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2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Spied Testing; See What’s New

Soon after introducing the facelifted XUV 700 (now called XUV 7XO), Mahindra is now gearing up to give the Scorpio N a much-needed mid-life facelift update. While its launch timeline is yet to be revealed, spy shots have confirmed some meaningful upgrades to the SUV.

2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift – What’s New?

Exterior

The 2026 Scorpio N will undergo minor design changes on the exterior, in the form of a new grille, restyled bumper and redesigned alloy wheels.

2026 New Mahindra Scorpio N facelift launch timeline

While the rear section of the Scorpio N is yet to be seen, the Scorpio N facelift is expected to receive new detailing for the LED headlamps and a revised bumper. We also expect Mahindra to add new shades to its colour palette.

Interior and New Features

Inside, the facelifted Scorpio N will boast a slightly reworked dashboard layout to accommodate a free-standing touchscreen infotainment system and a new digital driver’s display. The vertical centre AC vents in the existing model will also be repositioned below the infotainment in a horizontal position. The spy images also confirm a contrasting silver accent around the centre console.

2026 New Mahindra Scorpio N interior

In terms of features, the 2026 Scorpio N could be loaded with new amenities like a Harman Kardon sound system, powered front seats with ventilation function, a 360-degree camera, a panoramic sunroof and a level-2 ADAS suite.

Also Read: Mahindra Thar Roxx Star Edition Launched At Rs 16.85 Lakh

Mechanical Changes?

We do not expect any mechanical changes underneath the hood. The Scorpio N is likely to continue with the existing 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines, specifications of which are mentioned below: –

Engine2-litre turbo-petrol2.2-litre diesel
Max Power 203 PSUp to 175 PS
Peak Torque370 Nm (MT) and 380 Nm (AT)Up 370 Nm (MT) and 400 Nm (AT)
DrivetrainRWDRWD and 4WD
Transmission6-speed manual/6-speed automatic6-speed manual/6-speed automatic

Competition Check

While the Scorpio N has no direct rival in the country, it is seen as a rugged alternative to the MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar and Tata Safari.

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