In this conversation with Autocar Professional, Pratap Bose, Chief Design and Creative Officer, Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd., discusses about the recently unveiled Scorpio Lifestyler pickup and how the automaker is blending its commercial pickup durability with passenger SUV refinement to capture the emerging lifestyle segment.
The Scorpio Lifestyler is built on a next-generation ladder frame chassis engineered for global safety standards and practical demands, including a 2.5-tonne towing capacity for international markets like Australia and South Africa. Bose explains how the vehicle balances rugged capability with everyday usability, featuring a purpose-built vertical tablet infotainment screen, premium interior materials, and functional exterior accessories.
The discussion also delves into the inspiration behind the three showcase editions—Valley, Reef, and Trail—the strategy to attract urban SUV buyers with car-like NVH and driving dynamics, and what this new design language means for the broader Scorpio family.
Watch the full conversation here.