The top-end Z8 and Z8L variants are in most demand, and are being prioritised for delivery.
Mahindra, for long, has been experiencing supply chain issues leading to extended waiting period on its popular SUVs such as the Scorpio N, XUV700 and the Thar. It’s going to nearly a year since the company launched the Scorpio N and although the waiting period has reduced over time, it still stretches to beyond a year in most places.
- Maximum waiting period on Scorpio N stretches to 75 weeks
- Average waiting period for most variants is between 50-55 weeks
- Top-end variants have lower waiting period than base, mid-spec variants
Mahindra Scorpio N waiting period details
The Scorpio N is available in a total of 5 trims – Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8 and Z8L. It’s the base Z4 trim in both petrol and diesel guise that has the maximum waiting period of up to 18 months. Meanwhile, the top-spec Z8L variants have a relatively lesser waiting period, extending up to 9 months. On an average, most variants of the Scorpio N have a waiting period about 12 months.
Our dealer sources have confirmed it’s the top-spec Z8 and Z8L variants that are in most demand, and likewise, Mahindra has also been prioritizing production of these variants. This explains the lower waiting period on the higher trims while the base and mid-spec variants continue with very high waiting period.
That said, Mahindra has been ramping up production of the Scorpio N in a phased manner, and that has helped reduce waiting period on the popular SUV by a significant amount. Previously, some variants of the Scorpio N had over 2 years in waiting, including the top-spec ones. From the 6,000 units of the Scorpio N that Mahindra was producing at the launch of the vehicle, it plans to take it up to 10,000 units a month by the fourth quarter of 2024.
Here’s a detailed look at the waiting period of each trim of the Scorpio N:
| Mahindra Scorpio N waiting period | ||
|---|---|---|
| Trim | Petrol | Diesel |
| Z2 | 11-12 months | 11-12 months |
| Z4 | 17-18 months | 17-18 months |
| Z6 | NA | 11-12 months |
| Z8 | 11-12 months | 11-12 months |
| Z8L (MT) | 5-6 months | 6-7 months |
| Z8L (AT) | 7-8 months | 8-9 months |
Mahindra Scorpio N powertrain details
The Scorpio N gets a 203hp, 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine and a 175hp, 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine, both mated to either a 6-speed manual or 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The Scorpio N comes with rear-wheel drive as standard, however, 4WD is offered as an option on diesel variants.
Mahindra Scorpio N price and rivals
Prices for the Mahindra Scorpio N currently range between Rs 13.05 – 24.52 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). As a rugged, ladder-frame SUV, the Scorpio N does not have a direct rival in our market, but for its price and positioning, it goes against the likes of the Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700 and MG Hector Plus and Hyundai Alcazar.
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