Five Reasons Why You Should Buy The New Scorpio N Instead Of The XUV700

While the waiting period for the Mahindra XUV700 has sky-rocketed since its launch, Mahindra has now launched the all-new Scorpio N SUV that competes in the same segment as the XUV700.

Though the Mahindra XUV700 is positioned as a more premium and slightly more sophisticated product, here are five things that the Mahindra Scorpio N offers over the Mahindra XUV700.

Ladder Frame Chassis

The Mahindra Scorpio N sports a ladder frame chassis instead of the more modern monocoque chassis of the Mahindra XUV700. This makes the new Scorpio N a lot more rugged and capable off-road than the Mahindra XUV700.

So, if your runabouts require taking on the dirt roads and beaten trails, opting for the Mahindra Scorpio N over the Mahindra XUV700 will be a wiser decision.

Locking Differentials

Though the Mahindra XUV700 can be specified with an all-wheel-drive layout, the system pales in comparison to the 4WD system in the all-new Mahindra Scorpio N. This is because the new Scorpio N sports a mechanical locking differential at the rear and a brake lock differential at the front.

Thanks to this differential system, the new Mahindra Scorpio N will have a lot more traction than the Mahindra XUV700 and the SUV venture deeper into the off-road trail.

More Power

This is a surprise for many, despite both the Mahindra Scorpio N and the Mahindra XUV700 using similar engine options. However, truth is that the petrol variant of the Mahindra Scorpio N pushes out 3bhp more power than the petrol variant of the Mahindra XUV700. This makes the Mahindra Scorpio N the most powerful Mahindra SUV.

Size

If size matters, then there are only a handful of SUVs in the market that can tower over the Mahindra Scorpio N. Measuring at 4,662mm long, 1,917mm wide, and 1,857mm tall, the Mahindra Scorpio N is 27mm wider and 102mm taller than the Mahindra XUV700.

In addition to that, the new Scorpio N is 62mm wider and 22mm taller than the Toyota Fortuner itself.

Side-Hinged Tailgate

Nowadays, most SUVs feature a top-hinged tailgate. These type of tailgates used be more common on hatchbacks and less common on SUVs. However, due to its ease of opening in tight spaces, more manufacturers are using top-hinged tailgates in SUVs.

This means traditional side-hinged tailgates are a rare sight nowadays. However, Mahindra has given the new Scorpio N a side-hinged tailgate.

Thoughts About New Mahindra Scorpio N

The Mahindra Scorpio N seems to be well-suited for those people who need a proper rugged SUV with true-blue SUV charm. We also expect the new Scorpio N to increase the automaker's market share in the country.