Mahindra Scorpio N vs Tata Safari

Autocar India
Mahindra Scorpio N

Mahindra Scorpio N

Z8L ADAS Diesel 4WD AT

25.49 lakh

Tata Safari

Tata Safari

Accomplished Ultra Stealth 6 seat 2.0 Diesel AT

26.91 lakh

Engine & Transmission

Engine Type

Turbocharged
Turbocharged

Engine Displacement

2184 cc
1956 cc

Number of Cylinders

4
4

Engine Installation

Front
Front

Fuel Type/ Propulsion

Diesel
Diesel

Gearbox Type

Torque Converter
Torque Converter

Number of Gears

6
6

Drive Layout

Four Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive

Lockable Differential/s

Max Engine Power

175 hp at 3500 rpm
170 hp at 3750 rpm

Max Engine Torque

400 Nm at 1750 - 2750 rpm
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Manual Shifts via Gear Lever on Automatic Gearbox

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Paddle Shifters for Automatic Gearbox

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Sport Mode for Automatic Gearbox

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Fuel & Performance

Fuel Supply System

Common Rail
Common Rail

Terrain Modes

Auto Start/Stop

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Fuel Tank Capacity

57 litres
50 litres

Emission Standard

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Bharat Stage VI

Drive Mode Types

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Multiple

Official Fuel Economy

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14.1 kmpl

0-100kph

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12.09 s

20-80kph (in third gear/ kickdown)

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7.36 s

40-100kph (in fourth gear/ kickdown)

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10 s

Suspension & Steering

Front Suspension Type

Double Wishbone Suspension
Independent, Lower Wishbone, McPherson Strut

Front Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Rear Suspension Type

Pentalink Suspension
Semi Independent Twist Blade

Rear Springs

Coil Springs
Coil Springs

Type of Power Assist

Electric
Electric

Front Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Rear Brakes

Ventilated Disc
Disc

Wheel Size

18 inches
19 inches

Front Tyre Size

255/60 R18
245/55 R19

Rear Tyre Size

255/60 R18
245/55 R19

Wheels

Machine finished alloys
Alloys

Spare Wheel

Full Size
Space Saver

Damper Control

–

Ride Height Adjust

–

Steering Adjust type

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Manual

Steering Adjust

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Tilt and Telescopic

4 Wheel Steer

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Dimensions

Length

4662 mm
4668 mm

Width

1917 mm
1922 mm

Height

1857 mm
1795 mm

Wheelbase

2750 mm
2741 mm

Chassis Type

Ladder Frame
Monocoque

Doors

5
5

Boot Capacity

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420 litres

Comfort

Exterior Mirrors Electric Adjust

Push Button Start

Rear AC Vents

Rear Power Outlet

Steering Mounted Controls

Audio and Phone
Audio and Phone

Power Windows

Front and Rear
Front and Rear

Exterior Mirrors Electric Fold

Yes with power folding

Keyless Entry

Yes with proximity sensors

Climate Control

2-zone
2-zone

Sunroof

Panoramic
Panoramic

Cruise Control

Yes (Adaptive)
Yes (Adaptive)

Digital Instrument Cluster

Fully Digital
Fully Digital

Interior Lamps

UV Cut Glass

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12 Volt Port

Roof Grab Handles

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Electric Tailgate Release

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Rear Reading Lamp

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Rear Window Sun Shades

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Driving Modes

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Rear Windscreen Sun Shade

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Driver rear view monitor (DRVM)

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Driver Armrest Storage

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Remote Locking

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Removable Third-Row Seat

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Rear Parcel Tray

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Dead Pedal

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Cup Holders

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Cooled Storage

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Cooled Glovebox

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Cooled Cup Holders

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Comfort Headrest

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Powered Backseat Recline Adjustment

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Launch Control

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Heated ORVM

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Headlight and Ignition on Reminder

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Hands-free Boot Opening

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Glove Box

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Power Windows with One Touch-Down

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Driver Window Only

Power Windows with One Touch-Up

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Driver Window Only

Door Pockets

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Front Seatback Pockets

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Powered Tailgate

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Front Passenger Seat Adjust from Rear

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Foldable Seatback Table

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Flat Bottom Steering Wheel

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Voice Assisted Sunroof

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Bluetooth Connectivity

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Third Row AC Vents

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Auto Parking

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Utility Recess On Dashboard

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Vanity Mirror

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Front Passenger Only with Light

Bottle Holder in Doors

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Ambient Lighting

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Accessory Power Outlet

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Cabin Boot Access

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Safety

Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS)

Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)

Electronic Stability Control

Hill Start Assist

Anti-Pinch Power Windows

Driver's Window Only

Hill Descent Control

Automatic Headlamps

Automatic Wipers

ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts

Rear Washer/Wiper

Blind Spot Monitor

Adaptive Cruise Control

Airbags

6
7

Day Night Interior Mirror

Automatic
Automatic

Parking Sensors

Front & Rear
Front & Rear

Parking Camera

360 degree
360 degree

Tyre Pressure Monitoring System

With Display
With Display

Lane Departure Avoidance

Front Collision Avoidance

High Beam Assist

Auto emergency braking (AEB)

Seat Belt Warning

Driver Airbag

Passenger Airbag

Side Airbag

Curtain Airbag

Pretensioners & Force Limiter Seatbelts

Driver Attention Warning

Traffic Sign Recognition

Speed Assist System

Lane Keep Assist

Rear Seatbelt Reminder

With Load Sensor
With Load Sensor

Brake Assist (BA)

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Brake Disc Wiping

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Video Recording

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Central Locking

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Speed-Sensing Auto Door Locks

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Child Safety Lock

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Leading Vehicle Departure Alert

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Speed Sensing Door Lock

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Boot Open Warning

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Anti Theft Alarm

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Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist

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Road Departure Mitigation System

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Traction Control

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Overspeed Warning

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Rear Defogger

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Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance

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Rear Cross Traffic Alert

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Emergency Brake Light Flashing

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Heads Up Display

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Height Adjustable Seat Belt

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Oncoming Lane Mitigation

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Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock

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Electronic Parking Brake

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Yes with Autohold

Door Ajar Warning

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Dual Tone Horn

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Exterior

Headlight Type

LED
LED

Projector Headlamps

Daytime Running Lights

LED
LED

Front Fog Lamps

Spoiler

Roof Rails

Functional

Sequential Turn Indicators

ORVM turn indicators

LED DRLs

LED headlamps

LED taillights

LED fog lamps

Illuminated Logo

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Cornering Foglamps

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Cornering Headlights

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Outside rear view mirror (ORVM)

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Stop Lamp

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Welcome and Goodbye Animation

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Rub Strips

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Headlight Height Adjuster

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Antenna

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Shark Fin

Integrated Washer Jets with Wiper

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Body Coloured Bumpers

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Connected LED

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Follow Me Home Headlamps

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Door Handle Finish

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Body Coloured

Puddle Lamps

–

Wheel Arch Cladding

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Interior

Speedometer

Digital
Digital

Tachometer

Digital
Digital

Trip Meter

Driver's Seat Height Adjust

Electric Adjust for Driver's Seat

Ventilated Seats

Front Only
Front & Rear

Gear Indicator

–

Shift Indicator

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Head-up Display

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Average Speed

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Average Fuel Consumption

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Distance to Empty

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Instantaneous Consumption

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Low Fuel Level Warning

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Ottoman Seats

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Leather-wrapped Gear Knob

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Seat Count

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6

Massage Seats

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Driver's Seat Memory

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Individual Chairs at Rear

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Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel

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Adjustable Rear Headrests

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Adjustable Front Headrests

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Seat Material

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Leatherette

Second Row Seat Adjustment

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Heated Seats

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Third Row Seats Split

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50:50

Third Row Seats Fold

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Third Row Seats

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Rear Seat Backrest Recline

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Rear Seat Armrest

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Sliding Middle Row

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Front Seat Armrest

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Yes with Storage

Electric Adjust for Front Passenger's Seat

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Front Passenger Seat Memory

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Soft Touch Dashboard

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Soft Touch Door Trim

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Entertainment

Wireless Phone Charging

Display

12.29-inch Touchscreen
14.5-inch Touchscreen

Android Auto

Wireless
Wireless

Apple CarPlay

Wireless
Wireless

Front USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

Second Row USB port

Type C
Type A and Type C

Branded Music System

Sony
JBL

Speakers

12
10

Third Row USB port

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Type A and Type C

Rear Seat Infotainment Controls

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Steering Phone Controls

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MirrorLink

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Web Browser

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Voice Commands

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Alexa

Steering Audio Controls

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Video Player

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USB Input

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Satellite Navigation

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On-board

Rear Entertainment Screens

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Touchpad

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Front Passenger Screen

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AUX Input

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Gesture Controls

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Bluetooth Audio Streaming

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Audio System

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Bluetooth Telephone Function

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Inbuilt Music App

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CD Player

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Connected Car Features

Emergency Call Button

Navigation On Instrument Cluster

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E-Call & I-Call

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Summon Mode

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Live Location Sharing

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Location Based Services

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Low Battery Warning

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Home to Car Connectivity

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Phone App

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App Details

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Anti Theft Immobilisation

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Vehicle Tracking Via App

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Find My Car

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Geo Fence

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Over the air (OTA) updates

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Alexa Compatibility

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Driving Analytics

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Check Vehicle Status via App

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Car Light Flashing & Honking via App

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Breakdown Assistance Call Button

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Smart Drive Information

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SOS Button

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Digital Key

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Remote Engine Start/Stop

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Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App

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Remote AC On / Off via App

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Questions you may find useful

•4w

I want to purchase a 7-seater SUV. My options are the Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV 7XO, and Scorpio N, and I am considering installing an aftermarket CNG kit for better fuel economy. Could you please suggest which one would be better suited for CNG?

•6w

I’m confused whether I should choose the Mahindra Scorpio N petrol or the Tata Safari petrol?

•8w

I'm planning to buy a new 7-seater manual with a budget of around Rs 18 lakh. My current preference order is: Tata Safari Petrol, Mahindra XUV 7XO, Mahindra Scorpio N, and Kia Carens Clavis. My annual running will be around 12,000km, mostly on highways, but the car may remain parked for 3-6 months at a time. I plan to keep it for at least 7-8 years. My biggest dilemma is petrol vs diesel. Petrol is my first preference because of my relatively low running and the long periods when the car will be parked, but I'm concerned about E20 ethanol-blended fuel. On the other hand, these are large and heavy vehicles, so fuel efficiency is also important. I'm considering diesel for its better mileage, but I'm worried about the long-term reliability of the DPF and DEF systems if the car remains unused for several months. What would you recommend?

•9w

Hi, I currently own a 2016 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VDI SHVS and a Honda Jazz i-VTEC. I’m planning to sell both cars and buy a new one. My budget is between Rs. 20 lakh and Rs. 28 lakh (on-road). The cars I’m considering are the Mahindra XUV 7XO, Scorpio N, and Thar Roxx. However, I’m a little concerned about Mahindra’s service quality. I ruled out the Toyota Innova Crysta because I don’t think it offers enough value for the price. My father also does not prefer the Tata Safari, as its third row is not very usable. The Tata Harrier is also on my list, but I’m concerned about Tata’s service quality. My usage is mixed. Is there a better option available in this price range?

•12w

I am looking for a 7-seater family car in the budget of Rs. 25-27 lakh. I am already aware of the popular options in this segment including XUV 7XO, Safari, Scorpio-N, Kia Carens Clavis, etc. The challenge is that I keep getting tempted towards the top-end variants. Features like ADAS, panoramic sunroof, 360° camera, premium audio, ventilated seats, and all the latest tech make me question if I am getting everything after spending this much amount. At the same time, I am also struggling to differentiate what I genuinely need and what are nice-to-have features. I am in my late 20s and am a car enthusiast. I love driving and road trips. The car that I am looking for will be primarily used for family travel, city driving, and highway runs. My plan is to keep the car for around 5-7 years. I would like to know a few things from those who have owned or upgraded cars in this segment. Which features are genuinely useful in day-to-day ownership and which features feel exciting initially but, were rarely used later? Also, is it worth stretching my budget for top-end variants, or is the sweet spot usually the mid/high variant? If you were in my place and had the same budget today, which 7-seater would you buy and why? I am trying to make a rational decision rather than buying a car for features that I will rarely use.