All-New Mahindra Scorpio-N Unveiled In Nepal

Mahindra & Mahindra has its much-awaited SUV, the All-New Scorpio-N, in Nepal. The All-New Scorpio-N has been designed to redefine the D-segment SUV category with its dominating presence, commanding driving position, premium interiors, and exceptional driving experience while keeping alive the rich legacy of Mahindra’s Authentic SUV DNA in a completely new avatar. The Scorpio-N was simultaneously unveiled in India, South Africa and Nepal.

The introduction of the All-New Scorpio-N in the Nepalese market also marks the unveiling of Mahindra’s new visual identity, with a brand-new logo to differentiate the company’s SUV portfolio. Characterized by the ‘Twin Peaks’ logo, this represents the new direction Mahindra has embarked on with new-age products that have been designed to deliver a new-age ownership experience. The new logo will replace Mahindra's current 21-year-old emblem, and it will be seen across the company's entire current and future SUV range

The Scorpio-N gets a completely new exterior design language. The SUV gets a reworked front grille with six chrome slats, an LED headlight unit, C-shaped housings for the fog lamps, and a reworked alloy design. The Scorpio-N also gets the new 'Twin Peaks' Mahindra logo, as seen on the XUV700. From the sides, the upcoming SUV is characterised by a large glasshouse with a chrome outline, large wing mirrors, black wheel arches and door sills. The Scorpio-N is 206 mm longer, 97 mm wider, and has a 70 mm longer wheelbase than the current Scorpio. While the height has gone down by 138 mm, it still boasts a ground clearance of 187 mm.[nd_gallery images="34791,34792,34793,34795"]The All-New Scorpio-N which is built on the company's new third-generation body-on-frame platform is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine with 200 PS of power and 380 Nm of torque, and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine with 175 PS of power and 400 Nm torque, offered in both 6-speed Manual and Automatic Transmissions, and 4X4 as an option. The SUV also has multiple driving modes, including tarmac, snow, mud and desert modes.The cabin of the all-new Scorpio-N is spacious and premium. It gets a dual-tone colour scheme with dark-tan and black colours that run across the dashboard and the seats. It gets a large touchscreen infotainment unit with the AdrenoX user interface for connected car technology.  Other features include a Sony 3D sound system, a dual pod instrument cluster with a MID unit, wireless charging, an engine start-stop button, cruise control, six airbags, dual-zone climate control, and more. On the safety front, the Scorpio-N comes with six airbags, ABS, ESC, and more.[nd_gallery images="34796,34789"]

Speaking on the announcement, Veejay Nakra, President, Automotive Division, M&M Ltd. said, “We are happy to have simultaneously unveiled the all-new Scorpio-N in South Africa and Nepal alongside India. Scorpio-N is the first of the series of SUVs planned in Nepal this year, and also the first SUV that will carry the new twin peaks logo. The new brand identity is in tune with Mahindra’s focus to be the makers of sophisticated and authentic SUVs. It heralds a strategic shift across our SUV portfolio, where we are putting the building blocks in place for a new world with a range of authentic SUVs.”

Speaking at the launch, Cabinet Shrestha, MD, Agni Group, said, “Agni Incorporated is proud of our association with Mahindra, which goes back over three decades, and are looking forward to delighting customers with the Scorpio’s new avatar. The Scorpio brand has established itself as an iconic brand in Nepal over the last two decades. It commands awe, respect and a presence that’s hard to beat. The All-New Scorpio-N promises to redefine the SUV-ownership experience in Nepal. We are proud to present the All-New Scorpio-N to Nepal, alongside the India launch.”

As per the company's officials, the pricing of the Scorpio-N will be announced only after the current import ban is lifted. The Government of Nepal has banned the import of ten types of consumer goods including petrol/diesel cars till the end of the current Nepali fiscal year.