Indian Army orders 1,850 Mahindra Scorpio Classic

New Delhi: Indian Army has placed an order for 1,850 units of the Mahindra Scorpio Classic SUV. With this new order, the Army will have over 3,300 units of the Scorpio in its fleet.

In January 2023, the Indian automaker delivered 1,470 units of Scorpio Classic to the Army.

The newly delivered Scorpio Classic boast the old Mahindra logo. Powering the SUV is the 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 128bhp and 300Nm of peak torque. The motor comes mated to a six-speed manual gearbox and 4WD system.

To enhance safety, the Mahindra Scorpios come with a black plastic covering above the tail lights on either side of the car. This panel will provide an extra layer of protection to the body of the car, making it suitable for rough use.

Indian Army currently has Tata Safari Storme, Maruti Suzuki Gypsy, and Force Gurkha in its service vehicle lineup. Moreover, the Army has also shown interest in the new five-door Maruti Jimny, which might replace the old fleets of Maruti Gypsy.

Besides Army, the Air Force has also requested Tata for some of their EVs to be a part of their fleet, acquiring 12 Nexon EVs as theirs

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