Nissan Gravite, Renault Triber, Mahindra Bolero and Maruti Suzuki Ertiga offer affordable seven-seat options for Indian families, combining practical features, safety equipment, efficient engines and competitive mileage across different price ranges.
Nissan Gravite
The Nissan Gravite is currently among India’s most affordable 7-seater cars, with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 5.73 lakh. It gets a 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine producing 72 PS and 96 Nm, paired with 5-speed manual and AMT options. It offers an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a digital instrument cluster and removable third-row seats. Safety features include 6 airbags, ESC and ABS with EBD. Claimed petrol mileage is around 19.3-19.6 km/l.
Renault Triber
The Renault Triber starts at around Rs 5.81 lakh ex-showroom and is known for its compact dimensions and flexible cabin. Its third-row EasyFix seats can be removed to create additional luggage space. The car gets an 8-inch touchscreen, push-button start-stop, rear AC vents and a 6-speaker audio system. It uses a 1.0-litre petrol engine producing 72 PS and 96 Nm, with manual and AMT options. It also has a CNG option, while claimed petrol mileage is around 18.2-20 km/l.
Mahindra Bolero
The Mahindra Bolero is priced from around Rs 8.49 lakh ex-showroom and is particularly popular in rural and semi-urban areas for its rugged build and practical 7-seat layout. It is powered by a 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel engine producing 75 bhp and 210 Nm, paired with a 5-speed manual gearbox. Safety features include ABS, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors and rear seat belts. Its claimed ARAI mileage is around 16 km/l.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga starts at around Rs 8.85 lakh ex-showroom and remains one of India’s popular 7-seater family MPVs. It offers a spacious cabin with features such as a 7-inch SmartPlay Pro infotainment system, cruise control, paddle shifters and roof-mounted AC vents. It gets a 1.5-litre Smart Hybrid petrol engine producing 103 PS, with manual and automatic transmission options. A factory-fitted CNG version is also available. Safety features include 6 airbags, ESP, ISOFIX mounts and rear parking sensors.
Which one offers the best value?
For buyers focused on the lowest purchase price, the Nissan Gravite stands out at Rs 5.73 lakh. The Renault Triber offers flexible seating and a compact footprint, while the Mahindra Bolero focuses on ruggedness and durability. The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga offers a more premium family-oriented package, along with strong mileage, especially in its CNG version, which delivers a claimed 26.11 km/kg.