Mahindra Scorpio N Sets Guinness World Record, Becomes Fastest Production Vehicle to Cross Simpson Desert

Mahindra, the Indian auto major, has recently confirmed that a team of two professional drivers in the Scorpio-N, the company's flagship model, has formally achieved a new Guinness World Record for the "Fastest crossing of the Simpson Desert by a production vehicle." Guinness World Records authorities validated the record-breaking stint. In under 13 hours, the Mahindra Scorpio-N traversed 1100 sand dunes and 50 °C outdoor temperatures. Ben Robinson of 4WD Industries and Gene Corbett of Total Driver co-drove the Scorpio-N as a crew of photographers and videographers also joined them to capture the achievement on camera. Birdsville was the starting point of this record-breaking journey, which took 13 hours to complete. It ended at Alkaseltzer Bore. Salt flats located 20 metres above sea level that posed a considerable problem owing to their high moisture content were one obstacle the Scorpio-N conquered over the 385-kilometre long journey.

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Commenting on the milestone, R Velusamy, President, of Automotive Technology and Product Development, Mahindra, said, “This globally recognised achievement not only demonstrates the exceptional engineering and performance capabilities of the Scorpio-N, but it also honours the hard work, dedication, and inventive spirit of our skilled engineers. True to our ‘built for adventure’ ethos, our engineers have played an instrumental role in defining the Scorpio brand over the years while seamlessly integrating advanced technology in order to exceed customer expectations.”

“Even as we celebrate this recent accolade, we recently marked another significant milestone with over 9 lakh Scorpios being rolled out from our production facility, marking a significant achievement for the brand that created the SUV category in India. Our primary goal is, and will always be, to continue crafting superior, adventure-driven authentic experiences that Scorpio enthusiasts worldwide have come to love and look forward to,” he further continued.

Mahindra Scorpio Surpasses 9 Lakh Units Production Milestone 

Mahindra & Mahindra recently announced that the Mahindra Scorpio has produced 9 lakh units, which is a significant manufacturing milestone. In India, the well-known sport utility vehicle (SUV) was first introduced in 2002, more than 20 years ago. For the uninitiated, the Scorpio-N and the Scorpio Classic are the two versions of the Scorpio currently available for purchase. The Scorpio-N's prices vary from Rs 13.05 lakh to Rs 24.51 lakh (ex-showroom), whereas the Scorpio Classic costs between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 16.81 lakh (ex-showroom). When the Scorpio-N debuted in June 2022, it quickly garnered 100,000 reservations.

Mahindra Scorpio N: Engine and Transmission

The Mahindra Scorpio-N is available with a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. The turbo-petrol engine can produce up to 203bhp and 370Nm (MT)/380Nm (AT) of peak torque. The diesel engine delivers 132bhp at 300Nm and 175bhp at 370Nm (MT) and 400Nm (AT). The SUV provides three more driving modes in addition to the RWD system that is standard: Zip, Zap, and Zoom. Higher-end diesel variants only come with 4WD drivetrain options. For both engines, a 6-speed manual gearbox is offered. The top-tier diesel and turbo-petrol models also come with a 6-speed automatic transmission. 

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Mahindra Scorpio N: Feature Set

The Mahindra Scorpio-N comes loaded with a number of features. Keyless entry, wireless charging, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 12-speaker 3D Sony sound system, and connected car technology are available on the top models. Dual-zone climate control, analogue dials with a large coloured MID, front and back camera, auto start-stop, cruise control, Type-C USB ports in the first and second rows, and auto start-stop are all available. Another alternative is What3Word, which allows you to identify your location with only three words and is compatible with Alexa. A driver drowsiness detection system, ESP, traction control system, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and six airbags are among the other safety features.