Dongfeng 007 vs Mahindra Scorpio-N

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
Mahindra Scorpio-N in South Africa

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Scorpio-N remains close.

Scorpio-N starts ZAR 209,901 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · Scorpio-N from ZAR 489,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Scorpio-N
Maximum Power 007400 kW Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm Scorpio-N187 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Scorpio-N

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Scorpio-N

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year 2026 Not Available
Generation Current South African generation Current local listing
Facelift History Current launch specification Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status Active Active
Segment Executive electric sedan SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1825-2070 kg
Spec 007 Scorpio-N
Length 4880 mm 4662 mm
Width 1895 mm 1918 mm
Height 1460 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 460 l
Kerb Weight 2100 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg -
Payload Capacity 450 kg -
Towing Capacity 750 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors -
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m -
Front Headroom 1000 mm -
Rear Headroom 950 mm -
Front Legroom 1050 mm -
Rear Legroom 900 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Scorpio-N comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs Scorpio-N 69.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs Scorpio-N 60.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs Scorpio-N 90.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs Scorpio-N 78.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Scorpio-N not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 8 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Scorpio-N remains close.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 8 points
75
#2

Scorpio-N

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 60
Performance 69
Efficiency 60
Safety 90
Practicality 78
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +31 Efficiency 007 +30 Safety Scorpio-N +2 Practicality Scorpio-N +25

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

Scorpio-N

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 78/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 75 pts for Scorpio-N

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, Scorpio-N may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs Scorpio-N questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.