Cars with Sony Car Audio Systems

Cars are meant to take us from one point to another and this remains the case even today. But, how a car transports its passengers through this journey makes it unique to its peers. 

No two cars are the same, and each has its qualities, perks, and features. Usually car buyers look out for traits such as ride quality, engine performance, efficiency, etc. But now, car buyers are more swayed by tech laden features that make our lives easier. 

One such feature that was overlooked by many buyers is the sound system. But this is 2024, and a good sound system that punches above its competition can really influence a buying decision, especially when the competition is tight. After all, nothing beats winding down to your favourite tunes after a hectic day at work.

Carmakers are now turning to established audio names for in-car audio needs. Bose, Harman and Kardon, Infinity, Arkamys, Alpine, Sony, Blaupunkt, etc are some of the names that we increasingly come across today. Of course, the high end models come packed with luxury audio brands but that is a story for another day. 

Out of these popular brands, Sony stands out for offering great sound quality and being a brand with an illustrious history when it comes to audio. They were also some of the pioneers (pun intended) when it came to aftermarket audio systems. But there are a rare few cars that come with Sony’s audio system from the factory. 

Interesting, right? So, here is everything you need to know about these cars and the Sony audio system in them: 

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Iconic nameplates making a comeback is turning out to be a common occurrence. But there are some cars that deserve to come back and the Scorpio is one of them. The Scorpio-N is a true successor to the old-school SUV following the same ethos of a ladder-frame rugged SUV with real off-roading capability. This time around, the Scorpio has also transformed into a luxury SUV that can hold its ground against modern SUVs.

The Scorpio-N comes with a host of impressive features and the Sony sound system is one of them. This 12-speaker sound system has been developed specifically for the Scorpio-N and designed right from the development stages. It makes use of Sony’s own wide range speakers with custom design to match the design aesthetics of the SUV. These speakers are supported by a 13-channel 445W amplifier to deliver a 3D sound stage that is larger than the cabin. For the bass needs, Sony has also provided a 1 x 20cm subwoofer with a 10-litre enclosure box inside the cabin. Adding on to these equipment are Sony’s bespoke technologies such as DSEE which improves the sound quality of compressed audio files, and speed based volume and EQ controls. The result of all this will be an immersive sound system that could even impress ardent audiophiles. 

Mahindra Scorpio N Specifications

• Engine: 2.2-litre turbo diesel/ 2.0-litre turbo petrol
• Transmission: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT
• Airbags: 6
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Seating Capacity: 7
• Body Type: SUV
  

Mahindra Scorpio-N Key features

• Electric sunroof
• Ventilated seats
• Alexa support
• Dual-zone climate control

Mahindra XUV 700

If the Scorpio is too hard-edged for you, there’s always the XUV 700 which is more comfortable on the road as a full-sized SUV. Mahindra truly upped its game with the XUV 700 making it one of the most successful SUVs of recent years. 

It had all the makings of the winner right from the powerful engines, styling to features that surpassed its competition such as the ADAS support. Sony was tasked with creating a sound system for the XUV 700 as well. It more or less uses a similar setup as the Scorpio-N with 12 speakers, a 445W 13-channel amplifier and a 20cm subwoofer in a 10-litre enclosure box in the boot.  Apart from these it also makes use of DSEE and dynamic sound control with respect to speed. The sound system also gets the support of various sound modes including a theatre mode for a cinematic sound.

Mahindra  XUV 700 Specifications

• Engine: 2.0-litre  Petrol/ 2.2-litre  Diesel 
• Transmission: 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT 
• Airbags: 7
• Fuel Type: Diesel and Petrol
• Seating Capacity: 5 or 7 Seater
• Body Type: SUV
  

Mahindra XUV 700 Key features

• Panoramic Sunroof
• Powered driver’s seat with memory function
• Keyless entry with push-button start
  
  

Cars with Sony Car Audio Systems summary

Most modern cars come with a good sound system today. But there are also some models that offer a unique sound system like the Mahindra Scorpio-N and XUV 700. The Sony audio system makes use of modern technologies and solid equipment to deliver impressive sound stage and audio quality.

Be it idling in traffic, embarking on a road trip or driving through rugged terrain, Sony will deliver the lows, mids and highs effectively making sure you don’t miss out on anything. Sony being a Japanese audio giant, can also be expected to have reliability over the years with good support in case anything fails. 

A good sound system is something that you have to experience to appreciate. And once you experience it, there’s no going back. You don’t necessarily need to be an audiophile to enjoy a well-tuned audio setup. It’s one of those things in life that you never thought you needed until you experience it first-hand. 

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