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•15w

I am looking to upgrade from my Hyundai Creta to a 7-seater SUV. My annual running is only around 6,000 km, and my budget is up to Rs. 25 lakh. Is the Hyundai Alcazar a good option for my usage? I have also considered the Mahindra XUV 7XO and Tata Safari, but I am concerned about their relatively low fuel efficiency. Which 7-seater SUV would you recommend?

•15w

With a yearly running of just 6,000km, petrol is the sensible choice, and the Hyundai Alcazar is a good option. It is a comfortable, easy-to-drive family SUV with a hassle-free ownership experience, and the 1.5 turbo petrol engine paired with the 7-speed dual-clutch automatic is powerful enough and relatively efficient too. Plus, since you're coming from a Creta, you'll be familiar with the Hyundai network and could even ask for a loyalty discount. However, the Alcazar’s third row is not as spacious as some larger cars in the segment, so if you genuinely need a proper 7-seater, it may not be the ideal solution. What's more, if your Creta is the 2020 or newer model, you'll find the Alcazar perhaps a little too familiar on the inside.

The Mahindra XUV 7XO, Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus are good options that offer more space. However, as you have noted, they're not fuel efficient at all, and moreover, in your budget, you will only get a low to mid-spec variant, whereas you will get a fully-loaded Alcazar. Another option to consider, though not an SUV, is the Kia Carens Clavis. Its MPV shape is more space-efficient, and you actually get more passenger and luggage room than the Alcazar, with the same efficient engines, for around the same price.

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•15w•

@tarun.28

Go for XUV 7XO because

•15w•

@srinivas.23

_ Why Sri... I would love to go.. but alcazar is coming at 1Lac discount.. so different between signatire and Ax7 T is 4 lakhs

•15w•

and I had Eplus model 2029 creta.. almost 7 yr old now

•5w•

Consider Alcazar

•15w•

I am planning to purchase a new car around 15-16 lakh for family and holding for next 10years, Yearly running around 7k to 8k km. Please suggest

•15w•

I am planning to purchase a car around 15-16lakh for holding next 10 years and yearly running around 7-8k km, please recommend

•15w•

Hi What are pros and Cons of Kylaq Signature and signature + Thank you

•15w•

Dear friends, currently I have no car and yet not driving any car, but my dream is to own Hyundai Creta. Is this car comfortable for car driving initials? Or should I go for small and portable cars ?

•15w•

@amollpatil

you can totally start with Creta. It is easy to drive, reliable and pretty comfortable for beginners as well. But yeah, small cars are easy to drive in tight city traffic, so it really depends on you.

•15w•

I bought Clavis DCT after lots of research and checking practical usable space for 7 passengers. Hyundai and Kia engines are identical. Happy with my decision.

•15w•

Better pick: Hyundai Alcazar

•15w•

How about waiting for 7 seater tata Sierra?

•15w•

Go for toyota innova hycross though a little bit above your budget

•15w•

@tarun.28

, Please consider KIA Carens Clavis, the tope model will be under 25 L on-road. Go to the showroom and check with any current owner. You'll get the honest feedback. I've done 3 years and 30000+ KMs in older Carens and still love the car. My family appreciates it as well. Very easy to live with vehicle and an easy and comfortable upgrade from your Creta. All othe big SUVs will have a learning curve and worse FE. Although others big engine SUV will have bigger road presence but inside cabin space is better in Carens. Also check the power to weight ratio. Carens is also not low on power in Sport mode (Top model)

•15w•

@avid_enthusiast

- carens is good and better than alcazar .. its just the outside look where alcazar wins..

•15w•

@tarun.28

you're 100% right ✅️ even I didn't like the look but sitting inside you don't think about how it looks from the outside and inside is what wins your heart once you test drive it with Full family.

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•1d

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I’ve written to you a couple of times before, but I’m still waiting for your advice. I’m not sure why no one has responded. Anyway, I’d like to ask my question again. I want to buy a seven-seater with a budget of about Rs 20-25 lakh. I’ll mainly drive in the city, with occasional outstation trips on hilly terrain. Which vehicles would you recommend?

•1d

Apologies for not getting back to you earlier. For your budget of Rs 20-25 lakh, we would suggest looking at two options depending on what you prioritise.If you want an SUV, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol is worth considering. It has a strong 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, a spacious and comfortable first two rows, a premium cabin and good highway performance. It is a particularly good choice if you will use the third row occasionally rather than regularly.However, if your priority is a genuinely comfortable seven-seater, the Kia Carens Clavis turbo-petrol DCT would be our recommendation. It offers better space utilisation, easier access to the third row and a more accommodating seating arrangement for all passengers. Its 160hp turbo-petrol engine also offers strong performance, while the DCT makes it convenient in everyday traffic.

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