Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Nissan Tekton (2026)
Mahindra Scorpio-N (₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh) and Nissan Tekton (₹10.49 Lakh – ₹18.59 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹3.20 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N.
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 160 bhp.
- The Nissan Tekton is more efficient on paper — up to 19.4 kmpl vs 16 kmpl.
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 →Nissan Tekton in short
Launched on 9 July 2026 at introductory ex-showroom prices, the Tekton is Nissan India's long-awaited return to the midsize SUV segment, sharing its platform and turbo-petrol engines with the Renault Duster while squaring up to the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos and Tata Curvv. It leads the class on outright practicality with a segment-best 518-litre boot and arrives with a 5-star Bharat NCAP rating, six standard airbags and Level 2 ADAS on higher trims. The Patrol-inspired styling and a 12-variant lineup spanning Rs 10.49 lakh to Rs 18.59 lakh give it unusually broad coverage of the segment.
Full Tekton prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Scorpio-N or Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹3.20 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Scorpio-N vs Tekton — which is safer?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N scores 5 stars and the Nissan Tekton scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Scorpio-N or the Tekton?
The Nissan Tekton is more affordable — it starts ₹3.20 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 160 bhp. The Nissan Tekton is more efficient on paper — up to 19.4 kmpl vs 16 kmpl. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.