As the All-New Mahindra Scorpio N debuts in India, we take a closer look at the SUV and compare it to its closest rivals like the Tata Safari, Mahindra Scorpio Classic and the Hyundai Alcazar. This comparison will be based on price, dimensions and powertrain options available on these vehicles.
Mahindra & Mahindra officially launched the Mahindra Scorpio N on the 27th of June 2022 at a starting price of Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The Scorpio N is a 7-seater SUV that is based on ladder frame construction. The “Big Daddy of SUVs” with its premium features and powertrain options has disrupted the 7-seater SUV segment. So today we bring for you a quick comparison between some of the most popular SUVs in the Indian market in terms of price, dimensions and powertrain options.
2022 All-New Mahindra Scorpio N VS Tata Safari VS Mahindra Scorpio VS Hyundai Alcazar: Price
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Models
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Diesel MT
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Diesel AT
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Petrol MT
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Petrol AT
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Mahindra Scorpio-N
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Rs.12.49 lakh -
Rs.19.49 lakh
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Price not announced
yet
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Rs. 11.99 lakh –
Rs 18.99 lakh
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Price not
announced yet.
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Tata Safari
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Rs.15.25 lakh
-Rs.22.16 lakh
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Rs. 18 lakh - Rs.
23.46 lakh
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N.A.
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N.A.
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Mahindra Scorpio
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Rs.13.54 lakh -
Rs.18.62 lakh
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N.A.
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N.A.
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N.A.
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Hyundai Alcazar
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Rs.16.85 lakh -
Rs.19.40 lakh
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Rs.18.32 lakh -
Rs.20.25 lakh
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Rs.16.44 lakh -
Rs.18.99 lakh
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Rs. 19.66 lakh -
Rs. 20 lakh
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All prices mentioned are (ex-showroom).
To begin with, all models in this comparison come equipped with a diesel engine option. As for petrol derivatives, there are restricted to only a few models. The diesel manual version of the newly launched Scorpio- N starts at an introductory price of Rs 12.49 lakh (ex-showroom) while the next cheapest option, the Scorpio Classic is available at a price tag of Rs 13.54 lakh (ex-showroom). The most expensive model here is the Hyundai Alcazar whose base diesel trim starts only at Rs 16.85 lakh (ex-showroom). At the top end, all models are similarly priced in the manual guise. Prices for the automatic variants cannot be compared at moment because Mahindra has not revealed them yet for the Scorpio N. The Scorpio N along with Hyundai Alcazar are the only SUVs to get a petrol powertrain and the difference in their pricing is more than Rs 4.5 lakh, making the Scorpio N a steal deal.
2022 All-New Mahindra Scorpio N VS Tata Safari VS Mahindra Scorpio VS Hyundai Alcazar: Dimensions
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Models
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Length
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Width
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Height
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Wheelbase
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Mahindra Scorpio-N
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4,662 mm
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1,917 mm
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1,857 mm
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2,750 mm
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Tata Safari
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4,661 mm
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1,894 mm
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1,786 mm
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2,751 mm
|
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Mahindra Scorpio
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4,456 mm
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1,820 mm
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1,995 mm
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2,680 mm
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Hyundai Alcazar
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4,500 mm
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1,790 mm
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1,695 mm
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2,760 mm
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When comparing the dimensions, the Scorpio-N truly out runs its competition and stands true to its “Big Daddy of SUVs” title. It is the longest SUV in the segment followed by the Safari that is just 1 mm shorter. The Scorpio-N also sports the widest track in the segment with a width of 1,917 mm while the next best is the Safari measuring 1,894 mm, followed by the Scorpio Classic and Alcazar measuring 1,820 mm and 1,790 mm respectively.
The old Scorpio is still the tallest SUV in this comparison as Mahindra has reduced the height in interest of stability. The Scorpio-N measures 1,857 mm in height which is significantly taller than the Safari and the Alcazar.
What comes as a big surprise is the long wheelbase of the Hyundai Alcazar which stands at 2760 mm, almost 10 mm longer than the competition. The Hyundai is followed by the Tata Safari and the Mahindra Scorpio-N measuring 2,751 mm and 2,750 mm respectively.
2022 All-New Mahindra Scorpio N VS Tata Safari VS Mahindra Scorpio VS Hyundai Alcazar: Powertrain Options
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Specifications
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Displacement
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Power
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Torque
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Transmission
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Mahindra Scorpio-N
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2.0 litre petrol
TGDi mStallion
2.2 litre Diesel
mHawk
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204 bhp
132 bhp (Z2 , Z4)
175 bhp (Z6, Z8, Z8 L)
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370 Nm - MT
380 Nm - AT
300 Nm (Z2 , Z4)
370 Nm- MT
400 Nm- AT
(Z6, Z8, Z8 L)
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MT/AT
MT/AT
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Tata Safari
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2.0 litre diesel
Kryotec
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170 bhp
|
350 Nm
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MT/ AT
|
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Mahindra Scorpio
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2.2 litre Diesel
mHawk
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136 bhp
|
320 Nm
|
MT
|
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Hyundai Alcazar
|
2.0 litre Naturally
Aspirated Petrol
1.5 litre CRDi
Diesel
|
159 bhp
115 bhp
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191 Nm
250 Nm
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MT/AT
MT/AT
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In terms of overall power output, the Scorpio-N is the most powerful SUV of the lot in both petrol and diesel guise. The vehicle is capable of producing 205 bhp and 175 bhp respectively. The Alcazar is the only other SUV with both powertrain option rated for a maximum power output of 159 bhp (petrol) and 115 bhp (diesel).
The Tata Safari and the regular Scorpio are only available with a diesel engine and produce 170 bhp and 136 bhp respectively.
Except for the Scorpio Classic, all SUVs in this comparison are available with both a manual and automatic transmission options.
So based on this comparison we can confirm that the Scorpio N has a lot going for it. But time will only tell if the company can fix its production woes and meet the customer demand.
