The next generation of Mahindra’s rugged Scorpio SUV is going on sale in South Africa on 20 February and buyers can have their pick between four specifications each powered by a diesel drivetrain.
The Scorpio-N has a local starting price of R465,000 and the first units are reaching dealerships next week.
Trim levels
The new Scorpio-N in entry-level Z4 trim comes with a semi-digital instrument cluster consisting of a 7-inch display flanked by analogue dials, and the new 8-inch AdrenoX infotainment system with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and built-in navigation.
Additional niceties comprise cruise control, rear cameras, reverse parking sensors, dual-zone climate control, hill ascent and descent assist, driver drowsiness detection, six airbags, and 17 steel wheels.
The Z8 further gets coffee-black leatherette upholstery, automatic LED head and taillights, keyless entry and start, rain-sensing wipers, a third climate control zone, and 18-inch alloys.
Setting the Z8 L apart from the non-L variant are a 12-speaker Sony stereo, a front camera, front parking sensors, a wireless charger, and an electric driver seat.
Performance
The local market sees the Scorpio-N equipped with a 2.2-litre, turbo-diesel motor pushing out 129kW and 400Nm, connected to a six-speed automatic transmission.
The ladder-frame SUV is then available in rear-wheel drive with “Zip, Zap, and Zoom” drive modes – which loosely translates to Eco, Normal, and Sport – as well as with the new 4Xplor 4×4 foundation which brings Grass, Gravel, Snow, Mud, Rut, and Sand settings.
The 4Xplor model also sports a mechanical locking rear differential and brake locking differential, while the entire range boasts an impressive 225mm of suspension travel to enhance its off-roading expertise.
Price
The South African pricing and model line-up for the new Mahindra Scorpio-N are as follows:
- Mahindra Scorpio-N Z4 4×2- R465,000
- Mahindra Scorpio-N Z8 4×2 – R510,000
- Mahindra Scorpio-N Z8 4×4 – R560,000
- Mahindra Scorpio-N Z8 L 4×4 – R590,000
Each purchase is accompanied by a 5-year/100,000km warranty.
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