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· 12 Oct 2026· 1 min read

Mahindra Scorpio and Ertiga lead Indian three row vehicle sales

Mahindra Scorpio and Ertiga lead Indian three row vehicle sales

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India's three-row passenger vehicle market recorded total sales of 91,400 units in September 2026, registering a healthy 26.7 percent year-on-year growth compared with 72,130 units in September 2025. This expansion across family MPVs and larger SUVs directly impacts buyers choosing between high-volume seven-seaters and practical people movers.

Mahindra Scorpio variants and pricing

The Mahindra Scorpio retained its segment leadership position with 17,313 units in September 2026, though volumes contracted 5.8 percent compared to the previous year. Published ex-showroom and city figures show on-road pricing reaching Mumbai at ₹16.26 lakh to ₹21.07 lakh, Bangalore at ₹16.85 lakh to ₹21.84 lakh, Hyderabad at ₹16.61 lakh to ₹21.53 lakh, Chennai at ₹16.75 lakh to ₹21.70 lakh, and Pune at ₹16.26 lakh to ₹21.07 lakh.

Mahindra Scorpio specifications and fuel economy

The Mahindra Scorpio runs on a 2184 CC diesel engine pushing out 130 bhp and 300 nm of torque through manual and torque converter 6-gear transmissions with rear-wheel drive. Buyers get a 57-litre fuel tank, BS6 Phase 2 emission compliance, 2 airbags for driver and passenger, width of 1820 mm, and height of 1995 mm. Manufacturer-claimed efficiency stands at 14.44 kmpl for the diesel variant across Everest White, Red Rage, Galaxy Grey, Stealth Black, Diamond White, Oceanic, and Deep Forest colours.

Mahindra Scorpio variant lineup

  • S 7-Seater priced at ₹13.37 lakh ex-showroom
  • S 9-Seater priced at ₹13.84 lakh ex-showroom
  • S11 7-Seater priced at ₹17.40 lakh ex-showroom
  • S11 7-Seater with Captain Seats priced at ₹17.40 lakh ex-showroom
  • Z2, Z4, Z6, Z8S, Z8, Z8T, and Z8L Adas trims in petrol and diesel configurations

What do owners report about living with the Mahindra Scorpio and other three-row family vehicles in city traffic?

Mahindra Scorpio — the numbers

On-road, by city

Mumbai
₹16,26,000 - ₹21,07,000
Bangalore
₹16,85,000 - ₹21,84,000
Hyderabad
₹16,61,000 - ₹21,53,000
Chennai
₹16,75,000 - ₹21,70,000
Pune
₹16,26,000 - ₹21,07,000

On-road, as published for each city — road tax, insurance and registration included. Rounded to the nearest thousand. Your dealer's quote will still differ.

The detail

Specifications(16)
Engine2184 CC, 130 bhp
Torque300 nm
Mileage14.44 kmpl claimed
TransmissionManual, Torque Converter
Gears6
DriveRWD
Seating7
Doors5
Airbags2 Airbags (Driver, Passenger)
Width1820 MMT
Height1995 MMT
Fuel tank57 LTR
Emission standardBS6 Phase 2
Body typeSUV
FuelDiesel, Petrol
Model year2026

Efficiency by fuel: Diesel 14.44 kmpl

Variants (19)

  • S 7-Seater₹13,37,000
  • S 9-Seater₹13,84,000
  • S11 7-Seater₹17,40,000
  • S11 7-Seater (Captain Seats)₹17,40,000
  • Z2 Petrol Mt—
  • Z4 Petrol Mt—
  • Z4 Petrol At—
  • Z6 Diesel Mt—
  • Z8S Petrol Mt—
  • Z4 Diesel 4WD Mt—
  • Z6 Diesel At—
  • Z8S Petrol At—
  • Z8 Diesel Mt—
  • Z8T Petrol Mt—
  • Z8L Adas Petrol Mt—
  • Z8 Diesel At—
  • Z8L Adas 6 Seat Petrol Mt—
  • Z8T Petrol At—
  • Z8T Diesel 4WD Mt—

Ex-showroom, rounded to the nearest thousand.

Colours (7)

  • Everest White
  • Red Rage
  • Galaxy Grey
  • Stealth Black
  • Diamond White
  • OCEANIC
  • DEEP FOREST

What owners rate it

4.6/5pooled from 3,079 owner ratings

Compiled by Turbo Truth from publicly available figures on 12 Oct 2026. Prices are ex-showroom and change without notice; confirm at the dealership before you buy.

The figures above are for the Mahindra Scorpio. We do not have separate figures for the Mahindra Ertiga in this story.

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