Mahindra Scorpio is one of the highest-selling SUVs in the country as of now. Especially since the company launched the new-gen Scorpio N in 2022, sales of the Scorpio range have skyrocketed. The Scorpio range also comprises the older-gen Scorpio which was facelifted some time back and sold as Scorpio Classic.
The impressive number of exports of the Scorpio N has also helped Mahindra expand its wings in the international market, with South Africa being one of the key foreign markets. Mahindra recently pulled the covers off a special edition Scorpio N in South Africa.
This special version of Scorpio N broke cover at the 2023 edition of the Nampo Harvest Day in South Africa which also marked twenty years of Mahindra in the Rainbow Nation. Priced at R644,499 (approximately Rs 29.59 lakh), the Scorpio N Adventure Edition, gets several visual updates over the standard Scorpio N even though the overall design remains unchanged.
Mahindra Scorpio N: What’s new?
The whole idea of the Scorpio N Adventure edition is a more hardcore adventure-ready machine. Hence, all the updates will be in line to make it a more rugged off-road capabl;e SUV. For starters, the Scorpio N Adventure gets beefier front and rear bumpers made of steel which have improved the approach and departure angles significantly.
The front bumper also houses a tow bar, recovery hooks, high-lift jacking points, auxiliary lights, and a winch. Accentuating the brawny appearance of the Scorpio N Adventure are thick circular claddings over the wheel arches. The wheels are filled with new all-black 18-inch spoked alloy wheels with high-profile all-terrain tyres. Other off-road oriented alterations made to the Scorpio N include a raised suspension setup, high-lift jacking points, underbody protection, and a roof rack.
Mahindra Scorpio N: What remains unchanged?
The Scorpio N Adventure is based on the top-spec Z8 variant which means it comes with all the bells and whistles. Features on offer in the special edition Scorpio N include a dual-tone cabin, an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging, an electric sunroof, and dual-zone climate control. Safety package on offer includes six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), front and rear parking camera, and tyre pressure monitoring system.
Powering the Scorpio N Adventure is a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine which kicks out 172 bhp and 400 Nm of peak torque. In the Adventure Edition, this motor is paired exclusively with a 6-speed manual transmission. It also gets a 4×4 drivetrain with a low-range transfer case aided by a mechanical rear-locking differential and an electronic brake-locking differential. The SUV offers six terrain modes namely Normal, Grass, Gravel, Snow, Mud, and Sand.
