Indian SUV manufacturer Mahindra has revealed that the next-gen Scorpio will debut on the 27th of June. The new SUV has been dubbed the Mahindra Scorpio-N and will sit above the current Scorpio in the carmaker’s lineup.
The all-new Mahindra Scorpio-N (codenamed Z101) is the SUV that Mahindra has been slowly teasing as the Big Daddy of SUVs. As mentioned before, the new Scorpio-N will sit above the current Scorpio which will continue to be sold under the name ‘Scorpio Classic’.
Speaking about the upcoming Scorpio-N, Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd. said, “Scorpio has been a landmark model for Mahindra which has redefined the category and became an iconic brand in the Indian automobile industry. The All-New Scorpio-N is expected to recreate benchmarks in the SUV segment in India, yet again. With an unmissable design, thrilling performance and high-end technology, we continue to carry forward the Mahindra legacy of building authentic, tough yet sophisticated SUVs. With the All-New Scorpio-N, we continue to live and deliver our brand promise of ‘Explore the Impossible’. The Scorpio-N signifies our commitment towards bringing world-class SUVs to the Indian market and creating delightful ownership experience for our customers.”
Speaking about the development of the new-gen Scorpio-N, R. Velusamy, President, Automotive Technology and Product Development, M&M Ltd. said, “The All-New Scorpio-N is an important vehicle for Mahindra, set to redefine the SUV segment in India. Our newest SUV is laden with advanced technology and will offer spirited performance and superior driving dynamics. It is built on a new body-on-frame platform. This tough yet sophisticated SUV has been engineered and designed by our young, enthusiastic, and energetic teams at Mahindra Research Valley (MRV) near Chennai, Mahindra North American Technical Center (MNATC) in USA and Mahindra Design Studio in Mumbai.”
Mahindra Scorpio-N: Here’s What We Know Till Now
The Mahindra Scorpio-N will si on a ladder-frame chassis. The Scorpio-N has been snapped multiple time while testing and these images do tell us that the new SUV is a whole lot larger than the Classic version of the Scorpio.
Under the bonnet of the new Mahindra Scorpio will be the carmaker’s turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol and 2.2-litre diesel powerplants. Power will be sent to either the front wheels or all four wheels via manual and automatic gearbox options. Mahindra has yet to deliver any details about the output from the two engine options which are also seen on the carmaker’s flagship XUV700 SUV.
The new Mahindra Scorpio-N design is quite similar to that of the current SUV in terms of its overall boxy silhouette. However, the look of the SUV has changed with a large new grille flanked on either side by twin-pod projector headlamps with LED DRLs. Also seen at the front are new C-shaped enclosure for the fog lamps.
At the rear, the new SUV sports vertical taillights similar to those you found on older-gen Volvo XC90s and the SUV rides on new 18-inch dual-tone alloy wheels.
The interiors of the new Scorpio-N are a big upgrade over the current model with a new touchscreen infotainment system, and a new three-row layout for the seats. The new Mahindra Scorpio-N is expected to come packed with a host of tech features to keep feature focused buyers happy.
Thoughts On The Mahindra Scorpio-N
The all-new Mahindra Scorpio-N does not shy away from its origins but it looks to change the game for the D-segment SUV section of the Indian market. We’ll get more details on the 27th of June and hopefully when we get to drive the Scorpio-N from Mahindra.
Keyword: Mahindra Scorpio-N To Debut On June 27 - Will Sit Above The Current Scorpio