Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Luxury Automatic Review

This article explores the Mahindra Scorpio N, specifically the top-of-the-line Z8 Luxury Automatic variant. This model offers features like a sunroof and smart connectivity, which were not available in the Mahindra Scorpio Classic. It comes with both diesel and petrol engine options, including a 4-wheel drive choice. The price for this model starts from around 13.05 lakh and goes up to about 28 lakh on-road in Lucknow.

Exterior Design and Features

Front Design Details

The Mahindra Scorpio N boasts a muscular front profile. It features a large Mahindra logo and a chrome grille with vertical slats. A front camera is included, but a full 360-degree camera is not. The headlights are projector LEDs, with an LED setup for low beams and halogen bulbs. LED DRLs (Daytime Running Lights) and LED fog lamps are also present. The front bumper has parking sensors. The lower grille is black, and a silver skid plate adds to its tough look. The ground clearance is 187 mm.

Side View and Wheels

The side profile features 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Both front and rear wheels have disc brakes. Black cladding runs along the side. The outside mirrors are body-colored, electrically adjustable, and foldable, with integrated turn indicators. The A-pillar is also body-colored. The roof rails have a silver finish, and there is a large sunroof. Chrome door handles include buttons for locking, unlocking, and opening the boot. The car comes with both a flip key and a smart key. A fuel filler cap is on the side, and the fuel tank capacity is 57 liters.

Rear Profile and Dimensions

The rear profile is impressive. The car’s length is 4662 mm, width is 1917 mm, and height is 1857 mm. The wheelbase measures 2750 mm. A Mahindra logo is at the back, with a reverse parking camera below it. The rear features a wiper, defogger, and a high-mount stop lamp on the integrated spoiler. The taillights are full LED. There are four reverse parking sensors on the bumper. The spare wheel is a normal steel wheel, while all others are alloys. The exhaust pipe is also visible at the rear.

Interior Comfort and Technology

Spacious Cabin Overview

The dashboard and interior have a coffee-colored leather finish. The car features a large sunroof and a Sony 3D sound system. The door trims also have a soft-touch, coffee-colored finish. Rear passengers get AC vents with fan speed controls and a Type-C USB charging port. There is good legroom and thigh support in the second row, accommodating three people comfortably.

Practical Boot Space

The third-row seats can be folded flat to create more cargo space. When fully folded, the boot offers 460 liters of space. A toolkit, including a jack, is neatly stored. A 12V charging socket is available in the boot. While accommodating seven people, boot space is limited; however, it is ample for five people with the third row folded. A 6-seater option is also available.

Third-Row Seating

Access to the third row is gained by folding the second-row seats (60:40 split). In the third row, legroom and thigh support are limited, making it more suitable for children rather than adults.

Driver’s Cockpit Features

The driver’s area features a smart key. The door trim is dual-tone, similar to the dashboard. It includes controls for all four power windows and central locking. The door handle has a silver finish. The driver’s seat is electrically adjustable for position and height. Being an automatic transmission, it has accelerator and brake pedals, plus a dead pedal. Levers for opening the bonnet and adjusting headlamp levels are present, along with a button to turn front sensors on or off.

Infotainment and Connectivity

The instrument cluster features a tachometer on the left and a speedometer (marked up to 220 km/h) on the right. A multi-information display (MID) in the center shows driving time, average speed, distance, settings, and navigation. The steering wheel has controls for the MID and voice commands, and it is tilt-adjustable. The center console houses an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with various applications and connectivity options. The sound output from the Sony speakers is good. Both front and rear camera views are available on the screen, though the camera quality is described as normal. The car has dual-zone automatic climate control buttons, airbag and seatbelt reminders. Other features include an automatic transmission shifter, two cup holders, a manual handbrake, and a small storage space under the armrest. The interior rearview mirror (IRVM) is manually adjustable. Sun visors include a ticket holder on one side and a vanity mirror with light on the other. Charging ports and interior lights are present.

Performance and Specifications

Engine Options and Power

The Mahindra Scorpio N is offered with two engine options. The 2.0-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine produces 200 bhp of power and 380 Nm of torque. The 2.2-liter diesel engine generates 172 bhp of power and 400 Nm of torque (automatic) or 370 Nm of torque (manual).

Fuel Efficiency

The petrol engine variant offers an approximate mileage of 10-12 kmpl.

Price and Safety

Model Pricing and Availability

The Z8 Luxury Automatic variant is priced at approximately 21.56 lakhs to 24.85 lakhs (on-road in Lucknow). The car is available in various colors including White, Black, Red, Golden, and Silver. It comes with a 3-year or 100,000 km warranty, which can be extended to 5 years.

Advanced Safety Features

The Mahindra Scorpio N is equipped with a range of safety features including six airbags, traction control, ESP (Electronic Stability Program), and hill hold control. It has a 5-star safety rating.