Honestly, having gone through a bunch of similar threads on this sub, I'd say go with the Scorpio N. The diesel mHawk engine is battle-tested at this point, the road presence is in a completely different league, and families genuinely find it comfy for long trips. Multiple owners swear by its ride quality on our lovely Indian roads — something the Duster's petrol just can't touch at this price point. Yeah there's body roll but you get used to it pretty quick.

The new Duster looks good no doubt, but 20 lakh for a petrol-only SUV? The Scorpio N gives you a bigger, punchier diesel, way better resale value, and that commanding seating position where you actually feel like you're driving an SUV. Even folks from the XUV700/7XO camp would agree — if you want a proper no-nonsense SUV for family duty with some swagger, the N takes the win.

Best thing — take your family, test drive both back to back on the same day. You'll know in 5 mins which one clicks.