Well, 200 mm in length and 100 mm in width is big in car world. Now just look at Land Rover Discovery. It is humongous isnt it. BUT it is just as wide as the Storme.
To be speaking in dumb terms. Storme is a whole 2 cubic meters larger than Scorpio in volume.
Storme is definitely a bigger vehicle and 40kg is something you can ignore considering the sheer size of the vehicle and the difference between the size of the two.
Have you driven the NEW scorpio or just assumed ? Even if you did, I wouldn’t expect any different claim from you though.
This is what
AutocarIndia has to say on these departments. Now don’t claim anything which you can’t support it with credible source.
Is there anything in the review which says something like "the suspension and ride quality is comparable to Safari/Storme"?
Well, after owning an Innova for more than 92000 kms, I can tell you that it has got a handling that no other UV can match but ride and comfort is not comparable to Safari though it rides better than the older Scorpy(Note: I have owned a Safari for 8k and Scorpio for 18k kms in past and have extensie experience of driving the newer versions of Scorpio(except the latest one) and Safari/Storme of too).
This way all they mean is that finally it has neared Innova in ride quality but yet to touch the ride of Safari/Storme.
More compact = better mileage ? The reason for the better FE of new Scorpio ? Thanks for the enlightenment.
I would take the better mileage the new Scorpio offers any day though, if the performance isn’t affected with that.
+100
You missed out a very important parameter here- the after-sale SUPPORT from the MANUFACTURER.
I definitely can’t afford to compromise on the efficiency of work and the treatment given at A.S.Ss/Dealerships during the ownership. If the response from the Manufacturer isn’t prompt and professional, owning any of these beasts is going to be a definite disaster on a long run for sure.
+100 again
It’s all about whether the car has seen any improvements from its predecessor based on the customer feedback. That is an indication of whether the manufacturer is customer centric or not. New Scorpio wins again
The biggest thing it is. Mahindra is very well following their customer demands and trying their best to address every of the demand and issues.
Just saw Autocar review of the NG Scorpio. According to Renuka Kriplani the interior plastics are still hard, and brakes are spongy. Braking is one area where Storme shines, IMO.
Should we talk braking distance here?
Only feel isn't enough, the distance also needs to be shorter.
XUV also has spongy brakes but a shorter stopping distance as compared to Storme.
While the plastics are hard, they are better finished than the Storme in most areas. Coming to braking, the lower CG of the Scorpio, and the improved suspension and chassis dynamics lend it far greater levels of controls than the Storme.
Well, Storme has got a good fit and finish as well as decent quality plastics too. It's just that the design of the center console is a bit odd(the single din spoils it else it's good) and until we see the Scorpio in real, commenting on fit, finish and plastic quality won't do justice.
Apart from the greater in-cabin space for 5 people (the last row in the Storme is horribly cramped for adults) and the roof mounted ac vents, there are no other areas where it "really shines" IMO.
- Ride quality
- Straight line stability
- NVH - this adds a lot to comfort.
BTW, even Scorpio also isn't having proper seven seats.
PS: I have driven both vehicles reasonably extensively in the same kind road and load conditions.
Me too!!
PS: If new Scoprio with rear drum brakes can have better braking performance than Storme which has disc brakes all around, then my respect to MnM. But am not gonna believe it until
TSIVipul confirms this.
All round discs have nothing 'much' to do with overall braking performance.
Honda City still brakes better than the Verna where Verna has wider tires and all round discs. There are a lot more factors than just two discs and calipers, something that can be clarified after a brutal assessment.