The Mahindra Scorpio off-road SUV has received a suite of active safety and driver assist technology, bringing it in line with the more road-focused XUV 3XO small SUV and the XUV700 mid-size SUV with which it shares showroom space.
The Scorpio range has been pared back to just a single Z8L+ variant with a seven-seat configuration, now priced at $48,990 drive-away – up by $2000. The base Z8 has been axed.
The 2026 Scorpio is arriving in Australian showrooms over summer.
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The suite of standard safety tech includes:
- Autonomous emergency braking
- Automatic high-beam
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Lane-keep assist
- Traffic sign recognition
There’s also Front Vehicle Start Alert, which notifies you if the vehicle in front starts moving. It does this via a combination of a pop-up in the instrument cluster, a chime, and a vibration in the steering wheel.
The Scorpio also gains Smart Pilot Assist, which manages steering, acceleration and braking to keep you travelling at a set speed and centred in your lane.
Outside of this new safety kit, the Scorpio also gains an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, an electric park brake with auto hold, and ventilated front seats.
While Mahindra had been expected to launch this safety upgrade late in 2024, it officially confirmed in February it would come by the end of this year.
Pricing
| Model | Drive-away pricing |
|---|---|
| 2026 Mahindra Scorpio Z8L+ | $48,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
There’s just one engine offered in the Scorpio, currently Mahindra’s only diesel-powered vehicle in Australia.
| Specifications | Mahindra Scorpio |
|---|---|
| Engine | 2.2L turbo-diesel 4cyl |
| Power | 129kW |
| Torque | 400Nm |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto |
| Drive type | Four-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 7.2L/100km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6b |
| Fuel tank | 57L |
| Braked towing capacity | 2500kg |
Dimensions
| Dimensions | Mahindra Scorpio |
|---|---|
| Length | 4662mm |
| Width | 1917mm |
| Height | 1857mm |
| Wheelbase | 2750mm |
Servicing and Warranty
Mahindra backs its vehicles with a seven-year, 150,000km warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 10,000km and Mahindra offers five years of capped-price servicing, as detailed below:
| Service | |
|---|---|
| 1 year/10,000km | $460 |
| 2 years/20,000km | $370 |
| 3 years/30,000km | $450 |
| 4 years/40,000km | $728 |
| 5 years/50,000km | $350 |
Safety
It’s unclear if Mahindra will have the Scorpio re-tested, following its zero-star result from safety authority ANCAP in 2023.
Standard safety equipment now includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go (NEW)
- Autonomous emergency braking (NEW)
- Lane-keep assist (NEW)
- Leading vehicle departure alert (NEW)
- Smart Pilot Assist (NEW)
- Traffic sign recognition (NEW)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
- Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard Equipment
There’s just one trim level in the 2026 Scorpio lineup.
Standard equipment for the Z8L+ includes:
- 18-inch alloy wheels in 255/60 R18 tyres
- Full-size steel spare
- Electric park brake with auto hold (NEW)
- Normal, Snow, Mud & Ruts, Sand drive modes
- LED headlights
- Projector fog lights
- Automatic high-beam (NEW)
- Sunroof
- Proximity entry with push-button start
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- 7-seat configuration
- Leatherette upholstery
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
- Wireless phone charger
- 12-speaker Sony sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel, shifter
- 6-way power driver’s seat (NEW)
- Ventilated front seats (NEW)
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror (NEW)
Colours
Everest White is the standard exterior paint colour, with Deep Forest and Stealth Black finishes optional. The Scorpio has a Coffee Black interior.