2026 Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift Vs Tata Safari: Detailed Comparison

Mahindra has recently launched the Scorpio N Facelift, and the SUV is now equipped with all the features that we complained were missing in the previous model. With the facelift, Mahindra has made the SUV a complete package, ready for tough competition in its segment.  

The Tata Safari, on the other hand, is Tata’s flagship SUV with a bold design, great road presence, a feature-rich interior, and good safety credentials. Confused between the Scorpio N Facelift and the Tata Safari? Here is our detailed comparison for you.

Price

All prices mentioned are ex-showroom

• The Tata Safari has a lower starting price of Rs 13.40 lakh, which is Rs 29,000 cheaper than the Scorpio N Facelift’s Rs 13.69 lakh starting price. 

• Coming to the top-end trim, the Tata Safari is on the pricier side at Rs 26.76 lakh, which is Rs 1.27 lakh higher than the Scorpio N Facelift’s Rs 25.49 lakh top-end trim price. 

Dimensions

• The Tata Safari is 6 mm longer and 5 mm wider, making it marginally larger than the Scorpio N Facelift.

• The Scorpio N, being 62 mm taller, had a more upright and imposing stance. The SUV also has a slightly larger wheelbase, resulting in slightly better stability and rear seat legroom.

Colour Options

*Also available in dual-tone with black roof

• The Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift is offered with five colour options, out of which the Galaxy Grey and Oceanic are new with the facelift. 

• The Tata Safari is being offered with 9 shades, with an option for a black-roof dual-tone option as well. 

• For those interested in getting their Safari in a black shade, there are three variants: Stealth, the matte black edition; Dark, the gloss black edition; and Red Dark, which comes with red elements, red upholstery, and the complete black theme. 

• With the previous Scorpio N, Mahindra offered a Carbon Edition, with Stealth Black exterior and an all-black interior theme. Even with the facelift, we expect the Carbon Edition of the Scorpio N in the near future. 

The Oceanic shade of the Scorpio N Facelift and the Supernova Copper shade of the Tata Safari are the colours that we particularly liked among the offered colours. 

If you want to know the variant-wise colour options for the Scorpio N Facelift, this story is for you. 

Powertrain Options

*MT- Manual Transmission, AT- Automatic Transmission (torque converter)

RWD- Rear Wheel Drive, FWD- Front Wheel Drive, 4WD- Four Wheel Drive

• In our real-world test, we experienced that the Scorpio N Facelift’s turbo-petrol engine is more powerful, with 203 PS, compared to the Safari’s turbo-petrol engine that produces 170 PS. Even on the torque figures, the Scorpio N Facelift leads with 380 Nm while the Safari has 280 Nm of torque. 

• While comparing the diesel engines, both the SUVs produce similar power outputs, with the Scorpio N’s 2.2-litre diesel making up to 175 PS against the Safari’s 170 PS, while the Scorpio N leads slightly in its torque figure. 

• Both the SUVs are offered either in a 6-speed manual transmission or a 6-speed automatic transmission. 

In our extensive road test with the Scorpio N and the Tata Safari, we experienced that the Scorpio N has an advantage with a four-wheel drive offering that makes the SUV capable of exploring places beyond tarmac. In the turbo-petrol engines, the Scorpio N is a bit quicker and pulls off slightly quicker from standstill. We could hear that the Tata Safari’s diesel engine was a bit louder compared to the Scorpio N and a bit slower in acceleration, linear and ideal for city use. 

Features 

• In our extensive testing with the Scorpio N and the Tata Safari, we noticed that both the SUVs are feature-rich and well equipped with features such as auto headlamps and rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic sunroof, large infotainment screens with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a fully digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charger, premium sound system and ventilated seats. 

• The Safari offers ventilated seats even in the second row, which is convenient for rear-seat passengers. 

• The Scorpio N Facelift has a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment screen, while the Tata Safari has a larger 14.5-inch touchscreen unit, making the experience better. 

• Both SUVs offer good safety on board, with Level-2 ADAS, front and rear parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera. However, the Scorpio N Facelift has a 540-degree camera that allows better visibility for tight and narrow roads. 

• The Tata Safari has 7 airbags, making it ahead in safety, while the Scorpio N Facelift has 6 airbags. 

• The Tata Safari gets a 19-inch wheel setup, but we experienced the Scorpio N Facelift's 18-inch wheels as more comfortable on our road test. 

• The Scorpio N has a 12-speaker Sony sound system while the Tata Safari gets a 10-speaker JBL sound system. We loved the JBL speakers on the Tata Safari, along with Dolby Atmos, which gave crisp, deep bass, making the audio experience incredible. 

• The Tata Safari has scored a 5-star safety rating on the BNCAP, and the ongoing Scorpio N secured a 5-star safety rating in the Global NCAP; that would be carried on to the facelift as well. This makes both SUVs a step ahead in safety metrics. 

CarDekho Says…

With the Facelift, we can say that Mahindra has incorporated all the essential features in the Scorpio N that were missing from the previous model. The Facelift now aligns itself well with the rivals, making the competition tougher. The proven turbo-petrol engine and the diesel engine make the SUV engaging to drive, making it a proper choice for your long tours with family, and with the 4WD capability, you can take it off-roading on occasion as well. 

On the other hand, we experienced that the Tata Safari is a comfortable driver’s SUV with steady and linear acceleration, a nice blend of space, premiumness, and features that make it adequate for an extended family. 

Which one would you choose? Let us know in the comments section below!

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