Mahindra has recently teased the new Scorpio N bakkie that is scheduled to be unveiled in Cape Town on the 15th of August 2023, while the production version is expected to arrive early in 2025.
During the unveiling event, Mahindra will also showcase the brand’s future mobility plans. Not many details have been disclosed about the model so far, but it is known that, like the anticipated five-door Thar, the upcoming Mahindra bakkie will be based on the Scorpio N platform which features a longer wheelbase. The teaser video clearly demonstrates its capability to handle rough terrain, thanks to the off-road spec tyres.
The production version, rumoured to arrive in 2025, may offer two body styles: a single cab and a double cab. Powertrain details have not been revealed yet but it’s likely that the expected model will share its powerplant with the Scorpio N SUV. This means potential options for both petrol and diesel engines, with six-speed manual or automatic gearboxes and the choice of 2WD or 4WD. As a reminder, the petrol version of the Scorpio N SUV produces 149 kW and 380 N.m, while the diesel option generates 129 kW and 400 N.m.
The status of whether the Scorpio N Bakkie will replace the current Pik Up or be sold alongside it remains unclear. The current Mahindra Pik Up is priced at R640 000 at its highest spec (Karoo Storm) and is equipped with a 2,2-litre diesel engine producing 103 kW of power at 3 750 r/min and 320 N.m of torque at 1 500 r/min.
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Being already renowned for its durable and off-road capable vehicles, Mahindra is now expected to raise the bar with the introduction of the Scorpio N bakkie, codenamed Z121, which will now complement the automaker’s existing lineup.
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🗓️15th August, 2023 pic.twitter.com/5BEDzDU9D2— Mahindra Automotive (@Mahindra_Auto) July 29, 2023
