Amid rising competition, Mahindra has just given the Scorpio N a much-needed update by introducing a new Z8 T variant and adding a level-2 ADAS suite to the top-spec Z8 L variant, accompanied by a price hike of up to Rs 48,000.
New Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 T Variant
| Scorpio N Z8 T | Ex-Showroom Price* |
| Petrol | Rs 20.29 lakh (RWD, MT) Rs 21.71 lakh (RWD, AT) |
| Diesel | Rs 20.69 lakh (RWD, MT) Rs 22.18 lakh (RWD, AT) Rs 22.8 lakh (4WD, MT) Rs 24.36 lakh (4WD, AT) |
- Priced from Rs 20.29 lakh, the new Z8 T variant of the Scorpio N is positioned between the Z8 and Z8 L variants.
- It gets all the features of the Z8 L trim, except for the ADAS suite.
- The key highlights include 18-inch alloy wheels, LED projector headlamps, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a 12-speakers Sony sound system, analog instrument cluster with a 7-inch MID, a 6-way powered driver’s seat, dual-zone AC, rear AC vents, ventilated front seats, wireless charger, push button start/stop, leather seats, auto-dimming IRVM, front & rear parking sensors, six airbags, electronic stability control, traction control, hill assist, driver drowsiness detection, tyre pressure monitoring system and ISOFIX child seat anchors.
- It is available with both petrol and diesel engine options.
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Updated Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 L With ADAS
- As mentioned above, the Scorpio N’s top-spec Z8 L variant has been updated with the level-2 Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) suite, which comprises active safety techs like speed limit assist, front vehicle start alert, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, auto emergency braking, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, traffic sign recognition, and high beam assist.
- With this, the Z8 L variant has witnessed a price hike of up to Rs 48,000.
| Scorpio N Z8 L | 7-Seater | 6-Seater |
| Petrol | Rs 21.35 lakh (RWD, MT) Rs 22.77 lakh (RWD, AT) | Rs 21.6 lakh (RWD, MT) Rs 22.96 lakh (RWD, AT) |
| Diesel | Rs 21.75 lakh (RWD, MT) Rs 23.24 lakh (RWD, AT) Rs 23.24 lakh (4WD, MT) Rs 25.42 lakh (4WD, AT), | Rs 22.12 lakh (RWD, MT) Rs 23.48 lakh (RWD, AT) |
*RWD: Rear-wheel-drive, 4WD: 4-wheel drive, MT: Manual Transmission, AT: Automatic Transmission
Engine Specifications
Mahindra offers the Scorpio N with a 2-litre turbocharged petrol and a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine. Below are their technical specifications: –
| Engine | 2-litre turbo petrol | 2.2-litre diesel |
| Max Power | 203 PS | Up to 175 PS |
| Peak Torque | Up to 380 Nm | Up to 400 Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT, 6-speed AT |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) | Rear-wheel drive (RWD) Four-wheel drive (4WD) |
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Competition Check
The Scorpio N is seen as a rugged, body-on-frame alternative to the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus and its sibling, Mahindra XUV700.
