Mahindra Thar Roxx Vs Scorpio Classic

Mahindra, the homegrown SUV major, will soon be launching its Thar Roxx five-door. However, if there is one SUV that Mahindra is known for, it is the Scorpio Classic. All have their flavour of appearance, performance and history to offer to varying segments of freedom-loving motorists across the length and breadth of the country. 

Design and Appearance 

Talking about the Thar Roxx, the design DNA of the Thar has been preserved by Mahindra which made the Thar also a favourite in the off-roading community. To some extent, it might be a bit utilitarian to some although it retains all those fun factors associated with Thar. Fabricated from a sturdy boxlike structure, it has big muscular wheel arches, dual-tone machined alloys and a hard top that also houses a panoramic sunroof, reportedly. DRLs on this one get the round treatment that adds to the entire look of the SUV.

In contrast, the Scorpio Classic has a fast glance with a stronger, muscular presence and the tall-boy stance of a regular urban SUV. It boasts a twin peaks logo at the front, chrome bits and an imposing front grille, which as a whole makes it a preferred choice for city commuters as well as long-drive enthusiasts. Also, those 17-inch alloy wheels do look nice. While its boxy design does look dated, the commanding road presence is still intact. 

Performance and Handling

As for performance, the Thar Roxx Five Door stands out thanks to its strong body, top-notch suspension, and two types of engines – petrol and diesel. Notably, it borrows the suspension setup and powertrains from the Scorpio N. Watch this space to get a real-world review of how the four-wheeler is to drive on the tarmac. The Scorpio N’s petrol and diesel engines produce power and torque output of 200 bhp and 380 Nm and 172 bhp and 400 Nm, respectively.

On the other hand, Scorpio Classic comes with an excellent road demeanour due to its 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine making 130 bhp and 300 Nm, packing adequate torque for comfortable highway cruising and modest off-roading. Its chassis and suspension also hold an advantage in comfort as well as a good balance between the two aspects which looks into the drivers’ aspects. It does miss out on a 4x4 setup and turbocharged petrol engine.

Interior Comfort and Features

In the Thar Roxx Five Door, the interior is expected to be luxurious as well as functional, ready to face off roading conditions. Interior design focuses on perks such as a 10.25-inch touchscreen interface with Mahindra’s latest UI, digital driver’s display, climate control, wireless charging and others. Compared between the two SUVs, the Thar five-door’s cabin is way more equipped and plush.

Like its exterior, the interior does feel old and is full of hard plastics all over. Comfort is decent thanks to the massive head, leg and shoulder space. Because of the ladder-on-frame construction, it tends to bounce over rough patches. Some notable features include a 9-inch touchscreen, rear parking sensors, electrically adjustable ORVMs and height-adjustable seats. Easy-to-reach control buttons are incorporated on the practical dashboard that needs an update.

Price and Value

When comparing the prices, they fall under different classes of automobile prices. The Thar Roxx five-door is expected to be priced from Rs. 14 lakh onwards and go all the way up to Rs. 23 lakh. Whereas, the Scorpio Classic’s USP has been its price, bringing in good sales figures considering the fact that its update has been pending for quite some time now. Its ex-showroom price starts at Rs. 13.62 lakh for the S trim and its range-topping S11 variant carries a price tag of Rs. 17.42 lakh. To note, all variants of the Scorpio Classic have a waiting period of at least two months.

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