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•5w

I am planning to buy a 7-seater. I am obsessed with the Scorpio classic from my childhood. But the current Scorpio Classic seems outdated compared to the Scorpio N. Now, I am confused about shortlisting a car. Is Scorpio Classic still relevant in the modern era? I am looking to own a long-term car.

•5w

If you are looking for a long-term 7-seater, the Mahindra Scorpio N is the better choice over the Scorpio Classic. In Mahindra Cars, the Classic still has its old-school charm and rugged appeal, but it is fundamentally an older product with a dated interior, fewer features and a less refined driving experience. The Scorpio N, on the other hand, is a far more modern SUV with a better ride, more comfortable cabin, stronger safety credentials and a more refined overall ownership experience. It still retains the tough, go-anywhere character that made the Scorpio name so popular, but it does so in a package that is far better suited to long-term ownership. If you are buying with your heart, the Classic will always have its appeal, but if you are buying with your head, the Scorpio N is the clear recommendation. Mahindra Scorpio N mileage figures from our real-world testing were 7.9kpl city and 9.4kpl highway for the petrol automatic, 8.6kpl city and 11.7kpl highway for the diesel automatic, and 7.3kpl for the petrol manual.

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•4w

@jagaru21 Go for Scorpio N because of safety and comfort... Even I had scorpio s10 for 10 yrs .. but still I chose to upgrade my ride with N

•4w

@jagaru21 Go for Scorpio N because it's just the better Scorpio 😉

•4w

@jagaru21 Buy Scorpio N .. It will be great choice .. Plus many variants to choose from ..

•4w

I own a scorpio classic 2006 model in immaculate shape. I have driven it four times between Delhi and Chennai and once from Chabua (Assam) to Coimbatore (Chennai). Most reliable, and comparable to electronic toys as the current genre can ditch anytime when going for long drives as mentioned above Absolute electronics is welcome but not in domination. 2600 cc rugged, basic instruments, maintenance least you cant imagine,sturdy on all terrain of India. Go for classic, won't cost you in maintenance for long term use.

•4w

Scorpio classic has 4 distinct advantages over N - 1. Massive Road presence, 2. Lower cost of parts/servicing/ownership 3. Less tech and 4. Long lasting durability (you will still find 17-18 yr old classic on the road often and those that have done 3 lakh kms). Also a 5th benefit which some may not agree but a significantly deeper 2nd row seat that gives unmatched thigh support. So if you are someone who values these things over the electronic toys and fancy interiors, the choice is yours. There are rumors of Classic getting a mild face-lift soon so maybe worth waiting before deciding

•4w

I would suggest wait for the Government fuel policy to get stable first then invest such a big amount - I they start blending 15% isobutanol in diesel cars they might need an updated engine fuel setup compliant to the new standards and if you buy petrol then probably its already E20 compliant.

•4w

Man, just go ahead and get the Scorpio N model. I just got one last November. Scorpio classic is a little outdated and boxy type. The N series is th best choice. All full of features. But the only issue is the last seat which is foldable but sitting there for a long time is a challenge for the legs because it is not tall. It's actually call the big daddy. I've studied for more than a year and taken all trials of other vehicles but this is the best. I also got a Jimmy recently but that's a different segment.You just but the Scorpio and you'll fall in love with it.

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