Mahindra Thar Roxx vs Scorpio N: what owners and experts say

Braking

Thar Roxx: Generally positiveScorpio N: Generally negative

Thar Roxx: “The braking performance of this car is excellent — the brake assist works very strongly. I've never felt like I wouldn't be able to stop in time.”

Scorpio N: “The brakes are a bit grabby, there's a lot of travel in the pedal and then they suddenly catch, so it's something you really have to get used to.”

Handling

Thar Roxx: Strongly positiveScorpio N: Mixed reviews

Thar Roxx: “The diesel version doesn't feel any different in the ride and handling department compared to the petrol... the light electric power steering takes care of it so well, it just doesn't make you feel the weight of this big heavy Thar Roxx.”

Scorpio N: “This is still a body on frame SUV so there's no escaping that top heavy feel.”

Boot space

Thar Roxx: Mixed reviewsScorpio N: Strongly negative

Scorpio N: “There's virtually no boot space with the last row up, and while folding the seats does free up much more room, the folded seats do eat up quite a bit of luggage space.”

Seat comfort

Thar Roxx: Mixed reviewsScorpio N: Generally negative

Fit & finish

Scorpio N: Strongly positiveThar Roxx: Mixed reviews

Scorpio N: “Welcome to a properly modern 2022 cabinetry, absolutely, it feels like night and day compared to the classic... you have this nice padded layer over here, double stitching, it gives a very premium upmarket feel to it.”

Thar Roxx: “While quality in general is pretty decent, there are a few build quality oddities, especially with finer things like the stitching, which is a little bit rough and can be a bit wavy in places.”

Driving position

Scorpio N: Strongly positiveThar Roxx: Mixed reviews

Scorpio N: “You sit up in a nice high position, so visibility to the front is good, it's a nice big window area so it does feel nice and open and airy, and it is pretty comfortable back here.”

Dashboard layout

Scorpio N: Mixed reviewsThar Roxx: Strongly negative

Scorpio N: “Orientation and all of these buttons and all feels quite old school now - it does have an air of nostalgia to it with the switches, and the dashboard that's way up front and it's flat as well.”

Thar Roxx: “This is a cup holder. I could put the bottle inside it if I wanted. But the problem is, it's difficult to reach... forget about this one because it slides. And now, with the update, this one has also started sliding.”

Off-road capability

Scorpio N: Strongly positiveThar Roxx: Mixed reviews

Scorpio N: “a little bit of drama there but there's some light terraforming...pretty easy I must say, and more comfortable definitely.”

Which is better, the Thar Roxx or the Scorpio N?

Owners and experts rate the Thar Roxx better for braking, handling and boot space, while the Scorpio N comes out ahead on fit & finish, driving position and dashboard layout. Go for the Thar Roxx if braking and handling matter most to you. Pick the Scorpio N if you care more about fit & finish and driving position.

Which is cheaper, the Thar Roxx or the Scorpio N?

The Thar Roxx starts at ₹12.52 lakh and the Scorpio N at ₹13.49 lakh ex-showroom, so the Thar Roxx is about ₹0.97 lakh cheaper to start with.

How did CarDhoondo compare the Thar Roxx and Scorpio N?

We went through 27 owner and expert video reviews of the two cars, tagged every statement by topic, such as mileage or rear seat space, and scored how positive it was. Nobody paid for this comparison and it is not sponsored.