All New Mahindra Scorpio N Review
The all-new Mahindra Scorpio N is now available. This article will provide a detailed overview of its features, performance, and pricing based on the Z8 diesel manual transmission variant.
Pricing and Options
Ex-showroom Price and Top Model Price
The Z8 variant’s ex-showroom base price starts from 13.60 lakhs. The top model can go up to approximately 28 lakhs on road in Lucknow.
Fuel and Transmission Options
Both diesel and petrol engine options are available. You can choose between manual and automatic transmissions. An all-wheel-drive option is also offered.
Exterior Features and Design
Suspension and Ground Clearance
The Scorpio N features a five-link suspension setup. The ground clearance is around 187 mm.
Wipers and Side Profile
It has automatic, rain-sensing wipers. From the side, the Z8 diesel manual transmission variant comes with normal steel wheels and wheel covers. Automatic variants of the Z8 diesel get alloy wheels. The B-pillars have a matte black finish, and roof rails are in a silver finish.
Rear Design Details
The rear also includes disc brakes. The fuel cap is for diesel, with a 57-liter fuel tank capacity. An AdBlue (urea) filler is also present, which is now compulsory for diesel vehicles. The Scorpio-N badging is displayed, with a large LED DRL. At the rear, there is a rear wiper, defogger, high-mount stop lamp, and an integrated spoiler. It also has a shark fin antenna and a boot handle with a request sensor. Reverse lights, reflectors, and two reverse parking sensors are in the bumper. A skid plate is also provided at the rear, along with a spare wheel and an exhaust pipe.
Dimensions
The car has a length of 4662 mm, a width of 1917 mm, and a height of 1857 mm. The wheelbase is 2750 mm.
Warranty
The Mahindra Scorpio N comes with a warranty of 3 years or 1 lakh kilometers.
Interior Comfort and Features
Boot Space Versatility
When the third-row seats are in their standing position, the boot space is normal, suitable for a toolkit including a jack and wrench. For more space, the third-row seats can be folded down. Folding them completely creates a large boot space, allowing for ample luggage if five people are traveling.
Second Row Seating
The door trim has a dual-tone black and coffee color scheme. It includes a door opener, power window controls, a handle, speakers, and a bottle holder. The Z8 variant offers dual-tone leatherette seats. The dashboard is also dual-tone (black and coffee). The Z6 variant and above come with a sunroof. Rear passengers get large AC vents with adjustable fan speed and Type-C USB ports. There is excellent legroom and knee room, with good thigh support. The floor hump is minimal. Adjustable headrests are provided, and the seats have a 60:40 split ratio for folding, allowing access to the third row. White LED roof lights are also included.
Third Row Seating
To access the third row, the second-row seats can be folded. The third row offers enough space for children, and even an average height person (around 5 feet) can sit comfortably. However, a taller person (6 feet) might find it a bit cramped due to limited thigh support, though legroom might be manageable. There are small spaces for coins or items, seat belts, a grab handle, and white LED lights. Adjustable headrests are available. A 12V charging outlet is also present, along with space for the jack and toolkit.
Driver-Focused Dashboard
The driver’s door trim is dual-tone. It features power window controls, lock/unlock buttons, and controls for ORVM adjustment. The door opener has a silver finish, and there are tweeters and speakers. The Z8 variant includes leatherette seats with height adjustment and recline options. Lumbar and thigh support are also available. The top-end Z8 Luxury variant gets electrically adjustable seats. The car has ABC pedals and a dead pedal. A lever is provided to open the bonnet. It also features a push engine start/stop button.
Infotainment and Climate Control
The leather-wrapped steering wheel has controls for cruise mode and infotainment. It is tilt-adjustable. The car features automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers. The instrument cluster is analog, with an RPM meter, speedometer (marked up to 220 km/h), and a multi-information display (MID) showing distance, time, average speed, drive info, fuel info, digital speed, vehicle info, and navigation settings. Fuel gauge and temperature bars are also visible. The dashboard is in black and coffee finish, with a grey insert around the center console and some gloss black elements. An 8-inch touchscreen supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. A reverse parking camera is present, though its quality is noted to be average. Below the touchscreen, there is a fully automatic dual-zone climate control system with shortcut buttons. Driver and co-passenger can adjust their temperatures independently.
Storage and Convenience
The center console includes buttons for traction control, hill descent control, and three drive modes: Zip, Zap, and Zoom. There is also an idle start/stop button and an SOS emergency switch. Below that, two Type-A USB ports are present, along with space for a mobile phone. The Z8 manual variant has a 5-speed manual transmission. Two cup holders are provided, along with an armrest that offers storage space. The car features a total of six airbags. The glove box is cooled and has a light. The IRVM is manually adjustable. White LED roof lights and a microphone are present. The sun visor on the driver’s side has a ticket holder, while the co-passenger side has a vanity mirror with a light. The bonnet is highly visible from the driver’s seat, aiding in bumper-to-bumper driving.
Performance and Safety
Engine Specifications
- Diesel Engine: A 2.2-liter, 4-cylinder mHawk diesel engine is available. In the manual transmission, it produces 172 bhp power and 370 Nm torque, with an approximate mileage of 15-16 km/l. The automatic transmission diesel variant offers higher torque, at 400 Nm.
- Petrol Engine: A 2.0-liter, 4-cylinder petrol engine is also offered. It generates 200 bhp power and 370 Nm torque, with an approximate mileage of 12-13 km/l.
Key Safety Features
Safety features include ABS with EBD, six airbags, reverse parking sensors, a reverse parking camera, a speed alert system, seat belt warnings, an engine immobilizer, traction control, a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and disc brakes on all four wheels. Automatic headlights and rain-sensing wipers enhance safety and convenience.
