The Scorpio N edition standard model of the Mahindra Scorpio N is sold out at many dealerships and there is a waiting period of two months for the top-end Z8 Select variant and in diesel version, the Scorpio N has an unofficial waiting period of 75 days; the entire line-up is reportedly witnessing a surge in demand.
Since its its launch earlier this year, the homegrown automaker has scored a major hit with its flagship SUV, and the latest numbers suggest just how much prospective buyers are willing to wait for their chosen model. It’s fascinating how dramatically the wait varies throughout the range – from a palatable month on certain trims up to the best part of 10 weeks on others.
Waiting-wise breakup of the variants
The Z8 Select is undoubtedly the sweet spot for buyers and carries the longest wait of up to 2.5 months for both petrol and diesel models. And with this mid-spec version, which retails between ₹17.34-19.34 lakh, Mahindra seems to have achieved that telling of the perfect size of the pie when it comes to features and value that Indian car buyers seem to adore.
The majority of other iterations – the base Z2, mid-spec Z4 and Z6 – are facing more manageable wait times of about 1.5 months. The upper-end Z8 and Z8L models are somewhere in between at a little over month, which seems weird considering they’re spendier options.
On the Scorpio Classic side of things, the situation is a touch easier, with wait times of up to one month for either of the two trims.
What’s driving the demand?
The Scorpio N is an easy pickup to understand. What you do get under the bonnet are two very capable powertrains – a 2.0-litre mStallion petrol with 203PS and a 2.2- litre mHawk diesel with as much as 175PS in automatic form. Both are paired to 6-speed manual and automatic transmissions, and for those weekend escapes, a 4WD system can be added to the diesel do this range.
Fuel efficiency is also good, returning up to 15.94 kmpl for the diesel and around 12.17 kmpl for the petrol versions. Not earth-shattering figures, but we’d say they’re fine for a good ol’ body-on-frame SUV of this size.
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Feature-packed interior
Inside, the Scorpio N packs in an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, electric sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and wireless charging. The higher trims even gain ventilated front seats and a 12-speaker Sony sound system – kit that you’d normally only get with much more expensive SUVs.
Safety is not an afterthought either, and the car comes with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, traction control and hill-hold and hill-descent control. The 360-degree camera and TPMS further increase that peace of mind quotient.
Price and positioning
The Scorpio N, then, is rather wide in its span — from ₹13.99 lakh (base Z2 petrol) all the way up to ₹25.15 lakh (fully-loaded Z8L Carbon Edition diesel 4×4 automatic). The pricing is bold, when you think about it — you’re getting more after all, a real ladder-frame SUV with modern features, and some strong brand equity.
The demand is still healthy if the fact that Mahindra sold more than 14,000 units of the Scorpio and Scorpio N combined in March 2025 is to be believed. With waiting times in fact longer than previous months, it is obvious that the company still struggles to meet the demand despite ramping up production.
For those salivating over the Scorpio N, a little patience will be in order. The Z8 Select’s longer waiting time suggests it’s the version most people want, though if you can be flexible with features, either the base Z2 or a mid-spec Z4 may get you in the seat sooner. Either way, you’re waiting at least a month – which is a small price to pay for what is arguably one of the best value propositions in the Indian SUV market.