Mahindra and Mahindra introduced Scorpio with a muscular and rugged look.Overtime, it has received a number of updates which has made it even more classy and stylish.Scorpio is offered in a number of variants as well as different drive options along with a variety of engines on offer.But as of now, we will be discussing the base variant of Scorpio, that is, Scorpio S3 2WD 7 seater.Exterior of the Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR gets black front grille inserts and silver wheels without wheel covers.It also get bonnet scoop and clear lens turn indicators along with LED tail lamp.For the comfort and convenience of the passengers, a number os equipments are provided in S3 2WD 7 STR model including adjustable ORVM, power socket, tilt adjustment for steering and much more.Along with this, micro hybrid technology is provided for better mileage.Interior of the S3 7-seater model is treated with dual tone upholstery and seats with superior comfort.Mahindra Scorpio comes with 3 years and 1,00,000 kms warranty which can be extended unto 5 years.
Mahindra Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR Highlights
Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR Specifications
In terms of specifications, the length of Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR is 4456 mm, with a width of 1820 mm which is without ORVMs and the height of Scorpio S3 is 1930 mm.The height of this variant is slightly less than Scorpio S5, S7 and S11 as they have roof rails while the base model of Scorpio misses out on roof rails.Wheelbase is 2680 mm, minimum turning radius is 5.4 metres while it has a class leading ground clearance of 210 mm.Boot space of the SUV is 410 litres.
| Dimensions | Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR Specifications |
| Length | 4456 mm |
| Width | 1820 mm |
| Height | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 litres |
| Turning Radius | 5.4 metre |
| Ground Clearance | 210 mm |
| Boot Space | 410 litres |
Mahindra Scorpio S3 variant is offered in two seating options.S3 model is the basic model of Mahindra Scorpio.S3 model is offered in 7 seater and 9 seater options.Both the variants of S3 are available as side facing.The ex-showroom price and on-road price of Mahindra Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR is Rs. 9,99,996 and Rs. 11,66,529 respectively.The price of S3 9 seater is also the same as S3 2WD 7 seater.
| Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR – Price |
| Ex-Showroom Price – Rs. 9,99,996 |
| On-Road Price – Rs. 11,66,529 |
The Exterior of Scorpio S3 looks muscular.The look is enhanced by bold front stance.Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR features 7 slot front grille which is blacked out.Both the headlamps joins the front grille on the either sides and the headlamps are halogen for the basic trim of Scorpio with chrome accents.Fog lamps are not provided in this variant but the fog lamps housing is in glossy black finish.Front and rear bumpers are unpainted.Hydraulic Bonnet with bonnet scoop further makes the SUV much bolder.Large air intakes are provided for better high speed stability.Moving to the side, it greets us with 215/75 R15 silver steel rims without wheel caps.Outside rear view mirror and door handles are black in colour.Side cladding is also black which houses scorpio logo while footstep which are in silver are provided to get in and out of the SUV easily.For Scorpio S3, fender is also finished in black with m2DICR badging which has a clear lens turn indicator.Rear section of the SUV gets LED tail lamps, centre high mount stop bulb lamp.Rear number plate garnish is in glossy black and grab handle is blackened out.It also gets badging of scorpio s3 and micro hybrid in chrome.Footrest is provided for getting into third row while the spare wheel is under body mounted.Badging of ‘Live Young, Live Free’ is there on the rear windshield.A, B, C and D Pillars are body coloured.
Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR Exterior |
| Black Front Grille Inserts |
| Center High Mount Stop Lamp – Bulb |
| Fender Bezel – Black Finish |
| Clear Lens Turn Indicators |
| Bonnet Scoop |
| Rear Number Plate Applique – Black |
| ORVMs & Door Handles -Unpainted |
| Side Cladding -Unpainted |
| Front & Rear Bumpers – Unpainted |
| Red Lens LED Tail Lamps |
| Redesigned Tail gate, Rear Bumper & Footrest |
| 215/75 R15 silver steel wheels |
Scorpio S3 2WD 7 Str gets standard two keys.Near the key hole which is illuminated are provided options to open fuel tank, for levelling headlamps and also start/stop button for micro hybrid technology.Dual tone doors also gets black coloured door locks and grab handles.Scorpio S3 wear dual tone vinyl upholstery.Grab handles for the front two rows also has coat hooks.On front two row doors, grab handles are given.Power windows for all 4 windows are given in centre.Hydraulic Steering wheel with tilt adjustment doesn’t houses any controls.Manual A/C is given and near the gearbox is a 12V power socket.Glovebox is large and has got scorpio badge under the left A/C vent.Mobile holder in front row near the power windows controls are provided along with anti-skit mat just in front of these power window controls.In second row, rear ac vents are provided along with two can holders with anti-skit base.Front seat back pocket are also offered.Instrument cluster houses the speedometer along with tachometer and small MID with information including total mileage, distance covered, temperature and much more.For the third row, grab handles are given on the back door and also on the pillar along with hook on the third row window to open it.The tail gate is finished in beige and body colour.Door handle and a grab handle are given for the third row passengers.
Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR Interior |
| Dual Tone Vinyl Upholstery |
| Hydraulic steering |
| Tachometer and MID |
| Inside Door Handles and Handbrake – Black |
Mahindra Scorpio is very spacious on the inside.Scorpio gets sloping roof which even makes the third row passengers to sit comfortably.Comfort features of Scorpio base model includes Manual A/C with heater.Outside rear view mirrors are manually adjustable.Cabin lamps which are static are provided for 2nd and 3rd rows.The headrests of front two rows are adjustable.Big glove box is provided for keeping large items.Mobile holder and 12V outlet are for front passengers along with two can holders and rear ac vents for 2nd row passengers along with driver and passenger side seat back pocket for keeping small stuff.Steering column is tillable.Dead puddle is also offered.
Scorpio S3 7 STR Comfort |
| Manual AC with Heater |
| Manually adjustable ORVMs |
| All 4 power windows |
| Hydraulic Steering with tilt adjustment |
| 12V Front Power Outlet |
| Mobile Pocket in Centre Console |
| Second Row Can Holder on Console |
| Remote Fuel Lid Opener |
| Headlamp Levelling Switch |
| Rear A/C Vents |
| Front and 2nd row roof lamps |
| Driver and passenger side seat back pocket |
Safety features which are provided in Scorpio right from the base model, that is, beginning from Scorpio S3 includes Collapsible steering column with side intrusion beams.In case of a frontal collision, the
steering column collapses to minimise any injury to the driver.Along with this, it also gets Engine immobiliser for more safety along with crumple zones for crash protection. Day and Night inside rear view mirror adds to the safety further.Child safety locks are provided on the rear doors.S3 model gets manual central locking.
Scorpio S3 7 STR Safety |
| Engine immobiliser |
| Crumple Zones |
| Collapsible steering column |
| Side intrusion beams |
| D/N IRVM |
Scorpio S3 trim doesn’t get any infotainment system.It has space left for music system.The music system with all the connectivity options including Apple Carplay, Bluetooth and USB connectivity similar to the top-spec trim can be installed afterwards.
Scorpio S3 2WD 7 seater gets only a single engine.This unit is 2.5-litre BS-IV m2DICR 4 cylinder Diesel engine with displacement of 2523 cc.This engine makes about 75 BHP of power @ 3200 Rpm and 200 NM @ 1400-2200 RPM.This engine is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.Due to micro hybrid technology, the ARAI certified fuel efficiency is 15.4 kmpl but in real life it my provide you around 8-9 kmpl.
| Scorpio S3 Diesel Engine | Specifications |
| Engine | 2.5 L m2DICR 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Diesel |
| Displacement | 2523 cc |
| Power | 75 BHP @ 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 200 NM @ 1400-2200 RPM |
| Transmission | 5 Speed Manual |
| Mileage | 15.4 kmpl |
Scorpio comes with cushion type suspension with anti-roll technologies for better comfort.It gets Hydraulic Double Acting, Telescopic Shock Absorber along with Double Wish-bone Type, Independent Front Coil Spring Suspension along with Multi Link Coil Spring Suspension with Anti-roll Bar at the rear.The front brakes are of caliper type.Ventilated disc brakes are there in front while the rear brakes are of drum type.With this excellent braking and suspension system, Scorpio comes with excellent ride quality, braking power and handling.
Scorpio S3 2WD 7 STR is offered in a total of four colour options.These colours are not only available for S3 model but across the complete range of Scorpio.The 4 colour schemes includes Pearl White, Napoli Black, DSat Silver and Molten Red.This one is the Pearl White colour of scorpio s3 7 seater.
| Scorpio S3 Colours |
| 1. Pearl White |
| 2. DSat Silver |
| 3. Molten Red |
| 4. Napoli Black |
