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L4
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Current local listing
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1825-2070 kg
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Length
4406 mm
4662 mm
Width
1820 mm
1918 mm
Height
1635 mm
1905 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
-
Payload Capacity
498 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
-
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Spec
L4
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
1499 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
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Zip, Zap, Zoom
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 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
L4
Scorpio-N
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4x4
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
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 Available
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
11.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
17.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
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
L4
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
Standard
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
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
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
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Cruise Control
Adaptive
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
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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
Standard
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Front and rear camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Seat Material
Faux leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
6-way driver power seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
6-way driver power seat
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Second row air conditioner
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine start stop button
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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
L4
Scorpio-N
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
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
6
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
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
L4
Scorpio-N
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Fog Lamps
Rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Silver roof rail
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
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
18.5 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
699999 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
flagship
Starting Price
419900
489999
Starting Price Zar
419900
489999
Spec
L4
Scorpio-N
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 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: L4 47 vs Scorpio-N 69.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs Scorpio-N 60.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs Scorpio-N 90.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs Scorpio-N 78.
Ownership-cover index: L4 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 11 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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