2026 Mahindra Scorpio Price, Specs and Range

What is it?

Mahindra's body-on-frame mid-large 4x4 wagon for Australia, in showrooms since December 2025. One trim, Z8L+, $48,990 drive-away. 2.2L turbo diesel making 129 kW and 400 Nm through an Aisin 6-speed auto, with part-time 4WD and low range. The headline MY26 change is a full Level 2 ADAS suite standard.

Single grade on offer in Australia. Warranty cover sits at 7 years, 150,000 km.

Interior and Technology

$48,990 drive-away buys body-on-frame 4x4 hardware with low range, a rear diff lock, seven seats and Level 2 ADAS, all under a 7-year 150,000 km private warranty.

ANCAP rating is not yet published for MY26 and the previous car scored zero stars in 2023, the ride is firm on-road, and the third row is best for kids only.

Quick Buyer Context

Should you buy the Scorpio?

Reasons to buy

$48,990 drive-away buys body-on-frame 4x4 hardware with low range, a rear diff lock, seven seats and Level 2 ADAS, all under a 7-year 150,000 km private warranty.
Warranty: 7 years, 150,000 km (private).
Braked towing rated at 2,500 kg.

Reasons to wait

ANCAP rating is not yet published for MY26 and the previous car scored zero stars in 2023, the ride is firm on-road, and the third row is best for kids only.
You need a published ANCAP rating (the previous car scored zero stars in 2023 and the MY26 update is not yet tested), proven aftersales coverage in remote Australia, or a softer on-road ride.
Confirm ANCAP testing status before signing. Test the third row with the people who will actually sit there. The Scorpio is happiest off-road or towing; on-highway manners trail a Prado or MU-X.
Top trim climbs to $48,990 drive-away.

Who it suits

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Families

Big boot, safety kit

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Tow rigs

2,500 kg braked

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Adventure

Off-road capability

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Commuters

Daily driver, low fuss

CarTell Verdict

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The CarTell take

We have not driven this yet. On paper, here is how it stacks up.

Strongest suit on paper: $48,990 drive-away buys body-on-frame 4x4 hardware with low range, a rear diff lock, seven seats and Level 2 ADAS, all under a 7-year 150,000 km private warranty.
The trade-off: ANCAP rating is not yet published for MY26 and the previous car scored zero stars in 2023, the ride is firm on-road, and the third row is best for kids only.
Check before you buy: Confirm ANCAP testing status before signing. Test the third row with the people who will actually sit there. The Scorpio is happiest off-road or towing; on-highway manners trail a Prado or MU-X.
Best suited to: Trail-led families wanting a body-on-frame seven-seater with low range and lockers under $50,000 drive-away, camper-tow rigs needing 2,500 kg braked and a 5,155 kg GCM, and value buyers cross-shopping a Prado or MU-X.

Common questions

How much is the Mahindra Scorpio in Australia?

$48,990 drive-away for the single Z8L+ grade, excluding metallic paint. That is a $2,000 step over the outgoing MY24/25 car.

Does the Mahindra Scorpio have low range?

Yes. Part-time 4WD with a low-range transfer case, plus a rear locking differential as standard.

How much can the Mahindra Scorpio tow?

2,500 kg braked, with a 2,610 kg GVM and a 5,155 kg GCM.

Does the Mahindra Scorpio have an ANCAP rating?

Not for MY26. The previous (pre-MY26) car scored zero stars under the 2022 protocol in 2023, and Mahindra is yet to submit the MY26 update for testing.

Mahindra Scorpio

What is it?

Interior and Technology

Should you buy the Scorpio?

Reasons to buy

Reasons to wait

The Rivals

We have not reviewed the Mahindra Scorpio yet.