I have been able to live with it as my running was expected to be low. In 9 months, I am still to touch 3,000 KMs.
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Some Updates
1. On FE
Adding my two cents on FE. I struggle to get above 7-8 KMPL in Mumbai in medium traffic. In heavy traffic, such as the crawling one at rush hour on western express highway, it can drop to barely 2-3 KMPL. One evening when I was driving there and had very low fuel, the DTE on MID was vibrating from 35 to 55 KMs. I got a sense of what range anxiety feels like.
Nevertheless, I believe the low FE is due to the way mStallion has been tuned. In terms of engineering, as mentioned during interviews/ podcasts by Mahindra Engineers, its a very efficient engine within its class. I believe the way it has been tuned to mimic a diesel engine, to provide much of the torque even at low RPMs, have made it such a guzzler. But, then again the performance and power of the engine have been truly outstanding.
A comparision of mStallion and mHawk torque and power outputs as put up by an engineer on youtube (notice the similarity in torque outputs)
I have been able to live with it as my running was expected to be low. In 9 months, I am still to touch 3,000 KMs. My Figo, for quick city commutes, has also roughly done the same distance in the same time.
2. Detailing and Ceramic Coating
I noticed a couple of scratches on the car body recently and decided to take it for paint correction at Detailing Dons, Mahalakshmi.
I had first connected with Detailing Dons in July/August last year when I was considering getting the car ceramic coated or PPFed. Eventually, I had gone for ceramic coating as I felt it was more VFM given my needs. The uses which I required were paint protection from UV rays, some safeguard from bird droppings and to increase the ease of cleaning. Over time, I feel that the paint is holding well. I am not sure which is more responsible – the ceramic coat or the inherent good paint quality of Mahindra.
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The paint quality is pretty good and Mahindra uses a double-layer clear coat to get a wet finish for their cars.
I have also felt that the paint quality of Mahindra is really very good. And I received positive feedback regarding the same from detailing studio staffs.
I had been charged about 24k for ceramic coat and was promised one more maintenance coat. Given this history with them, I booked an appointment and took the car there last week. I was told that they will remove the existing coat, do paint correction and apply a new coat as part of my earlier package.
Heavy cut compound being applied
Paint correction being done
The results (before and after)
Scorpio ready for delivery after application of ceramic coat
Overall, I was very satisfied with my experience there.
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