The Mahindra Scorpio N is a full-size SUV that focuses on cabin space, comfort and cruising. Between the powertrains, the 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine is definitely the more powerful one at 205hp. But with big heavy SUVs, you enjoy the low-end torque a lot more. The 2.2-litre diesel has only 175hp in comparison, but the 400Nm of torque versus the 380Nm makes it feel just as exciting as the petrol.
If you live in an area where policies don’t support diesel, petrol is surely the one to go for. If you don’t do much long-distance driving and will not be covering over 20,000km in a year, even then, petrol is the right choice.
However, if you frequent the highways, the diesel is not only more efficient, but it won’t miss out on any of the petrol’s fun.