In the Indian market, there are many powerful petrol sport utility vehicles (SUVs) that can even beat the hybrid cars. These cars are full of powerful engines, high-tech features, and advanced safety features.
Here, we have discussed the three cars, which are Mahindra Scorpio‑N, Mahindra XUV700, and Mahindra Thar. Read this article thoroughly to check the ex-showroom price, safety features, key specifications, and much more.
Mahindra Scorpio‑N

The Scorpio-N by Mahindra & Mahindra is a ladder-frame SUV, built on the new ‘W’ platform, designed for ruggedness and off-road capability. The ex-showroom price of this car ranges from ₹13.25 lakh to ₹20.38 lakh, whose details are available below.
| Variant | Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (₹) |
| Z2 Petrol MT 7 STR (ESP) | Manual | ₹13.20 L |
| Z4 Petrol MT 7 STR (ESP) | Manual | ₹15.06 L |
| Z4 Petrol AT 7 STR | Automatic | ₹16.40 L |
| Z8 Select Petrol MT | Manual | ₹16.58 L |
| Z8 T Petrol MT 7 STR | Manual | ₹19.14 L |
| Z8 T Petrol MT 7 STR Carbon Edition | Manual | ₹19.33 L |
| Z8 L Petrol MT 7 STR | Manual | ₹19.99 L |
| Z8 L Petrol MT 6 STR | Manual | ₹20.38 L |
| Z8 T Petrol AT 7 STR | Automatic | ₹20.48 L |
| Z8 T Petrol AT 7 STR Carbon Edition | Automatic | ₹20.67 L |
| Z8 L Petrol AT 7 STR | Automatic | ₹20.99 L |
| Z8 L Petrol AT 6 STR | Automatic | ₹21.28 L |
| Z8L Carbon Edition Petrol | Automatic | ₹20.33 L |
| Z8L 6 STR Petrol | Automatic | ₹20.38 L |
It is available with all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive options. It comes with a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine, whose specifications are
- Power Output: 200 bhp
- Torque: 370–380 Nm
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual (MT) and 6-speed Automatic (AT)
- Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)
- Fuel Efficiency: Approximately 14.5 km/l in city traffic and around 16 km/l on highways
Mahindra XUV700

The XUV700 by Mahindra & Mahindra is a 7-seater SUV. It has a spacious interior, which gives the premium feel, and large boot space makes long-distance travel convenient while carrying big luggage. It starts from ₹13.66 lakh and goes up to ₹21.86 lakh; the details for it can be found below.
| Variant | Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (₹) |
| MX 7Str Petrol | Manual | ₹13.66 L |
| AX5 S 7Str Petrol Manual | Manual | ₹15.92 L |
| AX5 S 7Str Petrol Automatic | Automatic | ₹17.57 L |
| AX5 7Str Petrol Manual | Manual | ₹17.29 L |
| AX7 7Str Petrol Manual | Manual | ₹18.37 L |
| AX7 Ebony Edition 7Str Petrol Manual | Manual | ₹18.51 L |
| AX7 6Str Petrol Manual | Manual | ₹18.55 L |
| AX7 Ebony Edition 6Str Petrol Manual | Manual | ₹18.70 L |
| AX7 7Str Petrol Automatic | Automatic | ₹19.79 L |
| AX7 Ebony Edition 7Str Petrol Automatic | Automatic | ₹19.93 L |
| AX7 6Str Petrol Automatic | Automatic | ₹19.98 L |
| AX7 Ebony Edition 6Str Petrol Automatic | Automatic | ₹20.12 L |
| AX7 Luxury Pack Petrol Automatic 7Str | Automatic | ₹21.86 L |
This car is equipped with ADAS, which includes Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise, and Emergency Braking. It comes with a 2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol, whose specifications are
- Displacement: 1999 cc
- Configuration: 4-cylinder, turbocharged
- Power Output: 197 bhp @ 5000 rpm
- Torque: 380 Nm @ 1750–3000 rpm
- Transmission Options: 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic
- Fuel Efficiency: Approximately 15–17 km/l (ARAI certified)
- Variants Available: MX, AX5, AX7, AX7L
- Drive Type: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Emission Standard: BS6 Phase 2
Mahindra Thar

The Thar by Mahindra & Mahindra is available in the Indian market with a petrol engine in multiple variants. Its ex-showroom price ranges from 15.25 lakh to 16.80 lakh, whose details can be found below.
| Variant | Transmission | Ex-Showroom Price (₹) |
| MX1 RWD Petrol | Manual | ₹12.25 L |
| MX3 RWD Petrol | Automatic | ₹14.42 L |
| MX5 RWD Petrol | Manual | ₹15.75 L |
| MX5 RWD Petrol | Automatic | ₹17.16 L |
| AX7L RWD Petrol | Automatic | ₹19.51 L |
| Hard Top Petrol Manual (LX) | Manual | ₹14.33 L |
| Hard Top Petrol Automatic (LX) | Automatic | ₹14.42 L |
| Hard Top Petrol 4WD Manual (LX) | Manual | ₹15.20 L |
| Hard Top Petrol 4WD Automatic (LX) | Automatic | ₹16.80 L |
It comes with a stylish design and tough body, and this car features a spacious cabin for the convenience of the occupants. It is equipped with a 2.0L mStallion 150 TGDi Turbocharged Petrol Engine:
- Displacement: 1997 cc
- Configuration: Inline 4-cylinder, DOHC
- Max Power: 150.19 bhp @ 5000 rpm
- Max Torque: 320 Nm @ 1500–3000 rpm
- Turbocharger: Yes
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual or 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: Available in both RWD and 4WD configurations
- Emission Norm Compliance: BS6 Phase 2
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 57 liters
- Mileage (ARAI Claimed): Approximately 12.4 km/l





