Mahindra Scorpio N Price, Features, Waiting Period FAQs

Get answers to six burning questions about the Mahindra Scorpio N.

The Mahindra Scorpio N is essentially the third generation of the venerable off-roader. Launched in 2022, this Mahindra SUV takes the premium quotient several notches above than its utilitarian predecessor, the Scorpio Classic. The Scorpio N also stands out than other similarly priced mass market SUVs because of its ladder-frame construction and advanced off-roading hardware. If you are interested in the Scorpio N, continue reading to get detailed answers to the six most frequently asked questions about the made-in-India SUV.

What is the Mahindra Scorpio N price in India?

Rs 13.99 lakh onwards

The Scorpio N’s ex-showroom prices start at Rs 13.99 lakh, climbing up to Rs 25.15 lakh for the fully loaded variant. As for its on-road priceswhich adds road tax, insurance and other costs, the Scorpio N is expected to cost around Rs 16.32 lakh to Rs 29.29 lakh.

Which Mahindra Scorpio N variants are available in India?

Six trims on offer

Ranked in ascending order, the Scorpio N comes in six trim levels: Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8 S, Z8 and Z8 L. While the above-mentioned half-a-dozen trims can be had with either a turbo-petrol or diesel powertrain, the mid-spec Z6 is exclusively sold with the latter fuel option; automatic transmission is on offer from the Z4 trim onwards. If you wanted to buy the Scorpio N with a four-wheel drive (4WD) system, choices are limited to the Z4 (E), Z8 and Z8 L variants.

Moving on, seven seats are standard, with the top-spec Z8 L offering a 6-seater configuration (featuring captain seats in the middle row) as an option. Mahindra recently introduced a Carbon Edition for the Z8 and Z8L trim pair, which darkens out some of its exterior and interior parts.

How many engine options does the Mahindra Scorpio N have?

Turbo petrol and diesel mills

Two engine choices are on offer with the Scorpio N: 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel. The mStallion petrol motor is good for 203hp/ 370Nm (6-speed manual), 380Nm (6-speed torque converter automatic), and the mHawk diesel block generates 132hp/ 300Nm with both transmissions. The latter mill can also be had with a 4WD setup, and is tuned to produce higher outputs of 175hp/ 370Nm (MT), 400Nm (AT) than the RWD variants for navigating rugged terrains.

Is the Mahindra Scorpio N good at off-roading?

Packs advanced off-the-track hardware

Coming back to the Mahindra Scorpio N’s off-the-track hardware, its 4WD system (dubbed 4Xplor) comprises a low-range gearbox, brake-locking and mechanical-locking diffs. Zip, Zap and Zoom drive modes, or Eco, Normal and Sport, respectively, are solely on offer with the Scorpio N diesel models.

We got to test the Scorpio N’s 4WD system at an off-road course created by the Mahindra Adventure team, and came away impressed. Generous ground clearance and a claimed 500mm water-wading capacity from the SUV specialist serve as the icing on the cake.

What features are offered with the Mahindra Scorpio N?

18-inch alloys wheels, sunroof, ventilated front seats

The Scorpio N’s exterior features LED headlights and fog lamps, 18-inch alloy wheels, chrome door handles, keyless entry, single pane sunroof and electrically-operated ORVMs. Talking about the interior, the Scorpio N comes equipped with leatherette upholstery, ventilated front seats, electric adjustment for the driver’s seat, 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto connectivity, dual-zone front AC, a start/stop button and 12 speakers from the house of Sony.

In terms of safety equipment onboard, the Scorpio N comes with up to 6 airbags, driver drowsiness detection, auto-dimming IRVM, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, front parking sensors, all four disc brakes, TPMS and hill-hold control. Though unconfirmed, some media reports have reported that the Scorpio N is due to get a Level 2 ADAS suite shortly.

What is the waiting period on the Mahindra Scorpio N?

Up to 3.5 months

The current waiting time for the Scorpio N stretches from 1.5 months to 3.5 months.

Mahindra Scorpio N variant-wise waiting periods
Variant	Petrol MT	Petrol AT	Diesel MT	Diesel AT
Z2	up to 1.5 months	–	up to 1.5 months	–
Z4	up to 1.5 months	up to 1.5 months	up to 1.5 months	up to 1.5 months
Z6	–	–	up to 1.5 months	up to 1.5 months
Z8 Select	up to 2 months	up to 2 months	up to 2 months	up to 2 months
Z8	Up to 2 months	Up to 2 months	Up to 2 months	Up to 2 months
Z8 Carbon	Up to 1 month	Up to 1 month	Up to 1 month	Up to 1 month
Z8L	Up to 2 months	Up to 2 months	Up to 2 months	Up to 2 months
Z8 L Carbon	Up to 1 month	Up to 1 month	Up to 1 month	Up to 1 month
4WD variants	–	–	Up to 3.5 months	Up to 3.5 months