Citroen AircrossX vs Tata Nexon vs Toyota Taisor (2026)
The classic compact suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (444 L), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp).
- Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Citroen AircrossX in short
The AircrossX is the October 2025 refresh of the C3 Aircross, and at ₹8.89 lakh it is India's cheapest 7-seat SUV. It offers 5- and 7-seat layouts, 200 mm of ground clearance, a 444-litre boot in 5-seat form and the same 82 PS NA / 110 PS turbo 1.2 petrol pair as the BasaltX with 6-speed manual or torque-converter automatic. A 5-star Bharat NCAP adult-occupant rating and six standard airbags give it a safety edge over the Maruti Ertiga and Renault Triber it undercuts on the 7-seat count.
Full AircrossX prices & variants →Tata Nexon in short
The Nexon is Tata's best-selling model and a perennial top-three player in India's cut-throat sub-4-metre SUV segment against the Maruti Brezza, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet. The 2023 facelift brought a dramatic Curvv-inspired design, twin digital displays and a 7-speed DCA automatic. It holds 5-star ratings from both Global NCAP and Bharat NCAP, and is the only car in the class with turbo-petrol, diesel and turbo-CNG options.
Full Nexon prices & variants →Toyota Taisor in short
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor is Toyota's take on the Maruti Fronx, a coupe-styled crossover that straddles the hatchback and compact SUV segments. Its highlight is the peppy 1.0 Boosterjet turbo-petrol with a proper six-speed torque-converter automatic, a rarity at this price. Against the Fronx, Tata Punch and Hyundai Exter, it offers sportier looks and Toyota's warranty advantage.
Full Taisor prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
AircrossX vs Nexon vs Taisor — which should I buy?
Pick the Citroen AircrossX if you want the best crash-test score (5 stars), the biggest boot (444 L), the most seats (7). Pick the Tata Nexon if you want the lowest starting price (₹7.40 Lakh), the most power (118 bhp). Pick the Toyota Taisor if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 28.5 kmpl). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among AircrossX, Nexon, Taisor?
The Tata Nexon starts lowest at ₹7.40 Lakh, against ₹7.43 Lakh for the Taisor and ₹8.89 Lakh for the AircrossX (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Citroen AircrossX: 5 stars; Tata Nexon: 5 stars; Toyota Taisor: not yet NCAP-tested.