Mahindra Scorpio N Gets New Z8 Select Variant; Price Starts at INR 16.99 Lakh

News Highlights

• The new variant is positioned between the Z8 and Z6 variants.
• The Z8 Select variant comes in a new Midnight Black shade.
• The SUV stands on diamond-cut 17-inch alloy wheels.

Mahindra & Mahindra has launched the Scorpio N Z8 Select variant in the Indian market. The Scorpio N SUV’s new addition is available at a starting price of INR 16.99 lakh, and it goes up to INR 18.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The new variant is positioned between the Z8 and Z6 variants, and it comes in two-wheel-drive form. It is placed below the Scorpio N Z8 and Z8L variants.

The auto giant is offering the Z8 Select variant with either a petrol or diesel engine. The Scorpio N Z8 Select will arrive at the company’s dealerships on March 1. Mahindra stated that it has speeded up the production process for the new variant.

Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select Prices

Variant                                        Price (Ex-showroom)

Z8 Select Petrol MT                INR 16.99 Lakh          

Z8 Select Diesel MT                INR 17.99 Lakh

Z8 Select Petrol AT                  INR 18.49 Lakh

Z8 Select Diesel AT                INR 18.99 Lakh

The new variant features double-barreled LED headlamps with LED DRLs, LED sequential turn indicators that are integrated into the ORVMs, and LED projector fog lamps. It stands on diamond-cut, 17-inch alloy wheels. The Z8 Select comes in a new Midnight Black shade, which is not available in other variants of the SUV. The variant continues to get Multi-tuned Valve Central Land (MTV-CL) and Frequency Dependent Damping (FDD). It comes loaded with safety features like six airbags, four-disc brakes, ABS, ESP, and more.

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Inside the cabin, the Z8 Select gets coffee-black leatherette upholstery and Adrenox Connect with built-in Alexa. It also features an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment screen and a 7.0-inch color TFT instrument console. The new Adrenox technology also adds over 60 car-connected capabilities to the SUV, although amenities such as a sunroof, wireless Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto have been retained. The Scorpio N Z8 Select misses out on significant key features like push-button start, dual-zone climate control, auto headlights, and wipers.

The Mahindra Scorpio N Z8 Select is now available in diesel and petrol powertrain options with automatic and manual transmission choices. The 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine churns out 197 bhp of power and 380 Nm of peak torque, whereas the 2.2-litre diesel engine generates 173 bhp and a peak torque of 400 Nm. Both units are mated to a 6-speed manual or a torque converter.