When Mahindra launched the Scorpio new model in 2022 – the Scorpio-N – it redefined what the nameplate could be. This was a ground-up, third-generation SUV that finally married the Scorpio’s tough image with genuinely modern engineering.
National Automobiles considers the Scorpio-N one of the most important Indian SUV launches of recent years. Here is why it earned that reputation.
Scorpio-N 2022 Price and Variants
The Scorpio-N launched with a wide range, starting around Rs. 13.49 lakh and climbing past Rs. 24 lakh ex-showroom for the top Z8L diesel 4×4 automatic. Variants run Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8 and Z8L, in both petrol and diesel.
That spread meant a Scorpio-N existed for nearly every budget from mid-teens to mid-twenties in lakhs – a big part of its mass appeal.
- Variants: Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8, Z8L
- Engines: 2.0L turbo-petrol & 2.2L turbo-diesel
- Gearboxes: 6-speed manual & 6-speed automatic
- Drive: rear-wheel drive & 4×4 (on diesel)
Engines, 4×4 and Performance
The 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre mHawk turbo-diesel both offer strong performance, with the diesel available with selectable 4×4 on higher trims. Built on a new ladder-frame platform, the Scorpio-N is far more composed and refined than the Classic.
Real-world efficiency varies – the diesel automatic is the sweet spot for most buyers seeking a balance of comfort and capability.
Safety and Features
The Scorpio-N scored a 5-star Global NCAP rating and offers up to six airbags, ESP, hill-hold and a large sunroof on top trims, plus an 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. It transformed the Scorpio from a rugged tool into a credible modern family SUV, as the National Automobiles team often highlights to buyers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the price of the Scorpio-N 2022?
It launched from around Rs. 13.49 lakh ex-showroom, rising past Rs. 24 lakh for the top Z8L diesel 4×4 automatic.
Q2. Does the Scorpio-N have 4×4?
Yes, selectable 4×4 is offered on higher diesel variants.
Q3. Is the Scorpio-N safe?
Yes, it earned a 5-star Global NCAP rating and offers up to six airbags.
Q4. What engines does the Scorpio-N have?
A 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel, with manual and automatic options.
Q5. How is the Scorpio-N different from the Scorpio Classic?
The Scorpio-N is an all-new, more refined and safer generation with petrol/diesel, automatic and 4×4 options, while the Classic is the older, rugged diesel-manual SUV.
