Mahindra introduce their new mild hybrid technology ‘Intelli-Hybrid’ on the new-generation Scorpio with the 1.99-litre mHawk engine, technology that they claim will reduce fuel-consumption up to 7%.
The Scorpio with Intelli-Hybrid Technology will be available at a starting price of Rs 9.35 lakh (ex-showroom, New Delhi) for the S4 variant. Being a mild hybrid, the Scorpio will be sold with concessional Value Added Tax (VAT) of 5% in Delhi which translates to a benefit of Rs. 60,000 to Rs. 90,000 for the customer, depending on the variant purchased.
Speaking about this new Scorpio, Pravin Shah, President & Chief Executive, (Automotive), Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. said, “Intelli-Hybrid demonstrates our commitment to making modern technology more accessible to a wider audience. As an organisation that puts keen emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly practices, across every process and product, we are delighted to introduce mild-hybrid technology on the Scorpio. By reducing fuel consumption, Intelli-Hybrid helps Scorpio owners contribute towards a cleaner and greener Delhi and NCR”.
Mahindra claim that their Intelli-Hybrid technology reduces fuel-consumption by up to 7%. This is achieved by assisting the engine with electric power during acceleration, automatically switching the engine off within three seconds of the vehicle being stationary (start-stop) and reusing brake energy, which would otherwise be wasted, to charge the battery.
The 1.99-litre mHawk engine in the Scorpio produces 120 PS and will be available in the following variants: S4, S4+, S4+ 4WD, S6+, S8, S10 2WD and S10 4WD.
Story: Sahej Patheja
