Mahindra Scorpio-N vs MG Hector (2026)
Mahindra Scorpio-N (₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh) and MG Hector (₹11.99 Lakh – ₹19.50 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹1.70 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N.
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 168 bhp.
- The MG Hector is more efficient on paper — up to 17.4 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
- Only the Mahindra Scorpio-N has a published NCAP crash-test rating (5 stars).
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 →MG Hector in short
The MG Hector, the car that launched MG in India, received a major facelift in 2023 with a chrome-heavy grille and a huge 14-inch portrait touchscreen. It offers limousine-grade space at prices that undercut the Tata Harrier, Mahindra XUV700 and Jeep Compass. Comfort, not corner-carving, remains its calling card.
Full Hector prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Scorpio-N or Hector?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹1.70 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Scorpio-N vs Hector — which is safer?
NCAP ratings: Mahindra Scorpio-N — 5 stars; MG Hector — not yet tested.
Should I buy the Scorpio-N or the Hector?
The MG Hector is more affordable — it starts ₹1.70 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 168 bhp. The MG Hector is more efficient on paper — up to 17.4 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.