Hyundai Bayon vs Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Tata Sierra (2026)
The classic midsize suv shortlist, settled with numbers (October 2026):
- Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh).
- Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7).
- Pick the Tata Sierra if you want the best claimed efficiency (up to 21.3 kmpl), the biggest boot (622 L).
Three-Way Specification Comparison
Hyundai Bayon in short
Launched on 26 October 2026, the Hyundai Bayon slots between the Venue and the Creta as a 4,245 mm SUV built on the Global K Enhanced platform. It uses only the Creta's 115 PS 1.5-litre petrol with a 6-speed manual or IVT automatic, priced Rs 10.00-18.15 lakh ex-showroom across 19 versions. Its pitch is space and kit: a 505-litre boot, 2,600 mm wheelbase, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on top trims, against the Maruti Victoris, Toyota Hyryder, Skoda Kushaq and VW Taigun.
Full Bayon 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
Bayon vs Scorpio-N vs Sierra — which should I buy?
Pick the Hyundai Bayon if you want the lowest starting price (₹10.00 Lakh). Pick the Mahindra Scorpio-N if you want the most power (200 bhp), the best crash-test score (5 stars), the most seats (7). Pick the Tata Sierra if you want 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 Bayon, Scorpio-N, Sierra?
The Hyundai Bayon starts lowest at ₹10.00 Lakh, against ₹11.49 Lakh for the Sierra and ₹13.69 Lakh for the Scorpio-N (ex-showroom, October 2026).
Which is the safest of the three?
Hyundai Bayon: not yet NCAP-tested; Mahindra Scorpio-N: 5 stars; Tata Sierra: 5 stars.