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Despite being an SUV, the Scorpio offers great city driveability thanks to the light clutch and the 2.2-litre mHawk engine that offers a good amount of low-end torque.

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Being a body on ladder frame SUV, the Scorpiou2019s ride quality is bumpy and has a fair amount of body roll. This means long distance travel in the Scorpio would be a bit uneasy for the rear passengers.

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The Mahindra Scorpio commands loads of road presence, aggressive styling and an abuse-friendly structure.

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The option of 4WD is limited to the top-spec S11 variant which feels a bit overpriced for the equipment it offers.

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With a starting price of Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi), the Scorpio is on of the most affordable 7-seater SUVs in the country

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Poor ergonomic: the storage door packets are almost impossible to access with doors shut and it is a similar issue with driver seat height adjuster.

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Unlike many of its rivals, the Scorpio comes with proper shift on fly 4WD system.

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The fit and finish quality on the Scorpio is not up to the mark. Even the faux leather upholstery offered in the top-spec S11 variant does not feel upmarket.