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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
X70 Plus
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Scorpio-N
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X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
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
1825-2070 kg
1576 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Length
4662 mm
4724 mm
Width
1918 mm
1900 mm
Height
1905 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2750 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
187 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
1680 l
Seating Capacity
7 seats
7 seats
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
200 mm
Kerb Weight
-
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2076 kg
Payload Capacity
-
500 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
980 mm
Front Legroom
-
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone front suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Penta Link rear suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone front suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Penta Link rear suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Not Available
Power Windows
Driver anti-pinch power windows
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Engine start stop button
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1680 l
Electric Mirror Folding
Power-fold ORVM
-
AC Type
Dual-zone fully automatic temperature control
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Non full-size
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Engine
2.2D mHawk CRDI
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2184 cc
1498 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
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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
400 Nm
230 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
X70 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-speed automatic
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x4
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.8 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.0 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro V
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.5 km/l
12.8 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
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Airbags
Front, side and curtain airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill descent control
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Hill hold control
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Hill hold control
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
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
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear
Rear View Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Driver drowsiness detection
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Front and rear camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Leatherette
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Blue
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Second row air conditioner
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leatherette wrapped steering and gear shift lever
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
6-way driver power seat
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Rich-coffee black leatherette
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and 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
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
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
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
8-inch touchscreen infotainment display
10.25-inch
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Sting-like daytime running lamps
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Silver roof rail
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal / Snow / Mud & Rut / Sand
Not Available
Locking Differential
Mechanical locking differential and brake locking differential
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Selectable shift-on-fly 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
Not Applicable
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
Not Applicable
200 mm
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels
19
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Non full-size
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Service Plan
5 years / 100 000 km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
Scorpio-N
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
699999 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
top
Starting Price
489999
484900
Starting Price Zar
489999
484900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Scorpio-N and X70 Plus 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: Scorpio-N 69 vs X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: Scorpio-N 60 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: Scorpio-N 90 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: Scorpio-N 78 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: Scorpio-N not separately scored vs X70 Plus 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 9 points
Scorpio-N has a modest catalogue-index lead, while X70 Plus remains close.
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
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMahindra Scorpio-N
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 66 pts for X70 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Scorpio-N leads. However, X70 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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