Mumbai based auto maker and leading UV maker of India, M&M will launch facelift version of Scorpio SUV in India this month. The thoroughly tweaked SUV has been snapped umpteen times undergoing test runs. Sources close to the development opine that revisions made to the SUV do not confine to cosmetic modifications done to exteriors and interiors but it gets mechanical changes to for enhanced performance. Being developed under the codename W 105, the SUV gets an aggressive fan-grille in the front along with newly designed head lights. Rear is equipped with LED infused tail lights imparting a sporty semblance to the vehicle.
Front bumper has been restyled and feature large air dam. Adding to the modish appeal of the vehicle are the new bonnet, fenders and doors. Yet another prominent change in Scorpio facelift is relatively wider track and lower height.
Cabin receives a host of additional equipment such as an automatic climate control system equipped with chrome lined air-con vents and buttons. A new infotainment system with a large touchscreen that comes with a navigation system have also been included on the centre console. Other vital features like rear view camera, a new steering wheel borrowed from XUV 500, twin-gloss box for increased storage and a few others have been added to the equipment list. A handful of other styling changes have also been made inside the cabin.
Power will come from the same 2.2 litre mHawk turbo-diesel engine that engenders a top power output of 120 PS. A newly developed 320MT five-speed gearbox will be couple to the engine. Scorpio facelift will be lighter than its outgoing version all thanks to the all-new body-on-frame chassis that uses hydroforming. On the price front we expect the SUV to be around Rs 30,000 pricier than its predecessor.
