SUV Comparison: 2023 Tata Safari Facelift Vs Mahindra Scorpio N Vs XUV700

All are big three-row SUVs with big wheels while the Safari comes in with a huge 19-inch option. The Scorpio N follows a more butch design like the Safari while the XUV700 has a sleeker look.

Mahindra Scorpio N (top left); Tata Safari facelift (top right), and XUV 300

The battle lines are drawn once again with the new Safari coming in all guns blazing with stronger armour and ready to take on the Scorpio N and the XUV700. Here is a quick spec comparison to see how these three SUVs stack up currently in terms of powertrains, features and comfort. The Scorpio N has been a big success along with the XUV700 while with the Safari in its new avatar, it will be all set to 'reclaim its market share'.

Which is bigger?

The Safari facelift comes in with a length of 4668mm while the XUV700 from Mahindra has a length of 4695mm. The Scorpio N on the other hand has a length of 4662mm. Width-wise, the Safari is the widest with a width of 1922mm while the Scorpio N comes in at 1917mm followed by the XUV700 at 1890mm. All are big three-row SUVs with big wheels while the Safari comes in with a huge 19-inch option. The Scorpio N follows a more butch design like the Safari while the XUV700 has a sleeker look.

Which SUV has more features?

The Safari facelift has moved up now with a long equipment list along with a vast new technology change. The new Safari has a 12.3-inch touchscreen while the XUV700 gets twin 10.25-inch screens. The Scorpio N has a smaller 8-inch unit. The Safari in its new avatar gets a 360-degree camera system, ADAS, 10-speaker audio system, dual powered seats with ventilation, second-row ventilated seats with boss mode, connected car tech, dual-zone climate control, 7 airbags and more. The XUV700 has a Sony 12 speaker audio system, plus a driver-side auto adjust while getting ADAS, connected car tech, seven airbags, dual-zone climate control and more. The Scorpio N gets a simpler camera unit but also has a 12-speaker Sony audio system, dual-zone climate control, connected car tech etc. All three have sunroofs but the XUV700 and Safari get a panoramic sunroof.

Which SUV has more power?

The Safari facelift continues with a diesel-only with 170bhp and 350Nm with either a 6-speed automatic or manual with paddle shifters on the auto. The XUV700 gets a 2.2l diesel with 185bhp and 450Nm in the top-spec version. There is also a turbo petrol with 200bhp and 380Nm. Both the engines get a 6-speed automatic and manual but without paddle shifters. The Scorpio N gets a 2.2l diesel with 175bhp and 370Nm while the petrol develops 200bhp and 380Nm. Like the XUV700, it also gets the same gearbox options. The Scorpio N gets a proper 4x4 with the diesel while the XUV700 gets AWD while Safari does not get either.

What about the prices?

The XUV700 costs between Rs 14-26.5 lakh while the Scorpio N comes in at Rs 13.2 lakh to Rs 24.5 lakh. The Safari facelift has been launched at Rs 16 lakh to Rs 25.4 lakh for the top-end manual. Tata has not revealed the diesel automatic top-end prices. Do note that the Safari comes in diesel only and in three-row form while the other two come in petrol too. The Safari now comes with the class's best features while the XUV700 has petrol along with more power in the diesel too with AWD. The Scorpio N remains the hardcore SUV for off-road use and toughness. The Safari seems to be the best bet in terms of rear seat comfort with more features while the XUV700 and Scorpio N have more power while having a petrol option too.