Mahindra Scorpio vs Tata Harrier

I have been using Scorpio for many years. First, I bought, A Scorpio S10 and I am using it in Arunachal Pradesh. Here road condition is dangerous and muddy. I drove s10 at the speed of 170 km/hr and the whole maintenance cost from 2015 to now is under 4 lakh which is extremely affordable. After using s10, I was satisfied. Therefore, I bought Scorpio again now this time s11, Having 140 bhp with good mileage it browned my mind. The performance of the s11 is outrageous, I drove this car whole Himalayas range from Ladakh, Spiti, Whole Himachal and Uttarakhand, Some cities of Punjab, Up, Haryana and Rajasthan. From 2019 to 2021, I lived in Delhi, Therefore these all places are my weekend visit niche. Thus, My s11 serviced all service centres of North India and all records are present on my booklet and the service charge is pocket friendly. After mid-2021, I have visited the whole of Sikkim, Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Nepal, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Assam, Later back to Arunachal again now I am residing in Arunachal Pradesh again. In my opinion, Scorpio is the best-rugged vehicle for rough, Hilly and 4×4 roads, However, Scorpio doesn't need 4*4 to go all these areas and I have proof to support my verdict, You can check my Instagram and youtube feed by going to my profile "header stang", You would love the strength of Scorpio. For instance, In January I visited Tawang. There was heavy snowfall happening, At that time all vehicles were struggling to ascent the hill but Scorpio easily ascent up the Bum La Pass. It was struggling at y-junction and the driver step back to the hotel because Thar all wheels were spinning, but not moving ahead from that position for 1.5 hours. I will suggest to all buyers there, Scorpio is one of the best SUVs for our Indian rough road and its maintenance cost is way cheaper than under 7 lakh cars. I have Maruti and Toyota's SUV but their maintenance cost is not pocket friendly. Moreover, in my opinion. Scorpio is the beast among all the SUVs because it is ready to go all-terrain, and the cost of this vehicle is cheaper than its competitors. If you want to go to the snow area, you just use a snow chain only, because of black ice and you don't need any 4*4 for black ice. All SUVs need snow chains. Otherwise, wheels only spin and won't go anywhere. Therefore, Scorpio is the best vehicle for Indian roads and it is ensured, You will get beast in a small amount.

The car I own is a 2.2 mHawk VLX Scorpio Makes 124HP and 290NM of Torque the highlight is that it"s an AT 6-Speed Borg Warner AT gearbox city Fuel economy 11KMPL highway fuel economy is 14KMPL and can be pushed up to 18 with Economic and conservative driving Adequate comfort and ample space Being a 7 seater the the last row isn"t meant for any person above 5"4 Love the audio Quality from the Stock Audio system which also has Bluetooth connectivity and a Mic for calls (Mahindra Radio)however I got a couple of Tweeters and speakers for an even better experienceThe top speed I reached is 176KMH while 0-100 takes 14s considering the fact that it"s a pretty Heavy AT SUV the timings impressiveIt feels even quicker while driving it It"s height is both a con and a pro as it"s height gives you that commanding feel and Safe over bumps potholes even with all 7 in place the height makes it a mission for older people to get in and get out The suspension is on the softer side Good over bumps but sometimes the ride feels on the Jerkier side (only in City)

Scorpio’s bold SUV styling, distinct road presence and all-terrain capability make it one of the most iconic SUVs of the countryExperience thrill like never-before with the New Scorpio in its most powerful avatar, with 140 hp Power and 320 Nm TorqueIts enhanced low-end torque ensures a pleasurable city drive & abundant mid-range torque delivers a pleasurable highway drive, while the New 6th generation Turbo Charger makes the drive peppy and responsive all throughIts New easy shift 6-Speed Transmission allows you to optimize performance, cruise on the highways in overdrive and save fuelThe New All Powerful Scorpio looks even more imposing now with a New bold front grille, New muscular alloys, New skid plate and New ORVMs with integrated side turn indicators and chrome finished fog lamps. Its redesigned tail gate with New attractive red lens LED tail lamps add to its dominating presenceExperience new levels of comfort with New plush faux leather interiors, New leather wrapped steering wheel & gear lever. Its new refinements result in a quieter cabinIt offers technology features like the New reverse parking camera with dynamic assist, 6-inch Touchscreen Infotainment with GPS, fully automatic temperature control, projector headlamps with static bending technology and much moreIts New latest generation braking system with ABS9.1 Bosch Antilock Braking System offers enhanced high-speed braking and improved brake feelWith Scorpio’s commanding seating position, dominating road presence and abundant power, you will continue to feel like the King of the Road

Generation(s) ahead in terms of the very concept of a home grown suv made into production, And is a market leader which rule(s) and roar(s) like a lion, Steers like a falcon, And is agile, Fast and precise like a hawk.True to its name that evolve with an (r) to spell the revolve in vibrance of a scorpio being sensitive, Idealistic, Masculine and clairvoyant representing the power towards an never ending exalting relationship.Brilliant, Gifted with great strength of character, The scorpio is owner's pride and neighbour's envy.

Scorpio is made to match the grueling roads of india and especially rural india.It is my family car for long and short rides in around my city.I have done 1, 98.760 km since i bought it.It helped me in my city's disaster time of terror bombings to reach the victims to hospitals.I worked for emergency management and research institute at hyderabad.It is more than value for money rather paisa vasool vehicle.

I have been waiting for this car since AutoExpo 2018. And I have become the 75th customer in entire country (and obviously in entire world) to buy this vehicle.But I have made inquiries into other cars in this segment. That is the competitors of Harrier. They are Jeep Compass and XUV 500. I have removed Hyundai Tucson from this list as it is heavily priced for the performance and features it provides. First I have eliminated XUV500. The car is extremely spacious and extremely light to handle easily. But I did not like 1. The looks of XUV500 W11, both exterior and interior compared to Harrier or Compass.2. Sound system is pretty ordinary too, compared to Compass and Harrier.3. The horse power is bit higher for XUV500 compared to Harrier (comes into play after a speed of 120kmph - which I have no intentions of crossing on Indian road conditions). 4. And it has got sunroof (which is awkwardly placed between the front and rear seats inaccessible to either row). 5. And it has got disc brakes for all wheels (which is not a necessity to me, until the braking does the sudden halts for me efficiently).Then I have had tough time to eliminate Jeep Compass. Because the built and looks of Compass are exceptionally great. The quality reminded me of Benz, BMW premium cars in terms of drive quality, NVH levels in cabin, suspension, heavy and safe feeling inside the car. Overall there are lots of premium touches for Compass.The reasons for eliminating Compass are:1. The base variant Compass Sport on road price is 20.5 lakhs - the same price as top variant of Harrier XZ. 2. The safety features provided in Harrier like ESP, Corner stability, Roll over mitigation control, 6 air bags are provide in compass starting from Compass Limited 4x4 edition which is priced at 27 lakhs on road.3. Even if I go with Compass Sport, basic requirements like good leather seats, reverse parking camera, reverse parking sensors, fog lamps, projector headlamps etc should be bought as additional accessories - despite shelling 20.5 lakhs.4. Space of Compass is enough for 5 people, but the rear seats are uncomfortably vertical, causing pains and cramps in abdomen for a bit fat people on long drives.So I bought Harrier XZ and got it delivered on Feb 10th 2019 and roamed more than 5000 kms till date. The following are pros and cons I have observed.Pros:1. The turning radius is very good. 2. The hydraulic steering gives wonderful control on the car. Even at low speeds, the steering is not heavy.3. Very comfortable seats even for a huge person. For long drives these are very apt.4. Excellent infotainment system. Sound system is extraordinary. The touch panel is very responsive and feather touch. Android Autoplay works brilliantly. The dashboard just behind steering is very helpful to check distance to empty, mileage the car is returning.5. Air conditioning for both front and rear is brilliant.6. Braking is excellent and adequate even in high speeds (though rear brakes are drum cylinder brakes). Had an unfortunate chance of testing Corner stability Program. A sudden turn by a biker on highway made me steer hard right. CSP immediatley kicked in and safely did the turn in opposite direction and turned me on to highway after crossing the obstacle.7. ESP programs all are efficient and highly useful. Because of the drive modes, I have an experience of driving 3 different cars as economy mode converts the car engine power to 110 PS, city mode to 125 PS and Sport mode to 140 PS.8. Enormous boot space - I have literally packed my family"s (consists of 5 adults) entire clothes packed into the boot. Nothing more to say.Cons:1. Front view of the car is bit dull and not so eye catching. The tata logo doesn"t help much either to cotradict. The car catches eye only when the side or back of the car comes into view.2. The right side ORVM clubbed with the A pillar creates a huge blindspot. Twice I almost had an accident, and once I gave a slight nudge to a scooterist.3. The Xenon HID projector headlamps are very bright, but when faced with beam lights of opposite vehicles, some blindspots are created. Need extra LED lights to be installed if you are regular in driving on highways, which don"t cover opposite vehicle beam lights.Overall Performance:The handling of the car in any road conditions is excellent in this price range. Whether it be braking, suspension or steering control, everything is exceptional about this car. Talk about comfort, and there is no better seating than Harrier (except of middle person in rear seat). The pickup of the car is magnificent in sport mode. Not so exciting in other driving modes. And coming to mileage, I have travelled from Vijayawada to Tirupati a distance of 450 kms and it cost me 30 litres of diesel at speeds of 120 kmph on highways. This care is built for long drives and it shows.After sale services:Surprised to say this, but the after sale service of Tata is very good. Very good is a huge leap from very bad in terms of servie of Tata in passenger vehicle segment. The approach to customer and his concerns has changed a lot. They have been provocative all the time in resolving small issues I had initially. And door delivery service, suggestions of what kind of service is apt for the car condition has been excellent so far. Overall, I am happy with customer service till date.

Post two software updates done on my Harrier a month ago. I should say Tata Motors have resolved the issues I (and I suppose other Harrier owners also) was facing. This has instilled the confidence in me about this product and the service. The last update was done at Bafna Motors, Phugewadi. Really good experience, good people and good service. Keeping the first update for reference. --------------------------------------------------Issue with the non responsive accelerator..? I"ve recently found couple of niggles with my Harrier, bought in mid May, running around 3.5k km with one servicing done.Momentorarily changes in the drive modes.. It changes automatically, if the vehicle is in city mode without I changing it for couple of seconds it gets into sport mode. One more issue more frequently happening since a week or so, lack of power while accelerator pressed. Could be for 1 to 4 seconds inspite of pressing the accelerator the engine doesn"t get the power. Just sometime ago while driving in Thane I experienced it, as I lost power I surpressed the clutch and tried to press the accelerator to the floor but still I didn"t get any response, no acceleration! Really disappointed with such issues in such an expensive vehicle and that too within couple of months of buying it. Spoke with the service centre in Thane, they have assured me that it must be a minor issue with the software. And they have given me a slot for Monday to upgrade the software. Mind you during the first servicing they had done quite a few tweaks and also a software upgrade. Anyway, I"ll have my fingers crossed and hope it gets resolved. Anyone out there facing this issue? Thanks!

I just love this suv, Most comfortable to drive.I own the dark edition, It surely turns heads when on the road.The performance is awesome, Especially in the sports mode your bring the beast alive.The vehicle is eager to pounce at the push of the accelerator pedal.Overall i am very much satisfied with the vehicle.The automatic gearbox is a breeze to drive and actually keeps you relaxed in any situation weather be it in heavy traffic or on highway.Get a mixed mileage of 13-15kmpl.On highways 15+ and in city 12-13.I would rather say it a good number compared to the weight and power.One point i definitely like to mention is about the service of tata motors.Its not a great, Experience is same for a person buying any tata vehicle be it 5lac or 25lac.They have to really have to work hard/improve their behavior towards customers.

Tata harrier was a love at first sight though, I couldn't stop myself from seeing other options available in the market.1.I being almost 6 ft had difficulty in head room in other competitors like creta and kia, Whereas tata offers the maximum headroom.2.Harrier feels like an real suv, Whereas kia and creta are not a match to the macho feel of suv.3.Cruising through rough road and on high speed feels very easy and not even a bit stressful.4.Road grip and safety feeling is stunning.5.Feel like doing more road trips with family.Especially kids enjoying panoramic sun roof.Ultimately a 10 on 10 rating for the value proposition we are getting.Never mind people saying negative about indian/tata brand just give it a try to know its a beauty and beast in one!!superb and i recommend strongly for the harrier!!.

We have purchased a new Harrier XZA+ dark edition in Aug'21 and have driven almost 5000 kms. We compared old Harrier with new one and with other equal brands and models. We chose Harrier because it looks very royal, strong and powerful as well as value for money. It has very good features like R 18 diamond-cut block coated alloy wheels which are really required for this vehicle, 6 airbags, 3+3 drive modes, 8.8-inch infotainment system, powerful auto transmission, auto rain sensors and lights. excellent driving comfort & stability, very big panoramic sunroof, sufficient storage space, huge boot space, very spacious & comfortable seating arrangements, excellent mileage on NH roads. It has some brake issues but overall it is Indians Bahubali - Harrier.