The Mahindra Scorpio N facelift has been spied undisguised, giving a glimpse of the SUV’s new interior and exterior changes. These spy shots reveal that the facelift will receive minor changes outside, while the interior will be revamped with fresh features.
- Spy shots show Thar Roxx-like 10.25-inch screens inside
- New alloy wheels visible; tail-lights appear to be the same
- Powertrain options are likely to continue
Mahindra Scorpio N facelift spied: What was spotted?
Spy shots reveal new Thar Roxx-like screens, centre AC vents and switchgear
Spy shots of the Scorpio N facelift’s interior suggest that Mahindra is continuing with the same brown-and-black dual-tone cabin theme as the current model. What’s different, however, is a Thar Roxx-like free-standing infotainment system and a fully digital driver’s display. On the Thar Roxx, both screens are 10.25 inches. The centre air vents are now positioned beneath the infotainment system. The switchgear on the centre console also seems to have a fresh design.
Other than these changes, everything else looks identical to the current Scorpio N. On the features front, it could get a new panoramic sunroof and continue with a wireless phone charger, dual-zone climate control, a 12-speaker Sony sound system, a powered driver’s seat and ventilated front seats.
Fresh design for alloy wheels, but tail-lights appear unchanged
Only the side profile of the Scorpio N facelift is visible in the spy shots, showing the redesigned alloy wheels that look more contemporary than those on the current model. Keen-eyed viewers can also observe that the tail-lights appear to be the same LED units as the ones on the current model. Other elements, including the chrome beading on the window line with a scorpion-tail-like tip, silver roof rails, chrome strips on door handles and black cladding on wheel arches and the lower section of the body, are the same as the current Scorpio N.
While a clear view of the facelifted Scorpio N’s fascia is yet to emerge, numerous test mules have hinted at a slightly revised grille with horizontal slats, dual-pod headlights and a similar bumper housing fog lamps with a scorpion-tail-like design.
Mahindra Scorpio N facelift: Expected powertrains
Could retain the direct-injection turbo-petrol and diesel options
The facelifted Mahindra Scorpio N is expected to continue with the same engine options as the current model. One of these is a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine paired with a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. It produces 203hp with both gearbox options while putting out 370Nm with the manual and 380Nm with the torque-converter automatic.
The other one is a 2.2-litre direct-injection diesel engine that produces 132hp and 300Nm on the lower variants. On the higher variants, the output is 175hp and 370Nm with the 6-speed manual transmission, and it increases further to 175hp and 400Nm with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic. Mahindra is also expected to continue a 4x4 option with a low-range transfer case with both transmission options for this diesel engine.
With the facelift, Mahindra could slightly increase the Scorpio N’s prices, which currently range from Rs 13.49 lakh to Rs 24.95 lakh (ex-showroom). The SUV will continue to rival the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari and MG Hector.