Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Mahindra XUV 7XO (2026)
Mahindra Scorpio-N (₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh) and Mahindra XUV 7XO (₹13.99 Lakh – ₹25.94 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is more affordable — it starts ₹0.30 Lakh lower than the Mahindra XUV 7XO.
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 197 bhp.
Specification Comparison
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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 →Mahindra XUV 7XO in short
The XUV 7XO is Mahindra's flagship monocoque SUV, pairing near-two-hundred-horsepower engines with twin 10.25-inch screens, Level 2 ADAS and 5-star Global NCAP safety at prices that undercut rivals. It redefined value in the three-row midsize segment at launch and continues to command strong demand. It squares up against the Tata Safari, Hyundai Alcazar and MG Hector Plus.
Full XUV 7XO prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Scorpio-N or XUV 7XO?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N is more affordable — it starts ₹0.30 Lakh lower than the Mahindra XUV 7XO. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Scorpio-N vs XUV 7XO — which is safer?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N scores 5 stars and the Mahindra XUV 7XO scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Scorpio-N or the XUV 7XO?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N is more affordable — it starts ₹0.30 Lakh lower than the Mahindra XUV 7XO. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 197 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.