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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
UNI-S
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Scorpio-N
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
2026
Generation
Current local listing
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1825-2070 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Length
4662 mm
4539 mm
Width
1918 mm
1865 mm
Height
1905 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
475 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
167 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.66 m
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Multi-link independent
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
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
128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
300 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Zip, Zap, Zoom
3 selectable modes
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
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
4x4
FWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
57
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Not Available
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leatherette
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Microfiber leather
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Sony 3D immersive audio with 12 speakers and dual-channel subwoofer
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Not Available
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Audio and cruise controls
-
Audio System
Sony 3D immersive audio
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
12.8-inch
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Scorpio-N
UNI-S
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
489999
469900
Starting Price Zar
489999
469900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and UNI-S 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs UNI-S 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 6 points
Scorpio-N and UNI-S 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
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, UNI-S may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
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.
Compare
Get Best Price
We'll Contact You
Fill in your details and a dedicated executive will reach out shortly.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
An executive will contact you shortly. Thank you for your interest.
