The Mahindra Scorpio-N has got everyone excited with its price and specifications. Mahindra has outdone itself with the launch of the Scorpio-N as it did with the XUV700. We have been talking about the Scorpio-N top variants but about the Z2 base variant. Is it worth it? In today’s article, let’s find out.
Design
The Z2 variant of the Mahindra Scorpio-N gets lesser bling elements. It gets blacked-out front grille, skid plate, LED turn indicators, LED tail lamps and steel wheels. What does it miss out on? The base Scorpio-N misses out on LED DRLs, LED fog lamps, roof rail, chrome door handles and rear spoiler. Z2 also misses out on the signature Scorpion tail element.
Scorpio-N Z2 variant – Specifications
The Scorpio-N comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol option is a 2.0-litre unit capable of producing 200bhp & 370Nm of torque. What about the diesel engine? The Z2 comes with a 2.2-litre diesel engine but in a lower tune than the higher variants. This engine is capable of producing 130bhp & 300Nm of torque. Both the engine however come with manual gearbox only in the base variant.
Features
The Z2 variant is low on features but is not a barebones variant. So what all features does it get? It gets a touchscreen infotainment system, power windows, electric power steering (petrol), second-row AC vents, second-row one-touch tumble, ABS with EBD, rear parking sensors, all-disc brakes and ISOFIX.
Scorpio-N Z2 variant – Pricing
The Scorpio-N Z2 variant for the petrol manual comes in at Rs 14.46 lakh (on-road, Mumbai) while the pricing for the diesel manual is Rs 15.30 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Conclusion
So, is the base variant worth it? The Scorpio-N Z2 does have a lot going for it. If you need a 7-seater SUV at the price of a C-segment SUV, then the Mahindra Scorpio-N is your go-to option. You get 200bhp of power at your disposal for just Rs 14.46 lakh which is a steal. Also, the diesel engine should be enough for most purposes. Moreover, the regular benefits of owning a Scorpio-N like commanding seating stance, impressive ground clearance and a respectable road presence will also be available at your disposal. As a whole, the Scorpio-N Z2 variant does turn out to be a value-for-money option. However, if you are too keen on features and the above-mentioned benefits do not matter to you, you can definitely look out for other tried and tested options in the market.
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