A family trip – this is what comes to mind for a person searching for a 7-seater car within a reasonable budget. At a2zreviews, we have shortlisted the top 7-seater cars under ₹15 lakh.
1. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Maruti has consistently designed products that cater to the needs of the average middle-class family. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the best MPV in terms of mileage, reliability, and maintenance. The K15C engine, coupled with CNG, is a pocket-friendly option. Ertiga also has a VXI variant with a Torque converter, which is the most VFM offer from Maruti.
Safety rating : One star in GNCAP
2. Renault Triber
Triber is the most underrated car in the 7-seater segment. Starting at 6.5 Lakh on road, it’s the most VFM product out there. Though the one-litre (999cc) Engine feels underpowered on paper but in reality, Renault has tweaked the gear ratios to deliver maximum power and torque at the first 3 gears. In terms of maintenance and reliability, Triber has lived up to expectations, launched in 2019, and still carries on.
Safety rating : Not tested
3. Kia Carens
An MPV with a premium feel and touch. Carens is the go-to car in terms of features and comfort. Kia offers Carens in Petrol, CNG, and diesel variants, which is quite a marvel as Carens is the only diesel MPV under 15 lakh. With Kia service points Pan India, maintenance and reliability are at ease.
Safety rating: 3 star Global NCAP
4. Citrogen Aircross X
Aircross is the new kid in town. Citrogen, the French brand known for its flying carpet on air suspension effects, has given the aircross a unique suspension comfort in the segment. In terms of features, Aircross may be lacking a bit, but the 1.2 turbo Petrol engine has enough torque to put a bright smile on highways. In terms of maintenance, Citrogen is still setting up its service points currently; it’s active in all major cities.
Safety rating : 5 star in BNCAP
5. Toyota Rumion
Rumion is the rebranded version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. This is Toyota’s approach to entering the mass market in India. With Rumion, you get Toyota’s bulletproof service and maintenance.
Safety rating: Not tested
6. Mahindra Bolero Neo
The legend, the myth born in August of 2000. Bolero is the most sought-after 7-seater SUV from Rural households to politicians. A SUV known for its reliability and ease of maintenance with simple mechanical skills. Bolero’s ladder frame with RWD (rear wheel drive) and rugged diesel engine with manual gearbox has made it the AK-47 of the car world. You can take it to any terrain, rugged or smooth, and it handles well with no complaints. Bolero Neo is not a feature-rich option, but it’s the most affordable 7-seater SUV in this segment with minimal maintenance.
Safety rating : One star Global NCAP