Qualcomm Technologies & Mahindra Partner to Provide Immersive In-Vehicle Experiences in Scorpio-N

India's Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. is collborating with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to bring in-vehicle experiences to the all-new Scorpio-N, utilising its 3^rd Generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms. The Scorpio-N offers a driving and ownership experience provided by Mahindra’s connected artificial intelligence (AI) technology, which utilises Visteon’s SmartCore cockpit domain controller technology based on the Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms.

Leveraging the AI-based Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms, the Scorpio-N provides personalisation and natural interaction between a vehicle and its driver, as well as virtual assistance, and ultra-HD, and immersive audio and visual experiences among a host of other features for drivers and passengers.

Additionally, the 3^rd Generation Snapdragon Cockpit Platforms feature an advanced suite of wireless technologies to support multi-mode cellular connectivity, Wi-Fi 6, as well as enhanced Bluetooth® technologies.

The Snapdragon Digital Chassis is a suite of cloud connected platforms for Telematics, Digital Cockpit solutions, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)/autonomous driving, cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X), and Car-to-Cloud solutions.

Founded in 1945, the Mahindra Group employs 260,000 employees in over 100 countries. 

Uday Dodla, Senior Director, Business Development, Qualcomm India Private Limited, says: “The consumer of today expects and demands that connected, intelligent and smart technologies play a greater role in the automotive experience.  We are applying over two decades of auto expertise to transform the Scorpio-N into a digitally advanced and feature-rich SUV. This underscores each of our companies’ commitment to enable premium automotive experiences for next generation vehicles, which originated with the highly successful XUV700."

R. Velusamy, President, Automotive Technology and Product Development, M&M Ltd., adds: “With the tough yet sophisticated Scorpio-N, we have re-engineered our iconic Scorpio brand from the ground-up to meet the aspirations of the young and tech-savvy customers. Qualcomm Technologies was identified as the partner of choice to bring alive our vision of delivering state-of-the-art product through a truly pathbreaking experience to our customers. Using the advanced capabilities of the Snapdragon Automotive technologies integrated in our SUVs, we are reimagining the standard for an intelligently connected vehicle and delivering a safer and engaging driving experience.” 

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G.