The Mahindra Scorpio N is the next big launch from the Indian carmaker and even though it will be priced lower than the base model of its sibling, XUV700, this upcoming SUV packs in more than before. Ahead of its official launch, its brochure has been leaked that reveals several details. In this article, we pitch, the 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Safari vs XUV700 and share with you the engine options, dimensions and more.
2022 Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Safari vs XUV700 - Dimensions
| Dimensions | 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N | Tata Safari | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Length | 4,662 mm | 4,661 mm | 4,695 mm |
| Width | 1,917 mm | 1,894 mm | 1,890 mm |
| Height | 1,870 mm | 1,786 mm | 1,755 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,741 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Ground Clearance | Not Available | 205 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel tank capacity | Not Available | 50 litres | 60 litres |
As can be seen, Mahindra Scorpio N is wider and taller than the Tata Safari as well as the XUV700. The wheelbase too of the Scorpio N is bigger than the hulk Safari but it is identical to the XUV700. Even when compared with the older Scorpio Classic, the Scorpio N is longer, wider and gets more wheelbase than before. The only downside is on the height as the old Scorpio Classic measures 1,995 mm compared to 1,870 mm of the new version.
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Engine Options
| Specs | 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N | Tata Safari | Mahindra XUV700 |
| Engine | 2.0L Petrol / 2.2L Diesel | 2.2L Diesel | 2.0L Petrol / 2.2L Diesel |
| Power | 168 bhp - Petrol 128 bhp - Lower Variants (Diesel) 158 bhp - Mid and Higher Variants (Diesel) | 168 bhp - Diesel | 197 bhp - Petrol 153 bhp - Lower Variants (Diesel) 183 bhp - Mid and Higher Variants (Diesel) |
| Torque | NA | 350 Nm | 380 Nm - Petrol 360 Nm - Lower Variants (Diesel) 420 Nm - MT; 450 Nm - AT |
| Transmission | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT (Both petrol and diesel) | 6-speed manual/ 6-speed AT | 6-speed MT / 6-speed AT (Both petrol and diesel) |
| ARAI Mileage | Not Available | 16.14 kmpl - MT 14.08 kmpl - AT | Not Available |
| BS6 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Mahindra Scorpio N is now powered by two engine options - a 2.0L Stallion petrol motor and a 2.2L mHawk diesel motor that gets two tunes. Both these engines are available in Mahindra Thar and XUV700, however, the power and torque figures are different for all three SUVs.
The 2.0L, four-cylinder, turbocharged, mStallion petrol motor puts out 168 bhp of power on tap. When compared with the XUV700, it is 29 bhp less in the Scorpio N. The peak torque figure is yet known. Tata only offers the Safari with a diesel engine as of now.
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The 2.2L diesel motor pumps out 128 bhp of power for the lower-spec variants and 158 bhp of power for the mid and high-spec variants. When compared with the Tata Safari then the 2.0L FCA sourced motor belts out 168 bhp of power with a peak torque of 350 Nm. Both the petrol and diesel motors are paired to a six-speed manual transmission as standard and a six-speed torque converter automatic is offered as standard here.
The 2022 Mahindra Scorpio N will be launched on June 27 and feature-wise, it will get dual-zone climate control, an electric sunroof, touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, two-tone dark tank and black interior, TPMS, multiple airbags, traction control and more.
