Mahindra Scorpio-N vs Tata Harrier (2026)
Mahindra Scorpio-N (₹13.69 Lakh – ₹25.49 Lakh) and Tata Harrier (₹13.00 Lakh – ₹26.11 Lakh) go head-to-head in the midsize suv space. Here is how they compare on the numbers (October 2026).
- The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹0.69 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N.
- The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 168 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 →Tata Harrier in short
The Harrier is Tata's flagship five-seat SUV, built on the OMEGA architecture derived from Land Rover's D8 platform. The facelifted cabin brings a 12.3-inch touchscreen, Level 2 ADAS and a 5-star Bharat NCAP score, and since 2026 the 170 PS Kryotec diesel is joined by a 168 bhp 1.5L Hyperion turbo-petrol — ending the Harrier's diesel-only era. It battles the Mahindra XUV700, MG Hector and Jeep Compass.
Full Harrier prices & variants →Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper: Scorpio-N or Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹0.69 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. (Ex-showroom prices, October 2026.)
Scorpio-N vs Harrier — which is safer?
The Mahindra Scorpio-N scores 5 stars and the Tata Harrier scores 5 stars in NCAP crash tests.
Should I buy the Scorpio-N or the Harrier?
The Tata Harrier is more affordable — it starts ₹0.69 Lakh lower than the Mahindra Scorpio-N. The Mahindra Scorpio-N is the more powerful car, with 200 bhp against 168 bhp. Beyond the numbers, shortlist by test-driving both — ride quality and dealer experience differ by city.