Bigger Families in India need SUVs with more space, power, and comfort. We have got some of the best & top selling 7 seater SUV cars in India which are loaded with these abilities including a stylish look.
You can buy these bigger space cars by spending a little more than the ‘typical’ small family cars. Find out these vehicles!
1 Maruti Ertiga
The ex-showroom price of the Maruti Ertiga ranges from Rs 8.35 lakh to Rs 12.79 lakh. This top-selling 7 seater SUV car in India, comes with a black and beige interior which look decent.
The Maruti Ertiga has 50:50 split third-row seats and the second-row seats can slide all the way back easily. It has full functioning seatbelts in the third-row seat.
Besides, the boot space capacity of the Maruti Ertiga is 209 litres.
The car comes with a push start and stops button, keyless entry, retractable ORVMs, reverse parking camera, touchscreen system, satellite navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, USB and Aux-in.
#2 Renault Triber
Among the best 7 seater suv in india, Renault Triber, was launched in the year 2018. It is a 7-seater vehicle with a good amount of space, and comfort level is also quite high.
The main attraction of this vehicle is its price which starts from Rs 5.7 lakhs and goes up to Rs 8.32 lakhs which makes it affordable for everyone and anyone can buy one without any hesitation.
The engine used in this car is a 1.0 liter petrol engine which produces 71bhp@6250rpm of power along with 96 Nm @ 3500 rpm torque which is enough for driving around town or on highway as well.
The fuel efficiency of this vehicle is also very good as it gives an average mileage of 14 kmpl on city roads while on highways it can give up to 18 kmpl mileage which is quite impressive considering the fact that this car has been designed keeping in mind the needs of Indian customers who generally prefer large cars which consume more fuel than smaller ones. The ARAI certified Triber mileage is 18.29 – 19.00 kmpl
3 Mahindra Thar
Mahindra Thar is yet another powerful 7 seater for offroad adventures.
The killer look and availability of a 4 wheel drive option makes it a popular SUV. The existing model of Mahindra Thar uses two diesel engine versions – 2.6 L and 2.5 L.
The 2.5-litre CRDe engine of Thar produces 105 BHP of power and 247 Nm of torque. The other one, the DI engine option of 2.5 litres delivers maximum power of 63 BHP and 195 Nm of torque.
Pricewise, Thar is one of the most powerful cars in India under a budget of Rs 10 Lakh. The Mahindra SUVs engine has a displacement of 2498cc. It delivers a mileage of around 13 kmpl.
4 Toyota Innova Crysta
Toyota Innova Crysta was introduced in 2016 as a 2nd generation successor to Old Innova which was first launched in 2005. According to latest sales report, Innova is one of the top 10 selling best 7 seater SUV cars in India.
The price of the Toyota Innova Crysta begins from around Rs 17.86 Lakhs. This seven-seater mpv’s has kept its premium look intact like the old Innova and now has added styling updates to the exterior and interior. Being highly spacious, it is one of the best 3rd row comfort suv in india.
It is now available in 2 engine types 2.4 litres and 2.7 litres with 5-speed manual/6-speed Automatic transmission availability. These engines output 148 bhp/173 bhp power respectively.
Talking about safety features, the new Innova comes with 3 airbags, ABS with EBD. Toyota Innova Crysta is like the classic Innova is endowed with a boot space of 300 litres as well.
5 Datsun GO Plus
The price of the Datsun Go Plus ranges from Rs 3.88 lakh to Rs 4.96 lakh. All prices are ex-showroom, New Delhi.
This seven-seater car comes with a bench seat that provides more headroom, shoulder space, and legroom in the front.
The second-row seat of the car is foldable and the third-row seat is simple. The seats of the Datsun Go Plus are wide and comfortable.
In addition, the car has 347 litres of boot space, when the third-row seat is folded. The Datsun Go Plus offers power windows, power steering, and tubeless tires.
#6 Tata Gravitas
The Tata Gravitas 7 seater suv is one of the best cars in the market. It has a great design, seating and performance. The car has been designed to give you comfort and style while driving.
The Tata Gravitas 7 seater suv comes with an engine capacity of 2.0 litres and can deliver a maximum power of 170 PS and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. The engine comes mated to a 6 Speed Manual Gearbox as standard. The car also has an excellent braking system which helps in slowing down the vehicle in all weather conditions.
The Tata Gravitas seats 7 people comfortably at all times. This is because it comes with seating for 7 passengers which are made from leather material for added comfort during long journeys or when you want to travel with your family or friends for fun trips outside your city or country too!
7 Kia Carens
The starting price of Kia Carens has been kept from Rs 8.99 lakh to Rs 16.99 lakh (ex-showroom). Kia Carens is really a perfect package with this price tag. Apart from the 6-seater and 7-seater configurations, The SUV has been launched in five variants – Premium, Prestige, Prestige Plus, Luxury and Luxury Plus.
As soon as you sit in the third row seats, you get to see better space in the segment here as the wheelbase is also very long. There is good comfort in the seats too, but legroom and thigh support seems less for a tall person.
The Kia Carens gets 216 liters of luggage space and if you fold the rear seats 50-50, you get 645 liters of boot space. On the other hand, if the second row seats are also folded, then you also get 1,164 liters of boot space. Its 1.5 L 1497 cc engine produces 113 bhp power at 144 Nm torque. The ARAI mileage of 7 seater is 15.7 kmpl.
8 MG Hector Plus
MG Hector Plus is an SUV car designed by the famous British automaker MG. The stylish 7 seater suv with largest boot space comes with a 2.0 liter diesel engine that gives you a mileage (ARAI) of around 17.41 km per litre, which is not bad at all considering the price range (Rs. 14.15 Lakh- Rs 20.11) and size of this car.
The engine has been given a turbocharger which helps in giving more power to the vehicle, thereby making it easier for you to drive at high speeds. The car also comes with an automatic transmission system that makes sure your driving experience is smooth and enjoyable at all times.
9 Mahindra XUV500
One of the best 7 seater SUV cars in India, in the D segment, is Mahindra XUV500 with a price starting from Rs. 12.78 lakhs.
Introduced in September 2011, Mahindra XUV500 has consistently received styling updates and new features.
Among the top-selling 7 seater SUV cars in India, Mahindra XUV500 is available in both diesel and petrol turbo-charged. versions.
Its petrol engine is based on the same diesel block unit i.e. m-Hawk.
The 2.2-litre motor outputs 140hp of power and 320Nm of torque. Xylo’s 2.0 L 4-cylinder diesel engine also produces the same 140 BHP of power.
The SUV comes in two transmission types five-speed manual and six-speed automatic unit. Last year XUV 500 was launched in a new variant-W9 with modern updates.
The XUV500 is offered in both 4X2 automatic and 4X4 automatic capturing a wide audience.
10 MG Gloster
The MG Gloster 7 seater is a sports utility vehicle (SUV). It is the first product of the British carmaker MG which was launched in India in July 2011. It is powered by a 2.0 litre diesel engine which produces 215.01bhp@4000rpm of power and 480nm@1500-2400rpm Nm of torque.
The MG Gloster 7 seater has a top speed of 177 km per hour and it can sprint from 0-100 km/h in 13 seconds. The SUV is available with either 6 & 7 seats as an option. It is one of the most spacious 3rd row suv in india.
MG Gloster’s 7 seater suv offers a seating capacity of 7 people at all times, which makes it an ideal option for families who need to travel together frequently.
It also comes with a powerful engine that allows you to drive at high speeds without any problems whatsoever.
It offers a mileage of 13 kmpl in the city and 18 kmpl on the highway. The ARAI certified mileage of the SUV is 12.35 kmpl. The mileage will vary depending upon your driving habits, weather conditions, road conditions etc.
11 Mahindra TUV300
Launched in 2015 Mahindra TUV300 another popular 7-seater in India currently offered in 7 variants.TUV 300 ex-Showroom (Delhi) price ranges from 8.12 lakhs to 10 lakhs.
The 1493cc mHawk80/100 Common rail, Twin-turbo engine outputs 84BHP power in TUV300..M&M in 2017 also introduced a high-end ‘T10’ variant of the TUV300 at a price of Rs 9.66 Lakhs.
Its AMT variant engine produces 81 BHP while the top variant T8 outputs 100 bhp power.
12 Honda BR-V
Another best option in 7 seater SUV in India is Honda BR-V. This country’s first seven-seater compact SUV has excellent interiors and impressive specifications and is available in both petrol and diesel fuel options. Its petrol versions Ex-Showroom price (Delhi) falls between 9.21 lakhs to 12.48 lakhs while diesel version price is between 10.16 lakhs to 13.38 lakhs.
Honda Brio uses the extended Brio platform used by Mobilio as well. It comes with a 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine (100PS output) with 6-SPEED MT delivering 21.9 km/l. The 1.5L i-VTEC petrol engine comes with two transmission options – the lightweight 6-speed Manual Transmission (MT) and Continous Variable Transmission (CVT).
13 Skoda Kodiaq
MQB platform based Skoda Kodiaq is another better option for buyers looking for bigger family cars. The 7 seater car is currently available in 150 bhp (340 Nm of peak torque) generating diesel engine. There is no petrol engine version introduced yet.
The 16.25 kmpl mileage SUV has been mated to a 7-speed DSG gearbox. In India, this family SUV is launched with 18-inch alloy wheels. The car is available in 4 color variants.
14 Mahindra Marazzo
The 1.5L diesel engine powered Mahindra Marazzo is the latest 7 seaters (8 seaters as well!) MPV from car manufacturer which is popular among bigger family car seekers. The 6-speed MT gearbox SUV can generate 120 bhp power and 300 Nm torque. Currently, Marazzo is featuring among the best 7 seater SUV cars in India in terms of sales.
Marazzo is not yet available in the AMT gearbox and petrol engine version. It comes with 17-inch alloy wheels. The Mahindra car has been launched in 7 seaters and 8 seater options. The 8 seater comes with a foldable bench.
15 Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander SUV is also another 7 seater car that is available in India. The car is available in a single variant in 2.4L 164 bhp power-generating engine at 222 Nm of peak torque. It is not available in the diesel version.
The family SUV Outlander’s engine is attached to a 6-step CVT gearbox. The third row of the 7 seaters can be folded to create more space for the luggage. It is available in 7 color options. Mitsubishi Outlander SUV takes only 11.1secs to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmpl.
16 Mahindra Scorpio
Mahindra Scorpio continues to be a popular 7 seater SUV with plenty of space for bigger families. Last year, we saw its S9 variant launched in India with several modern-era car features.
Scorpio by Mahindra uses a 2.2L turbo diesel engine. The powerful engine of the SUV generates 140 bhp of power at 320 Nm of peak torque. The classic 7 seater comes with 6-speed manual gearbox. It is also available with an AMT gearbox.
The car has a mileage of 14 kmpl according to ARAI.
17 Toyota Fortuner
In the luxury segment, Toyota Fortuner is the most popular 7 seater SUV car in India. The full-size SUV dominates the market with 70% sales. It also happens to be one of the top offroad SUVs in India from our list.
The 7 seater luxury SUV for large families is available in AWD 4X4 diesel as well. There are two engine versions of the Toyota Fortuner in India – 2.7 L petrol and 2.8 L diesel. Its petrol engine generates 166 ps of power at 245 Nm of torque. The petrol engine is attached to a 5-speed MT gearbox.
Toyota Fortuner’s diesel engine comes with two power tuned diesel variants. The first one has 177 ps power (420 Nm of torque) with 6-speed manual gearbox. The other diesel engine version has a 6-speed amt gearbox and generates 450 Nm of peak torque.
18 Volvo XC 90
The Volvo XC90 is one of the most stylish SUVs in the market. It comes with a lot of features and a powerful engine that makes it a good option for those who want to buy an SUV. However, if you are looking for a luxurious 7 seater car, then this is not the right choice for you. The Volvo XC90 comes with a powerful engine that offers great driving experience even on off-road conditions. The engine is a 1969 cc turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine that can produce up to 400bhp power along with 640Nm@1740rpm of torque. The car has enough power to move around easily on all types of surfaces without any issue. Moreover, it has got 8-speed automatic transmission system which makes it easier for you to control the car easily even when there are heavy rains or snowfall outside your home town.
19 Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero is another very popular 7 seater SUV in semi-urban pockets in India. If you are seeking a 7 seater SUV for the larger families with budget constraints, Bolero can fit your bill.
The Mahindra SUV uses a 2523 CC diesel engine which brings power to the vehicles. The engine outputs 62 bhp of power and 195 Nm of peak torque.
WIth 5-speed manual gearbox, it delivers a mileage of 15.4 kmpl. In terms of performance, Mahindra Bolero has established itself as one of the best off-road budget SUVs in India.
20 Mahindra Alturas G4
Among the premium class full-size SUV, the 7 seater Mahindra Alturas G4 happens to be the third most selling vehicle in India. The SUV is powered by 2.2 Liters diesel engine which can generate 178 bhp of power and 400 Nm of peak torque.
The Mahindra car is equipped with a 7-speed automatic transmission gearbox. Additionally, it also offers a 4-wheel drive (4X4) variant, model. The SUVs engine complies with BS6 emission norms which are going to be mandatory from April 1, 2020.
21 Audi Q7
Audi Q7 – included in the best 7 seater cars in india is a luxury SUV that was launched in 2006. It comes with a 3.6-litre V6 engine and is available in both front wheel drive as well as quattro four wheel drive variants.
The Audi Q7 was launched in India on December 10th 2009 and was priced at Rs. 69 lakhs (ex-showroom). It has been the most expensive car from the German automaker till date. Audi unveiled an updated version of the Q7 in 2015, which came with an overhauled design, updated interiors, new engine options and revised suspension setup. The new model also gets a mild hybrid system that helps it achieve better fuel efficiency. Under the hood you’ll find a variety of different engines depending on which trim level you choose. The base engine is a 3.0L supercharged V6 that produces 333 hp when paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission or 335.25bhp@5200-6400rpm when matched with a six-speed manual gearbox (both engines are capable of propelling the Q7 from 0-60 mph in 6 seconds).
