied designs like some companies, and not focus on profit margins. Just give people a well built reliable machines.
That's partly correct - the front occupant rating for Global NCAP is five stars. But the issue is that Global NCAP is the developing market safety authority, and the car that scored that rating only had dual front head airbags. No side, no curtain, no ESC. So, it's hardly a real rating for developed markets like Australia.
@@danielsteyn7464 what..... z6 model isn't there even if the lower z4 is avaliable?? damnn......personally here the z6 model makes the most value for money deal and that z6 model had like double the no. of orders and more waiting time than any other scorpio-n models
@@therightcar the fact that you referenced the Subaru Forester twice which is what I’m upgrading from made it quite compelling 😂 I feel like a lot of Australians want to get out and enjoy the campsites and beaches but don’t want to spend $80k on a Ford Everest. I feel like with a small lift and minor modifications this car would be perfect for that. At less than $45k you won’t be too precious about it.
An Indian here. The Scorpio is a huge hit in my country. The waiting time is 2 years, but still people are lining up, like myself. Reason being it is tough, and reliable, maybe a little short on comfort and other electronic frills. I have a previous generation Scorpio for the last 8 years and have been using it in one of the most rugged and difficult terrains of the world, but I have not heard even a creak so far. I agree with most of what was said in your review. But above all it was an interesting perspective coming from a different country and market. Thanks.
Thank you for your comment and it’s great to hear from people who live the brand - it’s still something of an unknown here. But I’m so glad India is embracing my review!
@@therightcar Yeah bro but i am not satisfied with your comment on safety standards..... I find it quite misleading actually...... U need to do a little bit more research.... Thank you 🙏🙏
@@Spiritually_United Developed country market is different regarding safety ratings, the proud ignorant Indians should learn and do a background check before commenting stupid everywhere. ADAS is a very important feature for Australia.
M hawk diesel engines live for lifetime... They're so reliable and bulletproof such that it runs lakhs of miles without hassles... Takes up beating without fuss ... It's infact like Toyota engines built for life time. By the way my Mahindra has done 8 lakh kms still running strong zero issues . Very cheap to maintain...
Cannot compare to Toyota, Toyota is a global leader when it comes to reliability. I've seen mhawk with 600,000+ kms but with water pump failure and other issues. Let's see how this one does!
@@DaksheshSingh Teri bhn ki choo ekdm sdi thi ....lgta hai apne ammi pe gyi hai... Wese dawa dilwa dia...baaki tu chaat chaat le shi krde.... Ek baap ki hoga abb reply nhi krega
Best review I have seen so far in Au. Well done, fair, detailed and you understand the product and the market. Most of the other reviewers are biased against anything that doesn't cost 100k and they don't get kick backs from. They constantly use offensive and condescending word including; surprisingly, actually and quite to describe cars like the Mahindra. That instantly shows their biase against a product. None of my cars have what you talk about as active technology except maybe rear parking sensors. Most people I know turn that stuff off because it doesn't work properly and the chimes and unnecessary interference is annoying. I believe actual, real inbuilt engineered safety is more important than lights in the mirrors etc. Things like good visibility, good mirrors, powerful brakes, predictable handling and actual crash safety the way ancap used to be measured. More computer tech means more issues, more breakdowns, more distractions and more cost.
Thanks mate! Glad you’re enjoying my review style. In my view, all car brands stand for something to someone. So it’s my job to help people find if a car is right for them.
too many are blinded by badges, Toyota are sitting on their laurels these days but they still charge a premium just for the fact it is a Toyota, they are good, reliable cars (usually) but the Koreans have caught up these days (for the most part, they have a couple bad eggs, but most of them are good) without the incredibly high prices that the Japanese manufacturers are charging now. Toyota wants $70,000 + for the newly manufactured 70 series Land Cruisers... which is a car ripped straight from 40 years ago, with only an "upgraded" engine, though it is not as bulletproof as the old 70 series engines, which could run on pretty bad fuel and keep going, you don't wanna put anything but the cleanest in the new one or it will crap out on you.
Give me the blind spot indicator (which is pretty handy) and throw the other tech in the bin. I have a 6 month old DMAX and the safety tech is horrible, more of a hazard than helpful.
@@alberttresslevic914 agreed, everyone I know with a new car with lane keeping assist turns it off. I drove a friends new outback the other day for 2 hours and they had turned everything off. There was no lights or chimes warning me about anything. My parents purchased a new top of the line MUX 6 months ago. I drove it and couldn't even get the cruise control to work normally without reading the manual. They also turned off all the tech and sold the car after 6 months of ownership. An outback is a much better car to drive than an MUX by the way. All this technology will eventually break or malfunction and in the case of the electric steering assistance could cause an accident.
I am definitely getting one , but will give it a few months before i buy it. Have driven it in India and was mighty thrilled at how refined, well executed, and solid it has been built . I am buying it not because it's a cheaper option but because it's a better option .
That's great! Sat Sri Akal and I hope you can knock some sense into the Khalistani separatists there in Oz as well. May Wahe Guru bless your new purchase.
@@thesagarmahapatra Wow... you dindu guys have to come and puke your vomit even in the comments of a car review video!!! This just shows your insecurity and lack of self confidence.
@thesagarmahapatra you do realise those fools are called bloody fools and are considered nasty for a reason. Personally, i agree that creating disharmony using communalism should be put behind bars, passports confiscated, and thrown to khalistan that does not and will never exist. Saying that, let's not deviate from the context of this vlog.
@@sandeepsandhu4286 completely agree praah. Wouldn't want to veer off topic, I was just curious about your PoV since Australia has a lot of these fights in Harris Park, Sydney. Glad to see our Sikh brothers still with us. Hope you have a good time off road in Oz with your 4x4 Scorpio! Cheers.
I wish Tata to also serve Australian market. Both their Harrier and Safari in 2023 editions have ADAS. These two cars keep Mahindra in check to always update the lineup of Mahindra cars. It's healthy rivalry.
I must say Scorpio has been a really dominating SUV market in India since more than a decade now. It's reliable, tough, powerful and a really amazing car, a car on which a family can rely on for long term, my family still owns one since more than 8 years and still it's always our first choice, one won't regret buying this car. Good review mate, Love from India.
My dad bought a Scorpio in 2004, drove it until 2015 clocking over 250,000 km. Absolute unstoppable beast. He then gifted it to his friend, who still drives it today. 19 years! The car survived several rounds of deep flooding in the Mumbai monsoons. During the 26 July 2005 floods (800+ people died, we had 5 to 10 feet of water on the roads) the car's only casualty was its CD player (a 10-cd changing system located under the passenger seat). The rest of the car was unaffected.
It's crazy to see how Mahindra has gone from making mostly cheap barebones cars that were only viable in India and bordering countries to really trying to step up their game now. They'll have a lot of things to iron out but with this new direction I think they can seriously have a decent market share internationally in the future. And it also makes things better for us in India because they can offer way more for the price than foreign competitors.
But those old mahindra commander were real beast super cheap can go anywhere can be maintained without minimum care can even run on kerosene and super toughf and manly
Good review, it’s funny all the other so called established reviewers did it at the same corporate day on the same track looked so weird when checking all reviews of this car. Your review beats them all and is sensible and unbiased just the sort of review the average person wants. Good stuff.
Scorpio has been a reliable SUV back in India since more than a decade. Its tough and powerful compared to other car in its price range. Good to see Indian companies are exporting made in India cars to countries like Australia and are being appreciated too. A great and unbiased review. Cheers mate.
@@sanujitsorongphang3767 Cringe kya tha mere iss comment batana zara bhai. Ek word seekh liya hai cringe bas har jagah ja kar hug dete ho ye soch kar ki wah wahi milega
When this was launched, it was sold out within a minute (25k units were launched). The traffic was so high that Mahindra's website crashed. Mahindra makes some great SUVs, especially the XUV 7OO (O for owl). But they're quite expensive too. The waiting for them is very long.
@@therightcar A lot of Indians too think it's 00. I thought so as well until a friend of mine who works in the automobile industry told me that it's OO. The reason for this apparently is that Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra, thinks it's lucky to add an O at the end of the name. Hence, all Mahindra cars are named like this except 2 models - Thar and Alturas G4. Scorpio, XUV 7OO/5OO, Quanto, Xylo, Verito, Marazzo and so on. They even have a motorcycle named Mojo, which isn't very popular. They made two other motorcycles a decade ago named Centuro and Pantero, both didn't do well so the production was stopped.
I definitely look forward to buy this as my daily drive shifting to Australia soon, Mahindra has certainly done a great job here in India introducing it's new models. I actually prefer this to forturner due to being a proper comfortable suv for 5 seater. It is a proper Suv built from the ground up as one, rather than some half ass pick up based obnoxious phony suv.
The things is Mahindra is a hungry for growth and innovation company. Once they get the market share and settle themselves in, they gonna offer amazing products. Me and Mahindra cars kinda grew kinda simultaneously. My favourite was the Scorpio first. They are very innovatve and their engineering facility is a gem!
Market share and settle in ???? Hav they got those in India home country ?? Becoz I can only Scorpio as a car which is horrible in driving dynamics seating comfort , then there is Thar that’s a copy of jeep then there is Xuv700 a transfer project of sangyong their Korean car acquisition but yes old Bolero was gem
I bought my first scorpio in 2012 and then my brother bought second one a year after and we still have both. Other then fuel and tyre, never asked for a penny. Very heavy built...now i am in Australia for a while and will go for it again in couple of months
I was actually thinking about getting the Subaru Outback XT. Now I look at this and I am thinking about whether I should consider this. The Outback will be a much better option during the on road time and better quicker but this Mahindra will go further down the beaten track. And this six seat option is interesting.
Global NCAP of 5 means it is a very structurally sound vehicle.. which is what matters. The engine is bulletproof. The issues I would expect from reports I’ve seen from India are basically electrical in nature. But the biggest risk in this purchase is the lack of a critical mass of dealers. Hoping this can change cos the real cracker from Mahindra is the XUV 700 and that’s more in the CX 5 territory
@The Right Car? I agree but when compared with new gen Jeep Wrangler a very well known popular vehicle they scored 1 star rating in Euro NCAP. I mean that dint mean Australia stopped selling Jeep Wrangler did they? It's a matter of perspective when Jeep Wrangler scored 1 star rating for adults they just went on but because Mahindra scored only 3 star rating of child occupants it gets more highlighted.
@Sanujit Sorongphang Well let me ask you something who is more lame the one who creates an account to specifically comment on Mahindra vehicles or the one stating facts. Back in the day I would say yes Euro NCAP was more stricter than Global NCAP rating but I would advise ppl to pls go check all of the videos of Global NCAP cause they adopted the same standard of Euro NCAP. Maybe few years ago sure GNCAP only performed front offset crash testing but in past few years it's clearly visible from their videos they are performing full frontal, front offset, side impact and side pole tests. It's basic common sense ppl if you can't see the video on RUclips and understand GNCAP tests are same as ENCAP then you are an idiot. It's there on video for everyone to see the evidence. I'm stunned how retarded ppl are arguing GNCAP is weak when they changed their testing years ago. People who have doubts can go back 3 years ago n check XUV 300 was checked frontal, frontal offset and side impact and GNCAP uploaded these videos on their official RUclips channel same standard as ENCAP. 😂😂
What?!! Jimny???? Thats # 1920 vs 1645mm width # pentalink with watts linkage Vs coil springs # all sorts of creature comforts Vs bare bones # Full size Family cruiser Vs serious mini offroader
@@therightcar U haven't seen many because still old generation Scorpio S people are buying them andDue to long waiting period of about 1-2 yrs on scorpio N booking and at the time of launch Scorpio N receives more 100000+ booking and that even Mahindra has stopped accepting booking and still they
an Indian here. my experience with mahindra is fantastic and I'm so much satisfied with it that I have booked my third mahindra car. Just took delivery of Scorpio classic (I don't think they have introduced that model in Australia maybe I'm wrong) and yesterday I've booked Scorpio-N z4 diesel manual 4x4 variant. It's the most value for money variant according to me. I hope your experience with mahindra will be the same. thank you for reading have a nice day ahead.
Thank you for commenting! And great to hear from you. The Scorpio Classic hasn’t been sold here, and won’t be. But the brand is pushing ahead with plenty of big plans.
@@003somnath agree, but we cant ignore their racing & design legacy. Im quite happy for what we have here. Many of us getting good vehicles from mahindra at affordable price. My freind owned a thar recently, its a gem. Small 1.5 diesel but decent power, torque and mileage.
Mahindra vehicles are well built and sturdy. As an Indian, I have travelled in various Mahindra vehicles, I think the first one was Armada some 25 years ago, also Scorpio and XUV vehicles. I love them. Very comfortable and value for money.
Bro, you nailed the review... Very neat and to the point in every aspect. Loved it. One thing to add, Mahindra cars are damn tough and durable esp. the Scorpio. Just ask any Indian or South African. Keep up the good work. Love from India
It recived 100k bookings in 1 hour in India !🎉😂😂 They are still delivering their bookings . It's quite a good car from mahindra Waiting period is on nuts about 8 - 9 months If you want luxary you can go with the mahindra xuv700 with all the safety features in it 😊
Buddy one thing is for sure that these airbags or stopping features won’t protect you much from injury if build quality is not strong enough but surely, you’ll see that the build quality of Mahindra is a strong enough.
I have seen so many deadly Scorpio crashes in my country ( india) and this car performed really well most of the time all passengers survive. Idk about Australia but it's a nice car
Thanks for the review. I'm going to try to find one to check out today as a potential replacement to our 5 year old Wrangler. Looking forward to checking underneath to see what protection is on offer and throughout the car for quality etc. I'm particularly interested to see if the dealer knows the roof load bearing capacity as I can't fine any information online. The only thing bugging me right now is the single cup holder at the front and the tiny centre armrest storage. Hopefully it at least has the cooled glovebox like the overseas version. I'm so glad it doesn't come with all the 'non-safety' garbage. I'm sure when all that goes in, this will be thousands more expensive and of course, just like every other vehicle, won't make a single bit of difference to anyone's safety.
@@therightcar Well, I found one to test drive in Moorooka. Overall, for the price, it was 'fine'. I would be tempted but my wife and I both found the seats to be unacceptable. We both had sore backs after just 10 minutes and I couldn't get a good position due to the lack of reach adjustment for the steering wheel. The seats are rock hard and too narrow. They were also short in the thigh so were not supportive for me. As for everything else, well, it's $20k-$30k cheaper than the comparative vehicles, so if it works... With regards to safety, I'm just going off the number and type of accidents in Australia per capita. Over the past 20 years, they have remained almost identical. Facts, as they say, just don't care about my opinions. If all the latest safety devices had a bearing on safety, I would think it would be borne out in the data, and yet, the numbers remain unswayed. I get it, people feel safer if the car is trying to do everything for them or they don't have to pay as much attention or god forbid, take advanced driver training, but I'm old, so I like driving and am one of the freaks who thinks people should have to know how to drive, in order to attain a license to do so. I'm new to your channel and I do like how you go about your business, thanks again.
It's a pretty good product, the only concern id recommend checking out in the scorpion would be to check the dpf fluid tank which is located underneath near the rear bumper which is prone to bottom out and leak on extreme off road conditions since you're looking for a Wrangler replacement. Otherwise for onroad and occasional off-road it's great.
@@therightcar They're launching the 700 in Australia? RHD CBU? Wow. It is a fantastic car. If it manages to make it's way to your shores at around 50k AUD for the top AX7L AT AWD Diesel, it'll be a STEAL!
Honest pricing and efficiency is the bottom line. 7.2 to 8.4 L/100km for a 2.2 litre and 125kw is quite a feat of Engineering. It's not a cheap car but a quality product priced attractively to gain a foot hold. Small hatchbacks are today priced from 34k so having an Urban SUV for 5k more is a bargain. Helps to keep those overpriced gas guzzlers in check.
There is actually a less efficient petrol on offer too, a 200 HP 2L turbopetrol from the mStallion range. That thing is a guzzler but it is very very nice to drive! Although I don't think it's available in Australia. The XUV700 may launch with that engine.
I remember the days when the Mahindra jeep was brought to Australia. Its main opposition was from dealers who sold similar vehicles for 3 times the price. They were scathing in their assessment of it. Spare parts were sold for increasing prices. In the end, they abandoned this market. We continue to be held hostage by price structure.
The brand is being considerably more assertive in its attempt this time around, and it has a considerably more appealing products than ever has. There are more SUVs coming, probably a new Ute, and electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
There are 3 drive modes in the Scorpio (N) Zip, Zap & Zoom...you did'nt talk about that. These modes regulates engine power in case you missed it. Give it a shot in another review, cuz that is a major demand driver in India and I feel without them this review is incomplete
Do they have a dealership in Sydney? I’m interested in getting one. This six seater setup at this size is great. Nothing at the current market has this kind of configuration at this price with this 4 wheel drive capability.
Your video quality and moving shots are very hight quality. Giving tough competition to other huge subscriber channels. And for the car it's a work horse in India. Reliable and cheap to maintain as well.
I believe it is perfectly adequate so long as one drives as one should. It's way better than anything I've ever owned and is a great value proposition here in Africa. Brilliant!!!
Finally Mahindra got there interior right and rest all are just fine... Everyone knows .. close ur eyes and buy it.. and looks better then old Scorpio . Now it looks more close to Jeep compass inspired curves.. 😅
Mostly people do same mistake with products that come from India, they say they are cheap, which denotes poor quality, But in contrary should be said Inexpensive to be right, they are well-built and work reliably.
I used the word cheap in the title. I used the words value for money, affordable and budget in the video. The word cheap is more highly searched than any of the others. And it means something different to Australian consumers.
@@therightcar I am sorry if my comment has rubbed you the wrong way, but cheap is often associated with poor product quality. Has seen this trend in US/UK/EU/ROI markets.
@@therightcar It is true that you need to have thick skin for this woke world, but a video on already used Mahindra Scorpio and the user experience after a few years of use would be great, Cheers Mate.
Why'd even expect those missing advanced features from a diesel 4x4 considering its purpose and the terrain where it will be driven mostly? There's always the XUV700 that comes with all the bells and whistles.
South Africa only got the 7 seater option. I’d actually rather have the 6 seater captains seats! Middle seat has no proper seatbelt, lap belt only so it feels a bit useless.
Well, Mahindra XUV7OO gets the active safety features and I guess they r selling the 7OO there. So, u can also check that out if u r planning to get a mahindra there
As an Indian it feels great to see this vehicle get appreciation in international markets. Hoping for it to get a good response from the Australian buyers🤞
A work colleague had the last Mahindra and he could not drive it for 9 months due to no spare parts. Yes it was affordable to purchase but service and parts were a problem. Hope they have a support network in Oz
Mahindra’s Quilty is just like military vehicles. Strong and solid. 🔥. Not only Mahindra but Indian vehicles are so strong and cheap than any other brands. Mahindra, Tata, force , Royal Enfield. Amazing brands 🔥🔥
Surprised to know that they're not offering the petrol engine option in Australia. Will Mahindra offer it sometime in the future or skip it altogether?
Mine XUV300 petrol running good since 2019march.... 37,000 km covered Very stable car at 140-150 km/per hour As compared to other competitors in compact suv group...(Nexon, sonet, venue)...though lack in boot space and infotainment system, rear ac vent 😅😅
@@orange7536 That was true a few years ago, but the new mStallion petrols are absolutely nuts. 200+ HP stock from a 2L turbopetrol, and the price for the Indian base model XUV700 with that engine is barely 23k AUD! Fab engines this time from Mahindra. Truly global.
@@orange7536 Check out Mahindra's approach to petrol engines. They have been doing diesels since god knows when, and wanted that same torque in a petrol. The mStallion engines have diesel-like torque, and thats why they're all turbopetrols instead of N/A.
Quite an interesting good value packaged suv…..I imagine resale will be questionable,I must admit if I was looking for a cheap suv I’d certainly consider it…. Great review also
They are doing very well in India where people are very loyal fans of the Scorpio - more than even the Fortuner (which sells at more than double the price). The new model looks a million times better than the last one.
Z8L varient. About 7 to 8 months. In india this car received very good response from the buyers, resulting in a long waiting period. Your presentation is really great.
I'm very impressed with the way it was behaving in the road test. For me it would be perfect as I want a 4wd not to expensive but happy to use on the beach. And maybe some mild fire trails that head to the beach. I'd say a good all terrain tyre would boost this 4wd majorly. Or a set of 16 or 17 inch rims with a good tyre wall to be able to air down. Some light mods such as nudge bar with a good couple of spot/ flood lights , UHF and antenna. A flat rack and a awning. Get your self a bluetti electric pack and good size fridge. And your good to go. Look after it keep it maintained mechanically. And it should last you at least 10 to 20 yrs
Sir if you consider it as low safety car then you are wrong ofcourse there is less adas features but the build quality of this suv is really very good 👍 in India we saw some accident of this car it performs very well in terms of safety 🦺❤❤🎉🎉 i like your review style ❤❤🥳🙏 JAI SHREE RAM 🙏
I am pleased to see such an offering. This particular vehicle demonstrates an improvement in the area of car making for Mahindra. It's refreshing to see the Indians making then supplying a 4X4 for export that - at glance - doesn't say 'I'm based off a Mazda MX5; a Hyundai Tucson; Toyota Landcruiser 200. Sure there is no lane assist but sometimes technologies like lane assist betray us of the notion that safety is first and foremost the prerogative of the driver. Active safety is something that should always be driver-responsibility. I was taught by my instructor to quickly throw my head (when it is safe to do so) to see the lane that I want to transition to so as to avoid the blindside trap. To this day, I still do that. Where active safety is nigh impossible for the driver to take into his/her control (e.g abs) then the driver is excused. The lack of airbags for the third row is more of a concern but I am sure Mahindra will sort that out. As I am sure they will the lag with the reversing camera. This vehicle is indigenous from the ground up. It is sincere! It is honest. It is simpe yet arrives with more technology than my current drive - a 1997 1.3 Toyota Starlet life. On that basis I would buy the Mahindra Scorpio. P.S Lay out the data, supply the pros and cons from that data (ask questions for the benefit of the audience) and put everything into hands of the end user for they alone will sign the cheque. These you have done. Again a refreshing review.
Indian this side, and thank you so much for this faaaaab review! Im glad to see Indian cars making their way to Australia and being appreciated by the locals! On behalf of all of us, I thank you all wholeheartedly. P.S. @Anand Mahindra ji please launch XUV700 in Australia. Bestseller for sure!
@@therightcar His name is not Mahindra-ji 😂 ji is just a way of addressing an elder in Hindi. And I'm glad to hear that the 700 is coming to Aussie shores! Fab fab. The mStallion turbopetrol and the interior will blow your mind for the price! 45-50k AUD for a 200hp 2L turbopetrol, 6-speed Aisin automatic, Mercedes-style infotainment, memory seats, 360° camera, all-LED headlamps, boss mode and a lot more.
Scorpio has history of 15 yr as 1 preference in india for perfect pricing and on road and off-roading including pickup and happy to see Australians also like this car
Excellent review. My only feedback would be that the verdict section was lackluster. I would have expected a more comprehensive summary, plus your own subjective "feel," regarding the car. Are you able to review the Pikup?
Thanks mate. And look, I don’t like to make a definitive call in the verdict because by the time someone has watched that far, they will typically have made up their own mind if it’s The Right Car! But I hear you and thanks for the feedback. Some cars I’m more decisive about. But this was a launch drive and I didn’t have as much time to film and gather my thoughts as I would have otherwise. Haven’t done a PikUp yet. Have been eager to for a while!
I am driving scorpio N - z8L diesel (amt) in india , it's a great suv with all the needed features and it's value for money too, Sony music system is great , suspension works perfectly, it's engine and gear tuning in amt is smooth and nice , seats are comfortable, driving experience is great so far 5000kms in 2 months for now , the only thing I didn't liked is camera quality , hope Mahindra works more on camera quality, front & back parking sensors works good though. [ it have 6 airbags and all other safety features in Indian model ] So it's a great buy , you can enjoy off - on road both in it , I love my scorpio N .😁
Hi Rick. I think the Tank is a much more upmarket looking and feeling SUV. I still haven’t had a chance to drive it on the road, which could be the determining factor. The Mahindra drove on road really well. I fear the Tank might have a drive experience ruined by safety tech, like some other models from GWM. I really hope not - it’s such a cool looking car!
IN INDIA WE GET IT FOR WAY TOO CHEAP THAN THAT PRICE OF 41000 DOLLARS..........THO WE DONT REALLY GET IT COZ THE DEMAND IS SKY HIGH AND THE WAITING PERIOD IS LIKE CRAZY
I'm really looking forward to watching it when it premieres, I can't find a decent Australian review of this car anywhere. I am in the market to buy a family SUV that is budget friendly too, but I don't think it will have blind-spot monitors and adaptive cruise control which may be a deal breaker for me. Let's see.
Hi mate. The reason there were no decent reviews (hopefully mine ticks that box for you! 😜) is because it was only just launched to the media, and there was an embargo on the reviews. I was lucky enough to go to the launch event in Queensland - hopefully you get what you need from my video.
There's a youtuber named Indian Backpacker he traveling from India To United Kingdom in Scorpio (currently he's in Turkey) our first car was also Scorpio 2008 model.
Very famous here in India almost one year waiting period ...still line up ..people waiting to buy this beautiful car and price worthy safe and good looking
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Great to see Indian cars making inroads into Australian market.
And this brand has HUGE plans.
Being an Indian, I would like Indian car companies build their reputation based on quality like Japanese did. Not on cost cutting, gimmicky, copied designs like some companies, and not focus on profit margins. Just give people a well built reliable machines.
@@AD-lf9ck Well, Japanese cars were cheaper and reliable at the same time. They may not be less expensive now but they were a few decades ago.
@AD indian car companies are where the Japanese were once they too started which cheap not-so-well built cars.
@@gourav4672 There aren’t many Indian car companies. I can only think of Tata and Mahindra.
I really like the simplicity of this 4x4, I hope it does well in Australia.
Thanks for the comment. So the lack of active safety tech doesn’t concern you?
@@therightcar If I was using this in rural Australia as a farmer - no, not concerned about lack of active safety tech.
@@Richard-sl8weIt has 5 Star safety rating in global ncap
That's partly correct - the front occupant rating for Global NCAP is five stars.
But the issue is that Global NCAP is the developing market safety authority, and the car that scored that rating only had dual front head airbags. No side, no curtain, no ESC. So, it's hardly a real rating for developed markets like Australia.
@@therightcarbut much better than old product of Mahindra in Australia
Loving the car down here in South Africa. The camera lag has been fixed in a firmware update since March btw.
Oh good! Hope it makes it way to Aus cars. It was bad.
Glad you’re loving it over there!
And S/Africa gets a lower spec entry level
@@danielsteyn7464 Oohhh petrol or diesel? And still 4x4?
@@therightcar Z4 spec Rwd, Z8 spec Rwd & 4wd, Z8L 4wd, all Diesel, all 6spd auto
@@danielsteyn7464 what..... z6 model isn't there even if the lower z4 is avaliable?? damnn......personally here the z6 model makes the most value for money deal and that z6 model had like double the no. of orders and more waiting time than any other scorpio-n models
I actually find the 2nd row captain chairs so refreshing and cool. I would absolutely take the 3rd row out and install a 12v fridge in the 2nd row.
Cool! Yeah, it seems ready to be a four-seat adventure rig.
@@therightcar the fact that you referenced the Subaru Forester twice which is what I’m upgrading from made it quite compelling 😂
I feel like a lot of Australians want to get out and enjoy the campsites and beaches but don’t want to spend $80k on a Ford Everest. I feel like with a small lift and minor modifications this car would be perfect for that. At less than $45k you won’t be too precious about it.
@@M8YM8was that AUD or US $?
@@destroyedsoul1791 Aussie Dollaroos mate
@@M8YM8 Fun fact for you: the third row can be easily removed, just unbolt four bolts that hold the third row to the boot floor.
An Indian here. The Scorpio is a huge hit in my country. The waiting time is 2 years, but still people are lining up, like myself. Reason being it is tough, and reliable, maybe a little short on comfort and other electronic frills. I have a previous generation Scorpio for the last 8 years and have been using it in one of the most rugged and difficult terrains of the world, but I have not heard even a creak so far. I agree with most of what was said in your review. But above all it was an interesting perspective coming from a different country and market. Thanks.
Thank you for your comment and it’s great to hear from people who live the brand - it’s still something of an unknown here. But I’m so glad India is embracing my review!
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@@therightcar Yeah bro but i am not satisfied with your comment on safety standards..... I find it quite misleading actually...... U need to do a little bit more research.... Thank you 🙏🙏
@@Spiritually_United Developed country market is different regarding safety ratings, the proud ignorant Indians should learn and do a background check before commenting stupid everywhere. ADAS is a very important feature for Australia.
I am an Indian too. Scorpio is reliable? Nice joke. Just because yours is, does not means everyones' is.
M hawk diesel engines live for lifetime... They're so reliable and bulletproof such that it runs lakhs of miles without hassles... Takes up beating without fuss ... It's infact like Toyota engines built for life time. By the way my Mahindra has done 8 lakh kms still running strong zero issues . Very cheap to maintain...
Happy to hear this firsthand account from an owner!
Really dude, 8L km is too much. You must be a proficient heavy driver :)
Cannot compare to Toyota, Toyota is a global leader when it comes to reliability. I've seen mhawk with 600,000+ kms but with water pump failure and other issues. Let's see how this one does!
@@RohanSanjith crying bitch are always present
@@thNdrdAVE I've completed 3 lakh kms.
Mahindra has been scoring good in NCAP tests with its new line-up of cars.
Global NCAP scores though. Different to the ANCAP ones we judge cars by here.
How different is the ANCAP from the Global NCAP?
@@satyaupadhyaya6948 the car which score 5 star there in ancap that car will score near toh 3-4 stars our norms are way more tuff of a car
@@rnrtushar8544 there are cars scored 5 star in global NCAP recived zero star in ANCAP, due to pedestrian and other requirements eg,old G Class
@@holytaurus gncap have raised their standards by quite a lot recently
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Best review I have seen so far in Au. Well done, fair, detailed and you understand the product and the market. Most of the other reviewers are biased against anything that doesn't cost 100k and they don't get kick backs from. They constantly use offensive and condescending word including; surprisingly, actually and quite to describe cars like the Mahindra. That instantly shows their biase against a product. None of my cars have what you talk about as active technology except maybe rear parking sensors. Most people I know turn that stuff off because it doesn't work properly and the chimes and unnecessary interference is annoying. I believe actual, real inbuilt engineered safety is more important than lights in the mirrors etc. Things like good visibility, good mirrors, powerful brakes, predictable handling and actual crash safety the way ancap used to be measured. More computer tech means more issues, more breakdowns, more distractions and more cost.
Thanks mate! Glad you’re enjoying my review style. In my view, all car brands stand for something to someone. So it’s my job to help people find if a car is right for them.
Right on, mate!
too many are blinded by badges, Toyota are sitting on their laurels these days but they still charge a premium just for the fact it is a Toyota, they are good, reliable cars (usually) but the Koreans have caught up these days (for the most part, they have a couple bad eggs, but most of them are good) without the incredibly high prices that the Japanese manufacturers are charging now.
Toyota wants $70,000 + for the newly manufactured 70 series Land Cruisers... which is a car ripped straight from 40 years ago, with only an "upgraded" engine, though it is not as bulletproof as the old 70 series engines, which could run on pretty bad fuel and keep going, you don't wanna put anything but the cleanest in the new one or it will crap out on you.
Give me the blind spot indicator (which is pretty handy) and throw the other tech in the bin.
I have a 6 month old DMAX and the safety tech is horrible, more of a hazard than helpful.
@@alberttresslevic914 agreed, everyone I know with a new car with lane keeping assist turns it off. I drove a friends new outback the other day for 2 hours and they had turned everything off. There was no lights or chimes warning me about anything. My parents purchased a new top of the line MUX 6 months ago. I drove it and couldn't even get the cruise control to work normally without reading the manual. They also turned off all the tech and sold the car after 6 months of ownership. An outback is a much better car to drive than an MUX by the way. All this technology will eventually break or malfunction and in the case of the electric steering assistance could cause an accident.
This is brilliant, we need more vehicle manufacturers like this to keep the big goliaths honest
Good point.
@@therightcarlove to see the Bolero twins there
I am definitely getting one , but will give it a few months before i buy it.
Have driven it in India and was mighty thrilled at how refined, well executed, and solid it has been built .
I am buying it not because it's a cheaper option but because it's a better option .
Well put. If it’s best for you, then that’s great!
That's great! Sat Sri Akal and I hope you can knock some sense into the Khalistani separatists there in Oz as well. May Wahe Guru bless your new purchase.
@@thesagarmahapatra Wow... you dindu guys have to come and puke your vomit even in the comments of a car review video!!! This just shows your insecurity and lack of self confidence.
@thesagarmahapatra you do realise those fools are called bloody fools and are considered nasty for a reason. Personally, i agree that creating disharmony using communalism should be put behind bars, passports confiscated, and thrown to khalistan that does not and will never exist.
Saying that, let's not deviate from the context of this vlog.
@@sandeepsandhu4286 completely agree praah. Wouldn't want to veer off topic, I was just curious about your PoV since Australia has a lot of these fights in Harris Park, Sydney. Glad to see our Sikh brothers still with us. Hope you have a good time off road in Oz with your 4x4 Scorpio! Cheers.
I wish Tata to also serve Australian market. Both their Harrier and Safari in 2023 editions have ADAS. These two cars keep Mahindra in check to always update the lineup of Mahindra cars. It's healthy rivalry.
Maybe they will! Tata has been here before - Telcoline and Xenon.
If you love electric then you have to go for tata Nexon and it is the one of the finest electric suv made ever in affordable price.
@@solotraveler832620lakh is affordable for you not for us
@@solotraveler8326its a hatch toy
I must say Scorpio has been a really dominating SUV market in India since more than a decade now. It's reliable, tough, powerful and a really amazing car, a car on which a family can rely on for long term, my family still owns one since more than 8 years and still it's always our first choice, one won't regret buying this car. Good review mate, Love from India.
Thank you so much for your comment, and I'm glad your family has been enjoying their time in the Scorpio.
My dad bought a Scorpio in 2004, drove it until 2015 clocking over 250,000 km. Absolute unstoppable beast. He then gifted it to his friend, who still drives it today. 19 years!
The car survived several rounds of deep flooding in the Mumbai monsoons. During the 26 July 2005 floods (800+ people died, we had 5 to 10 feet of water on the roads) the car's only casualty was its CD player (a 10-cd changing system located under the passenger seat). The rest of the car was unaffected.
Indians use spider web doctrine
It's crazy to see how Mahindra has gone from making mostly cheap barebones cars that were only viable in India and bordering countries to really trying to step up their game now. They'll have a lot of things to iron out but with this new direction I think they can seriously have a decent market share internationally in the future. And it also makes things better for us in India because they can offer way more for the price than foreign competitors.
Totally agree. It’s a world-class product in many ways.
There are many models which are not available outside of India. Mahindra bare-bone pickups are available in Australia but never seen one in India.
Search up for XUV 700 you'll love it
But those old mahindra commander were real beast super cheap can go anywhere can be maintained without minimum care can even run on kerosene and super toughf and manly
Good review, it’s funny all the other so called established reviewers did it at the same corporate day on the same track looked so weird when checking all reviews of this car. Your review beats them all and is sensible and unbiased just the sort of review the average person wants. Good stuff.
Thanks mate. Glad you reckon I’m on the same right track with the coverage I’m offering!
Scorpio has been a reliable SUV back in India since more than a decade. Its tough and powerful compared to other car in its price range. Good to see Indian companies are exporting made in India cars to countries like Australia and are being appreciated too. A great and unbiased review. Cheers mate.
Yar unko apna comments Dene Dona yar tum log ese ese foreign channel pe esa comments karke cringe mat karo
@@sanujitsorongphang3767 Atleast it's in English
and RUclips is a free platform to kya hi farak padta hai?
@@sanujitsorongphang3767 Cringe kya tha mere iss comment batana zara bhai. Ek word seekh liya hai cringe bas har jagah ja kar hug dete ho ye soch kar ki wah wahi milega
reliable?
@@KShauryaDwivedi What's wrong in promoting a Good indian brand?
When this was launched, it was sold out within a minute (25k units were launched). The traffic was so high that Mahindra's website crashed. Mahindra makes some great SUVs, especially the XUV 7OO (O for owl). But they're quite expensive too. The waiting for them is very long.
I had no idea it was OO not 00.
@@therightcar A lot of Indians too think it's 00. I thought so as well until a friend of mine who works in the automobile industry told me that it's OO. The reason for this apparently is that Anand Mahindra, the chairman of Mahindra and Mahindra, thinks it's lucky to add an O at the end of the name. Hence, all Mahindra cars are named like this except 2 models - Thar and Alturas G4. Scorpio, XUV 7OO/5OO, Quanto, Xylo, Verito, Marazzo and so on. They even have a motorcycle named Mojo, which isn't very popular. They made two other motorcycles a decade ago named Centuro and Pantero, both didn't do well so the production was stopped.
@@therightcar U can still refer to it as 700 though :)
@@rutwickgangurde3247 but scorpio N ends with N ...
@@nirmalyamisra N is the variant. Just like Classic.
I definitely look forward to buy this as my daily drive shifting to Australia soon, Mahindra has certainly done a great job here in India introducing it's new models. I actually prefer this to forturner due to being a proper comfortable suv for 5 seater. It is a proper Suv built from the ground up as one, rather than some half ass pick up based obnoxious phony suv.
What colour will you choose??
@@therightcar the green colour, it looks amazing in person along with that interior theme.
The things is Mahindra is a hungry for growth and innovation company. Once they get the market share and settle themselves in, they gonna offer amazing products. Me and Mahindra cars kinda grew kinda simultaneously. My favourite was the Scorpio first. They are very innovatve and their engineering facility is a gem!
They aren’t shy about investing in their product. Good to see!
Can you please elaborate on the innovations and engineering facility of Mahindra ?
Market share and settle in ????
Hav they got those in India home country ?? Becoz I can only Scorpio as a car which is horrible in driving dynamics seating comfort , then there is Thar that’s a copy of jeep then there is Xuv700 a transfer project of sangyong their Korean car acquisition but yes old Bolero was gem
At 46000 Australian dollars, it's being sold exactly at the same price as in India. I think the taxes are lower in Australia.
Good point!
FTA
It’s slightly lower than the South African price too. About 5-10% cheaper.
its not $46,000, Mahindra Australia website says $44,990 for Z8L version top of the range.
India and Australia signed FTA that's why no tax
No driver assist rubbish, I’ll take a look at one. Sound better than the previous offerings from Mahindra.
Have you owned a Mahindra before?
Or have you owned a car with active safety tech before?
Just curious!
bro uses tesla for off roading
So you will fall asleep while driving the car 😂😂😂
I bought my first scorpio in 2012 and then my brother bought second one a year after and we still have both. Other then fuel and tyre, never asked for a penny. Very heavy built...now i am in Australia for a while and will go for it again in couple of months
I was actually thinking about getting the Subaru Outback XT. Now I look at this and I am thinking about whether I should consider this. The Outback will be a much better option during the on road time and better quicker but this Mahindra will go further down the beaten track. And this six seat option is interesting.
mahindra xuv700 is better than mahindra scorpio. check out if that car is available in your country.
Go for Scorpio N..👍..
Outbacks are riddled with problems now.
@@jimbokilo what problems do the XT have now ?
@@ryantang8146 engine.
Global NCAP of 5 means it is a very structurally sound vehicle.. which is what matters. The engine is bulletproof. The issues I would expect from reports I’ve seen from India are basically electrical in nature. But the biggest risk in this purchase is the lack of a critical mass of dealers. Hoping this can change cos the real cracker from Mahindra is the XUV 700 and that’s more in the CX 5 territory
It got five stars for adult occupants. Not children…
@The Right Car? I agree but when compared with new gen Jeep Wrangler a very well known popular vehicle they scored 1 star rating in Euro NCAP. I mean that dint mean Australia stopped selling Jeep Wrangler did they? It's a matter of perspective when Jeep Wrangler scored 1 star rating for adults they just went on but because Mahindra scored only 3 star rating of child occupants it gets more highlighted.
The Global Ncap Is Not Still So Strict As Compared To Australian Ncap
@@saimadhavaraolol Euro NCAP is more difficult to pass in compare of global NCAP Mahindra is cheap unreliable car better go for Toyota.
@Sanujit Sorongphang Well let me ask you something who is more lame the one who creates an account to specifically comment on Mahindra vehicles or the one stating facts. Back in the day I would say yes Euro NCAP was more stricter than Global NCAP rating but I would advise ppl to pls go check all of the videos of Global NCAP cause they adopted the same standard of Euro NCAP. Maybe few years ago sure GNCAP only performed front offset crash testing but in past few years it's clearly visible from their videos they are performing full frontal, front offset, side impact and side pole tests. It's basic common sense ppl if you can't see the video on RUclips and understand GNCAP tests are same as ENCAP then you are an idiot. It's there on video for everyone to see the evidence. I'm stunned how retarded ppl are arguing GNCAP is weak when they changed their testing years ago. People who have doubts can go back 3 years ago n check XUV 300 was checked frontal, frontal offset and side impact and GNCAP uploaded these videos on their official RUclips channel same standard as ENCAP. 😂😂
I look forward to your review on this one! It's something that can be a better option than a Suzuki Jimny I guess...
Let me know what you reckon?
What?!! Jimny????
Thats # 1920 vs 1645mm width
# pentalink with watts linkage Vs coil springs
# all sorts of creature comforts Vs bare bones
# Full size Family cruiser Vs serious mini offroader
4x4 wont be comparable to comfort family cruiser
These are Indian Land Cruisers man! Sells like hotdogs in India 🔥🔥
Haha every time I’ve been to India (5 times) I’ve never seen anyone with a hot dog! 🌭
@@therightcar Okay then, they sell like panipuris
@@agnosticyetathiestic 😂😂😂
@@therightcar U haven't seen many because still old generation Scorpio S people are buying them andDue to long waiting period of about 1-2 yrs on scorpio N booking and at the time of launch Scorpio N receives more 100000+ booking and that even Mahindra has stopped accepting booking and still they
Karwali bezzati?
an Indian here. my experience with mahindra is fantastic and I'm so much satisfied with it that I have booked my third mahindra car. Just took delivery of Scorpio classic (I don't think they have introduced that model in Australia maybe I'm wrong) and yesterday I've booked Scorpio-N z4 diesel manual 4x4 variant. It's the most value for money variant according to me. I hope your experience with mahindra will be the same. thank you for reading have a nice day ahead.
Thank you for commenting! And great to hear from you. The Scorpio Classic hasn’t been sold here, and won’t be. But the brand is pushing ahead with plenty of big plans.
@@therightcar Thar, Scorpio getaway, Xuv 7OO would be a great hit in your country.
@@idiosyncrasy972 the getaway is sold there as the Pik Up
Very Genuine Review.. He spoke about the car Genuinely.. Really appreciate that.. Well done..
You’re welcome!
Funfact: Mahindra also owned the brand "Pininfarina" which makes world's fastest accelerating car "Pininfarina Battista"
And another - Pininfarina was involved in the design process for this car!
Real fun was in 1930s when those pininfarina classics proudly roamed through italian streets.
@@Kaven_varghese then it was about to die but funds from Mahindra saves it
@@003somnath agree, but we cant ignore their racing & design legacy.
Im quite happy for what we have here. Many of us getting good vehicles from mahindra at affordable price. My freind owned a thar recently, its a gem. Small 1.5 diesel but decent power, torque and mileage.
What's make u mention that car in this comment lol bihari
Mahindra vehicles are well built and sturdy. As an Indian, I have travelled in various Mahindra vehicles, I think the first one was Armada some 25 years ago, also Scorpio and XUV vehicles. I love them. Very comfortable and value for money.
Thanks for your thoughts!
It's really tuff to see Armada nowadays on road .
Bro, you nailed the review... Very neat and to the point in every aspect. Loved it. One thing to add, Mahindra cars are damn tough and durable esp. the Scorpio. Just ask any Indian or South African. Keep up the good work. Love from India
Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed it!
Watching from india 🇮🇳 and realy feeling blessed 😇 to see that forgner’s are praising our Indian car
It’s a good car. You should see us talk about your food here! 😍😍😍😍
It recived 100k bookings in 1 hour in India !🎉😂😂
They are still delivering their bookings .
It's quite a good car from mahindra
Waiting period is on nuts about 8 - 9 months
If you want luxary you can go with the mahindra xuv700 with all the safety features in it 😊
Yep, it’s hugely popular there and with good reason
Buddy one thing is for sure that these airbags or stopping features won’t protect you much from injury if build quality is not strong enough but surely, you’ll see that the build quality of Mahindra is a strong enough.
I understand that. And it seemed to be well built!
This thing weights over 2 tons. Looks strong as a tank😅
I have seen so many deadly Scorpio crashes in my country ( india) and this car performed really well most of the time all passengers survive. Idk about Australia but it's a nice car
I live in the UK.. Really like your car reviews.. cheers
Thanks! Glad you like them. I am so stoked I’m being seen so far abroad!
Thanks for the review. I'm going to try to find one to check out today as a potential replacement to our 5 year old Wrangler. Looking forward to checking underneath to see what protection is on offer and throughout the car for quality etc. I'm particularly interested to see if the dealer knows the roof load bearing capacity as I can't fine any information online. The only thing bugging me right now is the single cup holder at the front and the tiny centre armrest storage. Hopefully it at least has the cooled glovebox like the overseas version.
I'm so glad it doesn't come with all the 'non-safety' garbage. I'm sure when all that goes in, this will be thousands more expensive and of course, just like every other vehicle, won't make a single bit of difference to anyone's safety.
I disagree with your point on the safety but I hear what you’re saying.
@@therightcar Well, I found one to test drive in Moorooka. Overall, for the price, it was 'fine'. I would be tempted but my wife and I both found the seats to be unacceptable. We both had sore backs after just 10 minutes and I couldn't get a good position due to the lack of reach adjustment for the steering wheel. The seats are rock hard and too narrow. They were also short in the thigh so were not supportive for me. As for everything else, well, it's $20k-$30k cheaper than the comparative vehicles, so if it works...
With regards to safety, I'm just going off the number and type of accidents in Australia per capita. Over the past 20 years, they have remained almost identical. Facts, as they say, just don't care about my opinions. If all the latest safety devices had a bearing on safety, I would think it would be borne out in the data, and yet, the numbers remain unswayed. I get it, people feel safer if the car is trying to do everything for them or they don't have to pay as much attention or god forbid, take advanced driver training, but I'm old, so I like driving and am one of the freaks who thinks people should have to know how to drive, in order to attain a license to do so.
I'm new to your channel and I do like how you go about your business, thanks again.
It's a pretty good product, the only concern id recommend checking out in the scorpion would be to check the dpf fluid tank which is located underneath near the rear bumper which is prone to bottom out and leak on extreme off road conditions since you're looking for a Wrangler replacement. Otherwise for onroad and occasional off-road it's great.
I loved your review style! Please review the XUV700 when it comes to Australia
Thank you. I will - I’m hopefully attending the launch in a few weeks time.
@@therightcar Very excited for XUV 700, in fact, i am considering ordering one , but quick review and your thoughts would be appreciated
@@therightcar They're launching the 700 in Australia? RHD CBU? Wow. It is a fantastic car. If it manages to make it's way to your shores at around 50k AUD for the top AX7L AT AWD Diesel, it'll be a STEAL!
XUV700 is really amazing bro......so comfortable
Honest pricing and efficiency is the bottom line. 7.2 to 8.4 L/100km for a 2.2 litre and 125kw is quite a feat of Engineering. It's not a cheap car but a quality product priced attractively to gain a foot hold. Small hatchbacks are today priced from 34k so having an Urban SUV for 5k more is a bargain. Helps to keep those overpriced gas guzzlers in check.
Good points.
There is actually a less efficient petrol on offer too, a 200 HP 2L turbopetrol from the mStallion range. That thing is a guzzler but it is very very nice to drive! Although I don't think it's available in Australia. The XUV700 may launch with that engine.
Mahindra creates a revolution in indian history by the jeep, and mahindra is known for it's reliability and toughness 🇮🇳
But not for comfort driving, tractor like vibration
@@nixenvines007 yah also hevay clutch and tight steering wheel
@@leegod4039 no, not this, I'm talking about vibration and engine noise
@@nixenvines007 ok
Tough, that’s for sure!!
I think it's better than a lot of the Chinese offerings. It will likely outlast Haval, GWM , LDV etc
100% agree.
I guess time will tell!
Agreed
Ofcourse man, it's Indian, Indian products will always have better quality and reliability than Chinese products.
@@jairajputana938stop this Indian product bandwagon
I remember the days when the Mahindra jeep was brought to Australia. Its main opposition was from dealers who sold similar vehicles for 3 times the price. They were scathing in their assessment of it. Spare parts were sold for increasing prices. In the end, they abandoned this market. We continue to be held hostage by price structure.
The brand is being considerably more assertive in its attempt this time around, and it has a considerably more appealing products than ever has. There are more SUVs coming, probably a new Ute, and electric vehicles by the end of the decade.
There are 3 drive modes in the Scorpio (N) Zip, Zap & Zoom...you did'nt talk about that. These modes regulates engine power in case you missed it. Give it a shot in another review, cuz that is a major demand driver in India and I feel without them this review is incomplete
These modes not available with 4×4
No drive modes for 4 wheel drive. Even in India
Do they have a dealership in Sydney? I’m interested in getting one. This six seater setup at this size is great. Nothing at the current market has this kind of configuration at this price with this 4 wheel drive capability.
Yep, there’s one in Kirrawee, and another up near Gosford.
Tynan motor group Sutherland. Nsw
Very good review
To the point honestly
I am driving XUV 500 for almost 10 years no issues love it ❤❤
Your video quality and moving shots are very hight quality. Giving tough competition to other huge subscriber channels.
And for the car it's a work horse in India. Reliable and cheap to maintain as well.
Thanks! I can’t take the credit for a lot of the footage in this video as much of it was provided. But glad you’re enjoying my content!
I believe it is perfectly adequate so long as one drives as one should. It's way better than anything I've ever owned and is a great value proposition here in Africa. Brilliant!!!
Glad you’re loving it mate.
Finally Mahindra got there interior right and rest all are just fine... Everyone knows .. close ur eyes and buy it.. and looks better then old Scorpio . Now it looks more close to Jeep compass inspired curves.. 😅
Haha close your eyes and buy it! 😆😆😆
Mostly people do same mistake with products that come from India, they say they are cheap, which denotes poor quality, But in contrary should be said Inexpensive to be right, they are well-built and work reliably.
I used the word cheap in the title. I used the words value for money, affordable and budget in the video. The word cheap is more highly searched than any of the others. And it means something different to Australian consumers.
@@therightcar I am sorry if my comment has rubbed you the wrong way, but cheap is often associated with poor product quality.
Has seen this trend in US/UK/EU/ROI markets.
@@Humble_Balaclava I don't get rubbed the wrong way easily, and the internet is a place where everyone can have their say, so don't stress mate!
@@therightcar It is true that you need to have thick skin for this woke world, but a video on already used Mahindra Scorpio and the user experience after a few years of use would be great, Cheers Mate.
A decent new 4x4 for the price of a ten year old abused Toyota or Nissan what's not to like,
True!
Why'd even expect those missing advanced features from a diesel 4x4 considering its purpose and the terrain where it will be driven mostly? There's always the XUV700 that comes with all the bells and whistles.
Australians expect it. Along with a five star ANCAP rating. Well, a lot of them do.
In india we also get the 7seater configuration but 6 seater configuration are not yet delivered to customers
Yeah we got it the other way around. A seven-seater will be offered. I expect it’s to do with middle seatbelt issues.
South Africa only got the 7 seater option. I’d actually rather have the 6 seater captains seats! Middle seat has no proper seatbelt, lap belt only so it feels a bit useless.
This car is a super star in India. Very sturdy vehicle
I hope that means I am a super star there now, too?? 😇
Oh yeah you are now 😊
Well, Mahindra XUV7OO gets the active safety features and I guess they r selling the 7OO there. So, u can also check that out if u r planning to get a mahindra there
Yep, it is supposed to be here soon (review coming when it gets here!)
I am proud for Scorpio because it's Indian brand in ,being an Indian I feel proud .. Good to see it Australia
It’s a great thing!
If I owned one, I'd name it Hank.
LOL
You should use term Affordable instead of cheap.
Agree, or ‘reasonable’
They are synonyms. More people click cheap than affordable. And affordable takes up more characters on the title!
My bro got offended, very patriotic i like it😂
I wish they launch the xuv700 too in Australia
They will. It’s weeks away!
This is a third review I have watched so far. This one Really gives more insights and features of car. Keep up the good work
Thank you so much for the compliment.
As an Indian it feels great to see this vehicle get appreciation in international markets. Hoping for it to get a good response from the Australian buyers🤞
Shit overprowed Biharis
Bloody north Indian childish comment
Please make more videos about this car. Also, if you got more Indian cars in Australia, please review those too.
I’ll do my best!
A work colleague had the last Mahindra and he could not drive it for 9 months due to no spare parts. Yes it was affordable to purchase but service and parts were a problem. Hope they have a support network in Oz
Great feedback. And the brand assures the media that parts and supply of vehicles will be considerably better this time around.
Mahindra’s Quilty is just like military vehicles. Strong and solid.
🔥.
Not only Mahindra but Indian vehicles are so strong and cheap than any other brands.
Mahindra, Tata, force , Royal Enfield. Amazing brands 🔥🔥
Surprised to know that they're not offering the petrol engine option in Australia. Will Mahindra offer it sometime in the future or skip it altogether?
But it won't be a 4x4 then and 4x4 is solely the reason why mahindra launched it in australia I guess though it's an fantastic engine
Diesel is the focus for this model. XUV 700 will have petrol available.
Mine XUV300 petrol running good since 2019march.... 37,000 km covered
Very stable car at 140-150 km/per hour
As compared to other competitors in compact suv group...(Nexon, sonet, venue)...though lack in boot space and infotainment system, rear ac vent 😅😅
@@orange7536 That was true a few years ago, but the new mStallion petrols are absolutely nuts. 200+ HP stock from a 2L turbopetrol, and the price for the Indian base model XUV700 with that engine is barely 23k AUD! Fab engines this time from Mahindra. Truly global.
@@orange7536 Check out Mahindra's approach to petrol engines. They have been doing diesels since god knows when, and wanted that same torque in a petrol. The mStallion engines have diesel-like torque, and thats why they're all turbopetrols instead of N/A.
I don't care about what Australians think about this
But In Africa I have this car ... I love this car so much 👍....
Thanks India
Why did you watch the review then??
@@therightcar As an Africa I was just seeing opinion about an Australian just for timepass
4:45 that physical switches man
I dun know why companies these days are including all those functions in infotainment display
It’s cheaper. Buttons and dials and knobs are all parts that cost extra to add to a build. Software is a thing you do once and can modify later.
@@therightcar hm make sense
Just clipped past 50,000km on my manual Pik Up and not a single thing has gone wrong with it
I might have to add a Scorpio to the garage
Proud to see our indian automobile company 🔥with its beast car
It’s a beast alright!
🤦
@@ananddarnal6702 what happened kid?
Honestly In India.... Scorpio (older version) has cult status.
It sure does. I’ve seen it for myself.
Quite an interesting good value packaged suv…..I imagine resale will be questionable,I must admit if I was looking for a cheap suv I’d certainly consider it….
Great review also
Thanks for the feedback - and yep, I wonder about resale too
So good to see you with your new channel Matt...great and honest stuff...
Thanks!!
Best in segment,,top class performance with good safety rating, really value for money car
It seems a good option!
They are doing very well in India where people are very loyal fans of the Scorpio - more than even the Fortuner (which sells at more than double the price). The new model looks a million times better than the last one.
It's a great car. I drive one myself in india. Wonderful quality machine 👍
Thanks for commenting, and g’day from Australia. How long did you have to wait for yours?
Z8L varient. About 7 to 8 months. In india this car received very good response from the buyers, resulting in a long waiting period. Your presentation is really great.
I'm very impressed with the way it was behaving in the road test. For me it would be perfect as I want a 4wd not to expensive but happy to use on the beach. And maybe some mild fire trails that head to the beach. I'd say a good all terrain tyre would boost this 4wd majorly. Or a set of 16 or 17 inch rims with a good tyre wall to be able to air down. Some light mods such as nudge bar with a good couple of spot/ flood lights , UHF and antenna. A flat rack and a awning. Get your self a bluetti electric pack and good size fridge. And your good to go. Look after it keep it maintained mechanically. And it should last you at least 10 to 20 yrs
Thanks for your imaginary build!
Mahindra focused on safety 😊 nice to see Mahindra availability in Australia
It sure is.
I have 2012 Scorpio in punjab,India,It,s still the beast,Never disappointed me,Rough and Tough
You’re not a gangster, are you? Apparently they’re a gangster car!
@@therightcar yeah I m big gangsta,
This just ticks all the boxes including the price, well done Mahindra!
Sir if you consider it as low safety car then you are wrong ofcourse there is less adas features but the build quality of this suv is really very good 👍 in India we saw some accident of this car it performs very well in terms of safety 🦺❤❤🎉🎉 i like your review style ❤❤🥳🙏 JAI SHREE RAM 🙏
Thanks for the comment and the high emoji count.
One of the best suv with affordable price range,
Can't argue with that.
I am pleased to see such an offering. This particular vehicle demonstrates an improvement in the area of car making for Mahindra. It's refreshing to see the Indians making then supplying a 4X4 for export that - at glance - doesn't say 'I'm based off a Mazda MX5; a Hyundai Tucson; Toyota Landcruiser 200.
Sure there is no lane assist but sometimes technologies like lane assist betray us of the notion that safety is first and foremost the prerogative of the driver. Active safety is something that should always be driver-responsibility. I was taught by my instructor to quickly throw my head (when it is safe to do so) to see the lane that I want to transition to so as to avoid the blindside trap. To this day, I still do that.
Where active safety is nigh impossible for the driver to take into his/her control (e.g abs) then the driver is excused.
The lack of airbags for the third row is more of a concern but I am sure Mahindra will sort that out. As I am sure they will the lag with the reversing camera.
This vehicle is indigenous from the ground up. It is sincere! It is honest. It is simpe yet arrives with more technology than my current drive - a 1997 1.3 Toyota Starlet life. On that basis I would buy the Mahindra Scorpio.
P.S Lay out the data, supply the pros and cons from that data (ask questions for the benefit of the audience) and put everything into hands of the end user for they alone will sign the cheque. These you have done. Again a refreshing review.
Thanks 🙏
Its not at all cheap but ♥️value for money ♥️ thanks Mahindra 😊
Indian this side, and thank you so much for this faaaaab review! Im glad to see Indian cars making their way to Australia and being appreciated by the locals! On behalf of all of us, I thank you all wholeheartedly.
P.S. @Anand Mahindra ji please launch XUV700 in Australia. Bestseller for sure!
My pleasure. Glad you enjoyed it. And not to speak on behalf of Anand Mahindra-ji, but the XUV700 is arriving in Australia soon!
@@therightcar His name is not Mahindra-ji 😂 ji is just a way of addressing an elder in Hindi.
And I'm glad to hear that the 700 is coming to Aussie shores! Fab fab. The mStallion turbopetrol and the interior will blow your mind for the price! 45-50k AUD for a 200hp 2L turbopetrol, 6-speed Aisin automatic, Mercedes-style infotainment, memory seats, 360° camera, all-LED headlamps, boss mode and a lot more.
Surprised to see mahindra didn't offer adrenox in Australia
Adrenox is still technically fitted to Z8L but the features are masked.
Scorpio has history of 15 yr as 1 preference in india for perfect pricing and on road and off-roading including pickup and happy to see Australians also like this car
Mahindra never disappoints
I wish I could say the same about myself.
@@therightcar Me too !
Excellent review. My only feedback would be that the verdict section was lackluster. I would have expected a more comprehensive summary, plus your own subjective "feel," regarding the car. Are you able to review the Pikup?
Thanks mate. And look, I don’t like to make a definitive call in the verdict because by the time someone has watched that far, they will typically have made up their own mind if it’s The Right Car!
But I hear you and thanks for the feedback. Some cars I’m more decisive about. But this was a launch drive and I didn’t have as much time to film and gather my thoughts as I would have otherwise.
Haven’t done a PikUp yet. Have been eager to for a while!
@@therightcar I appreciate the response. Keep up the good work, and I'm looking forward to that Pikup review 😀
Great review . ❤ from india 🇮🇳
Thanks! Happy you saw this!!
I am driving scorpio N - z8L diesel (amt) in india , it's a great suv with all the needed features and it's value for money too, Sony music system is great , suspension works perfectly, it's engine and gear tuning in amt is smooth and nice , seats are comfortable, driving experience is great so far 5000kms in 2 months for now , the only thing I didn't liked is camera quality , hope Mahindra works more on camera quality, front & back parking sensors works good though. [ it have 6 airbags and all other safety features in Indian model ]
So it's a great buy , you can enjoy off - on road both in it , I love my scorpio N .😁
Really looking forward for the review. I am superkeen to buy one.
I hope you get what you need from my review!
@@therightcar when will you do your review lol?
Our Mahindra Scorpio completed 400000 km this year 🎉
Hi Matt, how does this Mahindra compare to GWM Tank300, from your review it sounds a better choice
Hi Rick. I think the Tank is a much more upmarket looking and feeling SUV. I still haven’t had a chance to drive it on the road, which could be the determining factor. The Mahindra drove on road really well. I fear the Tank might have a drive experience ruined by safety tech, like some other models from GWM.
I really hope not - it’s such a cool looking car!
@@rickchen8575 mahindra Xuv700 coming
But ib India, the waiting period range from 1 to 2 years for Mahindra vehicles.
Yep, the brand has big global plans as well as huge popularity in India!
IN INDIA WE GET IT FOR WAY TOO CHEAP THAN THAT PRICE OF 41000 DOLLARS..........THO WE DONT REALLY GET IT COZ THE DEMAND IS SKY HIGH AND THE WAITING PERIOD IS LIKE CRAZY
Yeah I’ve heard it’s a long wait!
Yes I'm watching your video from BHARAT(INDIA )
Hi!
@@therightcar Hi
I'm really looking forward to watching it when it premieres, I can't find a decent Australian review of this car anywhere. I am in the market to buy a family SUV that is budget friendly too, but I don't think it will have blind-spot monitors and adaptive cruise control which may be a deal breaker for me. Let's see.
Hi mate. The reason there were no decent reviews (hopefully mine ticks that box for you! 😜) is because it was only just launched to the media, and there was an embargo on the reviews. I was lucky enough to go to the launch event in Queensland - hopefully you get what you need from my video.
There's a youtuber named Indian Backpacker he traveling from India To United Kingdom in Scorpio (currently he's in Turkey) our first car was also Scorpio 2008 model.
how easy it is to remove the third row ? matter of few clicks or need tools ?
I didn’t try it at the launch but expect it’ll take some tools. Doesn’t look difficult.
@pummyy 4 bolts, super easy. Just a spanner or socket set.
Very famous here in India almost one year waiting period ...still line up ..people waiting to buy this beautiful car and price worthy safe and good looking
Thanks
In India, Scorpio n start around 26,000 Australia dollars.....😊😊😮😮
Yeah, but in India it has less standard equipment and it’s built there, so no shipping and delivery considerations, no currency considerations.
In foreign country company sell top model of the car!!
@@therightcar Less standard equipments? Fvckoff dude
India also has Z2/4/6/8/L variants so this comment is a moot point.