Which Mahindra Scorpio Classic is the base model, and what does it cost?

The S, from ₹13.37L ex-showroom Delhi, is where the Scorpio Classic range starts. Kit you get even here: 2 airbags. What you give up against the top S11: Halogen headlamps against LED projector, no touchscreen and no cruise control, and 8 more.

Which Mahindra Scorpio Classic is the top model, and what does it cost?

The S11 tops the range at ₹17.40L ex-showroom Delhi. Over the base S it adds headlamps (LED projector against Halogen), 9" touchscreen and cruise control, and 8 more.

What fuel does the Mahindra Scorpio Classic run on?

Every one of the 2 Scorpio Classic variants on sale is a diesel, from ₹13.37L for the S Diesel MT, ex-showroom Delhi. It is manual only, so if you were after an automatic, this one does not offer it.

Which cars does the Mahindra Scorpio Classic compete with?

The Scorpio Classic runs ₹13.37L to ₹17.40L ex-showroom Delhi, and 11 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Nissan Tekton from ₹10.49L, the Renault Duster from ₹10.49L, the Skoda Kushaq from ₹10.69L, the Volkswagen Taigun from ₹11.00L, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder from ₹11.31L, the Honda Elevate from ₹11.81L, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny from ₹12.39L, the Tata Safari from ₹13.40L, the Kia Syros EV from ₹13.49L, the Hyundai Alcazar from ₹14.51L and the MG Windsor EV from ₹14.70L.

Is there a cheaper alternative to the Mahindra Scorpio Classic?

The Nissan Tekton starts at ₹10.49L, which is ₹2.88L under the Scorpio Classic. It seats 5 and comes in petrol as well.

All 2 Mahindra Scorpio Classic variants

Sorted by price.

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₹14,21,288 to ₹21,17,546 on the road

Where that range comes from

Every price in the table is ex-showroom, the figure before road tax, registration and the rest of it. Road tax is set by the state you register in rather than by the maker, so what you actually hand over moves with where you live.

The two ends of that range differ in two ways at once: the bottom is the cheapest variant in the state that taxes it least, and the top is the dearest variant in the state that taxes it most.

Hold the variant still and only the geography moves: the S Diesel MT comes to ₹14,21,288 in Itanagar and ₹16,34,470 in Bengaluru, a difference of ₹2,13,182 on the identical car. You register where you live, so read that as a reason to check the quote you were given, not as somewhere cheaper to buy.

Comprehensive own-damage cover sits on top of all of it. That has been market-priced since 2007 and moves with the insurer and your no-claim bonus, so budget for it from real quotes rather than from any number here.

See the Scorpio Classic priced state by state, 25 of them →

Prices below are ex-showroom. For the on-road total, set your city above, or start with Mumbai, Pune or Delhi.

EMI from about ₹22,460 a month at 9.5% a year over 5 years with 20% down. Every variant's EMI →

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Mahindra Scorpio Classic S

2.2L mHawk Diesel · 6-speed manual

₹13.37L

ex-showroom Delhi

14.4 km/lmileage

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The bare-bones workhorse: vinyl seats, halogen lamps, steel wheels and no touchscreen. Also the only way to the 9-seat layout.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic S11

2.2L mHawk Diesel · 6-speed manual

₹17.40L

ex-showroom Delhi

14.4 km/lmileage

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The only other rung, and a big step: 9in touchscreen, climate control, LED lamps, alloys and roof rails. Still no automatic, camera or sunroof at any price.

What owners and testers say

Independent evidence only. Never the maker’s own marketing.

+ The second-generation 2.2 mHawk diesel: 130hp and 300Nm, quiet, near vibration free, and pulling from about 1,000rpm so overtakes need no planning+ A commanding driving position with big glass and effectively no blind spots, which owners rate as the reason they keep it+ Genuinely good over broken surfaces, the body-on-frame chassis and tall tyres making rough roads a non-event− Never crash tested in this form, and the 2016 Global NCAP result on the same generation was zero stars for adults with an unstable bodyshell− Unsettled on smooth but cracked roads, where occupants get tossed about vertically and sideways, with plenty of body roll through corners− Slower than the car it replaced: 13 seconds to 100kph against the older engine's 11.8, despite the refinement gain

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Tap any row for the full account and its sources. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.

Why there is no overall score

Scores are our reading of published, independent evidence, not the manufacturer's, and we deliberately publish no single overall rating: a car can be excellent on safety and weak on resale, and one number would hide that. How we score, and how makers can respond.

What each trim adds

S
from ₹13.37L
About this trim
The bare-bones workhorse: vinyl seats, halogen lamps, steel wheels and no touchscreen. Also the only way to the 9-seat layout.
S11
from ₹17.40L (+₹4.03L over S)
- HeadlampsHalogen → LED projector
- Wheel typeSteel → Alloy
- Roof rails
- Touchscreen9"
- Speakers4
- Cruise control
- and 5 more
Is the S11 worth it over the S? →

Rivals to the Mahindra Scorpio Classic

11 rivals, one per maker, cheapest first

The cheapest way in is the Nissan Tekton at ₹10.49L, against the Scorpio Classic at ₹13.37L ex-showroom Delhi.

Nissan Tekton
₹10.49L to ₹18.59L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹2.88L underSeats 5Also in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Tekton: which to buy →Which Tekton to buy →
Renault Duster
₹10.49L to ₹18.49L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹2.88L underSeats 5Also in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Duster: which to buy →Which Duster to buy →
Skoda Kushaq
₹10.69L to ₹18.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹2.68L underSeats 5Also in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Kushaq: which to buy →
Volkswagen Taigun
₹11.00L to ₹19.00L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹2.37L underSeats 5Also in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Taigun: which to buy →Which Taigun to buy →
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
₹11.31L to ₹19.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹2.06L underSeats 5Also in petrolAlso in CNGAlso in hybrid
Scorpio Classic vs Urban Cruiser Hyryder: which to buy →Which Urban Cruiser Hyryder to buy →
Honda Elevate
₹11.81L to ₹16.36L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹1.56L underSeats 5Also in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Elevate: which to buy →Which Elevate to buy →
Maruti Suzuki Jimny
₹12.39L to ₹14.37L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 4
Starts ₹98,000 underSeats 4Also in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Jimny: which to buy →
Tata Safari
₹13.40L to ₹26.76L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 7
Starts at much the same moneyAlso in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Safari: which to buy →Which Safari to buy →
Kia Syros EV
₹13.49L to ₹19.99L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts at much the same moneySeats 5Also in electric
Scorpio Classic vs Syros EV: which to buy →Which Syros EV to buy →
Hyundai Alcazar
₹14.51L to ₹21.10L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 7
Starts ₹1.14L overAlso in petrol
Scorpio Classic vs Alcazar: which to buy →Which Alcazar to buy →
MG Windsor EV
₹14.70L to ₹19.00L ex-showroom Delhi, seats 5
Starts ₹1.33L overSeats 5Also in electric
Scorpio Classic vs Windsor EV: which to buy →Which Windsor EV to buy →

Common questions

Which cars does the Mahindra Scorpio Classic compete with?: The Scorpio Classic runs ₹13.37L to ₹17.40L ex-showroom Delhi, and 11 other SUVs sell in the same money: the Nissan Tekton from ₹10.49L, the Renault Duster from ₹10.49L, the Skoda Kushaq from ₹10.69L, the Volkswagen Taigun from ₹11.00L, the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder from ₹11.31L, the Honda Elevate from ₹11.81L, the Maruti Suzuki Jimny from ₹12.39L, the Tata Safari from ₹13.40L, the Kia Syros EV from ₹13.49L, the Hyundai Alcazar from ₹14.51L and the MG Windsor EV from ₹14.70L.
Is there a cheaper alternative to the Mahindra Scorpio Classic?: The Nissan Tekton starts at ₹10.49L, which is ₹2.88L under the Scorpio Classic. It seats 5 and comes in petrol as well.

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Good to know about the Mahindra Scorpio Classic

Base and top model, how it is sold, and what each way costs

Mahindra Scorpio Classic base model and top model

Which Mahindra Scorpio Classic is the base model, and what does it cost?: The S, from ₹13.37L ex-showroom Delhi, is where the Scorpio Classic range starts. Kit you get even here: 2 airbags. What you give up against the top S11: Halogen headlamps against LED projector, no touchscreen and no cruise control, and 8 more.See the S Diesel MT in full →
Which Mahindra Scorpio Classic is the top model, and what does it cost?: The S11 tops the range at ₹17.40L ex-showroom Delhi. Over the base S it adds headlamps (LED projector against Halogen), 9" touchscreen and cruise control, and 8 more.See the S11 Diesel MT in full →

How the Mahindra Scorpio Classic is sold

The engine question is one you can skip here: the Mahindra Scorpio Classic is sold exactly one way, so there is no fuel or gearbox to weigh up before you start on trims.

What fuel does the Mahindra Scorpio Classic run on?: Every one of the 2 Scorpio Classic variants on sale is a diesel, from ₹13.37L for the S Diesel MT, ex-showroom Delhi. It is manual only, so if you were after an automatic, this one does not offer it.

Prices are ex-showroom Delhi and features follow each maker's official material. Data last checked 29 August 2026. Verify current prices and features with a dealer before buying.