The Mahindra Scorpio N and the Thar have 5 similarities.

 

The Scorpio N has been Mahindra's most anticipated model this year. It's a long-overdue update with premium features, cutting-edge technology, and refined styling. While the official unveiling is scheduled for later this month, Mahindra has already revealed several details about its new SUV. We've already compared the Scorpio N to the XUV700, and now we're looking at how it compares to the three-door Thar SUV:

They get the same engines

Mahindra will use the same engines in the Scorpio N as it did in the Thar. These are the 2-litre turbo-petrol and 2-litre diesel engines. The engines in the Scorpio N, on the other hand, will be in a different state of tune. The turbo-petrol engine will produce 170PS, while the diesel engine will be available in two configurations: 130PS and 160PS (for the higher variants).

Meanwhile, the same engines in the Thar are rated at 130PS for the diesel and 150PS for the petrol option.

Choice of 4WD with both petrol and diesel engines

When Mahindra introduced the second-generation Thar with the option of both petrol and diesel engines for a 4WD drivetrain, it changed the game. It will now expand that selection with the new Scorpio N. It was recently spotted testing on an off-roading course and demonstrating its capabilities.

Both based on a ladder-frame chassis

The majority of new SUVs on the market are built on a monocoque chassis, but the Scorpio N and Thar remain on a ladder-frame chassis. It is an important structural feature for tough SUVs capable of traversing difficult terrain with significant articulation.

Off-road stats on the infotainment system

The highest quality The Mahindra Thar has a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The Adventure Statistics System, which comes in handy while off-roading, is one of the features of this display. It displays the Thar's roll and pitch, as well as its degree of incline, a compass, the front wheel direction, and the drivetrain setting. It can also be customised to only show the information you want to see.

The 4WD variants of the Scorpio N should offer the same Adventure Statistics feature on its central 8-inch display.

Mechanically-locking rear differential (MLD)

A capable off-roader is made up of many parts. One of them is the drivetrain's ability to lock the differentials in low-traction situations. The Thar gets an auto mechanically locking rear differential, which should be carried over to the Scorpio N's 4WD variants as well. This system detects when either of the rear wheels is spinning without traction, such as when the vehicle is in the air during a tricky articulation, and engages MLD to ensure power is also sent to the wheel with traction.

When one of the front wheels in the Thar loses traction, the system applies the brakes to the free-spinning wheel to avoid power waste. It's known as a brake locking differential. This should be available with the 4WD Scorpio N as well.