July 2022 - Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Variants Explained - Which One To Book?

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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel?

The pros or advantages of Mahindra Scorpio N diesel are:

• Scorpio N’s best-in-class height and width with aggressive styling lend it tremendous road presence
• It’s the only 3-row D-segment SUV with a rugged body-on-frame construction
• Scorpio N is the only other 3-row D-segment SUV with 4-wheel drive (XUV700, also a Mahindra SUV, is the other SUV with 4WD)
• 4WD available with manual as well as automatic transmission (eventually)

The Mahindra Scorpio N diesel has the following shortcomings or problems:

• Normally bookings for a car commence before the launch, prices are revealed on the launch day and deliveries start soon after the launch. Scorpio N launched -> prices revealed but not for all powertrains -> bookings open about 1 month after ‘launch’ -> deliveries a few months after bookings.
• 4WD and automatic transmission prices not available
• 2nd-row captain seats are not available in any of the lower variants
• Poor feature distribution leaves the Z6 and Z8 with critical must-have features missing. The mid-spec Z6 variant doesn’t get auto AC, LED projector headlamps and DRLs, chrome grille, side and curtain airbags and tyre pressure sensors. Even the Z8 doesn’t get front parking sensors and a front camera. Captain seats are reserved for only the Z8L and you won’t get fairly simple features like a wireless phone charger if you don’t get both, 4WD and automatic transmission, in the Z8L variant.

What Is The Price Of 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Variants?

The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N diesel is initially available with only a manual transmission and 2-wheel drive in all 6 variants. The base Z2 variant costs Rs. 12.49 lakh while the top-spec Z8L diesel-manual costs Rs. 19.49 lakh. Mahindra will later reveal the prices for the automatic transmission and 4-wheel drive.

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Compared to the 2022 Scorpio N petrol-manual, all of the diesel-manual variants are exactly Rs. 50,000 more expensive. Since the mileage figures for petrol and diesel Scorpio N aren’t available, we can’t conclusively say how much you’ll have to drive to recover the higher Rs. 50,000 price over the petrol-manual model. On the positive side, we’re glad to see a reasonable price difference of only Rs. 50,000 between petrol and diesel variants of the Scorpio N.

Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Z2 - Base Model Standard Features & Review

The base Z2 variant of the 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N with the base spec-diesel engine costs Rs. 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom). The most notable features of the Scorpio N Z2 base model are:

• 7-inch touchscreen
• Engine idle start/stop
• 2nd row AC vents
• Rear disc brakes
• 17-inch steel wheels
• All power windows
• Halogen reflector headlamps
• Steering-mounted controls
• Tilt steering
• Manual day/night inside mirror
• Front armrest
• Rear armrest

*Not confirmed; expected to be in base variant

Considering the asking price of the car, we believe that you might still miss the following features in this variant:

• Rear defogger
• Rear washer wiper
• Auto AC
• Rear camera (very important for such a large car)
• Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Separate compressor for AC (available in higher variants)
• Power mirrors (must-have for a wide car like the Scorpio N)
• Wheel covers
• Remote central locking

Considering these missing features, we can’t recommend the base Z2 variant as it will drastically impact the ownership experience because of the limited features. You should consider upgrading to one of the higher variants.

Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Z2 vs Z4 Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Scorpio N Z4 gets the same base-spec diesel engine with the manual transmission. It’ll also get 2-wheel drive automatic and 4-wheel drive manual options but initially, it’s only available with the 2-wheel drivetrain and a manual transmission. Scorpio N Z4’s diesel-automatic and 4WD manual versions will also get the more powerful 175PS engine. The Z4 manual costs Rs. 13.99 lakh, which is Rs. 1.50 lakh higher than the Z2 diesel-manual. The Z4 variant gets the following additional notable features over the base Z2 variant:

• Larger 8-inch touchscreen
• Wired Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Carbon filter (for deodorising the cabin)
• Cooled glovebox
• Power mirrors
• Rear USB port
• Driver lumbar support
• Extra AC compressor for rear seat occupants
• Height-adjustable driver seat
• Electronic stability control (with automatic only)
• Hill-start assist (with automatic only)
• Hill descent control (with automatic only)
• Cruise control
• Wheel covers
• Silver grille
• Remote central locking
• Rear defogger
• Rear washer wiper

In the Z4 variant, you might miss the following features:

• Power folding mirrors
• Auto AC
• Chrome grille
• Projector or LED headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Tyre pressure sensors
• Front parking sensors
• Rear camera
• Option of captain seats in 2nd row

While the Z4 variant seems fairly well-loaded and adds mostly must-have features, it offers poor value for money. So we'll suggest you consider stretching your budget if you can to accommodate a higher variant if you can.

Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Z4 vs Z6 Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

Z6 onwards, all Scorpio N diesel variants get the more powerful 175PS engine only. The Z6 diesel-manual costs Rs. 14.99 lakh, which is Rs. 1.0 lakh more than the Z4. The Topline variant gets the following extra features over the lower Highline trim:

• Telematics
• 7-inch full-colour LCD instrument cluster
• Wireless Android Auto and Apple Carplay
• Drive modes
• Sunroof
• 3rd-row reading lights

You might still miss some features in this variant such as:

• Power folding mirrors
• Auto AC
• Chrome grille
• Projector or LED headlamps
• LED DRLs
• Tyre pressure sensors
• Front parking sensors
• Rear camera
• Option of captain seats in 2nd row

Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Z6 vs Z8 Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Z8 variant of the 2022 Scorpio N costs Rs. 17.49 lakh (ex-showroom), which is Rs. 2.50 lakh higher than the lower Z6 variant. For this additional price, the Z8 adds the following extra features over the Z6 trim:

• 4 extra airbags
• Power folding mirrors
• Chrome grille
• Tyre pressure sensors
• Front & rear locking differential (4WD only)
• Rear camera
• LED projector fog lamps
• LED DRLs
• LED projector headlamps
• Terrain modes (4WD only)
• Keyless entry with push-button start/stop
• Leather upholstery
• 2-zone auto AC
• Sweeping indicators
• Auto headlamps
• Auto wipers
• Chrome door handles
• Leather steering and gear lever cover
• 18-inch machined alloy wheels (with automatic only)

The Z8 variant covers the bases well and almost completes the list of important features to offer a balanced ownership experience. Moreover, it almost justifies the incremental cost over the base variant for all the additional features. Therefore, the Z8 is our top recommendation for 2022 Scorpio N buyers. If you're considering the Z6, then we'll suggest you consider upgrading to the Z8 for a far better ownership experience.

Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Z8 vs Z8L Variant - Price, Feature Comparison

The Z8L is another Rs. 2.0 lakh pricier than the Z8 and costs Rs. 19.49 lakh over the Z8 diesel-manual. It adds the following extra features over the lower Z8 trim:

• Wireless phone charger (with 4WD and automatic only)
• Front camera
• 6-way power driver seat
• Front parking sensors
• Optional 2nd-row captain seats
• 12-speaker Sony sound system including a subwoofer
• 17-inch machined alloy wheels (with manual transmission only)

Besides the front parking sensors and parking camera, the Z8L only adds good-to-have features. It offers a similar value for money as the Z8 variant. So, if you find the features of the Z8L compelling enough, then you can buy this variant.

Which Variant Of The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N Diesel Should You Book?

The Z2 variant is too basic and doesn’t have several must-have features. It's not worth booking as you'll have to compromise a lot on the ownership experience. The Z4 offers a good number of must-have features but doesn't come close to justifying the asking price. So, from a value standpoint, we'll suggest stretching your budget if you can to accommodate the Z6. While the Z6 variant only adds good-to-have features, it justifies the Rs. 1.0 lakh incremental cost with the more powerful engine and sunroof alone. The Z6 is also the most value-for-money variant in the Scorpio N lineup. Even if you're on a budget, you should at least book this variant as it'll offer a good overall ownership experience.

If you can stretch your budget, then the Z8 is our top recommendation. It requires you to make a Rs. 2.50 lakh jump in ex-showroom price but it gets most of the must-have features and offers a decent value for money as well. The Z8 variant adds a good number of valuable features like 2-zone, auto AC, tyre pressure sensors, LED projector headlamps and fog lamps, LED DRLs, locking differential and 4 more airbags. So, its balanced feature set makes the Z8 the best choice among all Scorpio N variants. The top-spec Z8L variant mostly adds good-to-have features while offering similar value for money as the Z8. If you find any of the Z8L's features compelling, then you can consider booking the Z8L instead of the Z8. However, for most buyers, the Z8 will meet most of the needs while costing a fair bit less.

What Are The Engine Specifications Of The Mahindra Scorpio Diesel?

The new Scorpio N diesel has 2 engine options. Both are 2.2L turbocharged but the base engine has considerably less power and torque. It makes 132PS of power and 300Nm of torque and it’s only available with a 6-speed manual transmission. The higher-end engine makes 175PS of power and 370Nm of torque with the manual and 400Nm of torque with the automatic. The manual and the torque converter automatic are both 6-speed units.

Compared to its rivals, the base Scorpio N diesel engine has acceptable power and torque figures while the higher-end engine is quite powerful. It’s also worth noting that the Scorpio N is the only 3-row SUV in the D-segment with a body-on-frame platform. Such SUVs are more abuse-friendly and robust enough to deal with Indian road conditions.

Mahindra don’t reveal the mileage figures of their large SUVs. Given how heavy the Scorpio N is, we’re expecting the official mileage figures to be far from worth bragging about. So, you should expect the Scorpio N to deliver below-average performance in terms of mileage.

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What Are The Dimensions Of The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N?

In terms of size, the Scorpio N is about as long as the Safari but is the widest and the tallest in its segment. While the Scorpio N’s ground clearance of 187mm may not sound like much, its abuse-friendly body-on-frame construction is reassuring when going over bad roads. Tyre sizes are another thing, which caught our attention as even the Scorpio’s base tyre size is wider than all of its rivals’. The Scorpio N’s top-spec tyres are even wider.

What Are The Colour Options Of The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N?

The 2022 Scorpio N is available in the following 7 colour options:

• White
• Silver
• Black
• Red
• Gold
• Green
• Copper red

Note: Here is a quick look at our length-based segmentation of cars to give you an idea of how we are classifying cars based on their size.