This is the all-new Mahindra Scorpio-N, a brand-new SUV that’s now available in South Africa! Take a look at specifications and local pricing details below!

The Scorpio-N is Mahindra’s new ladder-frame midsized SUV offering. The Scorpio-N is quite the step up from the rugged, but ageing Scorpio which is currently available in bothbakkie and SUVform, and interestingly, is assembled at the brand’s CKD facility in Kwa-Zulu Natal. It has proven popular with its value-for-money proposition, ruggedness and list of standard features.

The design of the new Scorpio-N was penned by the Mahindra Design Studio in Mumbai and Pininfarina, Italy, while the engineering took place at the Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) near Chennai and Mahindra North American Technical Center (MNATC) in the USA.The new Scorpio-N is therefore a global product and is producedat the firm’s state-of-the-art facilty in Chakan, Pune, India.

The Scorpio-N is a modern take on a family offroading SUV. There are some aerodynamic and muscular touches, as well as the bold new grille and badge. Speaking of the badge, Mahindra used the simultaneous global unveiling of the Scorpio-N back in 2022 to introduce the firm’s new “Twin Peaks” visual identity which will be applied to its SUVs and bakkies, including the recently-introduced XUV700 SUV. The new visual identity was designed to evoke the emotion of freedom and embellishes the statement “Unleash the Explorer in You”.

What engines are offered with the Mahindra Scorpio-N?

The South African market gains a 2.2-litre diesel powertrain.

In South Africa, the Scorpio N will be powered by a 2.2-litre turbodiesel mHawk engine that offers 129 kW and 400 Nm of torque. The diesel-powered Scorpio-N will be offered in both rear-wheel and 4×4 guise and is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Mahindra claims fuel consumption at 6.9 L/100km.

In other markets, a 2.0-litre turbopetrol mStallion engine produces 149 kW and 380 Nm of torque but this engine has not been earmarked for South Africa.

The Scorpio-N 4×4 is equipped with a 4XPLOR terrain management system with a shift-on-the-fly dial to change from 2WD to 4WD and 4LO. In addition, the driver can also select terrain modes such as Normal, Grass Gravel Snow, Mud Rut and Sand to match the driving conditions. The driver will also be able to choose from 3 oddly-named drive modes including Zip, Zap and Zoom. Zip is said to be ideal for smooth driving in traffic (city driving), Zap for performance driving (enthusiastic driving) and Zoom for “more engaging and exhilarating ride quality”, says Mahindra.

Mahindra Scorpio-N Gets Modern, Connected Interior

Mahindra’s Scorpio N goes upmarket with a modern, tech-focused cabin.

The interior exhibitsan upmarket execution with a two-tone colour scheme with brushed aluminium trim exuding a more premium look and feel. The instrument cluster also features a larger central multi-information display flanked by analogue dials while the new 8-inch touchscreen offers Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity as well as a Multivision surround camera. A Sony 3D sound system is also fitted with 12 speakers as well as wireless charging. The Scorpio-N will be offered exclusively as a 7-seater in South Africa.

A total of 3 trim levels are available including the Z4, Z8 and Z8L.

What standard features are available for the Scorpio-N?

The Scorpio-N adopts Mahindra’s new “Twin Peaks” visual identity.

Standard features for the Mahindra Scorpio-N Z4 include:

17-inch steel wheelsRear spoiler Ski rack & side stepsSilver skid plates Fabric upholstery Cooled glovebox Driver seat with height adjustment and lumbar supportCruise Control6 airbags, ABS with EBD, electronic stability control with traction control, trailer sway mitigation, roll over mitigationHill hold control Hill descent control

Standard features for the Mahindra Scorpio-N Z8 include the above and add the following features:

18-inch alloy wheels4XPLOR Intelligent 4×4 SystemLED headlights + LED taillightsLED sequential turn indicators Chrome door handlesSignature metallic Scorpio-tail element integrated into beltlinePush button start Keyless entry Dual-tone dashboardCoffee Black leatherette upholstery Leather-wrapped steering wheel + gear lever Power-folding mirrorsTyre Pressure Monitoring System

Standard features for the range-topping Scorpio-N Z8L include all of the above and the following features:

12-speaker Sony sound system with twin-channel subwooferFront cameraFront assist sensors Electronic driver’s seat

Look out for our launch review of the new Mahindra Scorpio-N coming to Cars.co.za this week!

How much does the Mahindra Scorpio-N Cost in South Africa?

Mahindra Scorpio-N Z4 4×2 Automatic – R465 000Mahindra Scorpio-N Z8 4×2 Automatic – R510 000Mahindra Scorpio-N Z8 4×4 Automatic – R560 000Mahindra Scorpio-N Z8L 4×4 Automatic – R590 000

The new Mahindra Scorpio-N comes with a 5-year/150 000 km warranty and a 5-year/100 000 km service plan.

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