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06
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Scorpio-N
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Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African 06 generation
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Compact Electric SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Length
4306 mm
4662 mm
Width
1868 mm
1918 mm
Height
1645 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
500 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
500 kg
-
Payload Capacity
500 kg
-
Towing Capacity
750 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
980 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
920 mm
-
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2184 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front Axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
15 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
ECO, COMFORT, SPORT
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
51.87 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
51.87 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
471 km (CLTC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
167 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
18 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Standard
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front Axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
1
6
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
57 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
12.6 kWh/100 km (CLTC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
345 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
400 km
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Airbags
6
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
No
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
PVC Leatherette
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Standard
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Standard
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Standard
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Standard
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
50W
Standard
Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Standard
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Standard
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
4
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.8
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
12.8
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
-
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Stone Age White, Black, Silver, Green, Orange
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
18 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
300 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
8 years / 120000 km service plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa passenger EV ownership package
South Africa market model
Price Zar
579000 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African cash price
flagship
Starting Price
579000
489999
Starting Price Zar
579000
489999
Spec
06
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This 06 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: 06 42 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: 06 31 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: 06 88 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: 06 60 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: 06 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.
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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
Scorpio-N leads by 19 points
Scorpio-N holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over 06.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
06
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 56 pts for 06
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, 06 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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