This means that the new Scorpio-N will be positioned above the Scorpio Classic in Mahindra’s portfolio, just below the XUV700. So should you wait for the launch of the upcoming Scorpio-N or book yourself the XUV700 instead? Let this list of key differences between the two Mahindra 7-seat SUVs help you decide –
style
The Scorpio-N will be the second Mahindra SUV after the XUV700 to feature the company’s new twin-peak logo for its new SUV. However, the design language of both the SUVs is quite different. While the XUV700 has a fairly curvy design, which makes it more urban, the Scorpio-N has a more boxy look with body panels, which give it a muscular appeal.
Apart from the new Mahindra SUV emblem, no element is shared between the front-end of the Scorpio-N and XUV700. Moving to the sides, the boxy styling is evident here too, with the XUV700 having a slightly thinner roofline, while the Scorpio-N’s roof is more flat in comparison. The rear of the upcoming Scorpio-N is not yet fully revealed, but the leaked spy shots have helped us get an idea of its looks.
While the XUV700 gets a regular hatch-style bootlid, the new Scorpio-N is expected to come equipped with a side-opening door at the rear to access the boot. Unlike the wraparound taillights seen on the XUV700, the Scorpio-N will feature a vertically stacked D-shaped LED tail lamp.
powertrain
The Mahindra XUV700 is powered by a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, which is available in two states – 155 PS/360 Nm, 185 PS/420 Nm (450 Nm with AT), along with a 2.0-litre mStallion turbo petrol engine. Gives power of 200 PS and torque of 380 Nm. Transmission options include a 6-speed MT as well as an optional 6-speed AT.
Mahindra Scorpio is expected to carry these two engines but could be offered in a slightly lower position. Both manual and automatic transmissions will be offered with the SUV, while the top-end variants will also be offered with an optional 4×4 configuration. While the XUV700 is based on a monocoque chassis, the Scorpio-N will be a ladder frame SUV.
interior layout
Interior of Mahindra XUV700
While Mahindra is yet to reveal the cabin of the Scorpio-N, several spy shots of the interior layout of the SUV are already doing the rounds of the internet. Compared to the XUV700’s larger fully-digital display layout that integrates both the infotainment system as well as the instrument cluster, the Scorpio-N will feature a conventional infotainment screen and a semi-digital instrument cluster.
The steering wheel design of both the SUVs will be the same. While the XUV700 can be had with a 5- or 7-seat setup, the Scorpio-N will most likely be offered with a standard 7-seat layout, along with an optional 6-seat configuration with captain seats in the middle row . ,
features
Equipment offered with the XUV700 includes a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch infotainment screen, uniform sized digital driver display, dual-zone climate control, 7 airbags, electronic parking brake, advanced driver assistance system with emergency autonomous braking ( ADAS) are included. , Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control and so on.
Mahindra XUV700 (Top) vs Scorpio-N (Bottom) Dashboard. Image Source – Instagram (Scorpio_2022_official)
However, the feature list of the Scorpio-N will be slightly less than that of its bigger sibling. The SUV will be offered with a smaller sunroof, 8-inch infotainment unit, automatic climate control, a wireless charger, connected-car tech, cruise control and more.
cost
Currently, the XUV700 price ranges from Rs 13.18 lakh to Rs 24.58 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). However, the Scorpio-N will undercut its sibling, with an estimated starting price of around Rs 11-12 lakh.