Mahindra appears to be working on a new pickup truck based on the popular Scorpio N SUV. A camouflaged test mule was recently spotted undergoing testing in Manali, featuring a single-cab layout and an extended truck bed. The prototype shares its front-end design with the Scorpio N but transitions into a pickup-style rear beyond the driver’s door. This suggests that Mahindra is exploring the possibility of introducing a new pickup model, potentially targeting both lifestyle and commercial segments.
Reviving Mahindra’s Pickup Ambitions
Mahindra has previously attempted to enter the lifestyle pickup market with the Scorpio Getaway, a pickup version of the Scorpio Classic. However, it did not gain the traction the company had hoped for. With the increasing popularity of lifestyle pickups like the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max in India, Mahindra might be looking to make another attempt, this time with the modern Scorpio N as its base.
Commercial or Lifestyle Pickup?
The extended truck bed and single-cab layout hint at a more commercial-oriented vehicle rather than a pure lifestyle offering. Unlike the Toyota Hilux and Isuzu D-Max, which come with a double-cab configuration and a smaller truck bed, Mahindra’s new pickup could cater to buyers looking for a premium alternative to the existing Bolero Pickup. If Mahindra positions it as a lifestyle vehicle, it could attract adventure seekers and off-road enthusiasts.
As testing continues, more details regarding the Scorpio N-based pickup, including its powertrain, features, and potential launch timeline, are expected to emerge. With Mahindra’s history of rugged, reliable utility vehicles, this new pickup could carve out a niche in India’s growing pickup truck segment.
