Next-gen Mahindra Scorpio partially revealed ahead of debut

New teasers reveal the next-gen Scorpio’s (Z101) styling cues. The SUV will go on sale later this year.

Published On May 12, 2022 02:45:00 PM

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Mahindra has released a second set of teasers for the upcoming all-new Scorpio SUV, internally codenamed Z101. As reported earlier, a global debut of the new Scorpio could take place in the coming months, followed by its price announcement and market launch. The current-gen Scorpio, also due for a minor update, will be sold alongside the all-new SUV.

All-new Scorpio (Z101) to make a global debut in the coming months
Will be sold with multiple engine options
Will get 4X4 and 4X2 options

Next-gen Mahindra Scorpio: A close look at the new teasers

The fresh set of teasers reveal quite a few design cues of the upcoming new Scorpio in its final production form. The overall styling and basic design remains unmistakably Scorpio and sticks to what has been partially seen by multiple sightings of test-mules. The new Scorpio will get an upright nose with a tall grille replete with six vertically placed chrome slats, with the new Mahindra logo taking center stage.

The front bumper also seems to be quite tall with three separate enclosures, the air dam with its honeycomb mesh design is placed at the centre along with a faux aluminum skid plate. Two separate sections are placed at each corner for the foglamp units and these are outlined with C-shaped LED daytime running lamps. The headlamps look stylish with two projector units and adequate amount of chrome inserts. Speaking of chrome, a strip runs across the width of the SUV, positioned above the headlamps, neatly merging with the grille.

Moving on to the sides, the new Scorpio gets strong character lines that run along its length, including a pronounced kink on the rear door that pushes upwards along with the window line. This design element has been seen on modern Mahindra models like the XUV700 and the XUV300 compact SUV. The glasshouse seems to be big and is surrounded by chrome outline, which most likely will be seen on higher variants only. Wing mirrors also look huge, however, a provision for a 360-degree camera isn’t seen.

The teaser does not show much of the SUV’s rear design, but spy shots have revealed that it will get vertically placed tail-lamps and a side hinged rear door. What the teaser does show is some of the rear bumper with horizontal chrome bits, a rear fog lamp along with reverse lamp, a faux aluminum skid plate and an exhaust outlet.

Next-gen Mahindra Scorpio: Expected engine and gearbox options

As we've reported earllier, the new Scoprio (Z101) will come with multiple petrol and diesel engine options. While the engines will be shared with the XUV700, their power outputs will be slightly lower. The diesel version is expected to come with more than one power output option.

Gearbox choices are expected to be a six-speed manual and a six-speed torque convertor automatic for all variants. Mahindra will offer 4WD option in select variants of the new Z101 SUV.

Next-gen Mahindra Scorpio: Global debut, price announcement

We expect Mahindra to unveil the new Scorpio in the coming months followed by a price announcement. Expect more details on the new Mahindra Scorpio (Z101) to trickle in in the coming weeks.

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