Mahindra Scorpio N 5 New Variants: Details, More Safety?

• Mahindra Scorpio N gets optional safety tech for the base Z2 and Z4 trims.
• ESC (Electronic Stability Program), Hill Start Assist and Hill Descent Control are part of the package.
• Introduced as 5 new variants with the suffix '(E)' and commands a premium of Rs. 50,000 over the regular trims.

Mahindra & Mahindra is leaving no stone unturned to spruce up the safety of its SUVs. The same is reflected by the most recent update to the 'Big Daddy of SUVs', the Mahindra Scorpio N. The Indian carmaker has silently given some optional safety features to its existing base Z2 and Z4 trims, thus adding 5 new variants to the SUV's line-up. For reference, the Scorpio N scored 5 stars in the most recent GNCAP crash test results, thereby becoming the first ladder frame SUV to do so.

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Mahindra Scorpio N 5 New Variants: Additional Safety Features

The aforementioned additional safety package adds ESC (Electronic Stability Program), hill start assist and hill descent control to the regular base Z2 and Z4 trims. It is important to note that, earlier these safety equipments were offered as standard from the Z4 AT variant onwards. So now, people who are buying the Z2 and Z4 trims of the Scorpio N can opt for the additional safety pack for an amount of Rs. 50,000 over the ex-showroom price of the regular variants. The Indian SUV maker has smartly added the safety pack in the form of new trims to the SUV's line-up by giving a new label with the suffix '(E)' to the regular Z2 and Z4 trims. Apart from the added safety tech, everything else remains exactly the same on the Z2 and Z4 trims.

Mahindra Scorpio N 5 New Variants: Details, Pricing And More

In this update, a total of 5 new variants have been added to the existing line-up, i.e. Z2 Petrol (E) MT, Z2 Diesel (E) MT, Z4 Petrol (E) MT, Z4 Diesel (E) MT and Z4 Diesel 4WD (E) MT. The price range of these new trims starts from Rs. 12.49 lakh and goes all the way up to Rs. 16.94 lakh (both prices ex-showroom).

The Mahindra Scorpio N is available in a wide range of powertrain options. The 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine puts out 175 bhp and 370 Nm (MT)/ 400 Nm (AT) of peak torque. While the entry-level Z2 and Z4 manual diesel trims get a lower state of tune at 130 bhp and 300 Nm of peak torque. On the other hand, the 2.0-litre mStallion petrol engine churns out 200 bhp and 370 NM (MT)/ 380 Nm (AT) of peak torque.

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Verdict: The addition of these optional safety features in the entry-level Z2 and Z4 trims is a smart move by Mahindra. This comes shortly after the Scorpio N scored 5 stars in the GNCAP crash test results. These safety features are added to comply with the requirements of GNCAP to maintain the 5-star safety rating. Whatever may be the case, the latest update to the 'Big Daddy of SUVs' will enhance the safety of the vehicle, more so for the buyers of Z2 and Z4 trims. However, a premium of Rs. 50,000 for these safety features is a bit steep.