If you are planning to buy a tech savvy and comfortable 7-seater car and that too without digging a hole in your pocket, here are 5 options you can explore in under Rs 20 lakhs.
Finding a big car where everyone fits comfortably, including luggage and family members who always needs extra legroom, may look bit confusing but you don’t need to spend luxury-level money to buy one.
1. Kia Carens
The Kia Carens starts at Rs 10,99,159 (ex-showroom) and feels like a smart home on wheels. It comes in both 6-seat and 7-seat layouts and offers multiple engine choices: 1.5L petrol, 1.5L turbo-petrol, and 1.5L diesel. You also get different transmission options such as manual, iMT, and automatic (DCT/TC). This one is very spacious with captain seats (in 6-seater versions), comes with cool features like an 8-inch touchscreen, LED lights, and a digital instrument cluster and 6 airbags are standard across all models.
2. Mahindra Scorpio-N
The Scorpio-N starts at Rs 13.20 lakh (ex-showroom) and is for people who want power and presence. Mahindra offers both 2.0L petrol and 2.2L diesel engines, producing 130-200 bhp and torque of 300-400 Nm. This car is big and bold with dimensions like 4662 mm length, comes in 6-seat or 7-seat options and offers RWD and even 4WD, making it great for hills and bad roads.
3. Hyundai Alcazar
Hyundai Alcazar starts at Rs 14,47,305 (ex-showroom) and if you want a slightly premium 7-seater without crossing your b budget then this car fits perfectly. It offers a 1.5L turbo-petrol (158 bhp) and a 1.5L diesel (114 bhp) engine with a big 10.25-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, bose music system, spacious cabin with a 2,760 mm wheelbase and modern design. This one is available in 6-seat (captain seats) and 7-seat layouts.
4. Maruti Suzuki XL6
The XL6 starts at Rs 11,52,300 (ex-showroom) and is all about comfort and fuel efficiency. It is a 6-seater (captain seats only) with petrol and CNG options. The petrol engine gives 101.64 bhp, while CNG gives 87 bhp. XL6 delivers mileage of 20-21 kmpl (petrol), features like SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, cruise control and LED lights, maruti’s reliability and wide service network.
5. Tata Safari
The Safari starts at Rs 14,66,290 (ex-showroom) and is for families who want space plus strong road presence. It has a 2.0L diesel engine (168 bhp & 350 Nm) and now also gets a turbo-petrol option. It has got 5-star Global NCAP safety rating, premium features like ventilated seats, panoramic sunroof, large touchscreen, TPMS, and wireless charging. The car is available in both 6-seat and 7-seat versions.