Should Hyundai Creta buyers pick Mahindra Scorpio-N?

The Mahindra Scorpio-N was one of the most highly anticipated car launches of 2022. Mahindra (once again) caught everyone off-guard with the pricing of the Scorpio-N. The pricing of this SUV overlaps that of the C-segment SUVs which has made it a very lucrative option for buyers in that price category. So, should a C-segment SUV buyer pick the latest SUV from Mahindra? Should a Hyundai Creta buyer pick the Scorpio-N? In today’s article on Hyundai Creta vs Mahindra Scorpio-N, we discuss that.

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Dimensions

The Scorpio-N is a car that has been launched keeping in mind the D-segment SUVs. So naturally, it will be bigger than Creta. Nevertheless, let’s take a look at their dimensions. The Scorpio-N is 4,622mm in length, 1,917mm in width & 1,857mm in height. It sits on a wheelbase of 2750mm and has a ground clearance of 187mm. What about the Creta? The Creta is 4,300mm in length, 1,790mm in width & 1,635mm in height. It sits on a wheelbase of 2,610mm and has a ground clearance of 190mm. Clearly, the Scorpio-N is bigger than the Hyundai SUV. Moreover, the Scorpio-N sits in the market as a 6/7-seater whereas the Creta is a 5-seater.

Hyundai Creta vs Scorpio-N – Specifications

The Scorpio-N comes with both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol engine is a 2.0-litre mStallion capable of producing 200bhp & 370(MT)/380(AT) Nm of torque. What about the diesel engine? The diesel engine is a 2.2-litre unit that comes in two tunes; lower variants get 132bhp & 300Nm of torque while the higher variants get 172bhp & 400Nm of torque. The lower diesel variants get manual gearbox options only. Another chunk in Scorpio-N amour is the 4×4 option. A 4×4 drivetrain gives its better off-roading capabilities when compared to the Creta. Conventionally, the Scorpio-N comes with a RWD setup.

In comparison, the Creta comes with three engine options: two petrol and one diesel. The first petrol engine is the 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated unit capable of producing 113bhp & 143Nm of torque while the second is a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol unit capable of producing 138bhp & 242Nm of torque. What about the diesel engine? The diesel engine is a 1.5-litre unit capable of producing 113bhp & 250Nm of torque. All engines come with manual and automatic options.

Features

Mahindra has done an impressive job by loading the Scorpio-N with features. The Scorpio-N comes with features like an 8.0-inch infotainment system with AdrenoX, 12-speaker Sony sound system, widest-in-segment sunroof, TPMS, wireless phone charging, Alexa support, etc. What about safety? Six airbags, ESC, Driver Drowsiness Detection, roll-over mitigation, etc. are available here.

The Creta is a car that is popular for its features. It comes with features like a panoramic sunroof, an electronic parking brake, a 10.25-inch infotainment system, Bluelink connected car tech, an electric driver seat, drive modes, etc. For safety, it gets six airbags, Vehicle Stability Management, ESC and ISOFIX.

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Pricing

Mahindra has only revealed the pricing of the manual variants of the Scorpio-N as of now. The Scorpio-N starts from Rs 14.46 lakhs and goes to Rs 23.68 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai). Mahindra will be revealing the complete pricing on 21st of July. In comparison, the Creta starts from Rs 12.40 lakhs and goes to Rs 21.83 lakhs (on-road, Mumbai).

Which should you pick?

The Creta has set a benchmark in its segment, but the Scorpio-N is a better case if you compare both products side by side. It has better dimensions, offers more seating capacity, comes with 4X4 capabilities, powerful engines and is more spacious. Also, it has almost all features that you would really need to call it a feature-loaded car. If you have the budget, you should consider the Scorpio-N over the Creta if performance and space are your priority. Even the base and mid-variants of the Scorpio-N offer great value. However, if you are someone who wants a compact SUV which offers slightly more features, a great value for money prospect and is tried and tested product over the years, the Creta becomes a definite consideration for you. With that being said, the final decision lies in your hand and you should select a car that matches your personal preferences. Do think about it and let us know in the comments, which would be your pick?

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