Mahindra & Mahindra Limited This article is about the company. For the entire conglomerate, see Mahindra Group. For other uses, see Mahindra (disambiguation) . Mahindra & Mahindra Limited Type Public (BSE: 500520) Industry Automotive Farm Equipment Founded 1945 Headquarte rs Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Key people Keshub Mahindra, Chairman; Anand Mahindra, Vice Chairman Revenue 31,957.83 crore (US$7.09 billion)(2010). [1] Net income 2,871.49 crore (US$637.47 million)(2010). [2] Employees 16,000+ [2] Parent Mahindra Group Website Mahindra.com
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Mahindra & Mahindra Limited
This article is about the company. For the entire conglomerate, see Mahindra Group.
under licence of the iconic Willys Jeep in India. Soon established as the Jeep
manufacturers of India, M&M later branched out into the manufacture of light
commercial vehicles (LCVs) and agricultural tractors. Today, M&M is the leader in
the utility vehicle segment in India with its flagship UV Scorpio and enjoys a growing
global market presence in both the automotive and tractor businesses.
Over the past few years, M&M has expanded into new industries and geographies.
They entered into the two-wheeler segment by taking over Kinetic Motors in India.[5] M&M also has controlling stake in REVA Electric Car Company[6] and acquired
South Korea's SsangYong Motor Company in 2011.[7]
The US based Reputation Institute recently ranked Mahindra among the top 10
Indian companies in its 'Global 200: The World's Best Corporate Reputations' list.[8]
Mahindra & Mahindra is a major automobile manufacturer of utility vehicles,
passenger cars, pickups, commercial vehicles, and two wheelers. Its tractors are
sold on six continents It has acquired plants in China[9] and the United Kingdom,[10] and has three assembly plants in the USA. M&M has partnerships with
international companies like Renault SA, France[11] and International Truck and
Engine Corporation, USA.
M&M has a global presence[12] and its products are exported to several countries.[13] Its global subsidiaries include Mahindra Europe Srl. based in Italy,[14]Mahindra
USA Inc., Mahindra South Africa[15] and Mahindra (China) Tractor Co. Ltd.
M&M made its entry into the passenger car segment with the Logan in April 2007
under the Mahindra Renault joint venture.[16] M&M will make its maiden entry into the
heavy trucks segment with Mahindra Navistar, the joint venture with International
Truck, USA.[17]
M&M's automotive division makes a wide range of vehicles including MUVs, LCVs
and three wheelers. It offers over 20 models including new generation multi-utility
vehicles like the Scorpio and the Bolero. It formerly had a joint venture
with Ford called Ford India Private Limited to build passenger cars.
At the 2008 Delhi Auto Show, Mahindra executives said the company is pursuing an
aggressive product expansion program that would see the launch of several new
platforms and vehicles over the next three years, including an entry-level SUV
designed to seat five passengers and powered by a small turbodiesel engine.[18]True
to their word, Mahindra & Mahindra launched the Mahindra Xylo in January 2009,
and as of June 2009, the Xylo has sold over 15000 units.[19]
Also in early 2008, Mahindra commenced its first overseas CKD operations with the
launch of the Mahindra Scorpio in Egypt,[20] in partnership with the Bavarian Auto
Group. This was soon followed by assembly facilities in Brazil. Vehicles assembled
at the plant in Bramont, Manaus, include Scorpio Pik Ups in single and double cab
pick-up body styles as well as SUVs.[21]
Mahindra & Mahindra has controlling stakes in Reva electric and has submitted letter
of Intent for South Korea's Ssangyong
Mahindra plans to sell the diesel SUVs and pickup trucks starting in late 2010 in
North America[23] through an independent distributor, Global Vehicles USA, based
in Alpharetta, Georgia.[24] Mahindra announced it will import pickup trucks from India
mHawk Engine 5-Zone Cushion Suspension Digital Immobilizer Crash Protection Crumple Zones & Child Locks Tubeless Tyres Tiltable Steering Power Steering & Power Windows Mobile Charging Facility Illuminated spoiler Roof top ski racks Central locking
ABS Voice Assist System Electrically Operated ORVMs Front Fog Lamps Coloured Cladding Rear Wash & Wipe and demister Follow Me Home Headlamps Air dams & mud flaps Middle row sliding seats Centre arm rest on 2nd row seat Swivel interior lamp Theatre style illumination with illuminated keyrings
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System Intelli-park Rain & Light Sensors 2-DIN Audio system with Bluetooth, Cd/MP3 player, USB & SD Card compatibility Cruise Control & Audio Control on Steering wheel Alloy Wheels Sporty decals Bluevision headlamps Illuminated footboards
Full fabric seats Tiltable steering Heating, ventilation & AC with rear vents Manual ORVMs Power steering Power windows Individual armrests on 1st row seats Voice assist system, vehicle security system & remote locking/unlocking Collaspsible steering column & side intrusion beams Crash protection crumple zone & child locks Fire retardant upholstery Tubeless tyres Full wheel caps Sporty bonnet scoop Front fog lamps Two tone interiors Sporty decal Specially designed spaces for storage on central bezel, IP & console Air extractor Mobile charging facility for the front and middle row seats Intelligent front wipers Follow Me Home headlamps Theatre style interior illuminated with illuminated key ring Side step Headlamp leveling switch & fuel lid opener 5 Seater
The Mahindra Scorpio is a SUV manufactured by Mahindra & Mahindra Limited, the flagship company of the Mahindra Group. It was the first SUV from the company built for the global market. The Scorpio has been successfully accepted in international markets across the globe, and will shortly be launched in the US.[3]
The Scorpio was conceptualized and designed by the in-house integrated design
and manufacturing (IDAM) team of M&M. The car has been the recipient of three
prestigious awards: the "Car of the Year" award from Business Standard Motoring;
the "Best SUV of the Year" by BBC World Wheels ; and the "Best Car of the Year"
award, again, from BBC World Wheels.[4]
Contents
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1 Development
2 First Generation
3 Second Generation
o 3.1 Safety
4 Exports
o 4.1 Western Europe
o 4.2 United States
5 Specifications
6 References
7 External links
Development
Prior to the mid-nineties, Mahindra & Mahindra was an automobile assembly
company. The company manufactured Willys Jeeps and its minor modified versions
(modifications carried out in India). In 1996, the company planned to enter the SUV
segment with a new product which could compete globally. Since M & M didn't have
the technical know-how to make a new age product, they devised a whole new
concept among Indian auto companies. Roping in new executives such as Dr.
Pawan Goenka and Alan Durante who had worked in the auto industry in western
countries, the company broke the rule that says automakers must design, engineer
and test their own vehicles (spending millions of dollars in the process).
The new Mahindra Scorpio SUV had all of its major systems designed directly by
suppliers with the only input from Mahindra being design, performance specifications
and program cost. Design and engineering of systems was done by suppliers, as
was testing, validation and materials selection. Sourcing and engineering locations
were also chosen by suppliers. The parts were later assembled in a Mahindra plant
under the Mahindra Badge (as Mahindra is a well known brand in India in the MUV
segment). Using this method the company was able to build a from scratch a new
vehicle with virtually 100 percent supplier involvement from concept to reality for Rs
600 crore ($120 million)[5], including improvements to the plant. The project took 5
Front Brakes: Disc & Caliper type, Twinpod & Tandem booster
Rear Brakes: Drum Type
Fuel Tank Capacity: 60 l (13 imp gal; 16 US gal)
Fuel Type: Diesel
Turning circle radius: 5.6 m (18 ft) for 2WD
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ColorsMahindra Scorpio LX
DashboardMahindra Scorpio LX
ExteriorMahindra Scorpio LX
InteriorMahindra Scorpio LX
Mahindra Scorpio's design has been an eye-catcher among SUVs and has bagged many an award for its styling. Designed completely in-house by Mahindra, it has been one of the major success stories in India. Now, Mahindra has to made the deal much better with the all New Scorpio with cosmetic changes which are both exterior and interior. The new models are better and cheaper from the outgoing ones.
Update: Mahindra Special Edition Launched
Mahindra India has launched the Scorpio Special Edition at Auto Expo 2010. Scorpio Special Edition gets the special treatments including premium fabrics, special trimmings and finishes and high quality accessories to make it a new appeal. Scorpio Special Edition gets the European leather wrapped dashboard, grab rail and redesigned gear known. It also sports with signature chrome finish alloy wheels. It
gets the advanced video playback system with integrated roof-mounted DVD screen & high-end speakers. It also gets the European leather-lined in luxurious tan & beige to the seats.
Mahindra Scorpio Special Edition is limited to 1000 numbers.
Mahindra India has added some more spice to the New Muscular Scorpio, it is not a major facelift, they have added some safety and comfort features to top of the line VLX model. The Scorpio VLX now features:
- Dual SRS front Airbags - Music System Gets Front Speakers With Built-in Tweeter- Speed Warning Alert- New Twinpod Instrument Cluster with higher data accuracy- LED Driven ‘telltale’ bulbs, fuel and temperature gauges as bar graphs- Integrated tyre pressure monitoring system- Large central LCD display- Bluevision bulbs which give out a whiter output similar to Xenon headlamps for improved night time visibility- Bluetooth Connectivity for your mobile phone to let you take calls without taking your hands off the steering wheel- Mahindra Body Function Module placed below the drivers seat which helps diagnose problems without opening the bonnet.
Following Major Changes Were Made In Last Facelift Of Scorpio 2009:
All New Front Grille. Multi Foval Head Lights With Integrated Turn Indicators. New Front Fog Lamps. Signature Front Grille Like The Bolero & Recently Launched Xylo.
Muscular Looking Front Bumper. New Rear Bumper With Built-in Foot Step. Gear Shift Knob Like The Xylo. Dash Integrated Music System. Dual Tone Outside Rear View Mirrors. New Working Bonnet Scoop. Side Claddings With "Scorpio" Embossed In Them. Electrically Adjustable Outside Rear View Mirros. Chunky Door Handles.
Prices of Mahindra Scorpio:
New Scorpio LX - Rs. 7.21 lakhs New Scorpio SLE - Rs. 8.19 lakhs New Scorpio VLX - Rs. 9.20 lakhs New Scorpio VLX BSIV Micro Hybrid - Rs. 9.30 lakhs New Scorpio VLX Automatic - Rs. 9.98 lakhs
All prices are ex-showroom New Delhi.
Scorpio's interiors look quite modern with a nicely rounded and organic-looking dashboard with large buttons and knobs. The front seats are pretty comfortable and offer the best lower back support. The Scorpio's chassis is extremely rigid and stiff and you don't get any rattles. The suspension is very supple and in city traffic or at low speeds, it glides over the road, the soft suspension working noiselessly to filter
out the bumps. Even on rough or bad road, at least when driven at low speeds, the suspension copes pretty well. The steering and other controls are pretty light, which makes it o easy to drive in town. Mahindra has been working on the Scorpio almost constantly and last time they launched it with m-Hawk engine that makes use of 2nd generation Bosch common rail injection system with solenoid injectors.
The 4 cylinder, m-Hawk features VGT develops 290 Nm of torque in a wide range of 1600-2800rpm. The VGT will help to eliminate turbo lag. It develops 120bhp and can reach 60kmph from zero in just 5.7 seconds. All this is possible because the light weight mHawk engine, with its all-aluminium cylinder heads is tuned for power. Turbochargers feed concentrated gusts of wind into a Variable Geometry Turbine, a simple yet cunning device that partially closes to trap the air inside at high pressures. This generates tremendous torque even at low speeds. A decrease in gross weight, coupled with a reduction in base engine friction, ensures that parasitic losses of power are seriously lowered and acceleration gets even better. The sporty bonnet scoop provides a direct passage for air to rush into the mHawk’s new top-mounted intercooler. The intercooler, in turn, directs this air into passages to optimise engine cooling.
The reduced mass of the m-Hawk will also help in improvement of dynamics, the m-Hawk engine is built from aluminium alloy and hence it is 60kg lighter than the current 2.6L CRDe engine. Other than the m-Hawk engine, mahindra has refreshed the interiors of the scorpio. Safety features include ABS, Cruise control, Headlight sensor, Wiper sensor & Reverse parking sensors. Other features include stereo controls on steering wheel, smart new alloy wheels and working bonnet scoop. The advanced Intellipark system allows you to keep a look out for anything happening behind you without having to turn your head. Moreover, reversing ultrasonic sensors in the rear help you judge the distance between the vehicle and anything in its way. A sophisticated warning system allows you to judge the location of any obstacle in the rear view mirror. There is also tyre pressure monitoring system which tells you the exact air pressure and temperature of each tyre.
The sensors located in each tyre monitor pressure and temperature and any unwanted changes in either will immediately flash on the instrument cluster, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable driving experience. There are certain design weaknesses, especially at the rear where it looks relatively boxy, as well as the upright stance and the third row is also cramped and tall passengers are also short on headroom. Also the small central console controls and buttons are often inaccessible while driving the car. Air con vents in between the front seats are effective cooling for rear passengers. Overall, the new Scorpio sounds great with path breaking technology and user-friendly, modern features. It is a clear validation of Mahindra's customer-centric approach to business. This package would delight the evolved, new age customer.
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External links
Mahindra Scorpio
Scorpiofans.com - A website owned and updated by a large group of Mahindra