Bangalore, Dec 11: Mahindra & Mahindra on Tuesday launched a new line-up of its Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) Scorpio V-series.

The new Scorpio VLX is equipped with the mHawk engine and an array of features, M&M's Vice-President-Marketing and Sales (Automotive Sector) Vivek Nayer told a press conference.

The new VLX is priced at Rs 9.57 lakh ( ex-showroom Bangalore).

The high power density mHawk engine and updated transmission allows the vehicle to go from zero to 60 kmph in 5.7 seconds with greater agility.

The use of a second generation common rail system, recyclable plastics and aluminium head result in lower weight and better fuel efficiency, he said.