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Top 10 Most Affordable 7 Seater Cars in India: Planning to buy a new 7-seater car for a big family, but budget is the biggest concern? There are now many 7-seater options available in the Indian market, starting from ₹ 5.65 lakh, which range from SUV to MPV. Know the price, mileage and features of 10 affordable models including Nissan Gravite, Renault Triber, Ertiga, Kia Carens and XUV700.
Nissan Gravite (₹5.65 lakh): This is counted among the most budget-friendly 7-seater options in the country. Its design looks quite modern with Nissan’s signature V-motion grille, sleek headlamps and sharp lines. The interior gets dual-tone theme, better legroom and removable third-row seats. Features include 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay and keyless entry. For safety, features like 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, rear camera and ESP have been provided. It is equipped with a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine (71 bhp), which gives a mileage of approximately 19.3 to 19.6 km/litre.
Renault Triber (₹5.76 lakh): This is one of the most affordable and modular 7-seater MPVs in India. Its compact body, less than 4 meters long, has roof rails and a crossover design like a muscular SUV. The biggest feature of its cabin is the ‘Easy-Fix’ seats, which can be completely removed to create a huge boot space of 625 litres. It has an 8-inch touchscreen, digital cluster, push-button start and AC vents for all three rows. Safety features include 6 airbags, ESC and hill-start assist. It comes with a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine (72 PS power), which gives an excellent mileage of 18 to 20 km/litre.
Mahindra Bolero (₹7.99 lakh): This is a reliable and rugged 7-seater SUV for rural and semi-urban India. Its boxy design, metal bumper and high stance give it a very strong identity. The cabin is quite basic and practical, with vinyl seats and side-facing jump seats in the third row. Features include digital instrument cluster, power steering, manual AC and basic music system. For safety, dual front airbags, rear parking sensors and ABS are available. It is powered by a 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel engine (75 bhp), which easily gives a mileage of around 16 km/litre with heavy torque.
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Citroen Aircross (₹8.32 lakh): It comes with a bold and unique French design in its segment, which has split LED headlamps and an excellent ground clearance of 200 mm. Its interior comes with extremely comfortable ‘Advanced Comfort’ seats and modular removable third-row. The cabin has a large 10.2-inch touchscreen, 7-inch digital driver display and roof-mounted AC vents. Safety includes 6 airbags, ESP, TPMS and hill-hold. It comes with 1.2-litre naturally aspirated and 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine (110 PS), which gives a mileage of 17.5 to 18.5 km/litre.
Mahindra Bolero Neo (₹8.69 lakh): It is a perfect combination of modern looks and the strength of the ladder-frame chassis. Its squarish design, chrome-insert grille, alloy wheels and tailgate-mounted spare wheel give it a premium look. The interior gets Italian theme, fabric upholstery and side-facing seats at the rear. Talking about the features, it has 7-inch touchscreen, cruise control, eco mode and height adjustable driver seat. For safety, dual airbags, cornering brake control and rear sensors are available. It comes with a 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine (100 bhp), which delivers a mileage of around 17.29 km/litre with heavy low-end torque.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (₹8.80 lakh): This is the most popular family MPV in the country, whose chrome-studded grille and long profile give it an elegant look. Its interior feels quite premium and ventilated with faux-wood trim and beige theme. It has a 7-inch SmartPlay Pro touchscreen, paddle shifters, auto AC and dedicated roof AC vents for all three rows. Safety includes 6 airbags, ESP, EBD and hill-hold. It has a 1.5-litre K15C DualJet petrol engine (103 PS), which is equipped with smart hybrid technology and gives a mileage of up to 20.51 km/litre on petrol and 26.11 km/kg on CNG.
Toyota Rumion (₹10.51 lakh): This is a premium MPV based on Ertiga, which has an Innova-inspired honeycomb grille at the front and attractive alloy wheels. Its dual-tone interior is spacious and offers a comfortable 3-row seating arrangement. Features include 7-inch touchscreen, wireless smartphone connectivity, Toyota i-Connect and cruise control. For safety, 6 airbags, rear parking camera, ESP and ABS are available. It has a 1.5-litre K-series petrol engine, which generates power of 102 bhp. This car gives a mileage of approximately 20.5 km/liter in petrol and 26.11 km/kg in factory-fitted CNG.
Kia Carens (₹10.99 lakh): This is a futuristic ‘recreational vehicle’, whose design looks very attractive with sleek crown-jewel LED headlamps and sporty roofline. Its interior is like a luxury car, with ambient lighting and one-touch tumbling rear seats. Features include 10.25-inch infotainment, ventilated seats, sunroof and Bose 8-speaker sound system. For safety, 6 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes and ESC are available as standard in all variants. It comes in 1.5-litre petrol, 1.5-litre turbo-petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options, which give a mileage of 15.7 to 21.3 km/litre depending on the engine.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic (₹12.98 lakh): Known for its muscular body, signature vertical taillamps, new ‘Twin Peaks’ logo and bossy road presence. Its tall cabin gives excellent visibility and it gets 7 and 9-seater layouts with dual-tone beige/black interiors. Features include 9-inch touchscreen infotainment, automatic climate control and steering-mounted controls. For safety, dual airbags, rear parking sensors and speed sensing door locks have been provided. It gets a new all-aluminium 2.2-litre Gen-2 mHawk diesel engine (130 bhp), which gives a mileage of around 13 to 14 km/litre with a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Mahindra XUV700 (₹13.66 lakh): It makes a distinct impression on the road with its muscular design, C-shaped LED DRLs and flush door handles. Its cabin has premium leatherette upholstery and large 7-seater space. Modern features like 10.25-inch dual HD screen, panoramic skyroof, wireless charging and advanced ADAS (Level-2) are present on the dashboard. Safety features include 7 airbags, ESP and 5-star global NCAP rating. It has options of 2.0-litre mStallion turbo-petrol (200 PS) and 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine (155-185 PS), offering a mileage of 12 to 16.5 km/litre.
