The Mahindra Scorpio N pickup truck, set to debut today, was spied by us in Nashik, Maharashtra. It featured a double-cab body style, with almost the entire vehicle, including the alloy wheels, covered in camouflage. We don't know the official name of the pickup truck, at least at the time of writing. Notably, Mahindra had trademarked the 'Scorpio X' name in 2024 and since the pickup is based on the Scorpio N SUV, the unused trademark could be used this time. The Mahindra Scorpio N pickup truck is the production version of the 2023 Global Pik Up concept.
Mahindra Scorpio N pickup's details so far
Going by a recent teaser, LED headlights, L-shaped daytime running lights (DRLs), vertically-stacked fog lamps, C-shaped tail-lights and a front camera are among the confirmed features. Speaking of the camera at the front, the carmaker may equip the truck with a 360-degree camera setup, or even the 540-degree setup (which adds an under-bonnet view) as offered on the Scorpio N.
While a double-cab body style will be available, it remains to be seen whether Mahindra offers a single-cab layout, a test mule of which was spotted testing last year. As we have exclusively reported before, the pickup will be based on the Scorpio N's platform, but with a longer wheelbase to accommodate a larger load bed.
Inside, the pickup gets a portrait-style central touchscreen and a three-spoke steering wheel, similar to the one seen on the Mahindra Vision T prototype. Other visible elements in the teaser included a digital driver’s display, rotary controls for the dual-zone climate control and a drive mode selector. Unlike the BE 6 and XEV 9e, which use more digital controls, the pickup combines physical controls with digital ones.
At the unveiling of the 2023 Global Pik Up concept, which previewed the Scorpio N pickup truck, Mahindra also confirmed features such as Level 2 autonomous driving, semi-automatic parking, 5G connectivity and a sunroof.
Official engine and gearbox details are yet to be revealed. Mahindra has previously said the pickup will use a second-generation all-aluminium mHawk diesel engine, paired with either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic gearbox. It will also get four-wheel-drive and drive modes including Normal, Grass-Gravel-Snow, Mud-Rut and Sand.
The 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol engine from the Scorpio N will also be offered in the pickup in some international markets. It remains to be seen if a petrol engine choice is offered here.
Mahindra Scorpio N pickup's price and market positioning
The lifestyle pickup truck is expected to be priced in the Rs 16 lakh-26 lakh range, ex-showroom. Mahindra could position the Scorpio N pickup below the Toyota Hilux, making it a more affordable option for buyers seeking a lifestyle truck with off-road capability.