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Dashing
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Scorpio-N
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Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
Not Available
Generation
Current local listing
Current local listing
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1580 kg
1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Length
4590 mm
4662 mm
Width
1900 mm
1918 mm
Height
1685 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
160 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
977 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1580 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1888 kg
-
Payload Capacity
308 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
-
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
970 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
910 mm
-
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multiple link independent suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Not Available
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
40W
Standard
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
977 l
Not Applicable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Fuel Consumption Combined
7.8
-
Spare Wheel
Non full-size
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Power-fold ORVM
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed DCT
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed DCT
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.5 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.7 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
57
57
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Passenger Airbags
Yes
-
Front Seat Side Airbags
Yes
-
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
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
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
8 colours
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch
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
Dashing
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
235/55R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Non full-size
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
Non full-size
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
185 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5-year/60,000 km service plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
469900 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
top
flagship
Starting Price
469900
489999
Starting Price Zar
469900
489999
Spec
Dashing
Scorpio-N
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dashing 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: Dashing 45 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Dashing 50 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Dashing 91 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Dashing 65 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Dashing 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 12 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Dashing 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
Dashing
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 63 pts for Dashing
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Dashing may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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