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Mahindra Scorpio Lifestyler Pickup Unveiled, Launch Set for 2027

Mahindra has unveiled its long-awaited Scorpio Lifestyler, a lifestyle pickup based on the 2023 Global Pik Up concept. It shares its body-on-frame platform with the Scorpio-N and will take on the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max V-Cross in India.

The Scorpio Lifestyler is expected to launch by April 2027, with prices starting below ₹19.79 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tough, Scorpio-inspired design

The pickup gets a muscular design with:

High-set LED headlamps with L-shaped DRLs
Wide honeycomb grille
‘Scorpio’ lettering on the bonnet
Chunky skid plates and vertical LED fog lamps
Dual-tone alloy wheels
Functional roof rails
Heavy body cladding
Double-cab layout
Vertical LED tail-lamps with C-shaped DRLs

Three lifestyle-focused editions

Mahindra will offer the Scorpio Lifestyler in three editions:

Valley – Artemis Grey
Reef – Aquareef
Trail – Sahara Beige

Each gets its own decals and accessories inspired by mountains, oceans and deserts.

Premium cabin

The interior looks considerably more premium than the rugged exterior suggests. It features a large portrait-style touchscreen, digital driver’s display and plenty of physical controls.

Expected features include wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, connected-car technology and multiple terrain modes.

Scorpio-N powertrains could be used

Mahindra is expected to carry over the Scorpio-N’s powertrains, including the 175hp 2.2-litre diesel and 203hp 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engines.

A six-speed manual and six-speed automatic are likely, while four-wheel drive is also expected.

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Final Take

The Scorpio Lifestyler could shake up India’s lifestyle pickup market with its Scorpio DNA and significantly lower expected price.

If Mahindra manages to retain the Scorpio-N’s performance and off-road ability while keeping the pickup practical, it could become a much more accessible alternative to the Hilux and V-Cross.

Jeevan Boby