Best reasons to buy these 7-seater cars
7-seater SUVs have always been the top choice for Indian car owners and enthusiasts. There are several reasons behind this, such as:
- Ample space for the average Indian family
- SUVs are easier to drive on rough terrains and roads
- Several SUVs in India are available at an affordable price bracket
- Stronger and more rugged than hatchbacks and sedans
In this article, we will look at the 5 best 7-seater cars in the Indian market. We will look at their cost, performance, and how they match against other cars.
1. Mahindra XUV700
Mahindra XUV is among the most popular 7-seater SUVs in India. Here are its key features:
- The price of Mahindra XUV700 starts from ₹13.18 Lakh and goes on to ₹24.58 Lakh
- Mileage of Mahindra XUV700 varies from 10 kmpl to 15 kmpl
- There are several variants of the car on the market. The base version comes with a petrol engine and manual transmission. The base version is also a 5-seater and not a 7-seater.
- The AX 3 Diesel MT 7 STR is the cheapest 7-seater variant in this line of Mahindra XUv cars. Its price starts from 16 lakh INR.
- Mahindra XUV700 has a 5-star safety rating, which makes it better than several cars in this segment.
- The strongest competitors of Mahindra XUV700 are Tata Safari and Mahindra Scorpio-N.
If you want a car with a good road presence, the Mahindra XUV700 is a great option. It may not be the most affordable 7-seater SUV in the market, but it is among the most cost-effective cars giving the most value for money.
2. Renault Triber
Renault Triber is the second most affordable 7-seater SUV in India with a starting price of ₹ 5.87 Lakh. It lacks the power and strength of other 7-seater cars but makes for a good urban driving experience. Here are the key features of the Renault Triber:
- Mileage ranges from 18.2 to 19 kmpl
- The price of Renault Triber starts at ₹ 5.90 lakhs and goes up to ₹ 8.51 Lakh
- Comes with 4 Star (Global NCAP) safety rating
- Ten variants to choose from with diesel/petrol engine and automatic/manual transmission
- Compared to its closest rival, Datsun GO+. However, Datsun GO+ is only available in petrol and does not have as many variants to choose from.
The Renault Triber is a good and affordable car that is suitable for the urban Indian who wants a functional car.
3. Datsun GO+
Datsun GO+ is the least expensive 7-seater car in India. Available in 6 colours and a petrol engine only, Datsun GO+ is for people who want nothing more than power-packed functionality.
Here are the top features of Datsun GO+:
- Datsun GO+ Starting price of ₹ 4.26 Lakh which goes up to ₹ 7.00 Lakh
- Petrol engine only with the highest mileage of 19kmpl
- Available with both automatic and manual transmission
- The car is not tested for NCAP Rating, which raises some questions about its safety. Nonetheless, it offers airbags, Overspeed warning, and other general safety features
- Compared to Renault Triber, Datsun GO+ offers less boot space
- Datsun GO+ offers comes with a higher horsepower engine Renault Triber
Datsun GO+ is a great choice for anyone who wants a budget SUV. If you need clarification on Renault Triber and Datsun GO+, evaluate your requirements first. For example, if you want a diesel car, you should not buy Datsun GO+. If you want to save around 1 to 2 lakhs INR, Datsun GO+ will give you a comparable performance to Renault Triber.
4. Mahindra Bolero Neo
The original Mahindra Bolero is one of the most successful SUVs in India. Here's what Mahindra Bolero Neo offers:
- Mahindra Bolero Neo Starting price of ₹ 8.77 Lakh
- Mileage of around 17 kmpl
- Mahindra Bolero Neo introduces Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Central Locking, Speed-sensing Door Lock, Distance to Empty meter, and other features that were absent in the original Mahindra Bolero.
If you trust the original Mahindra Bolero, Bolero Neo will only make you happier.
5. Mahindra Scorpio-N
Like Bolero, Mahindra Scorpio is another successful SUV in India. Mahindra Scorpio-N improves the existing designs and features of the Mahindra Bolero Classic to give us a better version of Mahindra Scorpio:
- Mahindra Scorpio-N Starting price of ₹ 12 lakh
- Available in both 6 & 7 Seater variants
- Mileage of around 11.67 kmpl
- Available in both petrol and diesel with automatic and manual transmission
- Mahindra Scorpio-N offers better safety and entertainment features than the Mahindra Scorpio classic. The appearance is also more sleek and modern
Conclusion
That concludes our list of the best 7-seater cars in India at the moment. Check out the Park+ App if you own a car or plan on doing so. This app is designed to tackle all the woes of Indian car owners and drivers.
