KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Mahindra Scorpio N comes in 6 variants
- Price starts at Rs 13.85 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.54 lakh (ex-showroom)
- It gets features like dual-zone climate control, a 7-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats, and more
Mahindra Scorpio N is currently one of India's most popular full-size SUVs under a Rs 25 lakh price tag. The Scorpio N comes with a starting price of Rs 13.85 lakh (ex-showroom) and is available in 6 variants. The Scorpio N is one of the most affordable 4X4 full-size SUVs that one can buy in the country. In this article, we'll have a look at what each variant has to offer. Moreover, you can join our 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to get the latest news and insights from the automotive space.
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Mahindra Scorpio N - Variants & Engine Options
The Mahindra Scorpio N is available with 2 engine options, a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine.
| Engine | 2.0-Litre Turbocharged Petrol | 2.2-Litre Diesel |
| Power | 200 bhp | 130 bhp (Z2, Z4), 169 bhp |
| Torque | 370 Nm (MT), 380 Nm (AT) | 300 Nm (Z2, Z4 MT), 370 Nm (MT), 400 Nm (AT) |
| Transmission | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT | 6-Speed MT / 6-Speed AT |
The Scorpio N comes in 6 main variants namely Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8S, Z8, and Z8L.
Mahindra Scorpio N Z2
The Z2 is the base spec variant and it is available with both petrol and diesel engine options mated with a 6-speed manual gearbox. The Z2 variant starts at Rs 13.85 lakh to Rs 14.74 lakh (ex-showroom). Below are the features it gets.
| Touchscreen infotainment | Second-row one-touch tumble | Hill hold control |
| 4.1-inch Monochrome clyster | LED turn indicator on ORVM | Hill descent control |
| Steering-mounted audio controls | LED tail lamps | Front & rear disc brakes |
| USB Charging Ports | Electronic stability control (ESC) | Front airbags & ISOFIX mounts |
| Power windows | ABS with EBD | 17-inch Steel wheels |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z4
Similar to the Z2 variant the Scorpio N Z4 also comes with the same 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine with a manual transmission only. The Z4 variant starts at Rs 15.48 lakh (ex-showroom) and it is Rs 74,000 more expensive than the Z2 variant.
Features of the Z4 variant over the Z2
| Wired Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | Seat height adjustment & lumbar support | 17-inch steel wheels with wheel covers |
| Cruise Control | Rear wiper, washer and defogger | 4WD Option with diesel engine |
| Power Steering with 169 bhp diesel engine | Silver front grille | Available in both MT & AT gearbox option |
| USB Type C port in 2nd Row | Black finish ski rack | 2nd Row AC vent & module |
| Electrically adjustable ORVM | Rear spoiler |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z6
The Z6 variant is available with a single 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine paired with both MT and AT gearbox options. The Z6 variant starts at Rs 16.86 lakh and goes up to Rs 18.54 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant is available with a single diesel engine and is Rs 96,000 more expensive than the Z4 Diesel variant.
Features of the Z6 variant over the Z4
| Single-pane electric sunroof |
| Silver finish ski-rack |
| Zip, Zap, and Zoom Drive modes with Diesel engine |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 S
The Z8 S is the recent entrant in the lineup and comes with both petrol and diesel engine options with both MT and AT gearboxes. The Z8 S variant starts at Rs 17.19 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant is only Rs 32,998 more expensive than the Z6 variant and offers better features.
Features of the Z8S variant over the Z6
| 6-Airbags | 7-inch colour TFT cluster | Leatherette interior |
| E-call & SOS Switch | Wireless Apple CarPlay | Leather-wrapped steering & gear lever |
| 1 Year AdrenoX connect | Wireless charging | Dual-barrel LED projector headlamp |
| Alexa enabled what2words compatibility | Rear parking camera | Sting-like LED DRL |
| LED projector fog lamps | Sequential turn indicators | 17-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels |
| High gloss center console | Chrome front grille |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z8
The Scorpio N Z8 is the second top variant of the lineup. It is available with almost all the bells and whistles. This variant comes with both petrol and diesel engine options with an option for manual and automatic transmission. The Z8 variant is priced at Rs 18.84 lakh to Rs 23.09 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant is more expensive than the Z8 S and the price difference is almost Rs 1.65 lakh.
Features of the Z8 variant over the Z8 S
| TPMS | Power fold functionality for ORVM |
| Push Button Start | 4Xplor 4X4 System with terrain mode selection |
| Driver & Co-driver | Electronic brake locking differential |
Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 L
This is the top-of-the-line variant of the Scorpio N lineup and gets all the features available in the lineup. It comes with both 2.0-litre turbo petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine mated with both manual and automatic transmission options. This high-spec variant starts at Rs 20.54 lakh and goes up to Rs 24.54 lakh (Ex-showroom). This variant is almost Rs 1.70 lakh more expensive.
Features of the Z8L over the Z8
| Front & rear parking sensors |
| Ventilated front seats |
| Sony 12-speaker 3D sound system with dual subwoofer |
| Front & rear camera |
| Driver drowsiness alert |
| 6-Way power adjustable driver seat |
| 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels |
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Variant We Recommend
The Scorpio N Z8 S is one of the most value-for-money variants in the lineup. The brand has added a good number of features in this variant and this is more affordable than the Z8 variant. Moreover, this variant offers better features than the Z6 and is priced at Rs 32,998 more expensive. On the other hand, if you are okay with compromising features and want this SUV for its 4X4 hardware, you can choose the Z4 Diesel variant which starts at Rs 15.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
Verdict
The Mahindra Scorpio N is a proper full-size 3 row SUV. It comes with powerful petrol and diesel engine options, feature loaded interior, and a solid road presence. The Scorpio N has received a good response from the customers and even after 2 years of being launched it boasts a significant waiting period.
