Carmakers in India continue to work on introducing more and more vehicles that suit the needs and requirement of larger Indian families, and the mass-market three-row MPV and SUV segments have gained immense popularity in recent years.
Today, Indians buyers have a range of 7-seater MPV and SUV options to choose from, even on a strict budget. On that same note, here is a list of all 7-seater cars currently available in the Indian market under Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom) -
Renault TriberThe Renault Triber is the most affordable 7-seater car in India, with prices starting from Rs 5.92 lakh and going up to Rs 8.51 lakh (ex-showroom). The Triber draws power from a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 72 PS of max power and 96 Nm of peak torque. The engine can either be had with a 5-speed manual transmission or an optional 5-speed AMT.
On the feature front, the MPV gets an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, height adjustment for driver's seat, projector headlamps, steering-mounted controls, AC vents for second and third rows, push-button start/stop, cooled storage in the centre console and a digital instrument cluster.
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The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is India's best-selling 7-seater car, and the three-row MPV is currently priced from Rs 8.35 lakh to Rs 12.79 lakh (ex-showroom). The Maruti 7-seater is available with a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine generating 103 PS power and 137 Nm torque, with both manual and automatic options.
There's also an optional CNG kit on offer with the VXI and ZXI variants of the car. The equipment on offer includes a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, paddle shifters (AT only), cruise control, auto headlights, and automatic climate control.
Mahindra Bolero NeoThe Mahindra Bolero Neo continues to be the most affordable 7 seater SUV in India, with prices starting from Rs 9.48 lakh (ex-showroom). It gets a 1.5-litre diesel engine that belts out 100 PS of power and 260 Nm of torque, available with a manual gearbox as standard.
Based on a ladder-frame chassis with a rear-wheel drive setup, the Bolero Neo gets a mechanical locking differential as an option, along with features like a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, cruise control, a height-adjustable driver seat, keyless entry, and more.
Mahindra BoleroOne of Mahindra's top-selling products in India, the Bolero is currently priced from Rs 9.53 lakh, going up to Rs 10.48 lakh (both prices, ex-showroom). It gets the same 1.5-litre diesel engine as the Bolero Neo, however, in a slightly lower state of tune, putting out 75 PS and 210 Nm with a 5-speed MT.
The utilitarian SUV packs features like a digital instrument cluster, air conditioning, a Bluetooth-enabled music system with AUX and USB connectivity, power windows as well as a power steering wheel.