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Vicky

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I am not able to decide between the Scorpio-N and the XUV 7XO. I like the road presence and commanding seating position of the Scorpio-N, while I prefer the interior and features of the 7XO. I am looking for a top-end diesel variant with automatic transmission, and my budget is ₹30 lakh. What can we expect in the Scorpio-N facelift, and when is it expected to be launched? Please advise.

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An update for the Mahindra Scorpio N is expected this year. The changes will likely include a tweaks to the styling as well as feature enhancements inside. We expect a larger touchscreen and an uprated sound system to be part of the updates. 

There won't be any changes to the engine and gearbox options. But Mahindra could move the Scorpio N to the Thar Roxx's chassis, bringing in advancements in ride comfort and refinement. 

There's no clear timeline for when the updated Scorpio N will launch. So if waiting is not an option, the XUV 7XO is the easy pick of the two Mahindra SUVs. It feels more sophisticated and polished in the way it drives, and it packs in lots more features, such as the three-screen layout. Being a large SUV itself, the XUV 7XO is not short on road presence in its own right.  

 

 

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