A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Coolray
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current local listing
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Length
4380 mm
4662 mm
Width
1795 mm
1918 mm
Height
1609 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
7 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
2184 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128 kW
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
DCT
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4x4
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Airbags
6
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Climate control
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
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Coolray
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
429900
489999
Starting Price Zar
429900
489999
Spec
Coolray
Scorpio-N
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and Scorpio-N comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Coolray 60 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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
Scorpio-N leads by 11 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coolray remains close.
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
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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