Mahindra Scorpio 2.2 Common Rail Diesel 2010

Finally visited the distributor USF-HICOM at Taman Wahyu and did a test drive on the Scorpio on 22DEC10 WED where I was on-leave (went to Mount Kota Kinabalu on 18 and came back the day before on 21DEC10.  Yes, I did make it to the top - Low's Peak at 4095.2 meter above sea level).

Walked into the showroom with all my kids.
Saw one Audi TT, one Hummer T3,  2 units of Honda Elysion and finally 2 units of white Mahindra Scorpio SUV.  Also greeted by the salesman.  I was the only customer there. Hm......

Told the salesman I tried to come twice but the showroom was closed, both on Saturdays around 11:00am.

In the showroom:

1. "Stared" at the SUV - not bad looking.
2. Sat at the drive seat - seat was high but all round a bit cram.
3. Console - basic and a bit plasticky.
4. Gear stick and box - one W(et) and N(ormal) switch.  Gear with a M mode (engine braking) but no manual shift to 5, 4, 3, 2 or 1 gear (total 6 speed).
5. 2nd row with 2 captain's seat - not bad, still all round a bit cram (but I am 6ft 1 inches tall).
6. Last row for 3 person - my head cannot rest on the head rest since my head touches the roof edge.
7. Rear door - open sideways.  Not much room for storage or luggage.
8. Rear spoiler - paint coming off at the edge of the spoiler.
9. Bonnet - opened the bonnet.  The bonnet opening hook was scratching on the mounting causing the white paint to come off (but this is a CBU unit from India.  What happened to the quality?)
10. Height - very tall.  Much taller than my Renault Kangoo.
11. Hook - the rear comes with a towing hook (standard).
12. Ski rack - a standard item.
13. Body panel - feel tough plastic mold.
14. The body metal - tough heavy metal.
15. Feeling - rugged and coarse.  Maybe for heavy use.

Test Drove the SUV.  Was given another white unit, Auto for test drive.  There are 3 colors available - white, back and silver.  

Test site was within the compound and not to open public road.  Quite a big compound USF-HICOM has.  However, cannot drive fast.  Anyway SUV is not for speed.  And of course the drive was pleasant (for me.  Not expert tester :) ).

While test driving, saw quite some ready stocks around (Scorpio, Elysion...)  This is what I like, no need to wait to get your new ride.  However I felt sad cause I do not think the compound is fully and properly utilized.   What happened to USF-HICOM???

Was told this is the warranty site for all USF-HICOM vehicles sold.  How come I did not see customers waiting for their cars to be serviced?  Not Saturday?  I did not look carefully?  Basically the place looked "dead".

Collected the brochures and price list before leaving.  BTW, finance was 3% from AmBank.

Forgot to:

1. Ask to look at the maintenance interval and maintenance costs.
2. The warranty terms and condition. 

Basically like the SUV.  Why?

1. Cheap.
2. Looked rugged.
3. Have yet to see one on the road (My ride will look different).  :)

But,

1. No resale value.
2. Worry about parts availability.
3. The commitment from USF-HICOM (looked dead) and thus DRB-HICOM (who will be assembling VW Passat and Jetta in the next few years.  Where is the commitment then?)
4. Only value and take my Kangoo for RM13,000.00!!!!!!!!!!

So how?  Put on hold 1st ...........

Any how, the following are  the scanned brochures not in order :

There you have it.......