In the Indian car market, Mahindra’s Scorpio-N SUV has a lengthy waiting period of up to 50 weeks. This high demand isn’t just limited to the Scorpio-N;
other popular Mahindra SUVs like the XUV700 and Thar are facing extended waiting times as well. If you’re considering buying the Scorpio-N, it’s essential to be aware of the waiting period.
The Scorpio-N is available in five variants: Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8, and Z8L, with two engine options – a 2.0-liter mStallion TGDi petrol engine and a 2.2-liter mHawk CRDi diesel engine. Let’s take a look at the waiting period for each variant:
- Z2: Petrol – 6-7 months Diesel- 7-8 months
- Z4: Petrol – 10-12 months Diesel- 10-12 months
- Z6: Petrol – N/A months Diesel- 10-12 months
- Z8: Petrol – 12-13 months Diesel- 12-13 months
- Z8L: Petrol – 2-3 months Diesel- 7-8 months
Now, talking about the powertrain options, the petrol engine can generate 203PS of power and 370Nm of torque with a 6-speed manual transmission, or 203PS of power and 380Nm of torque with a 6-speed automatic transmission. On the other hand, the diesel engine can produce 175PS of power and 370Nm of torque with a 6-speed manual transmission, or 175PS of power and 400Nm of torque with a 6-speed automatic transmission. There’s also a less powerful diesel variant with 132PS of power and 300Nm of torque. The Scorpio-N diesel model offers a 4WD option for enhanced off-road capabilities.
Now, let’s talk about the pricing. The Mahindra Scorpio-N starts at ₹13,26,400 and goes up to ₹24,53,500 (ex-showroom). It competes with other SUVs in the Indian market like the Hyundai Alcazar, MG Hector Plus, and Tata Safari, among others. If you’re planning to buy one, be prepared for the waiting period due to the high demand in the market.