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Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are riding high on the success of their utility vehicles and this is probably the inspiration that drives M&M to keep innovating and provide new accessories in its already existing models. The biggest success story for Mahindra came with Scorpio. In addition the Bolero and Xylo have accelerated Mahindra to new levels of success. As of October, in 2009, the combined sales of its three models — Scorpio, Bolero and Xylo — went up to 18,410.

This gives M&M a whopping 65% share of the Indian utility vehicle market. These three vehicles have come across as one of the safest vehicles to drive with built in safety features like collapsible steering, crumple zones and ABS. M&M continues on the path of innovation and safety with the introduction of airbags in Scorpio and Xylo. Let’s have a look at how the airbags in the Scorpio and Xylo can be crucial in saving your life in an accident. Continue reading ‘Airbags in Mahindra Scorpio and Xylo – How they work to save your life in an accident’ »

You can call it a status symbol or being adventurous or just being comfort conscious, owning a grand looking SUV has become top priority for Indians. Thanks to Indians raking in a good share of the global economy, many Indians are now in a position to invest in a huge SUV which serves not just as an ideal family car but also as the perfect recreational vehicle. Almost all major SUVs have a stronghold in Indian automobile market with more and more Indians wanting to buy an SUV. But there are three SUV’s which are at the heart of the Indian Automobile scene.

Tata Safari
Tata Safari is the stylish, indigenously manufactured SUV. The Safari Dicor comes with a 2.2L Dicor (Direct injection common rail) Engine churning out peak power of 140 PS and maximum torque of 320 Nm. Its high ground clearance variation of 4×2 and Shift-on-the-fly 4×4 engagement and high water wading levels makes it a vehicle which can take you practically any place. It has high quality interiors with a spacious cabin. It is also considered a fuel-efficient SUV despite its 2200Kg weight, a 0-100 kmph in 15.4 seconds and top speed of 156 kmph. Continue reading ‘Three SUVs that Indians prefer the most’ »

You can call it a status symbol or being adventurous or just being comfort conscious, owning a grand looking SUV has become top priority for Indians. Thanks to Indians raking in a good share of the global economy, many Indians are now in a position to invest in a huge SUV which serves not just as an ideal family car but also as the perfect recreational vehicle. Almost all major SUVs have a stronghold in Indian automobile market with more and more Indians wanting to buy an SUV. But there are three SUV’s which are at the heart of the Indian Automobile scene.

Tata Safari
Tata Safari is the stylish, indigenously manufactured SUV. The Safari Dicor comes with a 2.2L Dicor (Direct injection common rail) Engine churning out peak power of 140 PS and maximum torque of 320 Nm. Its high ground clearance variation of 4×2 and Shift-on-the-fly 4×4 engagement and high water wading levels makes it a vehicle which can take you practically any place. It has high quality interiors with a spacious cabin. It is also considered a fuel-efficient SUV despite its 2200Kg weight, a 0-100 kmph in 15.4 seconds and top speed of 156 kmph. Continue reading ‘Three SUVs that Indians prefer the most’ »

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are riding high on the success of their utility vehicles and this is probably the inspiration that drives M&M to keep innovating and provide new accessories in its already existing models. The biggest success story for Mahindra came with Scorpio. In addition the Bolero and Xylo have accelerated Mahindra to new levels of success. As of October, in 2009, the combined sales of its three models — Scorpio, Bolero and Xylo — went up to 18,410. This gives M&M a whopping 65% share of the Indian utility vehicle market. These three vehicles have come across as one of the safest vehicles to drive with built in safety features like collapsible steering, crumple zones and ABS.

M&M continues on the path of innovation and safety with the introduction of airbags in Scorpio and Xylo. Let’s have a look at how the airbags in the Scorpio and Xylo can be crucial in saving your life in an accident. Continue reading ‘Airbags in Mahindra Scorpio and Xylo – How they work to save your life in an accident’ »

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are riding high on the success of their utility vehicles and this is probably the inspiration that drives M&M to keep innovating and provide new accessories in its already existing models. The biggest success story for Mahindra came with Scorpio. In addition the Bolero and Xylo have accelerated Mahindra to new levels of success. As of October, in 2009, the combined sales of its three models — Scorpio, Bolero and Xylo — went up to 18,410. This gives M&M a whopping 65% share of the Indian utility vehicle market.

These three vehicles have come across as one of the safest vehicles to drive with built in safety features like collapsible steering, crumple zones and ABS. M&M continues on the path of innovation and safety with the introduction of airbags in Scorpio and Xylo. Let’s have a look at how the airbags in the Scorpio and Xylo can be crucial in saving your life in an accident. Continue reading ‘Airbags in Mahindra Scorpio and Xylo – How they work to save your life in an accident’ »

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) are riding high on the success of their utility vehicles and this is probably the inspiration that drives M&M to keep innovating and provide new accessories in its already existing models. The biggest success story for Mahindra came with Scorpio. In addition the Bolero and Xylo have accelerated Mahindra to new levels of success. As of October, in 2009, the combined sales of its three models — Scorpio, Bolero and Xylo — went up to 18,410. This gives M&M a whopping 65% share of the Indian utility vehicle market. These three vehicles have come across as one of the safest vehicles to drive with built in safety features like collapsible steering, crumple zones and ABS. M&M continues on the path of innovation and safety with the introduction of airbags in Scorpio and Xylo. Let’s have a look at how the airbags in the Scorpio and Xylo can be crucial in saving your life in an accident.

Airbags in cars provide cushioning effect during collisions by automatically inflating on impact. The design of the airbag mechanism is conceptually simple. It is made of three general components:

• The airbag module
• Crash Sensors &
• The deployment mechanism

The airbag module includes both an inflator unit and a light weight nylon fabric airbag. Originally, airbags were installed only on the driver’s side in the steering. Eventually, airbags became standard on both the driver and passenger side to protect from impacting directly into the steering wheel or the windshield in case of an impact. The module may also contain The diagnostic unit which monitors the readiness of the air bag system and warns to repair the system in case of a failure.

Continue reading ‘Airbags in Mahindra Scorpio and Xylo – How they work to save your life in an accident’ »

Check out the New 2009 Mighty Muscular Mahindra Scorpio with Micro Hybrid Technology

Mahindra & Mahindra, the leader in utility vehicles in India, has taken the initiative to introduce the path breaking FuelSmart System for the first time in India. The FuelSmart system is an automatic engine start stop system. It has been introduced in its Scorpio M2DI and Bolero SLX BS3 models.

The start stop system automatically shuts down and restarts the automobile’s engine. The engine begins effortlessly once a driver depresses a clutch prior to moving ahead. This in turn reduces the duration for which the engine is kept idling, thereby improving fuel economy. This start stop system comes into play when the automobile has to spend considerable amounts of time waiting at traffic signals or in traffic jams. Continue reading ‘The Start Stop Micro Hybrid Technology in SUV Mahindra Scorpio’ »

Car Deals – Check out the 18 New features of the New 2009 Mighty Muscular Mahindra Scorpio

One of the best Car Deals that has come across in 2009 is the availability of Mighty Muscular Scorpio 2009 with 18 new features for upto Rs.70000 lower than before. Scorpio, the product of Mahindra & Mahindra who are the leaders in Utility Vehicles in India is one of the most Successful SUV’s in India. The premium feature of the New Scorpio is the introduction of Micro Hybrid Technology for the first time in any car in India. Talking of Car Deals, Let’s check out the 18 new features you can get in the New Scorpio.

MHAWK Engine

The 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine is what makes the Scorpio the powerhouse that it is. It propels the new Scorpio from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds flat. Acceleration is effortless. And with a whopping 120 bhp of power at your disposal, out-muscling other cars is no problem. Now available in LX, SLE and VLX. Continue reading ‘Car Deals – 2009 Mahindra Scorpio’s 18 New Features for upto Rs.70000 lower than before’ »

Check out the powerhouse SUV with Common Rail Diesel Engine – Mahindra Scorpio

Mahindra Scorpio, the SUV model from the leaders in Utility Vehicles in India Mahindra & Mahindra, features the 2.2 litre, 4-cylinder mHAWK diesel engine. It is this mHAWK engine that makes the Scorpio the powerhouse that it is. It propels the Scorpio from 0 to 60 in 5.7 seconds producing a whopping 120 bhp of power. The mHAWK engine of Scorpio is a common Rail Diesel Engine (CRDe).

The Common Rail Diesel Engine works on the ‘Common Rail Direct Fuel Injection’ technology. It consists of a high-pressure fuel rail feeding individual solenoid valves. The more recent Third Generation common rail diesels feature piezoelectric injectors for increased precision, with fuel pressures up to 1,800 bars or 26,000 psi. Continue reading ‘SUV Mahindra Scorpio’s fuel efficient and quieter mHAWK Common Rail Diesel Engine’ »