I love my Scorpio for work. 200kms north of broome. Off road and on road. Just did a 2500km road trip from perth. Did a vid on it too. It’s a great car.
I'd honestly choose the Scorpio cause I'm a old school guy. Not a fan of gimmicks in a car prefer when a car remains basic and does the job. I'm a Off-road freak and I've driven both cars. For me it's about the Feel when off-roading and I get that in the Mahindra it feels like I'm in control of the machine like trying to tame a wild bull I love that feeling. Unfortunately in the tank it felt like just another generic 4×4 with plush toys inside trying to overcome obstacles on the road. I love when my 4×4 has grunt to it honestly it makes the ride more fun for me. When I sat in the Mahindra and took it for a test drive it took me back to the day i brought my land cruiser home. Again just my opinion but the Scorpio feels more of a 4x4. For some reason I prefer the interior of the Scorpio to the Tank I find it mature and it gives off a very rugged and manly look. I mean there's got to be a reason why the Scorpio is a outback favourite right. Seen a lot on the beach too. 3 months with my Sand muncher (Scorpio) and it hasn't missed a beat.
The Tank 300 would be my pick. Don't go off road much and much prefer the engine/ transmission package, the active safety i could do without. I'm really looking forward to the Hybrid review. 😊
Tough choice as there is a lot of compromises. Mahindra's a little lacking in extras and the space is compromised, where as tank has terrible payload. If I was to use it for towing and light offroading I would go the Mahindra... which I'm actually considering.
Had the chance to test drive both few weeks back, in my humble opinion apart from the similar price range the Scorpio is not in the same league as the Tank 300. The Tank is really a much more refined product both in terms of tech and driving capability (on & Off road). As a matter of fact, I do think it is a strong contester to the likes of Prado, Wrangler and the likes. (Speaking from an owner of Prodo for the last 6+ years)
I don't know why do people need Lane assist or Autonomous braking. It means the car is not under your command, but functions on it's own. I really do not understand this. In fact even the ABS on my car didn't save me from slipping off the road and meeting with an accident. I was lucky that my car just went off the road and stopped on a field. If there were a tree or pond, I would have been gone along with my mom and dad.
Hopefully when you review the hybrid it will have the updated lane keeping software. I suspect the extra weight of the battery will keep the rear more firmly planted during emergency braking.
I would choose Mahindra over Tank 300 because of braking issues and drive ability. If you don’t do hardcore off-roading, you need a better engine and safety, with a 5 seater family car, Mahindra is a better choice in my opinion
If you hard core off roads don't buy Mahindra that not for you . If you want family vehicle with off good roading features Definitely it's for you. If Mahindra Thar in Australia then tank is nothing in front of it in terms of off-roading.
@@er.m.s8930Mahindra would failed miserably if they took it to hard core off-road. Tank 300 on the hand is for Hard core off-road, not soft off-road like they did in this video. There are tons of videos where Tank 300 competing with jeep Rubicon, Toyota parado and many more established brands.
@@OkOk-qd2nc Lol wat are you even saying 😂😂, Autocar India took it for some hardcore offroad in their offroad day and the Scorpio N performed reall well there true its not in the level of Tank300
No denying, in hardcore off-road(Not for practicality but solely for enjoyment), tank is way better(but only after suspension and tyre upgrade) Whereas, Scorpio-N is build for Urban and mild off-road usually encounter in day-day life.
I would consider the Tank if it wasn’t for the terrible fuel consumption. Constant bowser visits and seeing the needle go down rapidly are bug bears of mine. With this considered I’ll spend the extra and get a Pajero Sport.
Well the Tank 300 is a different class of Vehicle. Scorpion is in different category. Tank 300 is comparable to the Upcoming Mahindra thar 5 door, but then again Australia or any country except India will never get the Thar because of Fiat.
You sour like a lemon, tell you what , all hardcore 4x4 off road SUV have similar design, look the new Toyota Prado, land rover , Jeep, that's all square design with round lights, that is the popular design, not just copy, the technology and off road ability can't be copied, the fact talks, not with some kind discrimination options
i think the mahindra, diesel , braking with the tank, cheaper, still capable off road, down sides, i would remove the rear seats so probably would have to get a mod plate and i would switch the engine off switch off... lotto win though, i would get tank hev and upgrade suspension and tyres to stop those real wheels lifting
Watched in a few places that the Tank 300 braking is pretty unsafe. Tyres jump off the road when braking, making it’s stopping ability far less effective. Wouldn’t trade this safety aspect for lower price, no matter how good are other aspects
It has a 5 star ancap safety rating and decent braking distance. Back wheel jump for 0.01 seconds under extreme situation which the safety rating matters more under those circumstances.
@@tacticalaccountantancap ratings are a bit of a rort/scam. having features on a spec sheet gives you stars. whether the features work is irrelevant to ancap. braking with wheels off the ground is terrible. the ".01 seconds" off the ground also means ther is a great deal more time where only .01% of the wheel is barely touching the ground. you brake hard and try to swerve around the reason for braking with your rear end only applying 100kgs of load to the tarmac and let me know how that went.
I totally agree with you. The 2 back wheels lifting completely off the ground under emergency braking is unbelievable in this day and age. If this was to happen on a corner or when swerving would mean complete loss of control or a possible roll-over. I don't care in the counter-argument of ANCAP 5 stars...as this doesn't test emergency braking when swerving or cornering. To me this braking issue is a real deal breaker...it is simply unsafe and dangerous 🤔
Pack both vehicles with the typical gear for a week long camping trip and then do the same tests again. I haven't seen ANY real world tests of the Tank
Hey Matt, have you seen the video posted by John Cadogan on Tank 300? I'm interested in hearing your view on the braking system issue of Tank 300, not sure if this can't be fixed or a serious flaw. Thanks.
The issue was not the braking system. It's the soft springs on the suspension. A set of firm springs will fix it with ease. John Cardogan didn't even test drive one and bag the car.....
Yeah mate, I have seen it, and I've spoken to Brett from Driving Enthusiast about it, too. It's a concern, that's for sure. I am looking forward to seeing if the hybrid exhibits the same behaviour in a few weeks. Stay tuned!
A wider track width on the new Mahindra Scorpio n shall make it to perform better on straight long run plain Tarmac and perform better on off-road obstacles on off road driving ., but I don’t think the vehicle will withstand with confident stability on 30 or 40 kmph run on a bumpy urban terrain Tarmac.,
More computerised electrickery inside a Chinese-made car isn't a good thing, for me. My experiences to date with rentals has convinced me that budget car makers simply don't do a great job of the computerised stuff and, when that includes so-called 'autonomous safety systems', I just see problems waiting to happen. In this sense, the Mahindra, despite having fewer bells and whistles, appears to suffer similar problems, i.e. complaints about the hill hold and something else I can't recall. These issues, especially infotainment connection problems, seem to occur with some of the major manufacturers too, though much less common.
the 300's weak point is it's load capacity - only 400kgs. that means it cant legally carry 5 adults, which is a terrible design choice and should render it unable to be a 5 star safety rating. in the real world it means it cannot tow a 2.5t, 250kg towball caravan with even ONLY a driver onboard. both these examples are assuming there is literally nothing in he car besides humans. no phone,m no fridge, no towbar (they weigh 40kgs+), nothing.
Mahindra really needs to get rid of the Auto start stop. Drives me nuts. The Tank is a more refined product. Apart from the price, I don't know why anyone would get the Mahindra. The DEF tank is also precautiously placed, with no protection.
@@adarshchandran2594 You turn it off and it comes on after every ignition cycle. You HAVE to turn it off every time. It's not just a setting. The the most frustrating part is it turns off the ignition within one second of the car idling
I think tank has more features and good interiors where as Mahindra is a good in engineering powerful engine good milage and tough ladder on frame body
Better for tech but you have to turn it off 😂 what about cost of fuel? Petrol Tank is costing a lot more per 1000km. 300 braking isn’t good? Hmmm in a heavy suv sounds reassuring.
Why do people (stupidly) always associate good handling with firm/heavy steering and steering feel? It's the opposite. Good handling = numb steering, no steering feel, and SUPER light steering effort and body roll. This is what comfort-conscious people consider good handling. Get it right.
@@johnwayne8475 There is No Doubt that They have Progressed and Developed Now, They Innoveted many things, and Provided at Cheap and Affordable Price, But it is Also True that They have Steal the Western Technologies Countlessly and Copy 70-80-90% of all Western Countries Products and Sell those Things BACK to Western Countries and Fooling them and Earning Billions and Billions of Dollars Sfbeng 💐🙏🏻
I watch this in my 80 series diesel landcruiser with twin lockers ive had for 25 years and i shake my head at these plastic toys. Try 1.5m deep watercrossing with snorkel in these electric devices 😂
I really prefer the Mahindra as it is less pretentious and less complex. Fewer gadgets to go wrong… Also, being from India, it is designed to withstand considerable abuse from the road conditions it’s likely to encounter everyday in that country. Anything from bumpy city streets to rutted bush tracks that turn into slippery mud during the monsoon rains…. Everyone in Australia seems to want a car that’s just a shiny computerised gadget on wheels - I just want a car I can depend on, no matter the road conditions.
The brake testing on the Tank causing its rear wheels to lift up couid become catastrophic in an emergency braking . The GWM might be good, but its no where near great . Any vehicle that ends up on its front wheels because the rear end cant keep contact with the pavement is toatally unacceptable. Despite the Mahindra missing some active safety gear, id take it over the GWM . GWM obviously still have a lot of work to do
Watching a recent hard, full on brake test with the GWM, I’d be concerned in a real life scenario. I think you’ll find it via John Cadogan, via another RUclipsrs channel. When heavily braked, the Tanks rear wheels left the ground completely! Bugger that Matt.👎🏼😱
Mahindra do have safety tech in there XUV700 & could easily put those in before selling these in Australia.. mahindra should not have put half baked product for their target customer..
They both are good but if you see at the moment of australian market they need something can do both city , country and Off roading in Budget, So i think Tank 300 has that, Mahindra is a big name of the asian and south African market , but when come to city driving and off roading we need Mahindra Thar not scorpio
I want to love the tank 300, but it just have bugger all carry weight capacity and the back wheels lifting off the ground in an emergency brake is a huge nope.
The tank300 does look good! but if I had to buy 4x4! I I take the Mahindra Scprpio for many reason! fuel economy,cheaper to buy! better brakes,and it would be safer for longer trips! and less chances would go wrong! it has less electronics! it's easier to use the heating and air-conditioning which make safer to function! rather touch screen! it as standard Hand brakes! and able to tow! I would trust the old school 6 speed automatic gearbox more then others automatic gearbox because 8 or 10 speed Gearbox......
One word : RELIABILITY. It's like comparing Toyotas to a Chinese car. Mahindras are much more reliable workhorse in the long run just like a Toyota. Also Mahindra is largest seller of tractors in the world! Cars and the famous 'Bolero' pickups are very popular as a reliable commercial workhorse products.
Okay so I had a few reliability issues with this thing - I don’t agree. The stop-start cutting in and out and causing it to go into limp mode? Not good enough.
Dude, Your Review is definitely biased towards Tank 300 may TANK paid you for this review…n funny part is you are comparing the refinement and sound of 2.0L Petrol Engine vis-a-vis Diesel 2.2L engine…. Though you are right on tech provided by Tank300 are much more AC compared to Scorpio N…
Indian here I'd take the tank anyday, it's a shame we don't have them here in India. Never liked the quality and fitment of Mahindra cars, engine are fine though
What the hell…. Mahindra is providing the best value within the budget. May be more value than you pay. If you need more quality interiors you can go for benz or something like that. Chinese cars are always Chinese. Can you run this Chinese car for 30 years as Mahindra cars does?
Don't expect Chinese cars to have Mercedes level of fit and finish. Moreover, the state of tune is pretty high and it might wear out the engine faster.
Mahindra Scorpio has its own indentity inside/outside not a copy design from outside mimicing Jeep Wrangler and inside Merc G-Wagon. Yes GWM has alot more features but driving this is like you cant afford to buy Wrangler and G-Wagon.
@@therightcar its not the price.... Its the attitude which chinese copy design never has and never will..... I understand situation where you get paid to praise one particular brand to help in the market against establiahed brands
@@tacticalaccountant you obviously dont know Mahindra was official licensed partner with Jeep producing 4wd and they have kept Jeep heritage alive.....
@@dshiningsword2427 that's BS. Mahindra is currently being sued by Jeep over Thar. And, heritage? Really? Since when the Jeep Wrangler's discontinued....
For view world 4th largest market (india) is has been open to Chinese manufacturers for than 10 years Not a single car company form china could make a place their Especially in SUV segment Only Toyota has some ground (which it should have everywhere) But rest are indian Tata Mahindra This is how good are india suv on bad roads
@@therightcar SAIC had set up production lines in India, but the Indian government forced SAIC to divest and allow local companies to take over the plant. Since then, no Chinese automakers have tried to invest in India. Even when selling vehicles to India, payment must be made before delivery. I don't hate Indians and I have Indian friends, but my experience of doing business in India was a nightmare.
I’d take the Mahindra if it had a rear bench seat and better safety systems. The Tank has issues with wheel hop under heavy braking. For now, I’d pass on both. Over time these 2 should become better.
Thanks for the comment mate. I reckon a five seat Scorpio with a bench second row would be a far more convincing offering than the current take. It’ll come, I’m sure. As for Tank hopping? I have a hybrid in a couple of weeks and will try and see if I can capture the issue.
Hey, I was searching for scorpio review as I am looking forward to by one found this video . In india we have the rear bench seat in a 5 seater config. Also we get a buttery smooth 200hp petrol engine too. I took a test drive on both diesel and petrol but what i heard from other petrol owners is that poor fuel efficiency.
I see all Chinese bots supporting Chinese car😂😂😂 in reality at the end of the day it is made in china so durability is a big question. Reliability not really their piece of cake. I purchased xuv 700 4 months ago and clocked 3000 kms. Very happy customer and I know about their reliability as well.
Scorpio will easily beat the tank in any aspect be it on road or off road,it does lack advance security features such as adas but Mahindra has xuv700 which has all those features.And you gotta be a good driver to drive a vehicle rather depend too much on technology and other stuffs like that.Scorpio has got 5star rating in GNCAP due to its sturdy build quality and protection of passengers.
Tank looks like a typical chinese cut, copy and paste from here, there n everywhere. It literally looks like a cocktail of Jeep wrangler and G wagon. Where is the originality n character in the Gwm tank? Whereas the Scorpio has an identity and character of its own with great off-road capabilities for a vehicle thats is meant for urban family use also. Scorpio combines the best of both urban SUVs n serious Offroaders with highly proven ruggedness and longevity which Chinese products simply can't match.
Personally, i would much prefer mahindra to the chinese product anyday !! Part of the reason for my pick is also due ti longevity and we know how chinese products fair on that end !! Engine noise - diesel will naturally be a little noisy than petrol and vibrate a little more. Having driven the mahindra i find the engine extremely sophisticated Off road- with 95% people keeping 4x4 for urban driving, does it really matter . Mahindra has the required capabilities of a 4x4 which 99% people will ever need !! Camera - ill give that to the GWM . Too many modes for 4x4 - i donno , whilst its a interestung gimmik, its also a perfect disaster waiting to happen ( thats why we go with keep it simple stupid motto ) Lastly all the gimmicks ( lane keep etc etc ) , people i feel are loosing the ability to drive and natural instincts that every driver should have
@@sandeepsandhu4286 admire your confidence but if I have to pick between the two, I'd rather pick made in China. At least they have better infrastructure, technology and more capable😆
I m going to cmmnt here bro because you reading all cmnt and thing i want to say that never compare these Chinese product with Indian brand mahindra is offering more cheaper then india for marketing where tata don't need and build quality of tata ohh even can beat volvo search harrier,safari, hexa, altroz,tigor fuel efficient though build quality feature Full .mahindra is good in engine good power and torque.chines brand reputation in iur country be like spy product or one day product 😂in hindi "chale to chand tak nahi to shaam tak"what in Australia there I don't know for example mg hector in india so luxary and cheaper but after few months body parts and accessories they behave like cheaper products i can give you vedio as a proof
Chinese is chinese you cant compare it with others. You will cry for parts after few years. I had a GAC GS3. The dealer took 2 months to just replace the bumper. Dont go for gismos, just opt for korean, japanese, american , europen or even indian manufacturer vehicles. Chinese would make you cry in few years. Warranty alone will not help. They have habbit of copying, now they copy business strategies of other countries manufacturers, but are not able to keepup with it.
@@tacticalaccountant iPhone is made in china, that doesn't make it chinese. iPhone is designed in California, USA. A lot of japanese and korean products have their R&D in their home country but are made in china. That doesn't make it chinese.
@@spamansh1710 which shows their capability of making quality products. Trustworthy or not the market will do its justice. As far as I can see it's doing really well.
I would buy the Mahindra any day the Mahindra is so much better than the tank 300 for starters in India and they build some very good vehicles infact we own a Suzuki Baleno made in India and Toyota rebadge the Suzuki Baleno as the Toyota Starlet so if it's good enough for Toyota it's good enough for me and l know of four Mahindra Pick-ups that have done over 500000 km and the Tank 300 will never archive that but the Mahindras have done that Mahindra all day long reliable vehicles and reliability is the most important when buying why do you think they sell so many Toyota's in Australia and l know all about Toyota reliability l own a 26 year old Toyota Hilux that has done only yes only 434000 kilometres and no Chinese vehicle will ever do that they will fall apart as for lasting 26 years no way will the Mahindra last 26 years probably which would you rather buy a vehicle that will last maybe ten years or a vehicle that will last a long it may be all pretty and nice when they but how do they stack up in ten or twenty years time
in my honest review of all safety tech like AEB lane keep assist and all that i hate all of it i think people should learn to drive a car ive been driving for 25 plus years and never had an accident and ive never like the car steering for me or any AEB that brakes the car for me
I love my Scorpio for work. 200kms north of broome. Off road and on road. Just did a 2500km road trip from perth. Did a vid on it too. It’s a great car.
Good one mate!
One guy call indian backpacker is coming to Australia from india by car.. Shipping it ofcause in singapore to perth
@@rdooky that’s awesome
I'd honestly choose the Scorpio cause I'm a old school guy. Not a fan of gimmicks in a car prefer when a car remains basic and does the job. I'm a Off-road freak and I've driven both cars. For me it's about the Feel when off-roading and I get that in the Mahindra it feels like I'm in control of the machine like trying to tame a wild bull I love that feeling. Unfortunately in the tank it felt like just another generic 4×4 with plush toys inside trying to overcome obstacles on the road. I love when my 4×4 has grunt to it honestly it makes the ride more fun for me. When I sat in the Mahindra and took it for a test drive it took me back to the day i brought my land cruiser home. Again just my opinion but the Scorpio feels more of a 4x4. For some reason I prefer the interior of the Scorpio to the Tank I find it mature and it gives off a very rugged and manly look. I mean there's got to be a reason why the Scorpio is a outback favourite right. Seen a lot on the beach too. 3 months with my Sand muncher (Scorpio) and it hasn't missed a beat.
The Tank 300 would be my pick. Don't go off road much and much prefer the engine/ transmission package, the active safety i could do without. I'm really looking forward to the Hybrid review. 😊
Yes someone review the hybrid!
@kyliemull3709
The Right Car tells me hybrid review coming mid-December.
The hybrid review will be interesting! Stay tuned :D
Tough choice as there is a lot of compromises. Mahindra's a little lacking in extras and the space is compromised, where as tank has terrible payload. If I was to use it for towing and light offroading I would go the Mahindra... which I'm actually considering.
Had the chance to test drive both few weeks back, in my humble opinion apart from the similar price range the Scorpio is not in the same league as the Tank 300. The Tank is really a much more refined product both in terms of tech and driving capability (on & Off road). As a matter of fact, I do think it is a strong contester to the likes of Prado, Wrangler and the likes. (Speaking from an owner of Prodo for the last 6+ years)
Yep, it’s a very big gap in terms of feel.
Between the prado and the tank, which one is more refined? Build quality wise which is better?
i think if u dont offroad much then xuv700 would be good pick for u. its powerful, feature loaded with safety and refined
and u feel its more refined coz its petrol not a diesel
and yeah the tank feels likes a toy.. enjoy driving the toy bruhhh, scorpio feels like a real SUV
I bet the Tank 300 can't carry 10 pinion passengers on the roof and 3 on either side.
But the positive side is you can find some random chopsticks inside tank 300🎉
...or you can get a limited edition dead bat fragrance inside
@@varun_wadekarSpeaking of fragrance, Indians look the way they smell.
Great work guys, you are displaying the racist Aussie culture for the world to see
The mahindra carries street poo smell
Like these comparison videos. Will really help with making purchase decisions. High quality as always.
Thanks! I’ll have more coming…
This is a comparison I'm looking forward to. I'd also like a review on the Tank Hybrid.
Tank Hybrid review coming in a few weeks - mid December.
@therightcar
Great work Matt.
Yes it looks like a great option to transition to renewable while giving a vehicle the range we need to be able to enjoy our wonderful outdoors 👍🏻
The only safety tech the Mahindra has is a statue of Ganesh on the dash. Pray to it to avoid accidents.
Get a life
Hey, whatever works.
I don't know why do people need Lane assist or Autonomous braking. It means the car is not under your command, but functions on it's own. I really do not understand this. In fact even the ABS on my car didn't save me from slipping off the road and meeting with an accident. I was lucky that my car just went off the road and stopped on a field. If there were a tree or pond, I would have been gone along with my mom and dad.
😅😅😅😅😅
Can anybody say?
Why Australia spec Scorpio has 227 mm ground clearance, and India spec Scorpio has only 187 mm?
I suppose a comparison of the Tank 300 with the (updated) Rexton would be quite interesting. Mahindra is even more on the exotic side than these two.
Hopefully when you review the hybrid it will have the updated lane keeping software. I suspect the extra weight of the battery will keep the rear more firmly planted during emergency braking.
I hope so, but we'll see in a few weeks ;)
has been updated and its good
I would choose Mahindra over Tank 300 because of braking issues and drive ability. If you don’t do hardcore off-roading, you need a better engine and safety, with a 5 seater family car, Mahindra is a better choice in my opinion
Okay.
OK raj
safety? Mahindra score 0 star haven't you heard
@@davosam1968Mahindra scored 5 star in global ncap but in Australia it has given 0 star what's the reason
If you hard core off roads don't buy Mahindra that not for you . If you want family vehicle with off good roading features Definitely it's for you. If Mahindra Thar in Australia then tank is nothing in front of it in terms of off-roading.
No really, less power, less torque, rear diff lock(optional) and 6 speed gearbox. Looks like a Wrangler doesn't mean it will perform like one😂😂😂
@@tacticalaccountant bro trust me anything wrangler do that also do that
Excellent video, Matt! What two are next up for a comparison?
Thanks!! Probably some cheap EVs, or small hybrid SUVs… if I can make it work.
Now this is what I call non-bias review, I really enjoyed this review, He pointed out Good n bad in both cars.. Thank You Mate
Pleasure. Glad you liked it!
@@therightcar能不能做成中文版的字幕，发到 bilibili 上，应该会有很多人观看
It's no contest actually...the tank is heaps better. Mahindra only wins on value and the diesel economy.
Better? Ok
Heaps better? Nah!!
@@er.m.s8930Mahindra would failed miserably if they took it to hard core off-road. Tank 300 on the hand is for Hard core off-road, not soft off-road like they did in this video. There are tons of videos where Tank 300 competing with jeep Rubicon, Toyota parado and many more established brands.
You forgot to add SPOILER ALERT
@@OkOk-qd2nc Lol wat are you even saying 😂😂, Autocar India took it for some hardcore offroad in their offroad day and the Scorpio N performed reall well there true its not in the level of Tank300
No denying, in hardcore off-road(Not for practicality but solely for enjoyment), tank is way better(but only after suspension and tyre upgrade)
Whereas, Scorpio-N is build for Urban and mild off-road usually encounter in day-day life.
I would consider the Tank if it wasn’t for the terrible fuel consumption. Constant bowser visits and seeing the needle go down rapidly are bug bears of mine. With this considered I’ll spend the extra and get a Pajero Sport.
Well the Tank 300 is a different class of Vehicle. Scorpion is in different category. Tank 300 is comparable to the Upcoming Mahindra thar 5 door, but then again Australia or any country except India will never get the Thar because of Fiat.
I actually prefer the mahindra it has its own personality, the tank looks like another jeep muxed with g wagon
LOLLLLLLLLLLLLLL, Im sure you do
For me I don't buy a car for it's personality I rather buy a car that serves my needs with the best price which the tank 300 does
whatt about thar ☠☠👍👍
You sour like a lemon, tell you what , all hardcore 4x4 off road SUV have similar design, look the new Toyota Prado, land rover , Jeep, that's all square design with round lights, that is the popular design, not just copy, the technology and off road ability can't be copied, the fact talks, not with some kind discrimination options
OP must be Indian 😂
i think the mahindra, diesel , braking with the tank, cheaper, still capable off road, down sides, i would remove the rear seats so probably would have to get a mod plate and i would switch the engine off switch off... lotto win though, i would get tank hev and upgrade suspension and tyres to stop those real wheels lifting
Fair enough!
I want the PHEV Tank
It might come in 2024. I’m testing the regular hybrid soon!!
The Tank ELK is currently the subject of a recall to fix so should be a lot better from now on.
Yep it is. I noted that in the video.
Watched in a few places that the Tank 300 braking is pretty unsafe. Tyres jump off the road when braking, making it’s stopping ability far less effective. Wouldn’t trade this safety aspect for lower price, no matter how good are other aspects
It has a 5 star ancap safety rating and decent braking distance. Back wheel jump for 0.01 seconds under extreme situation which the safety rating matters more under those circumstances.
@@tacticalaccountantancap ratings are a bit of a rort/scam. having features on a spec sheet gives you stars. whether the features work is irrelevant to ancap.
braking with wheels off the ground is terrible. the ".01 seconds" off the ground also means ther is a great deal more time where only .01% of the wheel is barely touching the ground. you brake hard and try to swerve around the reason for braking with your rear end only applying 100kgs of load to the tarmac and let me know how that went.
I totally agree with you. The 2 back wheels lifting completely off the ground under emergency braking is unbelievable in this day and age. If this was to happen on a corner or when swerving would mean complete loss of control or a possible roll-over. I don't care in the counter-argument of ANCAP 5 stars...as this doesn't test emergency braking when swerving or cornering. To me this braking issue is a real deal breaker...it is simply unsafe and dangerous 🤔
Yep - it is a concern.
I’ll try and replicate in the hybrid in a few weeks!
@@53gloweExactly, It could be the difference between going home having a nice dinner or going to hospital to spend the night, to say the least.
GWMTank300 and mahindra xuv700...which is better
Mahindra scorpio
Pack both vehicles with the typical gear for a week long camping trip and then do the same tests again. I haven't seen ANY real world tests of the Tank
Hey Matt, have you seen the video posted by John Cadogan on Tank 300? I'm interested in hearing your view on the braking system issue of Tank 300, not sure if this can't be fixed or a serious flaw. Thanks.
The issue was not the braking system. It's the soft springs on the suspension. A set of firm springs will fix it with ease. John Cardogan didn't even test drive one and bag the car.....
@@tacticalaccountant that's right, I do think he's really biased and jumped too quickly to the conclusion only based on videos.Thanks
Yeah mate, I have seen it, and I've spoken to Brett from Driving Enthusiast about it, too. It's a concern, that's for sure. I am looking forward to seeing if the hybrid exhibits the same behaviour in a few weeks. Stay tuned!
A wider track width on the new Mahindra Scorpio n shall make it to perform better on straight long run plain Tarmac and perform better on off-road obstacles on off road driving ., but I don’t think the vehicle will withstand with confident stability on 30 or 40 kmph run on a bumpy urban terrain Tarmac.,
More computerised electrickery inside a Chinese-made car isn't a good thing, for me. My experiences to date with rentals has convinced me that budget car makers simply don't do a great job of the computerised stuff and, when that includes so-called 'autonomous safety systems', I just see problems waiting to happen.
In this sense, the Mahindra, despite having fewer bells and whistles, appears to suffer similar problems, i.e. complaints about the hill hold and something else I can't recall. These issues, especially infotainment connection problems, seem to occur with some of the major manufacturers too, though much less common.
This mahindra gives a vibe of Parado i don't know why...but looks like it can take hardcore abuses !
Yep! It’s got a Prado-style profile.
the 300's weak point is it's load capacity - only 400kgs. that means it cant legally carry 5 adults, which is a terrible design choice and should render it unable to be a 5 star safety rating.
in the real world it means it cannot tow a 2.5t, 250kg towball caravan with even ONLY a driver onboard.
both these examples are assuming there is literally nothing in he car besides humans. no phone,m no fridge, no towbar (they weigh 40kgs+), nothing.
Bro. How heavy are you?
@@therightcar80kg is apparently the average adult weight now (females and males combined).
Haha I realise. It is a shortcoming.
Those numbers are arbitrary and bogus for any car. There's no real way of measuring.
well that's certainly an opinion.@@308_Negra_Arroyo_Lane
Scorpio vehicles are known for its durability. Ita always perform above its price
Good stuff.
Mahindra really needs to get rid of the Auto start stop. Drives me nuts. The Tank is a more refined product. Apart from the price, I don't know why anyone would get the Mahindra. The DEF tank is also precautiously placed, with no protection.
Auto start stop is optional.if u don't need it just shut it off
@@adarshchandran2594 You turn it off and it comes on after every ignition cycle. You HAVE to turn it off every time. It's not just a setting. The the most frustrating part is it turns off the ignition within one second of the car idling
The Mahindra looks like a design from early 2000.
I think tank has more features and good interiors where as Mahindra is a good in engineering powerful engine good milage and tough ladder on frame body
Better for tech but you have to turn it off 😂 what about cost of fuel? Petrol Tank is costing a lot more per 1000km. 300 braking isn’t good? Hmmm in a heavy suv sounds reassuring.
I think the tech is more than just an annoyance - it could save your life or someone else’s in dramatic situations.
Why do people (stupidly) always associate good handling with firm/heavy steering and steering feel?
It's the opposite. Good handling = numb steering, no steering feel, and SUPER light steering effort and body roll. This is what comfort-conscious people consider good handling. Get it right.
The tank 300 is a smart choice
😂😂 Scorpio has 0 stars in the ancap collision test. Does anyone dare to buy it😂
Probably still safer than a 10 year old Pajero….
@@therightcar no AEB,no ADAS,I won't buy it.
Okay! That’s fine.
❤ from India
If not Scorpio N Then I Definitely Choose Japanese, European, Korean Cars But I Don't Go For Chinese SUVs or Cars.
No need to spread racial hate, just talking about cars here.
@@johnwayne8475 There is No Doubt that They have Progressed and Developed Now, They Innoveted many things, and Provided at Cheap and Affordable Price,
But it is Also True that They have Steal the Western Technologies Countlessly and Copy 70-80-90% of all Western Countries Products and Sell those Things BACK to Western Countries and Fooling them and Earning Billions and Billions of Dollars Sfbeng 💐🙏🏻
politics. I understand your pick.
You forget to mention 0 yes 0 ANCAP rating in Scorpio .
That's because I published this before there was an ANCAP rating for the Scorpio!
I watch this in my 80 series diesel landcruiser with twin lockers ive had for 25 years and i shake my head at these plastic toys. Try 1.5m deep watercrossing with snorkel in these electric devices 😂
I want Mahindra Scorpio.
I really prefer the Mahindra as it is less pretentious and less complex. Fewer gadgets to go wrong… Also, being from India, it is designed to withstand considerable abuse from the road conditions it’s likely to encounter everyday in that country. Anything from bumpy city streets to rutted bush tracks that turn into slippery mud during the monsoon rains…. Everyone in Australia seems to want a car that’s just a shiny computerised gadget on wheels - I just want a car I can depend on, no matter the road conditions.
Petrol consumption of GWM is terrible.
Very high, but I've got the Hybrid in a few weeks to see if it can do better.
The brake testing on the Tank causing its rear wheels to lift up couid become catastrophic in an emergency braking . The GWM might be good, but its no where near great . Any vehicle that ends up on its front wheels because the rear end cant keep contact with the pavement is toatally unacceptable. Despite the Mahindra missing some active safety gear, id take it over the GWM . GWM obviously still have a lot of work to do
The Grand Cheerokee and Hilux failed the moose test but still sold very well. Not many people had concerns back then.....
I hear you, I've got a hybrid version of the Tank in a few weeks and will be keen to investigate if it has the same fault.
Would stiffer rear shocks fix this?
@@daweigo6851 it's apparently a calibration issue
Watching a recent hard, full on brake test with the GWM, I’d be concerned in a real life scenario. I think you’ll find it via John Cadogan, via another RUclipsrs channel. When heavily braked, the Tanks rear wheels left the ground completely! Bugger that Matt.👎🏼😱
Yep I have seen Brett’s testing on that car. And I understand the concern.
Yeah that was just nuts .
Mahindra do have safety tech in there XUV700 & could easily put those in before selling these in Australia.. mahindra should not have put half baked product for their target customer..
The auto locking rear diff is atrocious. It just slams and locks the diff. ❌
I don’t think it’s atrocious. It’s certainly not as hands on as a non-auto version. But I think it does a good job!
They both are good but if you see at the moment of australian market they need something can do both city , country and Off roading in Budget, So i think Tank 300 has that, Mahindra is a big name of the asian and south African market , but when come to city driving and off roading we need Mahindra Thar not scorpio
I want to love the tank 300, but it just have bugger all carry weight capacity and the back wheels lifting off the ground in an emergency brake is a huge nope.
I hear you.
Grand Cherokee does the back lift too when hard brake, it is not a deal breaker.
@@hippocreation And there is a reason Jeep have a horrible reputation.
The tank300 does look good! but if I had to buy 4x4! I I take the Mahindra Scprpio for many reason! fuel economy,cheaper to buy! better brakes,and it would be safer for longer trips! and less chances would go wrong! it has less electronics! it's easier to use the heating and air-conditioning which make safer to function! rather touch screen! it as standard Hand brakes! and able to tow! I would trust the old school 6 speed automatic gearbox more then others automatic gearbox because 8 or 10 speed Gearbox......
One word : RELIABILITY.
It's like comparing Toyotas to a Chinese car.
Mahindras are much more reliable workhorse in the long run just like a Toyota.
Also Mahindra is largest seller of tractors in the world!
Cars and the famous 'Bolero' pickups are very popular as a reliable commercial workhorse products.
Okay so I had a few reliability issues with this thing - I don’t agree. The stop-start cutting in and out and causing it to go into limp mode? Not good enough.
Since when Mahindra's as reliable as Toyota......
They are not reliable as Toyota but can be compared to that of hyundais diesel cars
I only feel pain for Japan
Japan will fight back!
Dude, Your Review is definitely biased towards Tank 300 may TANK paid you for this review…n funny part is you are comparing the refinement and sound of 2.0L Petrol Engine vis-a-vis Diesel 2.2L engine…. Though you are right on tech provided by Tank300 are much more AC compared to Scorpio N…
Not biased. It’s a better thing. Not paid for, either.
Ridiculous comment,
Tank is a wannabe off-roader, Scorpio is an actual off-roader.
of cause because it get 0 ANCAP rating.
Tank 300 cant even carry 4 average bloke ( 392 kg max pay load)...no one talks about it... all well paid reviewers. Shit work
Did you see the bit where I SPECIFICALLY pointed that out? :P
Mate 8.9 litre per 100km to 13.6 with petrol @ over 2 dollars. Hands down I’d buy a Mahindra
Fair enough.
Scorpio wins the looks department anyday ,tank 300 looks like a toy.
You want to promote the chinese tank which has many chinese gimmicks, but scorpio is the best 4X4 you can get below 50 - 60K.
Nothing gimmicky when you get 0 ANCAP rating.
Indian here I'd take the tank anyday, it's a shame we don't have them here in India. Never liked the quality and fitment of Mahindra cars, engine are fine though
A refreshing take from India. Thanks for your honesty.
What the hell…. Mahindra is providing the best value within the budget. May be more value than you pay. If you need more quality interiors you can go for benz or something like that. Chinese cars are always Chinese. Can you run this Chinese car for 30 years as Mahindra cars does?
Don't expect Chinese cars to have Mercedes level of fit and finish. Moreover, the state of tune is pretty high and it might wear out the engine faster.
U know GWM is chinese... Nothing can beat it's RELIABILITY... Not even MAHINDRA 💀
Tank 300 is far better then indian curry😂😂😂😂
Good for you get chink noodles 😂😂😂.Hope your tank stays good till 2025 🤣🤣🤣
Sorry No Pakistanis are invited
Get Tanked 😁
I love a tanking.
Mahindra Scorpio has its own indentity inside/outside not a copy design from outside mimicing Jeep Wrangler and inside Merc G-Wagon. Yes GWM has alot more features but driving this is like you cant afford to buy Wrangler and G-Wagon.
Cuz Mahindra has already copied the Jeep Wrangler.....
Who would want to spend more for a Jeep? Haha
@@therightcar its not the price.... Its the attitude which chinese copy design never has and never will..... I understand situation where you get paid to praise one particular brand to help in the market against establiahed brands
@@tacticalaccountant you obviously dont know Mahindra was official licensed partner with Jeep producing 4wd and they have kept Jeep heritage alive.....
@@dshiningsword2427 that's BS. Mahindra is currently being sued by Jeep over Thar. And, heritage? Really? Since when the Jeep Wrangler's discontinued....
For view world 4th largest market (india) is has been open to Chinese manufacturers for than 10 years
Not a single car company form china could make a place their
Especially in SUV segment
Only Toyota has some ground (which it should have everywhere)
But rest are indian
Tata
Mahindra
This is how good are india suv on bad roads
Isn't it more to do with Chinese brands not being sold in India, though?
@@therightcar No. They couldn't provide better options in cheaper rate, which the Japanese somehow did.
@@therightcar SAIC had set up production lines in India, but the Indian government forced SAIC to divest and allow local companies to take over the plant. Since then, no Chinese automakers have tried to invest in India. Even when selling vehicles to India, payment must be made before delivery. I don't hate Indians and I have Indian friends, but my experience of doing business in India was a nightmare.
If I’m buying a 2024 car, I want the Tank. The Mahindra looks way outdated in comparison.
I hear you.
Hope your tank stays good till 2025 🤣🤣🤣
I’d take the Mahindra if it had a rear bench seat and better safety systems. The Tank has issues with wheel hop under heavy braking. For now, I’d pass on both. Over time these 2 should become better.
Thanks for the comment mate. I reckon a five seat Scorpio with a bench second row would be a far more convincing offering than the current take. It’ll come, I’m sure.
As for Tank hopping? I have a hybrid in a couple of weeks and will try and see if I can capture the issue.
Grand Cherokee does the back lift too when hard brake, it is not a deal breaker.
Hey, I was searching for scorpio review as I am looking forward to by one found this video . In india we have the rear bench seat in a 5 seater config. Also we get a buttery smooth 200hp petrol engine too. I took a test drive on both diesel and petrol but what i heard from other petrol owners is that poor fuel efficiency.
@@shivakumarshet9497 Diesel for fuel efficiency
@@GlowingTube no , petrol
India robot everywhere
I will pick Mahindra not copy cat like 300
Mahindra ScorpioN♥️👍
Yep, they dropped the N at the end here!
I'd take the Jimny over these 2
I can’t wait to drive the 5 door model, called Jimny XL, here. Soon!!
Jimny looks like an ugly shoebox!
Can't really compare
How can you compare petrol vs diesel vibration😂.
Nah!!! You still lack lots of knowledge
You're a goose.
You lack sense and manners
I would chose Mahindra.
I see all Chinese bots supporting Chinese car😂😂😂 in reality at the end of the day it is made in china so durability is a big question. Reliability not really their piece of cake. I purchased xuv 700 4 months ago and clocked 3000 kms. Very happy customer and I know about their reliability as well.
Don't worry chinki tech reliability has hit rough patch in Africa.100 chinki companies kicked out by 2-3 Indian companies 🤣🤣🤣
In the long run Scorpio will be more reliable
Where did you get your crystal ball?
Less stuff to break
Mahindra is a reliable car maker in India. Their vehicles more than 20-30 years old are still running in India.
Scorpio will easily beat the tank in any aspect be it on road or off road,it does lack advance security features such as adas but Mahindra has xuv700 which has all those features.And you gotta be a good driver to drive a vehicle rather depend too much on technology and other stuffs like that.Scorpio has got 5star rating in GNCAP due to its sturdy build quality and protection of passengers.
Thanks for your thoughts - but Mahindra just scored ZERO stars in the ANCAP testing, where the Tank got 5 stars ANCAP.
Kumars😂
Laughing！！😂😂😂😂
Always Mahindra
Never go for Chinese crap..
Scorpio for sure
Fair enough!
says every indian on here yet i havent seen them buy it :) wonder why?
Tank looks like a typical chinese cut, copy and paste from here, there n everywhere. It literally looks like a cocktail of Jeep wrangler and G wagon. Where is the originality n character in the Gwm tank?
Whereas the Scorpio has an identity and character of its own with great off-road capabilities for a vehicle thats is meant for urban family use also. Scorpio combines the best of both urban SUVs n serious Offroaders with highly proven ruggedness and longevity which Chinese products simply can't match.
Personally, i would much prefer mahindra to the chinese product anyday !! Part of the reason for my pick is also due ti longevity and we know how chinese products fair on that end !!
Engine noise - diesel will naturally be a little noisy than petrol and vibrate a little more. Having driven the mahindra i find the engine extremely sophisticated
Off road- with 95% people keeping 4x4 for urban driving, does it really matter . Mahindra has the required capabilities of a 4x4 which 99% people will ever need !!
Camera - ill give that to the GWM .
Too many modes for 4x4 - i donno , whilst its a interestung gimmik, its also a perfect disaster waiting to happen ( thats why we go with keep it simple stupid motto )
Lastly all the gimmicks ( lane keep etc etc ) , people i feel are loosing the ability to drive and natural instincts that every driver should have
Made in India bashing Made in China 🤣🤣🤣
@@tacticalaccountant Not bashing , speaking facts objectively !!
@@sandeepsandhu4286 admire your confidence but if I have to pick between the two, I'd rather pick made in China. At least they have better infrastructure, technology and more capable😆
@@tacticalaccountant Good luck to you with that. I have full faith in indian products ...enougj said !
How do we know how new-generation products last? You must have a terrific crystal ball!
Cheap 😅
Yes?
Mahindra Scorpio n 💪❤❤❤
Love it!
I would not touch mahindra with a ten foot pole, not even interested in a test drive🤣 sorry
Okay.
Why ?
@@Nothingbutskill1err.. Maybe coz he's a stupid bot who doesn't know how to even sit in a car?
Double the length of the pole for the gwm tank.
Spruiks the GWM for all its extra safety systems
Proceeds to switch them off
😂😂😂😂😂😂
IDiocRAcy
I didn’t turn off ALL of them. Keep on AEB, blind spot, rear cross traffic…
I m going to cmmnt here bro because you reading all cmnt and thing i want to say that never compare these Chinese product with Indian brand mahindra is offering more cheaper then india for marketing where tata don't need and build quality of tata ohh even can beat volvo search harrier,safari, hexa, altroz,tigor fuel efficient though build quality feature Full .mahindra is good in engine good power and torque.chines brand reputation in iur country be like spy product or one day product 😂in hindi "chale to chand tak nahi to shaam tak"what in Australia there I don't know for example mg hector in india so luxary and cheaper but after few months body parts and accessories they behave like cheaper products i can give you vedio as a proof
Chinese is chinese you cant compare it with others. You will cry for parts after few years. I had a GAC GS3. The dealer took 2 months to just replace the bumper. Dont go for gismos, just opt for korean, japanese, american , europen or even indian manufacturer vehicles. Chinese would make you cry in few years. Warranty alone will not help. They have habbit of copying, now they copy business strategies of other countries manufacturers, but are not able to keepup with it.
Can't trust a chinese car
Why? Do you trust the Chinese made products in your home? Maybe your phone or laptop was made there… do you trust them?
@@therightcar I'm talking about the reliability here. And I only buy japanese and korean electronics for my home.
@@spamansh1710 that are still made in China
@@tacticalaccountant iPhone is made in china, that doesn't make it chinese. iPhone is designed in California, USA. A lot of japanese and korean products have their R&D in their home country but are made in china. That doesn't make it chinese.
@@spamansh1710 which shows their capability of making quality products. Trustworthy or not the market will do its justice. As far as I can see it's doing really well.
Dude insulted scorpio by comparing it to some chinese defender knockoff😢😢😢
If that’s the way you want to take it…. LOL
safe vs death trap (scorpio)
@@cocoaiscool2709Yeah the serious braking issues with the tank proved which one is a death trap LOL!
@@mg9854 ANCAP 5 star vs 0 star, no thanks, I value my life more than money....
I don't spend money on Chinese cheap copy mix mule....
Who care ？😂
If tank 300 is a best off-road car and value for money than why ausi people not purchase these peace of shit
Start now,lots on the road in Melb.
I would buy the Mahindra any day the Mahindra is so much better than the tank 300 for starters in India and they build some very good vehicles infact we own a Suzuki Baleno made in India and Toyota rebadge the Suzuki Baleno as the Toyota Starlet so if it's good enough for Toyota it's good enough for me and l know of four Mahindra Pick-ups that have done over 500000 km and the Tank 300 will never archive that but the Mahindras have done that Mahindra all day long reliable vehicles and reliability is the most important when buying why do you think they sell so many Toyota's in Australia and l know all about Toyota reliability l own a 26 year old Toyota Hilux that has done only yes only 434000 kilometres and no Chinese vehicle will ever do that they will fall apart as for lasting 26 years no way will the Mahindra last 26 years probably which would you rather buy a vehicle that will last maybe ten years or a vehicle that will last a long it may be all pretty and nice when they but how do they stack up in ten or twenty years time
Broncho rip off
Tank launched way before the Bronco. More like the Bronco took the Tanks’ face.
At least we get the Tank in Australia.
All those sensors and microphone in car, I would never trust a Chinese car with Chinese tech in it listening to every conversation having in the car.
Ye, right. Who the heck are you that they just so interested to listen to your conversations😂
@@tacticalaccountanthey ccp bot I see you replying to every comment.
Is this your full time job??
@@destinations4u196ha, typical troll that can't handle the facts😂
@@tacticalaccountant can't take a ccp bot seriously 😂😂
@@destinations4u196 definitely a troll.🤣
Sour like a lemon😂
Made in china makes me laugh 😂😂😂😂😂
Check the device you typed this on…
@@therightcar it's made in India my friend 😎👍
@@PMASPHXWhat is made in India?Indians can't even do basic education well. Who dares to use the products made by a group of illiterate workers?😆
@@PMASPHXCheck the car for 💩！Indians didn't learn to use the basic commodity of the civilized world → toilet paper😆
Made in India makes me vomit
quote i would rather have the safety tech and turn it off every time i drive it then not have it. seems stupid just not having it makes wat more sense
If it helps prevent a crash that could otherwise kill you, wouldn’t it be better to have the tech?
in my honest review of all safety tech like AEB lane keep assist and all that i hate all of it i think people should learn to drive a car ive been driving for 25 plus years and never had an accident and ive never like the car steering for me or any AEB that brakes the car for me
The Tank ELK is currently the subject of a recall to fix so should be a lot better from now on.
Phew!