Two strong machines. Same family. Different hearts. The Mahindra XUV700 and Mahindra Scorpio N are like brothers with opposite characters. One is modern, smooth, and quiet. The other is wild, strong, and raw. You look at the XUV700, and it smiles with class. Then the Scorpio N walks in, broad shoulders, ready to fight the road. You can almost hear its engine say, “let’s go anywhere.”
The XUV700 is made for comfort lovers, city drivers, people who want technology at their fingertips. It drives like butter, feels light, and looks like a premium machine. The Scorpio N? It’s different. It’s for the dreamers who love dust, the smell of adventure, and uneven roads. One glides, the other climbs. Both share the same Mahindra blood, but their souls very different. Choosing one isn’t easy; it’s like picking between calm and chaos.
| Feature |
Mahindra XUV700 |
Mahindra Scorpio N |
| Launch Year |
2021 |
2022 |
| Body Type |
Monocoque SUV (Urban Style) |
Body-on-Frame SUV (Rugged Build) |
| Engine Options |
2.0L Turbo Petrol / 2.2L Diesel |
2.0L Turbo Petrol / 2.2L Diesel |
| Power Output |
200 bhp (Petrol) / 185 bhp (Diesel) |
200 bhp (Petrol) / 175 bhp (Diesel) |
| Torque |
380 Nm (Petrol) / 450 Nm (Diesel) |
380 Nm (Petrol) / 400 Nm (Diesel) |
| Transmission |
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Manual / 6-Speed Automatic |
| Drive Type |
Front-Wheel Drive / All-Wheel Drive (AWD) |
Rear-Wheel Drive / 4WD (4Xplore System) |
| 0–100 km/h |
Approx. 9 seconds |
Approx. 10.5 seconds |
| Suspension |
Independent Setup (Comfort Oriented) |
Double Wishbone + Multi-Link (Off-road Tuned) |
| Fuel Efficiency |
12–15 km/l |
11–14 km/l |
| Exterior Design |
Sleek, futuristic with flush handles |
Bold, muscular, traditional SUV look |
| Wheel Size |
17 to 18 inches |
17 to 18 inches |
| Interior Theme |
Dual 10.25-inch screens, premium finish |
8-inch touchscreen, practical dashboard |
| Infotainment System |
AdrenoX with Alexa / Sony 3D Sound |
AdrenoX with 12-Speaker Sony System |
| Sunroof |
Panoramic |
Single Pane |
| ADAS Features |
Yes (Lane Keep, Adaptive Cruise, AEB) |
No ADAS, but ESP and Hill Hold |
| Airbags |
Up to 7 |
Up to 6 |
| Safety Rating |
5-Star Global NCAP |
5-Star Global NCAP |
| Seating Capacity |
5 or 7 Seater |
7 Seater |
| Boot Space |
Approx. 420L (5-seater config) |
460L |
| Special Features |
ADAS, Dual Display, Alexa, AWD |
4Xplore Drive, Terrain Modes, Strong Chassis |
| Ideal For |
City Driving & Long Highways |
Adventure, Towing, Off-road |
| Price Range (Ex-showroom) |
₹13.99 – ₹26.99 Lakh |
₹13.85 – ₹24.54 Lakh |
| Top Rivals |
Tata Safari, MG Hector Plus, Hyundai Alcazar |
Toyota Fortuner, MG Gloster, Tata Safari |
| Final Verdict |
Tech-loaded, premium & city-friendly SUV |
Rugged, powerful & adventure-ready SUV |
The Mahindra XUV700 walks the fine line between luxury and performance. It’s modern, packed with tech, and feels calm even at high speeds. You sit inside and feel like you’re in a small luxury car. But the Mahindra Scorpio N doesn’t pretend. It’s tough, old-school, and loud in its personality. The road feels different under its tyres raw, connected, alive. Both have the Mahindra DNA, both built strong. It’s just a matter of what you want comfort or control, class or courage.
So yes, there’s no real loser here. The XUV700 is for the ones who love comfort and modern features. The Scorpio N is for those who want thrill and a bit of chaos in their drive. Whichever one you choose, you’ll end up smiling behind the wheel. Because both tell the same story of Indian engineering growing up, but never forgetting its roots.
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Mansi Arya
Mansi Arya serves as an editor at GearChoice.in, where she oversees content strategy and production within the digital gear and tech space. With a strong foundation in digital marketing and social media strategy, she brings both editorial direction and promotional insight to the platform.