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Deliver 9
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Scorpio-N
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Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
Current local listing
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Van
SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Length
5940 mm
4662 mm
Width
2062 mm
1918 mm
Height
2755 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
12330 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
-
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
-
Seating Capacity
3 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
2.2D mHawk CRDI
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
2184 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 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
160 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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 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
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
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 Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
57
Combined Driving Range
860.22
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
800 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Airbags
2
Front, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill descent control
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill hold control
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
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
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Hill hold control
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Fabric
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Fabric
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Standard
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
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
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
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
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
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 Applicable
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Locking Differential
Not Available
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
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
South Africa market model
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
flagship
Starting Price
757100
489999
Starting Price Zar
757100
489999
Spec
Deliver 9
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 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: Deliver 9 66 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 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 14 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deliver 9 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
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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