Mahindra Scorpio: payload, towing and specs
2 variants in our database, from $43,990 to $48,990 list.
The Mahindra Scorpio is a seven-seat wagon, from $43,990 to $48,990 list, rated to tow up to 2,500kg. Readers weighing it up usually also look at the Mitsubishi Pajero Sport, GWM Tank 300 and LDV D90.
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What each variant can actually carry
Worked out for a typical touring load: two people, 150kg of gear and 150kg of accessories. “Spare payload” is what is left after that. “Max trailer” is the heaviest trailer that load still allows, which is usually well under the headline towing rating because GCM and towball weight both take their cut.
| Variant | Price | Payload | GCM | Rated towing | Spare payload | Max trailer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z8+ | $43,990 | 540kg | 5,155kg | 2,500kg | 80kg | 800kg (GVM) |
| Z8L+ | $48,990 | 525kg | 5,155kg | 2,500kg | 65kg | 650kg (GVM) |
What’s left to carry as the trailer gets heavier
For the Z8+. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
For the Z8L+. Payload left for people, gear and accessories once the towball has taken its 10 per cent of the trailer’s ATM.
Compare the Mahindra Scorpio
Pick a rival. Bars are scaled to the highest figure among this vehicle and the 10 rivals listed above, so the longest bar on each row is the best of that group rather than simply the better of two.
Comparing the Z8+ with the GLS. Each model is represented by the variant nearest its own median price, so every figure in a column comes from the same vehicle rather than the best one of each. See the full line-up.
Engine and driveline
| Variant | Engine | Transmission | 4WD system | Power | Torque | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z8+ | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 6sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, auto-locking rear differential | 129kW | 400Nm | 2,095kg |
| Z8L+ | 2.2L turbo-diesel | 6sp auto | Part-time dual-range 4WD, auto-locking rear differential | 129kW | 400Nm | 2,110kg |
Fuel and touring range
The official ADR 81/02 figure is measured unladen, at low speed, on smooth tarmac. We lift consumption by 40 per cent to allow for the weight, the all-terrains, the bar and the dirt, then divide what is usable in the tank by that — leaving 5 litres in it, because planning to run a tank dry is how you end up walking. Where we have measured a vehicle ourselves we use our own figure instead. A plug-in hybrid’s claim assumes a full battery, which is gone within the first hour of a long drive, so it gets multiplied by five rather than 1.4.
| Variant | Claimed | Tank | Touring use | Touring range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z8+ | 7.2L/100km | 57L | 10.1L/100km | 516km |
| Z8L+ | 7.2L/100km | 57L | 10.1L/100km | 516km |
Can it clear the gaps?
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Z8+’s touring range of 516km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 591km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 584km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 534km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 296km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 264km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 190km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 98km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Carry fuel 532km gap, short by 16km
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Against the longest stretch between fuel on each leg, using the Z8L+’s touring range of 516km — which already allows for a loaded 4WD and leaves 5 litres in the tank. Carrying fuel changes everything below; so does a headwind, soft sand and a heavy right foot.
distance between fuel how far this one gets
- Great Central Road Laverton to Yulara Carry fuel 1,107km gap, short by 591km
- Canning Stock Route Wiluna to Kunawarritji Carry fuel 1,100km gap, short by 584km
- Tanami Road Alice Springs to Halls Creek Carry fuel 1,050km gap, short by 534km
- Plenty Highway Alice Springs to Boulia Carry fuel 812km gap, short by 296km
- Anne Beadell Highway Coober Pedy to Ilkurlka Roadhouse Carry fuel 780km gap, short by 264km
- Gibb River Road Derby to Kununurra Carry fuel 706km gap, short by 190km
- Oodnadatta Track Marree to Marla Carry fuel 614km gap, short by 98km
- Birdsville Track Marree to Birdsville Carry fuel 532km gap, short by 16km
Distances are OTA’s own, last checked October 2026. Roadhouses close without notice. Never plan a remote crossing on one tank alone.
Off-road geometry and dimensions
Angles and clearance are the manufacturer’s, measured at kerb weight on standard tyres. Load the back of a ute and the departure angle goes with it.
| Variant | Clearance | Approach | Rampover | Departure | Length | Width | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z8+ | 227mm | — | — | — | 4,662mm | 1,917mm | 2,750mm |
| Z8L+ | 227mm | — | — | — | 4,662mm | 1,917mm | 2,750mm |
Servicing a Mahindra away from the city
Remote support rated 2 out of 5.
More on the Mahindra Scorpio
Figures are the manufacturer’s. People are counted at 80kg each and towball weight at 10% of a trailer’s ATM. Only a weighbridge settles what your own vehicle weighs.
