Short answer: buy the Scorpio Classic if you want a simple, rugged diesel with up to nine seats at a low price, and the Scorpio-N if you want more power, an automatic, a petrol option, four-wheel drive or modern features. The two start within ₹26,000 of each other: ₹13.43 lakh* for the Classic and ₹13.69 lakh* for the Scorpio-N, ex-showroom. The Classic tops out at ₹17.48 lakh*, and the Scorpio-N goes up to ₹25.49 lakh*.
Key facts.
Mahindra Scorpio-N: ₹13.69 lakh* to ₹25.49 lakh*. A 204hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol or a 2.2-litre diesel in 132hp and 175hp tunes. Manual or automatic. Four-wheel drive on selected diesel versions. Six or seven seats.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic: ₹13.43 lakh* to ₹17.48 lakh*. A 2.2-litre mHawk diesel with 132hp and 300Nm, a 6-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. Seven or nine seats.
Price and specifications compared.
Mahindra Scorpio-N | Mahindra Scorpio Classic | |
|---|---|---|
Price* | ₹13.69 lakh to ₹25.49 lakh | ₹13.43 lakh to ₹17.48 lakh |
Petrol | 2.0-litre turbo, 204hp | Not offered |
Diesel | 2.2-litre, 132hp or 175hp | 2.2-litre mHawk, 132hp, 300Nm |
Gearbox | Manual or automatic | 6-speed manual |
Drive | Rear-wheel drive or 4x4 | Rear-wheel drive |
Seats | 6 or 7 | 7 or 9 |
Features | Sunroof, dual-zone climate control, ventilated front seats and Sony audio on higher variants | Basic |
Round by round.
Round | Winner | Why |
|---|---|---|
Starting price | Scorpio Classic | ₹26,000* below the Scorpio-N, and the whole range stays below ₹17.5 lakh*. |
Power | Scorpio-N | Up to 204hp from the petrol and 175hp from the diesel. |
Choice | Scorpio-N | Petrol or diesel, manual or automatic, two- or four-wheel drive. |
Seats | Scorpio Classic | A nine-seat version is offered. |
Features | Scorpio-N | Sunroof, ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control and wireless charging on higher variants. |
Who each one suits.
Choose the Scorpio-N if you want an automatic, four-wheel drive, more power or a modern cabin.
Choose the Scorpio Classic if you want the classic Scorpio look, a manual diesel and the most seats for the money.
See both in Ghaziabad.
Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms at C-22 Lohia Nagar, Ghaziabad, and Site-IV, Sahibabad, have both Scorpios and can give you on-road quotes side by side. Read the Scorpio-N on-road price in Ghaziabad and Scorpio-N vs Tata Safari vs Hyundai Alcazar.
Frequently asked questions.
What is the difference between the Scorpio-N and the Scorpio Classic?
The Scorpio-N is the newer model, with petrol and diesel engines, automatic and 4x4 options and more features. The Classic has one 132hp diesel, a 6-speed manual, rear-wheel drive and up to nine seats.
Which is cheaper?
The Scorpio Classic, from ₹13.43 lakh* ex-showroom, against ₹13.69 lakh* for the Scorpio-N.
Is the Scorpio Classic available with an automatic?
No. It comes only with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Does the Scorpio-N have four-wheel drive?
Yes, on selected diesel versions.
Related comparisons.
Terms and conditions.
*Prices are ex-showroom prices in India, checked in November 2026. They can change without notice.
*Ex-showroom prices exclude registration, road tax, insurance, accessories, extended warranty and other charges. On-road prices depend on the state of registration, the variant and whether the vehicle is registered to a person or a company.
*Specifications are the manufacturers' published figures as reported by the sources below. Performance, range and fuel-economy figures are claimed, not measured by us.
*Round winners are our editorial judgement based on published prices and specifications. They are not the result of a road test.
*Offers, availability, colours, seating layouts and delivery times vary by variant and over time. Confirm the current price and an on-road quote with Shiva Group's Mahindra showrooms in Ghaziabad before you book.
Sources.
Autocar India: Mahindra Scorpio-N, checked November 2026
Autocar India: Mahindra Scorpio Classic specifications, checked November 2026
Disclosure: Shiva Group publishes this newsroom and is an authorised Mahindra dealer in Ghaziabad (C-22 Lohia Nagar, and Site-IV, Sahibabad).
About Shiva Group
Shiva Group is a family-owned automotive retail group with a legacy since 1928 and in automotive retail since 1972. Headquartered in Delhi NCR, the Group is an authorised sales and service partner for nine brands across two-wheelers, cars and SUVs, and commercial vehicles — Bajaj, Chetak, KTM, Triumph, Mahindra, Land Rover, MG Select, Bajaj Three-Wheelers and Mahindra Commercial — with a network across Delhi NCR and North India.
