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Decision summary
Rolls-Royce Dawn vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer
Dawn and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Maximum Power
Dawn420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Dawn820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size
Dawn6592 cc
Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Dawn6.99 km/l
Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Dawn149 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.
Rolls-Royce Dawn
Dawn
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Dawn
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Scorpio-N
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Dawn
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2016
Not Available
Generation
Dawn four-seat convertible; this archive profile uses the MY17 World specification corroborated by a February 2018 South African road test.
Current local listing
Facelift History
The MY17 configuration is kept separate from the 2015 launch specification, which published different length, torque, acceleration, consumption and CO2 figures.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2023
Current
Body Style
Convertible
SUV
Model Year
2017
Current
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
Ultra-luxury convertible
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1825-2070 kg
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Length
5295 mm
4662 mm
Width
1947 mm
1918 mm
Height
1502 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
3112 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
149 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
149 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
321 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
2560 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3040 kg
-
Payload Capacity
480 kg
-
Towing Capacity
0 kg
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
6.35 m
-
Front Headroom
1018 mm
-
Rear Headroom
963 mm
-
Front Legroom
1054 mm
-
Rear Legroom
937 mm
-
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Engine
6.592-litre twin-turbo V12
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
N74B66A
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
6592 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
12
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
48
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
420 kW @ 5250-6000 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
820 Nm @ 1600-4750 rpm
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
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
250 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
5.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
12.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Low
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
164.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
320.3 Nm/tonne
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
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
4x4
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
2.813
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Steering-column selector for 8-speed automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
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
8-speed automatic / 8HP95
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two axles
4x2
Transmission Speeds
8
6
LSD Available
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
6.99 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
4.59 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.10 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
82 l
57 l
Emission Standard
EU6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No automatic engine stop/start
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
6.99 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
82
57
Combined Driving Range
575 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
522.93 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Airbags
6
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
ESP
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill-start assist
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
LATCH child-seat anchor system
Standard
Brake Assist
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Engine immobiliser
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front Park Distance Control
Standard
AEB
Available
Not Available
BA
Dynamic Brake Control
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill-start assist
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front-passenger seat-belt warning sensor
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front side-impact airbags
Standard
Stability Control
ESP
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Front active knee protection
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not confirmed
Hill descent control
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Automatic Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Optional
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Park-distance system
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Glare-free high-beam technology
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Rain-sensing variable-speed wipers
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Park Distance Control
Standard
Reverse Camera
Optional rear-view camera with top view
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Automatic distance-control cruise with stop-and-start traffic response
Not Available
Park Assist
Front and rear parking sensors
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Optional camera system with rear, top and side views
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Pre-collision safety system
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Front; standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Optional front ventilated seats
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Optional – Atmospheric Interior Environment
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment and memory
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electrically adjustable with lumbar adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Leather
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Not confirmed
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Individual front and rear climate controls
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Comfort Entry keyless access
Not Available
Push Button Start
Keyless ignition
Engine start stop button
Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Smart power opening and closing luggage-compartment lid
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Individual front and rear climate controls
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Load Bed Length
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Wireless Charging
Not confirmed
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Power-fold ORVM
Loadbox Length Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Multimedia interface and navigation with Spirit of Ecstasy Rotary Controller
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
18
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instruments with Power Reserve gauge
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
10.25-inch high-definition display
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not confirmed
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Audio and cruise controls
Audio Controls On Steering
Not confirmed
Audio and cruise controls
Audio System
Not confirmed
Sony 3D immersive audio
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Roof Rails
Not Applicable
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Bespoke exterior colour commissioning
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not confirmed
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
Front 255/45 R20 101Y; rear 285/40 R20 104Y
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Power-assisted ventilated disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
No spare wheel; run-flat tyres
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Front 8.5 x 20; rear 9.5 x 20
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electromechanical parking brake acting on the rear wheels
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link pneumatic suspension with newly designed self-levelling air springs, active roll control and continuous electronic damping
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
326 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Designed for 95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Diesel
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Historical South African Dawn derivative launched locally in March 2016 and documented locally in 2018; the March 2022 global Dawn order-book closure is an outer bound, not proof of the exact South African withdrawal year, while production ended in 2023.
South Africa market model
Pricing Role
Historical price on application
flagship
Price Zar
Not confirmed
699999 ZAR
Starting Price
Not confirmed
489999
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
489999
Spec
Dawn
Scorpio-N
Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
4 years, unlimited kilometres
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Dawn 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: Dawn 97 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Dawn 31 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Dawn 90 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Dawn 52 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Dawn 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Scorpio-N leads by 5 points
Dawn and Scorpio-N are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Scorpio-N
Performance
69/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
78/100
Dawn
Performance
97/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
52/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 70 pts for Dawn
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Dawn 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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