Mahindra Scorpio N On-Road Price in Chennai
₹13.69 Lakh to ₹25.49 Lakhex-showroom

The Scorpio N on-road price in Chennai is ₹16.82 Lakh to ₹31.79 Lakh, from the Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT to the top Scorpio N Z8L 7-Seater Diesel 4WD AT.
Tamil Nadu charges 18% on cars from ₹10 lakh to ₹20 lakh and 20% above, plus a ₹2,250 road safety tax. Half of the 28 Scorpio N versions sit above ₹20 lakh and pay the higher rate.
Scorpio N Cost Breakdown in Chennai: RTO & Tax, Variant by Variant
Pick a variant to see what you pay for it in Chennai: the ex-showroom price, road tax, insurance and RTO fees. Tamil Nadu charges a one-time road tax on the ex-showroom price, and the rate rises with that price. For the Scorpio N it is 18% up to ₹20 lakh ex-showroom and 20% from the Scorpio N Z8T Petrol MT variant up. Every variant is above ₹10 lakh ex-showroom, so each also carries 1% TCS.
- Ex-showroom priceSet by the carmaker, GST included
- ₹18,89,16181%
- Tamil Nadu road tax (18%)One-time, charged on the ex-showroom price
- ₹3,40,04915%
- Road safety taxCollected with the road tax
- ₹2,2501%
- Insurance (estimate)First-year comprehensive cover
- ₹66,1213%
- RTO chargesRegistration fee, smart card and the state's service charge
- ₹1,0001%
- FASTag and paperwork (estimate)Charged by the dealer, not the government
- ₹2,5001%
- TCS (1%)Claimable when you file your income tax return
- ₹18,8921%
- On-road price
- ₹23,19,972
A dealer quote can be higher if it bundles accessories, an extended warranty or other packs. Those are optional, so ask for an itemised quote and check each line against these figures. Insurance is an estimate and you can buy it from any insurer. Road tax verified November 2026.
Chennai price list for every Scorpio N variant
The Scorpio N comes in 28 variants: 19 diesel and 9 petrol. Automatics start with the Scorpio N Z4 Petrol AT variant at ₹21.07 lakh. Diesel starts at ₹17.44 lakh with the Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT variant, ₹61,250 more than the petrol Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT.
- Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MTLowest price
Petrol · Manual
₹16.82 Lakh
₹13.69 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹17.44 Lakh
₹14.19 Lakh ex-showroom
₹19.12 Lakh
₹15.56 Lakh ex-showroom
₹19.80 Lakh
₹16.11 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.07 Lakh
₹17.15 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.09 Lakh
₹17.17 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.72 Lakh
₹17.68 Lakh ex-showroom
₹21.84 Lakh
₹17.78 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹22.13 Lakh
₹18.02 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.11 Lakh
₹18.82 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.19 Lakh
₹18.89 Lakh ex-showroom
₹23.65 Lakh
₹19.26 Lakh ex-showroom
₹24.38 Lakh
₹19.86 Lakh ex-showroom
₹24.54 Lakh
₹19.98 Lakh ex-showroom
Petrol · Manual
Adds Ventilated seats, Automatic climate control, Wireless charging
₹25.42 Lakh
₹20.37 Lakh ex-showroom
₹25.76 Lakh
₹20.65 Lakh ex-showroom
₹26.59 Lakh
₹21.31 Lakh ex-showroom
₹26.71 Lakh
₹21.40 Lakh ex-showroom
₹27.25 Lakh
₹21.84 Lakh ex-showroom
₹27.43 Lakh
₹21.99 Lakh ex-showroom
₹27.88 Lakh
₹22.35 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹28.03 Lakh
₹22.46 Lakh ex-showroom
Diesel · Manual
₹28.52 Lakh
₹22.86 Lakh ex-showroom
₹28.53 Lakh
₹22.87 Lakh ex-showroom
₹29.42 Lakh
₹23.59 Lakh ex-showroom
₹30.25 Lakh
₹24.25 Lakh ex-showroom
₹30.42 Lakh
₹24.39 Lakh ex-showroom
₹31.79 Lakh
₹25.49 Lakh ex-showroom
On-road prices for Chennai include RTO road tax, insurance and registration fees.
Which Scorpio N variant gives you the most for the money?
For Chennai's traffic and heat, the Scorpio N Z8T Petrol AT at ₹27.25 lakh pairs the automatic with ventilated front seats, dual zone climate control and a powered driver seat.
Compare any two variants below to see the extra on-road cost and what you get for it.
- ◆Runs on Diesel
- ▲Airbags
- ▲Sunroof
- ▲Reverse camera
- ▲Cruise control
- ▲Touchscreen
- ▲Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- ▲Alloy wheels
Monthly EMI on a Scorpio N in Chennai
On a five-year loan at 9%, the Scorpio N Z8S Diesel MT variant works out to ₹38,527 a month with 20% down. Each extra percentage point on your loan rate adds about ₹907 to that.
| Variant | On-road | 10% down | 20% down | 30% down |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT Lowest price | ₹16.82 Lakh | ₹31,438 | ₹27,945 | ₹24,452 |
Scorpio N Z8S Diesel MT Value pick | ₹23.19 Lakh | ₹43,343 | ₹38,527 | ₹33,711 |
Scorpio N Z4 Petrol AT Cheapest automatic | ₹21.07 Lakh | ₹39,373 | ₹34,998 | ₹30,623 |
Scorpio N Z8L 7-Seater Diesel 4WD AT Top variant | ₹31.79 Lakh | ₹59,396 | ₹52,797 | ₹46,197 |
Monthly instalments on the full Chennai on-road price less your down payment, over 60 months at 9%. Your bank sets the actual rate. Processing fees and the yearly insurance renewal are extra. Set your own down payment and tenure in the EMI calculator.
Petrol or diesel: what a Scorpio N costs to run in Chennai
The Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT variant costs ₹61,250 more on-road than the petrol Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT. It saves about ₹3,713 a month in fuel at 1,500 km, so the extra diesel money comes back in about 17 months.
| Fuel | Price | Real mileage | Per km | 1,000 km a month | 1,500 km a month | 2,000 km a month |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
petrol Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT | ₹107.77/l | 10.4 km/l | ₹10.35 | ₹10,349 | ₹15,523 | ₹20,697 |
diesel Scorpio N Z2 Diesel MT | ₹99.55/l | 12.6 km/l | ₹7.87 | ₹7,873 | ₹11,810 | ₹15,746 |
Chennai fuel prices on 6 November 2026 (PPAC daily price, CNG from Torrent Gas). Real mileage is 82% of the ARAI figure, since daily driving rarely matches the test. Fuel only: servicing and insurance are not included.
How safe is the Scorpio N?
Two airbags and stability control come on every variant, from the Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT variant. A 360 degree camera and ADAS driver aids first arrive on the Scorpio N Z8L 7-Seater Petrol MT variant.
Scorpio N against its rivals in Chennai
All four start within ₹1.05 lakh of the Scorpio N's ₹16.82 lakh on-road price in Chennai.
| Car | On-road from | Fuels | Automatic from | Bharat NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mahindra Scorpio N | ₹16.82 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹21.07 Lakh | Not tested |
| Tata Safari | ₹16.47 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹22.53 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Mahindra XUV 7XO | ₹17.19 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹21.96 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
| Hyundai Alcazar | ₹17.82 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹22.20 Lakh | Not tested |
| Tata Harrier | ₹15.98 Lakh | petrol, diesel | ₹21.98 Lakh | 5 stars (adult) |
Cheapest on-road price in Chennai for each car. Bharat NCAP ratings can leave out some versions, so check the variant you want.
Is the Scorpio N cheaper in another city?
Road tax is set by each state, so the Scorpio N Z8S Diesel MT variant costs ₹2.29 lakh more in Chennai than in Ahmedabad. Register the car where you live, though. Keep a car from another state in Tamil Nadu for more than 12 months and you must re-register it here and pay Tamil Nadu's road tax as well.
| City | Road tax | Scorpio N Z2 Petrol MT | Scorpio N Z8S Diesel MT | vs Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scorpio N in Ahmedabad | 6% | ₹15.16 Lakh | ₹20.90 Lakh | ₹2.29 lakh less |
| Scorpio N in Delhi | 12.5% | ₹15.70 Lakh | ₹22.13 Lakh | ₹1.06 lakh less |
| Scorpio N in Mumbai | 14% | ₹16.01 Lakh | ₹22.47 Lakh | ₹72,727 less |
| Scorpio N in Pune | 14% | ₹16.01 Lakh | ₹22.47 Lakh | ₹72,727 less |
| Chennai | 18% | ₹16.82 Lakh | ₹23.19 Lakh | |
| Scorpio N in Hyderabad | 18% | ₹16.86 Lakh | ₹23.24 Lakh | ₹4,439 more |
| Scorpio N in Bangalore | 17% | ₹16.93 Lakh | ₹23.34 Lakh | ₹14,986 more |
Road tax rate for the Scorpio N Z8S Diesel MT variant. Each city uses its own state's tax, cesses and fees.
Scorpio N in Chennai: questions buyers ask
Is the Scorpio N built on a frame?
Yes. Mahindra builds it on a body on frame platform, with all four disc brakes, a double wishbone front and a Pentalink rear with a Watt's linkage.
Why pick the Scorpio N Z8T over the Scorpio N Z8?
It adds ventilated front seats, a six way powered driver seat, Sony audio, a wireless charger, an electronic parking brake with auto hold, front sensors and 18 inch alloys.
Which Scorpio N versions have a 540 degree camera?
Only the Scorpio N Z8L versions. Mahindra's four camera system maps the area around the car in high resolution, which helps in tight spots and on rough roads.
Which Scorpio N versions have leatherette seats?
Every version from the Scorpio N Z8S up. The Scorpio N Z2, Scorpio N Z4 and Scorpio N Z6 have fabric seats.
How much does 4WD add to the Scorpio N Z8T diesel automatic?
In Chennai, the Scorpio N Z8T Diesel 4WD AT costs ₹2.54 lakh more on-road than the Scorpio N Z8T Diesel AT, for 4XPLOR four wheel drive with selectable terrain modes.