CSIR diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2007

Mahindra and Mahindra Limited has been conferred with the CSIR Diamond Jubilee Technology Award 2007 for “Development and Commercialization of Scorpio”. Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh gave away the award today at a function in New Delhi.

The Scorpio ‘W’ is a new and improved version of Mahindra’s state-of-the-art flagship vehicle, the Scorpio. Forty-three incredible new features separate this vehicle from its earlier predecessors. It exhibits improved drive, performance, handling, and styling. Each feature of the vehicle has been designed as per customer’s convenience, ensuring superior customer satisfaction.

The new and improved Scorpio ‘W’ has multi-link rear suspension, which significantly improves passenger comfort and vehicle handling on all terrains, including in-city and out-of-city driving. To accommodate for drivers of sizes, Mahindra & Mahindra introduced the tilt adjust steering wheel, which allows everyone equal comfort behind the wheel. The Sliding Middle-row Seats for better space utilization without increasing the size of vehicle, allows the passengers to utilize the space per their need, offering the utmost solution in passenger convenience. The Scorpio ‘W’ vehicle also has a CRDe engine, the first vehicle of its kind in India to utilize this cutting-edge technology. It offers an unmatched combination of smoothness, performance, and fuel efficiency.

The original Scorpio vehicle transformed the image of an SUV vehicle in India. From a utilitarian workhorse, to a lifestyle statement, the SUV in India has come a long way since the original Scorpio launch. Loads of attractive styling and details make owning a Scorpio ‘W’ vehicle a true pleasure and lifestyle addition.

With the development of ‘Scorpio’, Mahindra and Mahindra has joined a handful of companies, who have designed and produced world class vehicles, thus enabling the company to move into International league of automobile manufacturers.

Source : Press Information Bureau
Date : December 20, 2008