Since M&M did not have the technical knowhow to handle such an ambitious product, they devised an entirely new concept among Indian auto companies.

They hired new executives who had worked in the auto industry in Western countries, such as Pawan Goenka and Alan Durante.

Using this method, the company was able to build from scratch a new vehicle with virtually 100 percent supplier involvement from concept to reality, at a cost of Rs 600 crore ($120 million),[4] including improvements to the plant.

The mHawk is equipped with chain-driven overhead camshafts and hydraulic lash adjusters; its compression ratio ranges from 16.5:1 to 18.5:1 depending on the model.

[9] Customers preferred the torquier diesel options for the heavy Scorpio and sales of the petrol-engined model were always modest.

[11] As many export markets, particularly in Europe, have a significant tax threshold at 2.5 litres, a short stroke version of the NEF displacing 2,498 cc (2.5 L) was made available in 2004.

[12] In 2006, Mahindra announced that Scorpios sold in Russia will be made as kits with a joint venture partner.

His senior, Pawan Goenka, a former engineer at GM, heads Mahindra's automotive division and oversees the Scorpio project.

The second facelift of the Mahindra Scorpio was largely cosmetic, with key changes including the headlight housings, bonnet and bumper designs.

On 14 April 2009, Mahindra revealed a concept of a diesel-electric hybrid version of their Scorpio SUV at the 2008 SAE World Congress.

[15] The Mahindra Scorpio received its facelift on 25 September 2014, featuring a redesigned front and rear fascias and a new dashboard.

It will have an 8-inch infotainment system powered by Sony audio with dual-zone climate control, 4xplor-4x4 and an electric sunroof.

ANCAP (aligned with Euro NCAP) rated the Australasian-market Scorpio zero stars in 2023 due to the lack of ADAS.