Mahindra Scorpio CRDe Turbo Dx
May 29, 2006THE BEAST
After the TATA Indica the Scorpio is one vehicle which would do any Indian proud as it owes its origin to Indian designers and engineers. The Scorpio is handsome, despite the raised roof and near vertical rear door that was designed to unshackle interior space. The headlamp units that are excellent flank a distinctive six and half slat grille up front. Mahindra has launched two versions, one the predominant oil burner and the other being the surprisingly costlier petrol version sourced from Renault Motors of France. The exterior finish of the vehicle is excellent. I would be a dishonest soul unless I use the world brilliant as regards interior is concerned. The instrument console is clean and ergonomically positioned. Dual tone plastic has been used which is acceptable. One should remember that most diesel-engined vehicles would rattle your innards either while idling or while on the move, but Mahindra engineers have kept the NVH factor to the barest minimum levels. For the first time there is ample legroom for second row passengers in a Mahindra. The DX version has a third bench seat that can seat three fully-grown hulks in reasonable comfort. The DI engine is a revelation, which is excellent to say the least. The ride quality and handling is acceptable and the overall suspension matrix is also cleverly sorted out. The Scorpio is an excellent value-engineered product.
I purchased my Scorpio in December 2005. It is the CRDe Turbo DX Version. I have got it fitted with leather seats, Sony VCD System that outputs pulsating music, also connected is a Daewoo 7" Screen. All this and more adds to the awesome Beast of a vehicle that Scorpio is.
Its just about 5 months and the Scorpio has already done about 12000 KMS. A trip to Bangalore, Goa, Mumbai (couple of times), Akola, Kolhapur, Satara and many more.
PLUS:
- Great road grip at all speeds (Top speed achieved is 155 KMPH on Mumbai – Pune Express Way)
- Excellent Power
- Low Maintenance
- Awesome Dual A.C.
- Mileage 10-11 KMPL in city (With A.C. On)
- Mileage 15-16 KMPL on highway (With A.C. On)
- Excellent handling and driving comfort.
- Extremely smooth Suspension
- Very light and responsive Steering.
MINUS:
- Braking (Rear End rushes into the front part at high speed breaking)
I would always remain a proud owner of this vehicle which is one of the most Value-for-money vehicles today in the Indian Market. Hats of to Mahindra and long-live the BEAST.
| Engine | ||
| Type | SZ CRDe4 stroke, Turbo-charged, Intercooled, DI,Common Rail Diesel Engine. | |
| Cubic Capacity | 2609 cc | |
| Max. Gross Power | 115 bhp (85 kW) at 3800 rpm | |
| Max. Gross Torque | 28.3 kgm at 1700-2200 rpm | |
| Gear Box | ||
| Gear Box | 5 Speed Manual | |
| Tyres | ||
| Tyres | P 235/70 R16,Tubeless | |
| Suspension | ||
| Front | 2 WD Independent, Coil Spring, Anti Roll Bar,4 WD Independent, Torsion Bar | |
| Rear | Multilink, Coil Spring | |
| Brakes | ||
| Front | Disc and Calliper Type, Twinpot & Tandem Booster | |
| Rear | Drum Type | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | ||
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 ltrs | |
| Turning Circle Radius | ||
| Turning Circle Radius | 5.6 m for 2 WD | |
| Max. GVW | ||
| Max. GVW | 2510 kg for 2 WD,2610 kg for 4 WD | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheel base, mm | 2680 | |
| Overall width, mm | 1817 (excluding outside mirrors) | |
| Overall length, mm | 4495 (with open footstep) | |
| Overall height, mm | 1975 |
Bajaj Pulsar DTSi 180cc
May 24, 2006
I purchased a Pulsar DTSi 180cc last year in July, and after almost a year of driving this awesome machine I just thought of writing it down. To tell you more about the bike, Pulsar series of bikes was launched in 2002 and it changed the face of Bajaj. Since then the Pulsar has seen many a modifications. It been a treat to drive this awesome bike and I have no doubts in my mind that its one of the fastest bikes on the Indian Roads today.
Bajaj Pulsar DTSi 180cc:
Koyna
May 4, 2006Koyna
Considering that this my first ever blog and also considering the excellent writing skills I possess ;-), please ignore mistakes. Just Kidding.
Well, I got a chance to visit K.H.E.P (Koyna Hydro-Electric Project) in April 2006. One has to see it to believe it. Sitting in our houses we can never imagine what is the grandeur of this project. Its sheer importance to the overall development of Maharashtra, especially the western grid, should be understood.
History
It is one of the largest dams in Maharashtra, India. It is located in Koyna Nagar, nestled in the Western Ghats on the state highway between Chiplun and Karad, Maharashtra. The dam supplies water to western Maharashtra as well as cheap hydroelectric power to the neighboring areas with a capacity of 1,920 MW. The Koyna project is actually composed of four dams, with the Koyna dam having the largest catchment area.
The catchment area dams the Koyna River and forms a huge lake — the Shivsagar lake whose length is 50 kilometers. Completed in 1963, it is one of the largest civil engineering projects commissioned after Indian independence. The Koyna electricity project is run by the Maharashtra State Electricity Board. Most of the generators are located in excavated caves a kilometer deep, inside the heart of the surrounding hills.
Statistics
- Storage:
- Gross storage: 98.78 TMC
- Live: 93.65 TMC
- Dead: 5.125 TMC
- Length: 807.22 m
- Height: 85.35 m
- Gates: 6 Nos.
- Year of completion: 1963
How to reach there
Koyna Dam is located about 98 Kms. from Satara, Maharashtra, India.
Lets all salute this great symbol of Maharashtra!!!
Jai Hind!!! Jai Maharashtra!!!
Hi
January 2, 2006Hi,
This is my first blog and am looking forward to blogging. Well, I was inspired to blog by very close friend of mine, Amit, who’s blogs you can find at http://amitb.wordpress.com/
Well thats it for now. More soon. Wish You all a very very Happy and a prosperous New Year!!!
OK NOW, BYE BYE THEN.
Take Care
Prashant.
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