Mahindra has launched the Scorpio N in South Africa and the media reviews are out. It comes with a 2.2-litre diesel unit belting out 128.6 kW and 400 Nm of peak power and torque.
The South African media reviews the newest launch from Mahindra, the Scorpio N. Mahindra has already bagged the title of being the fastest-growing carmaker in SA. Its capable SUVs have been the prime contributors to that. Also, the XUV700 launched last year attracted thousands of bookings and became an instant success. Fresh on the heels of that, Mahindra has launched the Scorpio N, which is the modern and premium version of the last-gen Scorpio. Here is what the media says.
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South African Media Impressed by Mahindra Scorpio N
The video has been uploaded by MotorMatters on YouTube. They also did a thorough review of the XUV700 previously. This time around, they have got the new Scorpio N. The host talks to General Manager for Product and Marketing at Mahindra South Africa. They discuss, first and foremost, the exterior of the SUV. It has a modern design theme with chrome elements to bling things up. The front features chrome-plated slats, the new Mahindra logo and Scorpio’s sting-shaped fog lamp housing, 18-inch stylish alloys, roof rails and vertical taillamps.
On the inside, the reviewer is quite impressed by the overall quality of the materials used. This includes a premium coffee-coloured theme for the dashboard and upholstery, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity, a TFT screen for the driver’s instrument cluster, wireless charging, a large panoramic sunroof and more. There is decent legroom for the second and third-row passengers. All in all, one experiences the premium cabin of the new Scorpio N.
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Specs
The South African-spec Mahindra Scorpio N comes powered by an updated 2.2-litre mHawk diesel powertrain churning out a decent 128.6 kW and 400 Nm of peak power and torque. This engine is mated to a torque converter automatic gearbox powering all four wheels via Mahindra’s 4XPLOR technology. There are three variants to choose from – Z4, Z8, and Z8L in the 7-seat arrangement. Also, it has various driving modes to suit all kinds of off-roading challenges. The prices start at an attractive R465,000 and go all the way up to R519,000.
