If you have a large family, it is best to opt for a 7-seater vehicle but 7-seater vehicles are usually expensive. However, here is the list of 5 7-seater vehicles that won’t break your bank account.
Renault Triber
The Renault Triber is the most affordable 7-seater vehicle you can buy in India with a starting price of just Rs 6.34 lakh (ex-showroom). Despite its compact dimensions, the model also flaunts a 4-star safety rating as well.
Powering the Renault Triber is a 1.0-litre, naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 71bhp and 96Nm of peak torque. This engine can be specified with either a 5-speed manual or an AMT gearbox.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is one of the best-selling 7-seater MPVs in India. Prices for the Ertiga start at Rs 8.64 lakh (ex-showroom), and goes all the way up to Rs 13.08 lakh (ex-showroom).
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is powered by a 1.5-litre, naturally-aspirated, 4-cylinder engine with 102bhp and 136Nm of torque. Transmission options with this engine include a 5-speed manual transmission and a 6-speed automatic unit.
Toyota Rumion
The Toyota Rumion is essentially a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. Prices for the Toyota Rumion MPV range between Rs 10.29 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs 13.68 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra Bolero Neo
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is a rugged ladder-frame SUV. Prices for the Mahindra Bolero Neo start at Rs 9.64 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes all the way up to Rs 11.38 lakh (ex-showroom).
Powering the Mahindra Bolero Neo is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine. This engine puts out 99bhp and 260Nm of peak torque. This engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Kia Carens
The Kia Carens quickly gained traction in the Indian automobile market. At present, prices for the Kia Carens MPV start at Rs 10.45 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes all the way up to Rs 19.45 lakh (ex-showroom). Also, the model is available with multiple engine and gearbox options.
The base engine option is a 1.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol engine with 113bhp and 144Nm of torque. This engine uses a 6-speed manual transmission. The 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine on the other hand produces 114bhp and 250Nm of torque. Gearbox options include 6-speed iMT unit and 6-speed automatic gearbox.
The last engine option is a 1.5-litre, turbocharged petrol engine with 157.8bhp and 253Nm of torque. Gearbox options with this engine include a 7-speed DCT gearbox and a 6-speed iMT unit.
Thoughts About 7-Seater Vehicles
The above-listed 7-seater vehicles are not only affordable but are relatively cheaper to run compared to some of the bigger SUVs in the market. This makes all the above-listed vehicles good family cars.
