The Mahindra Scorpio N is set to get a facelift, expected to launch in the first quarter (January-March) of next year. The mid-lifecycle refresh for the large ladder-frame SUV will be Mahindra’s second facelift to launch in 2026, following the XUV 7XO, which is essentially the updated XUV700.
- Mahindra Scorpio N facelift exterior spied recently
- Its interior will likely have more features and improved safety kit
- It is expected to be mechanically identical to the outgoing Scorpio N
2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift exterior design
No changes to the sheet metal expected.
The 2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift was spied testing recently, and while it was a heavily camouflaged test mule, it did provide a hint of what’s to come. The Scorpio N facelift is expected to receive changes to the headlights, tail-lights and fog lights and feature new trim elements. Also expected are new alloy-wheel designs, but the rims are likely to have the same 18-inch size as the current car. Design changes are likely to be limited to the soft plastic parts, with no tweaks to the sheet metal, which means that the 2026 Scorpio N will have the current SUV’s silhouette and stance.
2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift interior and features
10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen from the Thar Roxx expected.
Not much is known yet about the 2026 Scorpio N facelift’s interior, though going by Mahindra’s newest models, the ladder-frame SUV is also likely to get a significant feature upgrade. Among a longer list of creature comforts, we expect the current model’s 8-inch infotainment touchscreen to be replaced with the 10.25-inch unit seen in the Thar Roxx. The three-row seating setup will continue, as will the recently introduced Level 2 ADAS suite, along with a 12-speaker Sony sound system and dual-zone climate control.
2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift engine and gearbox options
2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines expected to continue.
Mechanically, the Scorpio N facelift is expected to be identical to the outgoing model, with 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engine options on offer. Both engines get 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox options, while the diesel version also gets 4x4 tech on select higher variants.
2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift price estimate and rivals
The Scorpio N has no direct rivals, but can be considered an alternative to the Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari.
Considering that the Scorpio N is priced between Rs 13.2 lakh and Rs 23.99 lakh, we expect the facelift’s prices to range from Rs 14 lakh to Rs 26 lakh. Being a 7-seat ladder-frame SUV, the Scorpio N has no direct rivals in India, but given its price, powertrain, feature set and seating configuration, it can be seen as an alternative to the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.
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