Hyundai Alcazar vs Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Tata Sierra (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (September 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most seats (7).
- Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars).
- Pick the Tata Sierra if you want the lowest starting price (₹11.49 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 21.3 kmpl), the biggest boot (622 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Hyundai Alcazar in short
The Alcazar is the three-row sibling of the Creta, refreshed comprehensively in 2024 with new styling and a plusher cabin. It targets the Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus and Kia Carens combination of space and premium feel, in 6- and 7-seat layouts. Captain chairs with a centre console on the 6-seater give it a genuine chauffeur-friendly second row.
Full Alcazar prices & variants →Mahindra Scorpio-N in short
Facelifted in August 2026, the Scorpio-N remains Mahindra's ladder-frame bestseller — now with a redesigned dashboard hosting a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a panoramic sunroof, a 540-degree camera and Level 2 ADAS, over unchanged mechanicals: the 2.0L turbo-petrol and 2.2L diesel with manual or automatic gearboxes and optional 4WD on top diesel trims. New Z6, Z8S and Z8T trims fill out a 27-variant lineup from Rs 13.69 lakh to Rs 25.49 lakh. It fights the Tata Harrier, XUV 7XO and Hyundai Creta on price while offering body-on-frame toughness none of them match.
Full Scorpio-N prices & variants →Tata Sierra in short
The Sierra revives Tata's most loved nameplate as a boxy midsize SUV that squares up to the Hyundai Creta, Maruti Grand Vitara and Tata's own Curvv. Launched in November 2025 with deliveries from January 2026, it offers three 1.5L engines — a 105 bhp petrol, a 158 bhp Hyperion turbo-petrol and a 116 bhp Kryojet diesel — a segment-huge 622-litre boot, and a full 5-star Bharat NCAP rating with six airbags standard.
Full Sierra prices & variants →Head-to-head pairs
Frequently Asked Questions
Alcazar vs Scorpio-N vs Sierra — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Alcazar if you want the most seats (7). Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars). Pick the Tata Sierra if you want the lowest starting price (₹11.49 Lakh), the best claimed efficiency (up to 21.3 kmpl), the biggest boot (622 L). Test-drive at least two before deciding — ride and dealer experience differ by city.
Which is the cheapest among Alcazar, Scorpio-N, Sierra?
The Tata Sierra starts lowest at ₹11.49 Lakh, against ₹13.69 Lakh for the Scorpio-N and ₹14.99 Lakh for the Alcazar (ex-showroom, September 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Alcazar: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra Scorpio-N: 5 stars; Tata Sierra: 5 stars.