Mahindra has dropped a new teaser for its Scorpio N pickup truck, set to be unveiled on August 14. The teaser video showed only some parts of the upcoming vehicle’s exterior and interior, keeping most details hidden. More information is expected to be revealed in the run-up to the pickup truck’s reveal.
Mahindra is offering discounts across much of its ICE line-up in August 2026. The Thar Roxx and Scorpio N receive the highest benefits among the brand’s mainstream SUVs this month, while offers are also available on the Scorpio Classic, Thar, XUV 3XO, Bolero Neo and Bolero Neo Plus. Offers are valid until August 31 and may vary depending on the region, dealer and stock availability.
Disclaimer: Offers may vary by region, dealer, stock availability and customer eligibility. Please check with your nearest authorised Mahindra dealership for exact details.
The Scorpio N is available with benefits of up to Rs 1,25,000. These include a cash discount of Rs 1,00,000 and accessories worth Rs 25,000. These discounts apply to existing pre-facelift stock available with dealers.
The Scorpio N is priced between Rs 13.69 lakh and Rs 25.49 lakh (ex-showroom). It rivals the Tata Safari and Thar Roxx. It impresses with its smooth petrol and diesel engines and off-road capability, although the third-row seats and luggage space are not great.
The Thar Roxx receives benefits of up to Rs 1.20 lakh this month. This comprises a cash discount of Rs 92,000 along with a ceramic coating package worth Rs 28,000. Priced between Rs 12.52 lakh and Rs 23.52 lakh, the Thar Roxx rivals the Force Gurkha 5-door and serves as a more practical alternative to the three-door Thar. It combines the Thar’s off-road capability with a more practical cabin, better refinement and stronger road manners.
Mahindra is offering benefits of up to Rs 75,000 on the Scorpio Classic. The offer comprises a cash discount of Rs 50,000 and accessories worth Rs 25,000. Priced between Rs 13.37 lakh and Rs 17.40 lakh, the Scorpio Classic continues to appeal with its refined diesel engine and rugged character, although it lacks the features and driving sophistication of newer rivals.
The three-door Thar is available with a cash discount of up to Rs 50,000 this month. Priced between Rs 10.32 lakh and Rs 18.00 lakh, the Thar rivals the Force Gurkha and Maruti Suzuki Jimny. It offers great off-road capability and is offered with refined and punchy petrol and diesel engine options, although luggage space is limited and access to the rear seats can be cumbersome.
The Bolero Neo and Bolero Neo Plus receive cash discounts of up to Rs 45,000. The Bolero Neo is priced between Rs 8.99 lakh and Rs 10.79 lakh, while the Bolero Neo Plus costs Rs 11.39 lakh to Rs 12.49 lakh. Both SUVs are built to withstand rough roads and heavy use, although they are not as refined or as well equipped as newer compact SUVs.
The XUV 3XO is available with a cash discount of up to Rs 40,000 this month. Priced from Rs 7.79 lakh to Rs 15.04 lakh (ex-showroom), the XUV 3XO rivals the Maruti Brezza, Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Skoda Kylaq and Nissan Magnite. It offers strong petrol and diesel engines along with a feature-rich cabin, although its boot is smaller than several rivals.
All prices are ex-showroom, India.
Over the past few years, Mahindra celebrated Independence Day by debuting all-new models (Thar Roxx and XUV700), concept cars that preview upcoming models (Vision S, Vision T, Thar.e, and more), or even fresh platforms and technologies (Nu_IQ and INGLO). The tradition will continue in 2026, with Mahindra set to host a blowout on August 15. Here’s what you can expect.
First previewed at Mahindra’s 2023 Independence Day event by way of the Global Pik Up Concept, the Scorpio N pickup truck is expected to finally break cover in a closer-to-production guise at this year’s celebration. Mahindra has been testing the Scorpio N pickup on Indian roads for quite some time, with prototypes sporting a single-cab configuration and an extended load bed. It remains to be seen if the final versions will sport a similar body style.
Styling elements for the pickup truck are anticipated to largely mirror those of the Scorpio N SUV, possibly with more rugged cues for differentiation. Under the bonnet, we expect the Scorpio N pickup to retain the SUV’s 203hp 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol and 175hp 2.2-litre diesel engines, with 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic gearbox options. 4WD is expected to be on offer as well.
The Scorpio N pickup is likely to rival the Toyota Hilux, which has done well to grow the popularity of the lifestyle pickup truck segment in India and make it a more lucrative space – one where Mahindra’s formula of tough, off-road-capable ladder-frame offerings fits quite well.
Mahindra will debut a new Sporteq variant of the BE 6 electric SUV on August 15. The BE 6 Sporteq’s key update is the addition of a passenger display on the inside, forming a triple-screen setup like those of the larger XEV 9e and XEV 9S. It will also sport a redesigned dashboard that eschews the large divider between the front seats, which was an ergonomic flaw that restricted access to the wireless charging pad and USB Type-C ports for the co-driver, and did not leave enough space for a second cupholder.
In addition to the aforementioned updates, the BE 6 Sporteq may offer new interior upholstery and colour options. Since the Sporteq is likely to be positioned as the new top-spec BE 6 variant, expect it to come with the 79kWh, rear-motor powertrain outputting 286hp and 380Nm, and claiming an MIDC range of 683km. As for pricing, the BE 6 Sporteq is anticipated to command a slight premium over the current top-spec Pack Three 79kWh variant, which costs Rs 26.9 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Mahindra Scorpio N and XUV 7XO are popular three-row SUVs offered by the Indian carmaker. While the Scorpio N uses a ladder-frame chassis, the XUV 7XO is based on a monocoque construction. Both SUVs received mid-life updates in 2026 and are now well-equipped by modern standards. However, they differ in areas such as dimensions, powertrain tuning, features and pricing. To see how they compare, we have put their top trims, the Scorpio N Z8L and XUV 7XO AX7 L, head-to-head.
The two SUVs have the same 2,750mm wheelbase and offer both six- and seven-seat layouts. However, the XUV 7XO is 33mm longer than the Scorpio N, while the Scorpio N is 27mm wider and 102mm taller.
| Drive layout | RWD / RWD, 4WD | FWD / FWD, AWD |
Both use the same 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2.2-litre diesel engines, but their outputs differ. The petrol engines make 203hp in both SUVs, while the XUV 7XO’s diesel is more powerful at 185hp versus 175hp in the Scorpio N. Depending on the gearbox, the XUV 7XO also produces more torque with its diesel engine, at 420-450Nm compared to 370-400Nm in the Scorpio N.
The Scorpio N has a proper 4WD system (with low range) and offers it with both the manual and automatic gearboxes in diesel form. The XUV 7XO, meanwhile, gets an AWD system only with the diesel automatic version. When not equipped with four-wheel drive, the Scorpio N uses a RWD layout, which gives it better traction on hilly terrains. The non-AWD XUV 7XO, meanwhile, uses a front-wheel-drive setup.
| Door handles | Pull type | Flush fitting |
| Chrome finish on door handles | Yes | No |
Both SUVs get LED headlights, tail-lights and DRLs, along with powered ORVMs, roof rails, a shark-fin antenna and a rear spoiler. However, the XUV 7XO gets larger 19-inch alloy wheels compared to the Scorpio N’s 18-inch units, while its front fog lamps also add a cornering function. The Scorpio N uses conventional pull-type door handles with chrome detailing, whereas the XUV 7XO gets flush-fitting handles without chrome.
| Passenger touchscreen | NA | 12.3 inch |
| Type-C USB ports | Front and rear | Front and rear |
| Ventilated second-row seats | No | Outboard only (both 6 and 7 seater versions) |
| Boss mode | No | Yes |
| Bring your own device mounts | No | Yes |
The XUV 7XO has an edge in cabin tech, with a larger 12.3-inch driver’s display and an additional 12.3-inch passenger touchscreen, which the Scorpio N does not offer. It also gets a 16-speaker Harman Kardon system versus the Scorpio N’s 12-speaker Sony setup. Both get wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, panoramic sunroofs, dual-zone climate control, powered driver’s seats and ventilated front seats.
There are also a few other differences. The XUV 7XO gets a telescopic steering adjustment, powered co-driver’s seat, wireless phone charging for both front and rear passengers, and ventilated outboard second-row seats. It also offers Boss Mode and bring-your-own-device mounts, which are not available on the Scorpio N. Interestingly, neither SUV gets a powered tailgate.
Both SUVs offer the same three drive modes, namely Zip, Zap and Zoom, along with adaptive cruise control and paddle shifters with the automatic gearbox. However, the Scorpio N has a clear advantage for off-road use, with terrain modes for Normal, Snow, Mud and Ruts, and Sand. It also gets low-range 4WD system, as mentioned before, and an electronic locking differential, features that are not available on the XUV 7XO.
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
This is one area where the two SUVs aren’t that far apart, especially in their respective top trims. Both get Level 2 ADAS, 540-degree cameras, front and rear parking sensors, all-wheel disc brakes, ABS, TPMS, auto-dimming IRVMs, electronic parking brakes, hill hold assist and hill descent control. The XUV 7XO does have a small advantage with seven airbags, compared with six in the Scorpio N.
Clearly, the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7L is more expensive than the Scorpio N Z8L. The price gap is smallest for the petrol AT, at Rs 1.24-1.44 lakh, while the diesel AT carries a difference of Rs 1.30-1.31 lakh. For the diesel manual, the XUV 7XO is also more expensive by Rs 1.04-1.30 lakh. The Scorpio N is also the only one of the two available with a petrol manual at the top end.
Without a doubt, the two SUVs are well equipped, but their focus is quite different. The Scorpio N is better suited to buyers who want to go off-road, thanks to its ladder-frame construction and the 4WD system. The XUV 7XO, on the other hand, is better suited to those looking for a three-row SUV for city and highway use, with some mild off-road ability. Additionally, its monocoque construction and dampers with DCx piston valves are aimed at delivering a more comfortable ride.
Overall, we recommend the XUV 7XO for its overall package, offering higher engine outputs, a more premium cabin and additional features, a relatively more usable third row and better ride and handling. It does command a slight premium over the Scorpio N, but we think the added cost is justified.
अगर आप नई बाइक खरीदने की प्लानिंग कर रह हैं, जो बेहतरीन माइलेज दे और दिखने में स्टाइलिश भी हो तो यह खबर आपके लिए फायदेमंद साबित हो सकती है। दरअसल, Bajaj Auto ने Pulsar N160 S को ₹1.34 लाख में लॉन्च किया है। इसके साथ ही इससे भी अधिक फीचर्स वाली N160 SS को भी 1.43 लाख रुपये में पेश किया है। बता दें कि दोनों ही मॉडल एक बिल्कुल नए 165cc इंजन पर आधारित हैं, जो मौजूदा N160 के एयर-कूल्ड इंजन की जगह लेता है। हालांकि, 160cc सेगमेंट के खरीदारों के लिए यह एक अहम बदलाव है, क्योंकि यह सिर्फ स्पेसिफिकेशन में मामूली सुधार नहीं है।
नया इंजन, राइड मोड्स और ट्रैक्शन कंट्रोल जैसे फीचर्स को उस कीमत पर लाता है जिस पर आमतौर पर ये फीचर्स नहीं मिलते। मौजूदा N160 इन दोनों मॉडलों के साथ उपलब्ध है, इसलिए खरीदारों के पास अब चुनने के लिए तीन अलग-अलग ट्रिम्स हैं। आइए जानते हैं इनमें क्या अंतर है।
इंजन में क्या बदलाव हुए?
नई Pulsar N160 S और N160 SS में सबसे बड़ा बदलाव इसके इंजन में किया गया है। बाइक में अब 4-वॉल्व वाला नया 165cc इंजन दिया गया है, जो 9,500rpm पर 18.24 hp की पावर और 8,000rpm पर 14.4 Nm का टॉर्क जनरेट करता है। जबकि, इसकी तुलना में पुराने N160 में 2-वॉल्व इंजन मिलता था, जो 8,750rpm पर 15.78 hp की पावर और 6,750rpm पर 14.65 Nm का टॉर्क देता था। यानी नया इंजन ज्यादा पावर और हाई-रेव पर बेहतर परफॉर्मेंस देने के लिए तैयार किया गया है, जबकि लो-एंड टॉर्क में थोड़ा बदलाव देखने को मिलता है।
इसके अलावा, इंजन की कूलिंग सिस्टम को भी अपग्रेड किया गया है। पुराने एयर-कूल्ड सिस्टम की जगह अब ऑयल-कूल्ड सिस्टम दिया गया है। वहीं, थ्रॉटल कंट्रोल को मैकेनिकल से बदलकर इलेक्ट्रॉनिक थ्रॉटल-बाय-वायर (ETB) कर दिया गया है। यही नया सिस्टम बाइक में राइडिंग मोड्स, ट्रैक्शन कंट्रोल और क्रॉल फंक्शन जैसे फीचर्स को संभव बनाता है।
कंपनी का दावा है कि नई Pulsar N160 0-60 kmph की रफ्तार 4.5 सेकंड में पकड़ लेता है और बजाज का कहना है कि यह इस सेगमेंट का सबसे तेज और सबसे पावरफुल इंजन है। हालांकि, इस दावे की असली तस्वीर स्वतंत्र रिव्यू और टेस्ट के बाद ही साफ होगी।
S और SS में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों Pulsar मॉडलों में चार राइड मोड मिलते हैं – रेन, स्पोर्ट, रोड और ऑफ-रोड। साथ ही, इनमें क्रॉल टेक्नोलॉजी भी है, जिससे कम स्पीड पर बिना लगातार क्लच या गियर बदले राइडिंग की जा सकती है। हालांकि, ट्रैक्शन कंट्रोल सिर्फ N160 SS में ही उपलब्ध है। SS में 5 इंच का TFT डिस्प्ले मिलता है, जिसमें गूगल मैप्स मिररिंग की सुविधा है, जबकि S में LCD कंसोल और टर्न-बाय-टर्न नेविगेशन दिया गया है।
डिजाइन और आराम के लिहाज से भी दोनों बाइक्स में अंतर है। N160 SS में कलरफुल अलॉय व्हील्स, नया हैंडलबार और बदली हुई सीट हाइट दी गई है, जिससे राइडिंग पोजिशन ज्यादा आरामदायक हो जाती है। ये बदलाव बेस मॉडल N160 S में नहीं मिलते हैं।
बता दें कि दोनों ही मॉडल तीन कलर ऑप्शन Atlantic Blue, Pearl Metallic White और Brooklyn Black में उपलब्ध हैं।
क्या बाकी सब कुछ पहले जैसा ही रहेगा?
चेसिस के डायमेंशन मौजूदा Pulsar N160 जैसे ही रखे गए हैं। इसका व्हीलबेस 1,348mm, ग्राउंड क्लीयरेंस 165mm और कर्ब वेट 151kg ही है। यानी इंजन बदलने के बावजूद बाइक की राइडिंग पोजिशन और हैंडलिंग में बहुत बड़ा बदलाव देखने को नहीं मिलेगा। इसके अलावा, पूरी Pulsar N160 रेंज में 14 लीटर का फ्यूल टैंक पहले की तरह ही दिया गया है।
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2026 Mahindra Scorpio-N: Mahindra & Mahindra ने भारत में 2026 Mahindra Scorpio-N को कई नए फीचर्स के साथ लॉन्च कर दिया है। कंपनी ने इस बार SUV को पहले से ज्यादा प्रीमियम, आरामदायक और टेक्नोलॉजी से लैस बनाने की कोशिश की है। नई Scorpio-N में कई नए कम्फर्ट, कन्वीनियंस और सेफ्टी फीचर्स जोड़े गए हैं। जबकि, इसके पेट्रोल और डीजल इंजन में कोई बदलाव नहीं किया गया है।
Mahindra Scorpio-N की शुरुआती कीमत पेट्रोल वेरिएंट के लिए ₹13.69 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) है और टॉप-एंड डीजल ऑटोमैटिक 4WD वर्जन (जिसमें लेवल 2 ADAS है) के लिए यह ₹25.49 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) तक जाती है।
बता दें कि 2022 में लॉन्च होने के बाद से अब तक Mahindra Scorpio-N की 3.8 लाख से ज्यादा यूनिट्स बिक चुकी हैं। वहीं, कंपनी समय-समय पर नए वेरिएंट और फीचर अपडेट्स के जरिए इस SUV को बेहतर बनाती रही है। ताजा अपडेट के साथ Scorpio-N अपने सेगमेंट में पहले से भी ज्यादा मजबूत दावेदार बनकर सामने आई है।
नई Scorpio-N में पैनोरमिक सनरूफ और 540-डिग्री कैमरा मिलेगा
नई Scorpio-N की सबसे बड़ी खासियतें हैं पैनोरमिक सनरूफ और ब्लाइंड व्यू मॉनिटर के साथ 540-डिग्री सराउंड व्यू सिस्टम। ये फीचर्स इस SUV में पहली बार दिए जा रहे हैं और इनसे केबिन का अनुभव और पार्किंग की सुविधा, दोनों ही बेहतर होने की उम्मीद है।
Mahindra ने नए डिजाइन वाले 18-इंच डायमंड-कट अलॉय व्हील्स भी पेश किए हैं। इसके अलावा, Scorpio-N में वही जानी-पहचानी सीधी (अपराइट) स्टाइलिंग, बोल्ड फ्रंट ग्रिल, LED प्रोजेक्टर हेडलैम्प्स, C-शेप के LED डे-टाइम रनिंग लैम्प्स, सीक्वेंशियल टर्न इंडिकेटर्स और मस्कुलर लुक को बरकरार रखा गया है।
यानी इस बार Mahindra ने Scorpio-N के बाहरी लुक में बदलाव करने के बजाय नई टेक्नोलॉजी, आधुनिक फीचर्स और बेहतर सुविधा देने पर ज्यादा ध्यान दिया है, ताकि ग्राहकों को पहले से अधिक प्रीमियम अनुभव मिल सके।
बड़ी डिस्प्ले और ज्यादा कनेक्टेड टेक्नोलॉजी
केबिन के अंदर, Mahindra Scorpio-N फेसलिफ्ट में एक नए डिजाइन वाला डैशबोर्ड दिया गया है, जिसमें 31.24 cm की फ्लोटिंग HD टचस्क्रीन इंफोटेनमेंट सिस्टम है और इसमें छह फिजिकल शॉर्टकट बटन भी हैं। SUV में 26.03 cm का नया HD पूरी तरह से डिजिटल इंस्ट्रूमेंट क्लस्टर भी मिलता है, जिसमें तीन डिस्प्ले मोड और फुल-स्क्रीन नेविगेशन सपोर्ट है।
नई Scorpio-N का इंफोटेनमेंट सिस्टम Qualcomm 6155 चिपसेट पर चलता है और इसमें वायर्ड और वायरलेस Android Auto व Apple CarPlay दोनों का सपोर्ट मिलता है।
इंफोटेनमेंट सिस्टम क्वालकॉम के 6155 चिपसेट पर चलता है और वायर्ड के साथ-साथ वायरलेस Android Auto और Apple CarPlay को भी सपोर्ट करता है।
Mahindra ने इसमें Adventure Statistics नाम का नया फीचर भी जोड़ा है, जो इंजन परफॉर्मेंस, कंपास, रोल और पिच एंगल, G-फोर्स और अल्टीमीटर जैसी गाड़ी की जानकारी देता है।
इस SUV में पहले की तरह Adrenox कनेक्टेड कार टेक्नोलॉजी मिलती है, जिसमें 70 से ज्यादा कनेक्टेड फीचर्स, Alexa का इन-बिल्ट सपोर्ट और रिमोट व्हीकल फंक्शंस शामिल हैं। इसके अलावा, अपडेटेड मॉडल की फ्रंट रो में एक नया 65W USB Type-C फास्ट चार्जिंग पोर्ट भी दिया गया है, जबकि इसके ऊंचे वेरिएंट्स में सेकंड रो के लिए भी यही चार्जिंग सुविधा मिलती है।
कंफर्ट और सेफ्टी फीचर्स हुए पहले से बेहतर
2026 Mahindra Scorpio-N में वेंटिलेटेड फ्रंट सीट्स, एक्टिव कूलिंग के साथ वायरलेस फोन चार्जर, Sony का 12-स्पीकर ऑडियो सिस्टम, ऑटो होल्ड के साथ इलेक्ट्रॉनिक पार्किंग ब्रेक, फ्रेमलेस ऑटो-डिमिंग इनसाइड रियर-व्यू मिरर, डुअल-जोन क्लाइमेट कंट्रोल, पावर्ड ड्राइवर सीट और ऊंचे वेरिएंट्स में लेदरेट अपहोल्स्ट्री जैसे फीचर्स मिलते रहेंगे।
सेफ्टी फीचर्स की बात करें तो, इसमें ऊंचे ट्रिम्स पर छह एयरबैग, फ्रंट पार्किंग सेंसर, टायर प्रेशर मॉनिटरिंग सिस्टम, ड्राइवर की नींद का पता लगाने वाला सिस्टम और टॉप-स्पेक Z8L वेरिएंट पर लेवल 2 ADAS शामिल हैं।
कोई मैकेनिकल बदलाव नहीं
2026 Mahindra Scorpio-N में पहले जैसे ही इंजन ऑप्शन मिलते रहेंगे। खरीदार 2.0-लीटर mStallion टर्बो-पेट्रोल इंजन और 2.2-लीटर mHawk डीजल इंजन में से चुन सकते हैं।
टर्बो-पेट्रोल इंजन 149.14 kW (लगभग 203 hp) की पावर और 380 Nm तक का पीक टॉर्क देता है, जबकि डीजल इंजन 128.6 kW (लगभग 175 hp) की पावर और 400 Nm तक का टॉर्क देता है। दोनों इंजन में छह-स्पीड मैनुअल और छह-स्पीड ऑटोमैटिक ट्रांसमिशन के ऑप्शन मिलते हैं।
इसके अलावा, डीजल वेरिएंट्स में चुनिंदा मॉडल्स के साथ Mahindra का 4XPLOR फोर-व्हील-ड्राइव (4WD) सिस्टम भी मिलता है, जो खराब और ऊबड़-खाबड़ रास्तों पर बेहतर ड्राइविंग में मदद करता है।
SUV में पहले की तरह Zip, Zap और Zoom ड्राइव मोड्स भी दिए गए हैं। इनकी मदद से ड्राइवर सड़क और ड्राइविंग कंडीशन के अनुसार वाहन की परफॉर्मेंस को आसानी से बदल सकता है।
Mahindra Scorpio-N की कीमत और वैरिएंट्स
Mahindra Scorpio-N, Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8S, Z8, Z8T और Z8L वेरिएंट्स में उपलब्ध है। इसकी कीमतें पेट्रोल Z2 मैनुअल के लिए ₹13.69 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) से शुरू होती हैं और डीजल Z8L 4WD ऑटोमैटिक के लिए ₹25.49 लाख (एक्स-शोरूम) तक जाती हैं।
खरीदार वेरिएंट के आधार पर पेट्रोल और डीजल इंजन, मैनुअल और ऑटोमैटिक ट्रांसमिशन, और साथ ही रियर-व्हील-ड्राइव और फोर-व्हील-ड्राइव कॉन्फिगरेशन में से चुन सकते हैं।
During the first half of calendar 2026, the Indian passenger vehicle market recorded total sales of over 25.91 lakh units across petrol, diesel, EV, CNG, and strong hybrid powertrains. Compared to the 21.88 lakh units sold in H1 2025, that’s a healthy YoY increase of around 18.4 percent. Below, we’ve sorted and listed the 10 bestselling cars of each powertrain type in H1 2026 to give you a more in-depth look at the data.
| Model | H1 2026 sales | YoY change (%) |
| Maruti Baleno | 83,552 | +19 |
| Maruti Swift | 81,046 | 0 |
| Tata Punch | 61,701 | +29 |
| Maruti Fronx | 61,565 | -6 |
| Maruti Alto K10 | 59,165 | +38 |
| Hyundai Venue | 55,750 | +26 |
| Maruti Dzire | 50,865 | -1 |
| Tata Nexon | 50,240 | +31 |
| Maruti Brezza | 49,096 | -14 |
| Hyundai Creta | 49,094 | -8 |
The Baleno ascended to the top spot in petrol car sales during H1 2026, followed closely by the Swift, volumes for which interestingly remained flat YoY. However, thanks to the introduction of the updated Punch at the onset of 2026, the subcompact SUV recorded a substantial 29 percent increase in sales and jumped to third position.
Other notable highlights include a 38 percent YoY uptick for the Alto K10, indicating a renewed interest in the entry-level segment, along with a 4 percent drop for the midsize SUV sales champion, the Creta. However, its younger compact SUV sibling, the Venue, did see a 26 percent YoY bump on account of the second-gen model’s launch late last year.
| Model | H1 2026 sales | YoY change (%) |
| Mahindra Scorpio N+Classic | 86,403 | +7 |
| Mahindra Bolero+Neo | 58,457 | +16 |
| Mahindra XUV 7XO | 42,190 | +29 |
| Hyundai Creta | 40,116 | -4 |
| Mahindra Thar Roxx | 37,945 | +19 |
| Mahindra Thar | 23,860 | +35 |
| Kia Seltos | 22,906 | +54 |
| Tata Sierra | 22,764 | N/A |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 18,498 | -5 |
| Kia Sonet | 18,290 | +67 |
Though diesel offerings remain limited in the Indian mass market, buyers continue to show up for them. All three diesel bestsellers in H1 2026 were made by Mahindra, and all three recorded a YoY growth in sales, with the XUV 7XO achieving the highest uptick among them at 29 percent. The Thar and Thar Roxx also managed to outperform their H1 2025 sales by healthy margins.
In fact, six out of the 10 diesel bestsellers experienced double-digit YoY sales growth, with only the Creta and Innova Crysta undergoing downturns. The Sierra also made it onto this list, but doesn’t rank even among the top 20 petrol bestsellers of H1 2026, suggesting a large chunk of buyers opted for the midsize SUV’s diesel variants. Its direct rival, the Seltos, edged past by fewer than 150 units, but the other Kia SUV here, the Sonet, clocked a whopping 67 percent boost.
| Model | H1 2026 sales | YoY change (%) |
| Maruti Ertiga | 78,764 | +23 |
| Maruti Dzire | 75,339 | +69 |
| Maruti Wagon R | 54,267 | +5 |
| Tata Punch | 41,919 | +43 |
| Tata Nexon | 41,355 | +38 |
| Maruti Brezza | 39,871 | +8 |
| Maruti Victoris | 38,806 | N/A |
| Maruti Eeco | 36,075 | +31 |
| Hyundai Aura | 35,089 | +29 |
| Maruti Fronx | 33,876 | +49 |
CNG cars put up the most impressive performance on the sales charts, with the top 10 achieving substantial YoY gains in volumes during H1 2026. The Dzire led the pack in this regard with a staggering 69 percent surge in sales, followed by the Fronx at 49 percent and then the Punch at 43 percent.
Seven of the top 10 CNG bestsellers are Maruti Suzuki models, two are from Tata, and only one is a Hyundai, reflecting Maruti’s dominance in this space. A likely reason behind the stellar performance is the uncertainty around ethanol blending in petrol, which could be shifting buyers towards CNG.
| Model | H1 2026 sales | YoY change (%) |
| MG Windsor EV | 19,080 | -10 |
| Mahindra XEV 9S | 18,074 | N/A |
| Tata Nexon EV | 16,567 | +78 |
| Tata Punch EV | 15,683 | +108 |
| Mahindra XEV 9e | 11,242 | -14 |
| Tata Harrier EV | 10,499 | +2,110 |
| Maruti e Vitara | 8,572 | N/A |
| Tata Curvv EV | 7,281 | +212 |
| Mahindra BE 6 | 6,849 | +13 |
| Tata Tiago EV | 6,816 | -19 |
The Windsor remains untouched as the top selling EV in H1 2026, though it did record a 10 percent YoY drop in sales. Impressively, the XEV 9S finished in second place with over 18,000 units sold – far ahead of the XEV 9e and BE 6. Nexon EV and Punch EV sales saw strong upticks, especially the latter’s whopping 108 percent YoY surge due to its 2026 facelift.
However, the Tiago EV experienced a 19 percent drop in sales despite also being updated this year. It’s worth noting that while the Harrier EV’s 2,110 percent YoY increase looks bonkers, it is a result of the SUV being launched in June 2025 and thereby counted from a relatively miniscule initial figure. Interestingly, the Curvv EV more than tripled its sales YoY, likely due to discounts and the SeriesX variant rejig in 2026.
| Model | H1 2026 sales | YoY change (%) |
| Toyota Innova Hycross | 27,812 | -6 |
| Toyota Hyryder | 18,577 | +23 |
| Maruti Grand Vitara | 4,086 | -54 |
| Maruti Victoris | 3,231 | N/A |
| Maruti Invicto | 1,418 | -26 |
| Toyota Camry | 1,188 | -1 |
| Toyota Vellfire | 914 | +60 |
| Honda City | 659 | +22 |
Only one new strong hybrid car went on sale in India between H1 2025 and H1 2026, the Maruti Victoris, which slotted in fourth position overall. The Innova Hycross continues to be the highest selling strong hybrid car, but did slip 6 percent YoY in sales. Notably, the Innova Hycross’ rebadged sibling, the Invicto, saw a more substantial 26 percent drop.
A similar phenomenon occurred for the Hyryder and Grand Vitara, where the Toyota SUV’s sales grew 23 percent YoY, but the Maruti’s slid by 54 percent. The City hybrid also looks to have piqued buyer interest courtesy of the facelift, recording a 22 percent YoY growth but still selling in the triple digits. Interestingly, the highest YoY sales uptick was achieved by the most expensive strong hybrid here, the Vellfire, showing the growth of the luxury MPV segment.
| H1 2026 sales | YoY change (%) | |
| Petrol | 13,42,304 | +10 |
| Diesel | 4,56,076 | +15 |
| CNG | 5,96,236 | +40 |
| EV | 1,39,065 | +65 |
| Strong hybrid | 57,885 | 0 |
| Total | 25,91,566 | +18.4 |
While petrol cars remain the largest chunk of the Indian passenger vehicle market by a huge margin, and even clocked a respectable 10 percent YoY growth in H1 2026, CNG saw much bigger gains during the same timeframe and even recorded the highest absolute volume increase among all powertrain types. The electric segment continues to expand at a healthy rate thanks to a proliferation of capable EVs across different price points, which can’t be said for strong hybrids as they barely receive any subsidies or tax breaks. Diesel car sales impressively keep growing too, despite higher upfront costs over equivalent petrol or CNG models.
Mahindra recently launched the 2026 Scorpio N, introducing a handful of changes, including new rims, a larger touchscreen, a fresh driver’s display, and a 540-degree camera, while retaining the same powertrain and drivetrain options. It is priced from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Its prices are similar to those of the Thar Roxx’s, which also offers the same powertrain and drivetrain options. So, if you are looking for a Mahindra SUV at around Rs 25 lakh, should you choose the top-spec Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L or the Thar Roxx AX7L? We find out.
*786 litres of boot space is with the third row folded (with 5 seats up).
The Mahindra Scorpio N is significantly longer compared to the Thar Roxx, and it is also slightly wider. The Thar Roxx, on the other hand, has a larger wheelbase and is also taller than the Scorpio N.
The Scorpio N offers a larger boot with the third row folded. Notably, the Scorpio N is offered with either 6 or 7 seats, the former asking a premium over the latter, while the Thar Roxx is strictly a 5-seater.
*Scorpio N’s direct-injection turbo-petrol produces 203hp, 370Nm with MT, and 203hp, 380Nm with AT; diesel engine produces 175hp, 370Nm with MT, 175hp, 400Nm with AT.
^Thar Roxx’s direct-injection turbo-petrol engine produces 152hp,300Nm with MT, and 175hp, 400Nm with AT.
Both top-spec Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L and Thar Roxx AX7 are offered with a choice between a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. However, these engines are offered in different states of tune, with varying power and torque outputs, and the Scorpio N’s select powertrains are slightly more powerful than the Thar Roxx’s.
The Scorpio N’s petrol-AT produces 28hp more than the Thar Roxx. Notably, the Thar Roxx AX7L is not offered with a petrol-manual option. The Scorpio N’s diesel-MT produces 23hp and 40Nm more than the Thar Roxx, while with the diesel-AT both SUVs offer 175hp and 400Nm.
The diesel engines on both SUVs are available with both rear-wheel-drive (RWD) and four-wheel-drive (4WD) setups with both manual and automatic variants, while the petrol engines are only offered with only a RWD setup.
Top-spec trims of both SUVs are offered with all-LED lighting. The differences, however, are larger 19-inch alloy wheels on the Mahindra Thar Roxx AX7L, and roof rails on the Scorpio N Z8L. The Scorpio N has a sharkfin antenna, while the Thar Roxx’s antenna is placed on the front left fender.
The top-spec Scorpio N is offered with monotone hues only, while the Thar Roxx is available only in dual-tone shades.
The Scorpio N Z8L offers a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system paired with a 12-speaker Sony sound system compared to the Thar Roxx AX7L’s 10.25-inch unit with an 8-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. The Scorpio N is also equipped with dual-zone climate control and a wireless phone charger with cooling, while the Thar Roxx gets basic single-zone automatic climate control and misses out on the cooling function for the wireless phone charger.
Everything else is identical on both SUVs, including a panoramic sunroof, a 10.25-inch driver’s display, a 6-way powered driver’s seat, front seat ventilation, and a tilt-adjustable steering wheel. Both SUVs also show adventure statistics including a compass, roll and pitch and an altimeter.
Drive modes on the Scorpio N are offered only with the diesel-RWD variants, while even the petrol variants of the Thar Roxx get this suite. However, the Scorpio N gets an additional ‘Sand’ terrain mode missing on the Thar Roxx. Both SUVs, however, get a shift-on-fly 4WD system and an electronic locking differential, enhancing grip on slippery terrains.
*The 540-degree camera setup includes an under-bonnet display.
Except for a 540-degree camera setup on the Scorpio N Z8L, which shows the view under the SUV’s bonnet, all other safety features are identical to both SUVs. These include 6 airbags, Level-2 advanced driver assistance system (ADAS), front and rear parking sensors, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and hill start and hold assists.
The Mahindra Scorpio N Z8L is more expensive than the Thar Roxx AX7L in all powertrain configurations by over Rs 2 lakh. However, it is offered with an additional third row, which can accommodate more passengers. On the other hand, the Mahindra Thar Roxx is derived from a hardcore off-roader and is a good recreational vehicle while also serving urban buyers with its tech-loaded suite. However, the Scorpio N, despite being pricier, is a more practical option that packs in all the necessary off-roading tech and offers an additional third row, making it a good value-for-money SUV in its class.
Four years after its introduction, Mahindra has facelifted the Scorpio N for 2026. The Scorpio N facelift gains a revised interior, new features and very minor styling tweaks. We go in-depth, comparing the Scorpio N facelift with its previous version and list out all differences and similarities from exterior, interior, features, engines and price.
Updates on the outside of the Scorpio facelift aren’t very comprehensive. There’s a new design for the dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels. Apart from that, things remain unchanged over the older model. The Scorpio N facelift retains the pre-facelift’s butch, and boxy looks, including a rugged design for the bumpers, six-slatted grille, faux skid plates, LED light setups, cladding on the lower sides of the doors, roof rails, and a ‘scorpion tail’ chrome element for the windowline.
Unlike the exterior, changes to the interior of the Scorpio N facelift are more extensive. The biggest update is the infotainment display, wherein the dash-integrated unit is replaced with a freestanding screen. Secondly, the infotainment screen is a 12.3-inch in size, which is larger than the previous version’s 9-inch unit. The repositioned infotainment screen has also brought about a redesigned centre console, and there’s some new switchgear as well. Vertical aircon vents have now made way for horizontal ones that are placed below the infotainment display. Meanwhile, the previous model’s black and brown colour scheme and seat upholstery design have been carried over.
As for equipment, Mahindra has replaced the single-pane sunroof from the older Scorpio N with a much larger panoramic unit in the Scorpio N facelift. Also, the semi-analogue dials with a 7-inch MID from the previous model are replaced by an all-digital 10.25-inch screen, and the front row now gets a 65WType-CC charging port.
A new ‘Adventure Statistics’ feature in the infotainment showcases a plethora of information like engine performance, roll and pitch, compass, altimeter and G-force. On the other hand, the safety kit sees the inclusion of a 540-degree surround view camera and a blind view monitor, replacing the front and rear cameras of the older model.
Under the hood,d the Scorpio N facelift retains the powertrain options from the older model. This includes a 2.0-litre direct-injection turbo-petrol engine and a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine with the latter available in two states of tune. The turbo-petrol mill churns out 204hp and 370Nm with the manual gearbox, while automatic versions get slightly higher torque at 380Nm.
On the other hand, lower variants powered by the turbo-diesel unit develop 132hp and 300Nm, while higher variants produce 175hp and 370Nm, with the latter increasing to 400Nm in automatic versions. In diesel guise, only the one above base Z4 and the top-end Z8T and Z8L offer a 4×4 drive layout, while the remaining variants, including the petrol, come standard with RWD. Consumers can choose between a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.
As far as price is concerned, the facelifted Scorpio N starts from Rs 13.69 lakh, which is Rs 20,000 pricier than its predecessor. The same is the case at the top end, where the most expensive Z8L 7-seat diesel-automatic 4×4 variant of the facelift is pricier by Rs 54,00 in comparison to the corresponding variant of the older model. Depending on the variant chosen, the newer Scorpio N facelift is more expensive than the pre-facelift version by up to Rs 83,500.
All prices are ex-showroom, India
The 2026 Mahindra Scorpio N facelift offers buyers all the familiar bits that this body-on-frame SUV has been known for while introducing minor cosmetic tweaks and new features on the inside. The 2026 Scorpio N soldiers on with the same powertrain options as its pre-facelift predecessor, but prices have gone up. Having said all that, which variant should you buy?
Powertrain specifications | Mahindra Scorpio N facelift 2.0 turbo-petrol | Mahindra Scorpio N facelift 2.2 diesel |
Type | 4 cyls, direct-injection | 4 cyls, direct-injection |
Displacement | 1,997cc | 2,184cc |
Power | 203hp | 132hp/175hp |
Torque | 370Nm/380Nm | 370Nm/400Nm |
Manual transmission | 6-speed MT | 6-speed MT |
Automatic transmission | 6-speed AT | 6-speed AT |
Drive configuration | 2WD | 2WD/4WD |
Fuel capacity | 57 litres | 57 litres |
Under the vast bonnet of the Scorpio N facelift are the same set of turbocharged engines that powered the previous model. The petrol unit uses the 2.0-litre mStallion direct-injection mill that produces 203hp and 370Nm when mated to a 6-speed manual transmission (MT) or 380Nm of torque when paired with the 6-speed torque-converter automatic (AT). In this case, power is sent only to the rear wheels.
Then there’s the 2.2-litre mHawk direct-injection diesel engine, which is available in two states of tune. In the lower Z2 and Z4 diesel MT variants, this mill develops 132hp and 300Nm of torque – transmission duties are handled by a 6-speed manual gearbox. Higher variants of the diesel-powered Scorpio N facelift get the 175hp version of this oil burner, putting out either 370Nm (MT) or 400Nm (AT) of torque. Do note that four-wheel drive is only available on the diesel variants but can be had with either manual or automatic gearboxes.
Features over Z2
Features over Z4
Features over Z6
Features over Z8S
Features over Z8
Features over Z8T
With this update, the Mahindra Scorpio N retains three colours from its predecessor: Deep Forest, Everest White and Stealth Black. However, it does get two new shades. These include an all-new colour, Oceanic, and Galaxy Grey, which replaces another grey option called Valyrian Silver. There are no dual-tone colours available.
The Z8T trim with the turbo-diesel engine and 6-speed torque-converter automatic (AT) is our pick of the bunch. This is because it offers a laundry list of modern convenience and safety features, catering to almost every need that a buyer looking for an SUV at this price point is likely to have. If you’re someone who finds themselves driving through inclement weather regularly, or you intend to do a bit of off-roading, the 4×4 version has enough mechanical and electronic assistance to back you up. However, try to avoid the Z2, Z4 and Z6 trims as these only get two airbags – that’s unacceptable at this price point.
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