Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Spied Testing: New Features, & What More?

Not so long after its blockbuster debut, the Mahindra Scorpio N is preparing for its first significant update. The SUV, which stormed the Indian market in mid-2022 and quickly became one of Mahindra's strongest sellers, has now been spotted undergoing testing for a mid-cycle facelift. The latest spy shots give us the first visual confirmation that an updated Scorpio N is in the pipeline, and it's likely to come with several meaningful enhancements. Let's take a deeper look first at the spy shots to find out what they suggest along with the other anticipated updates that you can expect, but before that, make sure to join the 91wheels WhatsApp Community, specifically curated for petrolheads like us to keep up with the latest news and automotive updates.

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Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift: What To Expect

While the camouflage hides much of the exterior, the Mahindra Scorpio N suggests that the facelift will bring a series of subtle but important updates rather than a complete overhaul. Mahindra is expected to refine the Scorpio N's feature list to better match growing competition in the segment. Advanced driver assistance systems, which are currently limited to the top trim, may be expanded across more variants, making it more accessible.

Although no major changes can be inferred from this one yet, you can expect a tweaked front and rear bumper, a new set of alloy wheels, and a few tweaks on the cosmetics inside the cabin, with probable new upholstery options. New exterior colours may also be added to keep the SUV visually up to date while preserving its signature bold stance.

Expected Interior Updates: Panoramic Sunroof, Finally?

Comfort and practicality have always been key strengths of the Scorpio N, and Mahindra seems poised to double down on this front. There's growing speculation that higher trims will come with a panoramic or larger dual-pane sunroof, as well as features like rear seat ventilation, a memory function for the driver's seat, improved climate control, and better sound insulation for a quieter cabin experience.

The cabin is also likely to get some thoughtful improvements. A larger infotainment display with a more polished interface is expected to replace the current unit, accompanied by better connectivity options like wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Seat cushioning could see an upgrade, too, and Mahindra might offer richer interior finishes with new dual-tone themes.

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Powerplants To Continue

Under the hood, the facelift is expected to retain the current engine lineup, the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and the 2.2-litre diesel units, both paired with manual and automatic transmission options, along with 4WD on select variants. Instead of big mechanical changes, Mahindra will likely fine-tune the existing powertrains for smoother throttle response, slightly better fuel efficiency, and improved NVH levels. The current Scorpio N petrol variant produces 200 bhp and 380 Nm of torque, while the diesel engine comes in two states of tune: 130 bhp/300 Nm and 172 bhp/370-400 Nm, depending on the gearbox and drivetrain configuration.

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