Mahindra Scorpio N is significantly larger, but lower Measuring 4,662mm long, 1,917 mm wide and built on a 2,750mm wheelbase, the Scorpio N is a substantial 206mm longer and 97mm wider than the earlier version. It has a 70mm longer wheelbase and, importantly, is significantly lower than the regular Scorpio

8 Things everyone should know about new Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N safety tech The Scorpio N gets six airbags, front and rear camera, front and rear parking sensors, traction control, hill hold control, and hill descent control.

Mahindra Scorpio N can be bought in two seating configurations. The standard version will get two seats up front, a three-seater bench on the second row and two seats on the third row. The 6-seat version has captain’s chairs for the middle row, where both comfort and access to the third row would be better.

Mahindra Scorpio N’s design incorporates several ‘stings’ There is a pair up front in the C-shaped brackets of the fog lights, and then around the side, designers have included a chrome-like ‘flick-up’ tail with a sting that extends from the shoulder line all the way around to the top of the window line

Mahindra Scorpio N gets four wheel drive system While the Scorpio N remains a fundamentally rear-wheel drive vehicle, 4X4 versions are available.

Mahindra Scorpio N gets a 203hp petrol and 175hp diesel Mahindra’s 2.0-litre, four-cylinder mStallion petrol makes 203hp at 5,000rpm and 370Nm of torque. Versions equipped with the 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox make a slightly higher 380Nm

Mahindra Scorpio N gets a lighter suspension, variable dampers The unsprung mass of the suspension, the parts not supported by the springs, has been reduced by 35 percent by using alloy parts. This improves ride and handling.

Mahindra Scorpio N gets a new lighter chassis Body-on-frame SUVs like the Scorpio N need to have the stiffest but lightest ladder frame chassis possible, and Mahindra has uprated the chassis on the Scorpio N.