Top 5 cheapest 7 seater cars in India
The 7-seater vehicle segment has found its home in many families in India owing to its added practicality. You have that extra row of seats just in case you need it, or you could fold them down and use them as a boot to carry stuff. These cars are getting more affordable as you don't really need to get into the SUV space to have one. Let's help you search for the cheapest 7-seater car for you and your family.
Renault Triber: Rs 6.33 lakh to 8.97 lakhThe Renault Triber is available in four variants - RXE, RXL, RXT and RXZ.
The Renault Triber is propelled by a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 72PS and 96Nm of torque. It's paired with a five-speed manual transmission and a five-speed AMT.
The inside of the Triber is black and beige with three rows of seating, with the last row totally removable to access a 625-litre trunk. Furthermore, the second and third rows can be folded in a variety of ways, or as Renault refers to them, in'modes' for extra space. The top-spec RXZ model has an air conditioner with second-row vents and a cooled glovebox, a height-adjustable driver seat, several storage compartments, twin front glove boxes, and a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: Rs 8.64 lakh to Rs 13.08 lakhThe Maruti Suzuki Ertiga 2022 is available in four trim levels: LXi, VXi, ZXi, and ZXi+. The MPV is also available in Tour M form to meet the demands of fleet operators.
The new Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is powered by a 1.5-litre K15C Smart Hybrid petrol engine that produces 103PS and 136.8Nm of torque. This engine is available with either a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic transmission. The 1.5-litre engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission is also available in both petrol and CNG versions of the MPV. The petrol engine generates 100PS and 136Nm of torque, while the CNG engine generates 88PS and 121.5Nm of torque.
In addition to the dual-tone seat fabric, the 2023 Ertiga features a contoured dashboard with a metallic teak-wood finish. Suzuki Connect with over 40 connected car functions, roof-mounted AC vents, air-cooled can holders, smartphone storage, auto headlights, cruise control, and other amenities are included. The Ertiga's second-row seats include a one-touch slide and recline system for simple access to the third row.
Mahindra Bolero Neo: Rs 9.62 lakh to Rs 12.14 lakhThe Mahindra Bolero Neo continues to be powered by the 1.5-litre mHawk three-cylinder diesel from the TUV300, although updated to meet BS6 regulations. The power output remains unchanged at 100PS and but torque has increased by 20mm to 240 Nm.
A 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, front and rear power windows, remote lock and keyless entry, height-adjustable driver's seat, steering-mounted controls, and Blue Sense app connectivity are among the amenities available with the Mahindra Bolero Neo. It also features a dual-tone black and beige-themed interior.
Kia Carens: Rs 10.44 lakh to Rs 18.94 lakhThe Kia Carens 2023 is available in five trim levels: Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury, and Luxury Plus.
Under the hood, the Carens is available with a 1.5-litre NA petrol, a 1.4-litre turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel mill. There is a 1.4-litre turbocharged petrol engine making 140PS and 242Nm of torque and a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol unit that produces 115PS and 144Nm of torque. There's also a 1.5-litre four-cylinder diesel engine that generates 115PS and 250Nm of torque. Transmission options include a six-speed manual, seven-speed DCT, and six-speed torque converter.
The interior features a dual-tone concept, with either Black and Beige or Triton Navy and Beige depending on the model. Aside from that, the cabin has front-seat ventilation, multi-function steering, a digital driver display, a 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, an eight-speaker Bose sound system, 64 ambient lighting colours, a wireless charger, and electronically foldable middle-row seats for easier third-row access.
Maruti Suzuki XL6: Rs 11.56 lakh to Rs 14.82 lakhThe Maruti Suzuki XL6 is available in six trim levels: Zeta, Zeta AT, Alpha, Alpha AT, Alpha Plus, and Alpha Plus AT.
The Maruti Suzuki XL6 gets a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol engine that makes 103PS and 136.8Nm of torque. This engine comes mated to either a five-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission. The 1.5-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine in the S-CNG model generates 100PS and 136Nm of torque, while in CNG mode generates 88PS and 121.5Nm of torque.
The Maruti XL6 now has a luxury roof lining, soft-touch door trim armrests, and other enhancements. Premium leather perforated seat upholstery, captain chairs in the second row, and reclining seats in the third row are standard on the XL6. The car also includes roof-mounted air conditioning for rear passengers, as well as several adjustable air vents and three-stage speed control. It also has air-cooled can holders, a front-row armrest with a utility box, smartphone storage, bottle holders in each row, and a power socket option.