Living With A Mahindra Scorpio N Petrol — Review, Mileage

The hype around Scorpio N refuses to slow down and it still has a long waiting list after generating a lot of interest among car buyers.

Mahindra Scorpio N

We drove the diesel automatic at its launch and liked it but with a shift towards petrol, the Scorpio N petrol does provide for an interesting alternative to the ever popular diesel. Hence, we lived with one in Mumbai for a few days with the agenda of finding out its real world economy and the performance. (Photography - Clinton Pereira)

I will first say that it looks brilliant in this colour and the massive new Scorpio N has a lot of presence which turned heads in Mumbai. It is big and looks premium. The same goes for the inside and it is another league over the current Scorpio or should we say Scorpio Classic. The cabin is well put together and the feature list has been increased to reflect the premium pricing that the new Scorpio N has. Sunroof, connected car tech, premium audio system, front/rear parking sensors, dual-zone climate control and more. That said, the camera display could be better and a bigger touchscreen would also be nice. (Photography - Clinton Pereira)

However, we are here to talk about the petrol engine. It is a 2.0l turbo unit with a massive 200bhp and 380Nm with our test car being the 6-speed automatic. The petrol engine is big and gives enough power to make the huge Scorpio N feel very quick indeed. The Scorpio N is a big, heavy ladder-frame SUV yet this petrol makes it quick and feel much smaller than what it actually is. Honestly, the refinement with the silent engine and the sharp performance shocks you. It is a very smooth motor and it is only a bit slower than its petrol XUV sibling. The near diesel-like torque also makes for a smooth driving experience so much so that I did not miss paddle shifters. However, I would like an Eco mode to increase efficiency or even dull the throttle response a bit when so much power is not needed. The diesel gets drive modes and I would have wanted it here too. (Photography - Clinton Pereira)

The automatic is not the usual quick shifting double clutch but a torque converter auto but it works well with a big SUV like this. Overall, the performance of the petrol was surprising and it is a smooth driving experience. The high driving position is there but you can take corners in a way no Scorpio has done before. It is a huge change. Of course, what everyone wants to know is the fuel efficiency and here, it is as what you would expect with a heavy SV and a large petrol engine. Efficiency is around 7/8 kmpl in the city with the highway figure not exactly improving things. We will add that the range per full tank is also less given a rather small fuel tank. (Photography - Clinton Pereira)

Of course, what everyone wants to know is the fuel efficiency and here, it is as what you would expect with a heavy SV and a large petrol engine. Efficiency is around 7/8 kmpl in the city with the highway figure not exactly improving things. We will add that the range per full tank is also less given a rather small fuel tank. The Scorpio N petrol then impressed with its performance, silence and the overall driving experience while it is also quite thirsty which you need to keep in mind. However, if you are ok with the efficiency, the looks and the performance make it a big SUV that is also smooth for city use but also can take over the rough stuff. What we like- Performance, looks, quality What we do not like- efficiency, camera display, no drive modes. (Photography - Clinton Pereira)