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Mahindra Scorpio N Completes 1 Year In India: Here’s A Recap


The SUV is one of the most popular models on sale currently and still commands a high waiting period

Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N has completed its first anniversary in India, today (on June 27). The SUV carries on the much revered ‘Scorpio’ nameplate in a completely new avatar, signified by the ‘N’ suffix. It’s a brand new model from scratch but carries the genes of its nameplate – a tall SUV with rough and tough credentials and the ability to dominate the roads with its performance and presence.

Here’s a recap of the Scorpio N’s year in India:

Price Change

Mahindra Scorpio N

Variant (Petrol)

Launch Price

Latest Price

Difference

Z2 MT

Rs 11.99 lakh

Rs 13.06 lakh

Rs 1.07 lakh

Z2 (E) MT

–

Rs 13.56 lakh

–

Z4 MT/ Z4 AT

Rs 13.49 lakh/ Rs 15.49 lakh

Rs 14.66 lakh / Rs 16.62 lakh

Rs 1.17 lakh / Rs 1.13 lakh

Z4 (E) MT

–

Rs 15.16 lakh

–

Z6 MT/ Z6 AT

N.A.

N.A.

–

Z8 MT/ Z8 AT

Rs 16.99 lakh/ Rs 18.95 lakh

Rs 18.06 lakh / Rs Rs 19.97 lakh

Rs 1.07 lakh / Rs 1.02 lakh

Z8L MT/ Z8L AT

Rs 18.99 lakh/ Rs 20.95 lakh

Rs 20.01 lakh / Rs 21.57 lakh

Rs 1.02 lakh / Rs 62,000

Z8L 6S MT/ Z8L 6S AT

Rs 19.19 lakh / Rs 21.15 lakh

Rs 20.21 lakh / Rs 21.77 lakh

Rs 1.02 lakh / Rs 62,000

  • The petrol variants have become more expensive by up to Rs 1.17 lakh, since launch.

  • New (E) variants were introduced in the last few days of December. The lower-end Z2 and Z4 manual variants got ESP, hill hold, and hill descent control as optional for Rs 50,000 more.

  • Rated at an output of 203PS and 380Nm, it was the quickest mass market SUV tested in 2022, completing the 0-100kmph sprint in 10.16 seconds (with the 6-speed automatic transmission).

Variant (DIESEL)

Launch Price

Latest Price

Difference

Z2

Rs 12.49 lakh

Rs 13.56 lakh

Rs 1.07 lakh

Z2 (E)

–

Rs 14.06 lakh

–

Z4 MT

Rs 13.99 lakh

Rs 15.16 lakh

Rs 1.17 lakh

Z4 MT (E)

–

Rs 15.66 lakh

–

Z4 AT (175PS)

Rs 15.95 lakh

Rs 17.12 lakh

Rs 1.17 lakh

Z4 4WD MT

Rs 16.44 lakh

Rs 17.76 lakh

Rs 1.32 lakh

Z4 4WD MT (E)

–

Rs 18.26 lakh

–

Z6 MT/ Z6 AT

Rs 14.99 lakh/ Rs 16.95 lakh

Rs 16.06 lakh / Rs 18.02 lakh

Rs 1.07 lakh

Z8 MT/ Z8 AT

Rs 17.49 lakh/ Rs 19.45 lakh

Rs 18.56 lakh / Rs 20.47 lakh

Rs 1.07 lakh / Rs 1.02 lakh

Z8 4WD MT / Z8 4WD MT AT

Rs 19.94 lakh / Rs 21.90 lakh

Rs 21.11 lakh / Rs 23.07 lakh

Rs 1.17 lakh

Z8L MT/ Z8L AT

Rs 19.49 lakh/ Rs 21.45 lakh

Rs 20.47 lakh / Rs 22.11 lakh

Rs 98,000 / Rs 66,000

Z8L 4WD MT / Z8L 4WD AT

Rs 21.94 lakh / Rs 23.90 lakh

Rs 22.96 lakh / Rs 24.52 lakh

Rs 1.02 lakh / Rs 62,000

Z8L 6-seater MT/ Z8L 6-seater AT

Rs 19.69 lakh / Rs 21.65 lakh

Rs 20.71 lakh / Rs 22.27 lakh

Rs 1.02 lakh / Rs 62,000

  • The diesel variants have become more expensive by up to Rs 1.32 lakh, over the past year.

  • The (E) variants were also introduced with the diesel engine.

  • According to some of the sales data, the diesel-powered Scorpio N is enjoying significantly more demand than the petrol variants.

Also Read: When Is The Global Unveil Of 5-Door Mahindra Thar?

Strong Safety Score!

Mahindra Scorpio N Global NCAP

In December 2022, Mahindra Scorpio N received a full 5-star safety rating in the global NCAP crash tests. The SUV received five stars for adult occupants’ protection and three stars for child occupants’ protection. The footwell area and bodyshell was rated stable and capable of withstanding further loadings. Since the Scorpio N was tested as per the updated crash test protocols, it also passed the side barrier impact, side pole impact, and ESC tests.

No Feature Upgrades

Mahindra Scorpio N

Given how well-equipped it is, there is no surprise that the Scorpio N has received no feature upgrade. It continues with an electric sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen system, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, Sony sound system, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charger, and 6-way powered driver’s seat.

Safety is covered by front and rear cameras, up to six airbags, hill-assist control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and ESC (electronic stability control).

Waiting Period

Mahindra Scorpio N

The Mahindra Scorpio N still commands a waiting time of up to a year in several cities. The SUV maker has confirmed that it will soon increase its production capacity over the coming months, which will subsequently reduce its waiting period. However, on an average, a Scorpio N buyer will have to wait around six months or more.

Minor Recall

Mahindra Scorpio N

In November 2022, Mahindra recalled certain batches of the Scorpio N and XUV700. The reason was due to a suspected defective rubber bellow inside the clutch bell housing of the manual variants. This would have resulted in performance concerns. Around 6,618 units of the Scorpio N were suspected of the flaw, which Mahindra replaced free of cost.

Faux Controversy

Mahindra Scorpio N Waterfall

There was a video which went viral, showing a Scorpio N owner parking his SUV under a waterfall. The video showed that the water was leaking through the sunroof, which raised several questions about the fit and finish.

Future Changes

Mahindra Scorpio N

The Scorpio N is still a relatively newer model and is unlikely to get any upgrades anytime soon. However, when it is upgraded, we can expect the inclusion of radar-based ADAS technology. It might be updated to offer six airbags as standard when the new mandate comes into effect later this year. In terms of pricing as well, we expect the Scorpio N to get dearer come 2024.

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Motorsport

Future Toyota Vehicles Could Incorporate AI in Design Process

In 2023, artificial intelligence has become a widely discussed topic, with many industries exploring the potential of machine learning technologies for problem-solving. The automotive industry is no exception, as numerous companies have already integrated AI into various tasks within their research and development divisions. Toyota is now joining this trend by announcing its research on AI-based car design, leveraging its generative artificial intelligence technique developed by the Toyota Research Institute (TRI).

For those concerned, rest assured that your next Tacoma truck will not have an entirely AI-designed exterior. Instead, Toyota aims to utilize this technology during the early stages of the design process, where multiple iterations of a project are necessary for engineering considerations. In other words, if the automaker decides to create a new large two-door coupe, it can request AI to generate a range of initial designs based on specific parameters. The rendering displayed at the top of this article serves as an example, as it was created by artificial intelligence.


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Kia Seltos Facelift Will Make Its India Debut On July 4


With this facelift, the compact SUV will get popular features like a panoramic sunroof and ADAS

Facelifted Kia Seltos Front

  • Dealership-level pre-bookings for the compact SUV are open for a token amount of Rs 25,000.

  • Expected to get the same petrol and diesel engine options as the outgoing model with the addition of a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine.

  • Apart from ADAS and a panoramic sunroof, it could also get features like integrated dual 10.25-inch displays, heated front seats and six airbags.

  • Market launch is expected to follow shortly after the reveal.

  • Could be priced from Rs 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom) onwards.

As one of the top-selling compact SUVs in the country, the Kia Seltos has been due for an update and we have been awaiting the arrival of its facelift for quite some time. Now, we have confirmation that the facelifted Kia Seltos will be hitting the market soon and will make its debut in India on July 4.

Updated Design

Facelifted Kia Seltos Rear

With this facelift, the Seltos will get a sleeker set of LED headlights and DRLs along with a redesigned front grille. The side profile remains largely unchanged except for some door cladding. At the back, the compact SUV’s tail lamp setup is tweaked slightly, with a connecting element in the middle. The boot gets a tweaked design for a more aggressive look and the rear bumper has been redesigned as well.

Updated Powertrain

We expect that the facelifted Seltos will retain the engine options of the outgoing model which gets a 1.5-litre petrol engine (115PS/144Nm) with the choice of a 6-speed manual and a CVT gearbox, and a 1.5-litre diesel engine (115PS/250Nm) paired with either a 6-speed iMT or a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Also Read: Kia Seltos Facelift Spied Undisguised; Here Are 5 Things We Can See

The old 140PS 1.4-litre turbo-petrol engine, already not on sale, will be replaced by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine (160PS/253Nm) which can be found on the Kia Carens and the new Hyundai Verna.

Features & Safety

Facelifted Kia Seltos Cabin

As per some sightings of its test mules, we know that the facelifted Seltos will come with a panoramic sunroof and it will also get ADAS features like lane keep assist, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and autonomous emergency braking. Both of these features are being offered by its rivals.

Also Read: Over 5 Lakh Units Of The Kia Seltos Have Found Homes

It could also get a redesigned cabin like the one present on the globally available facelifted Seltos with features like integrated dual 10.25-inch displays (touchscreen infotainment and digital driver’s display), and safety features like six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and hill assist.

Expected Price and Rivals

Facelifted Kia Seltos Front

Kia could announce its prices later in the same month and we expect it to have a starting price of Rs 10.5 lakh (ex-showroom). The facelifted Seltos will continue its rivalry with the likes of the Hyundai Creta, Volkswagen Taigun, Skoda Kushaq, Maruti Grand Vitara, Toyota Hyryder and MG Astor.

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Motorsport

Mercedes-AMG G63 Transforms into an Extended and Lifted Overlanding Truck

The Mercedes-Benz G-Class hasn’t been a popular choice for overlanding camper equipment, until now. Pit26 Motorsports, a distributor of suspension and performance parts for the G-Class in the US, has recognized the great potential of the boxy SUV and created an overlanding machine based on the range-topping AMG G63 version.

This particular vehicle, built for a client with a passion for outdoor living and exploring, takes the form of a pickup truck with extra space for overlanding gear. The wheelbase has been extended by nearly 20 inches, and the suspension with portal axles has been lifted by about 5.9 inches.


Technology

The 10 Oldest Aircraft That Are Still In Service Today

Despite the availability of newer aircraft models, there are still some airlines that choose to keep their older planes in service. One example is Nolinor Aviation, a carrier based in Canada.

Nolinor Aviation specializes in chartered flights and has the capability to transport passengers and cargo, including petroleum, to various destinations in North America and Europe. They often fly to remote and challenging locations, particularly in the northern parts of Canada. This is where their old Boeing 737-200 planes come in handy.

Currently, Nolinor Aviation operates the two oldest 737-200 airframes still in use. These planes were produced in 1974 and 1975. As long as it remains a practical and cost-effective option for the carrier, there is no immediate plan to replace these aircraft.

Motorsport

Opulent Mercedes Arocs 8×6 Motorhome Can Take You Anywhere In Full Comfort

The Mercedes Arocs, introduced in 2013 as a heavy-duty truck, may not be as sleek as the new Mercedes SL, but it offers powerful diesel engines with up to 625 horsepower and 2,200 pound-feet of torque. Typically used in the construction sector, the Arocs has now found an unexpected application as a luxurious motorhome.

The SOD Peak 8×6, showcased in the gallery below, is a motorhome conversion based on the four-axle Arocs model. Built by Stone Offroad Design, a German RV company located near Munich, this motorhome is both opulent and impressive. Stone Offroad Design describes it as offering “sophisticated, robust technology, remarkable performance, and absolute comfort for driver and passengers.”


Motorsport

VW Explores Unique Versions of the Bulli, Including a Bus with Tracks

The Volkswagen Bus holds a significant place in the history of the company. It gained immense popularity and became an iconic vehicle for millions of people. In a new video, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ vintage division in Germany takes us on a journey through the model’s legacy. The video showcases some of the noteworthy models produced by the company.

One of the most fascinating VW Bulli variants featured in the video is a special 1968 T1 Kombi. This particular vehicle was equipped with half-tracks, making it truly unique. When it arrived at the facility, it was disassembled and came in three or four separate boxes containing individual parts. In the late 1960s and 1970s, the bus underwent a conversion that added two extra axles, with tracks wrapped around the rear two. This transformed the bus into a formidable off-road monster, primarily used in mountainous regions of Austria. It’s important to note that only the rear axle is powered, while the front two axles are used for steering.


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Volvo C40 Recharge: A Stylish Electric Vehicle with a 530 Kilometer Range


The Volvo C40 Recharge is an upcoming electric vehicle from Volvo that will launch in August. It’s the sleeker version of the popular XC40 Recharge, offering the same features but with a higher driving range.

Volvo C40 Recharge

The Volvo C40 Recharge is the newest addition to Volvo’s lineup in India. It has been recently unveiled and will be available for sale in August. Bookings will start once the prices are announced, and deliveries are expected to begin in September.

Positioned as the coupe-styled version of the XC40, the C40 caters to the growing demand for sleek SUV designs.

Powertrain Details

The C40 Recharge comes equipped with a 78kWh battery pack, which is the same capacity as the XC40 Recharge. However, due to its slightly more aerodynamic design, the C40 boasts a higher WLTP-claimed range of 530km. It features a sporty dual-motor AWD setup that produces 408PS and 660Nm of torque. The C40 Recharge can accelerate from 0-100kmph in just 4.7 seconds.

Furthermore, it supports 150kW fast charging, allowing the battery to be charged from 10 to 80 percent in just 27 minutes.

Familiar Interior

The C40 Recharge shares the same interior as its counterparts. It features a 9-inch vertically-oriented infotainment touchscreen at the center of the dashboard, along with a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display. The fully-loaded trim includes electrically adjustable front seats with heating and cooling functions, dual-zone climate control, a panoramic sunroof, and a premium Harman Kardon sound system.

As one of the first brands to introduce Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) in India, the C40 Recharge offers features such as collision avoidance and mitigation, lane-keeping aid, post-impact braking, driver alertness monitoring, and run-off mitigation. Safety-wise, it also includes seven airbags and a 360-degree camera.

Rivals

The Volvo C40 Recharge is expected to have a starting price of around Rs 60 lakh (ex-showroom). While it doesn’t have any direct rivals at the moment, it will compete with other electric vehicles like the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, BMW i4, and its own sibling, the XC40 Recharge.

Motorsport

Hyundai Ioniq 7: A New Seven-Passenger SUV with Interesting Details

In North America, three-row passenger SUVs are a hot commodity. As one of the most sought-after segments behind pickup trucks, almost every manufacturer either sells such a vehicle today or is actively working on one. Hyundai’s Palisade is its current offering, but it will soon be joined by an all-electric Ioniq 7.

The Ioniq 7 is based on the Kia EV9, which also benefits from the enlarged E-GMP platform. It will be the third-row crossover that anchors the Korean automaker’s electric SUV lineup. From its spy photos, it bears a strong resemblance to its Kia cousin and the renderings we saw last year. The body and roofline are similar to those of the EV9, but the front and rear fascias are concealed, indicating a different design.