Please suggest the best 6/7-seater car with a stylish design, low maintenance costs, and high fuel efficiency, within a budget of Rs 15 lakh.

Autocar India

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Keeping your priorities in mind, two good options are the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga and Maruti Suzuki XL6. Between the two, the XL6 will cost you roughly Rs 60,000 more for a comparable variant, but you get a more upmarket cabin and a slightly more stylish exterior. In your budget, the Ertiga ZXi and XL6 Zeta are good picks, as both come equipped with almost all the features you’re likely to need.

Another option worth considering is the Citroen Aircross X Turbo. It has a strong engine and offers excellent ride comfort, especially on bad roads. However, it won’t match the Maruti duo in terms of fuel efficiency.

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Ertiga

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Citroen

Aircross

from ₹9.62 Lakh

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Mahinder Kumar Nandwani

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What is the best automatic 7-seater SUV with good legroom available within a budget of around Rs 15 lakh?

Autocar India

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There aren't many 7 seater automatics in your budget. Your best bet would be the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. It is spacious enough, and even the third row is quite usable, with its own blower controls and air vents. At your budget, you would also get the top variant and thus have features like an automatic AC, a PM2.5 cabin air filter and a touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Venkatesh Naidu

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With a budget of 25L, I'm looking for a 5-seater car. It should be fun to drive and provide a comfortable ride. Safety, reliability and after sales service should be too-notch. I'll be driving this 60% in city and 40% on highways. It should also have a good interior and features including ventilated seats, wireless carplay/android auto, panaromic sunroof, 360 degree camera.

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With a budget of around Rs 25 lakh and your priorities of fun to drive performance, comfort, safety and strong after sales support, the Kia Seltos fits your requirements very well. The current Seltos is larger than before, spacious and very comfortable for daily driving. Interior quality is among the best in the segment and it comes loaded with premium features, including the ones you have mentioned such as ventilated seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a panoramic sunroof and a 360 degree camera. The 1.5 litre turbo petrol engine paired with the 7 speed DCT transmission offers strong performance while remaining refined and smooth in city use. It also fits comfortably within your budget and Kia’s after sales service network is generally reliable.If you want something different, the Tata Sierra with the turbo petrol automatic is another good option. It offers even more cabin space than the Seltos and its wider body makes it a more comfortable five seater. The ride quality is also very comfortable and it comes with all the features you are looking for. The downside is that it is about Rs 1.5 lakh more expensive than the Kia, and although Tata’s after sales service is improving, Kia still has the stronger reputation in that area.If you want something larger, you can also consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 within your budget. Even though it is a seven seater, with the third row folded it becomes a very spacious and comfortable five seater. It gets a powerful 2.0 litre turbo petrol engine producing over 200 hp paired with a smooth six speed torque converter automatic that delivers effortless performance. The handling is good, the ride is comfortable and it comes with most of the features you want. The only notable omission compared to your list is ventilated front seats. If you can live without that feature, it is another strong option to consider.

Rakesh Choudhary

I am planning to buy a compact SUV under ₹15 lakh and seek your expert advice. My usage includes daily city driving (10–15 km), monthly highway runs (~150 km), and occasional hill drives, like once‑a‑year trip to Ladakh. Key expectations are reliable power and torque for hills, good mileage, low maintenance, and long‑term reliability. I am currently considering: Kia Seltos HTK Turbo (iMT) – concerned about iMT reliability VW Taigun 1.0 TSI MT – adequacy of power/torque Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI MT – same concern, pricing clarity awaited Renault Duster TCe 160 MT – should I wait? Safety? Honda Elevate VX MT – NA engine performance in hills Request your recommendation on the best-suited option or any better alternatives within this budget.

Autocar India

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We'd recommend waiting for the Renault Duster that will be launched on March 17. On paper, it could be the best suited to your requirements. The engine promises enough power for highway drives, and if the build is anything like the old Duster's, it will be ideal for your hill drives too, especially in testing environs like Ladakh. Of the other options on the list, the Skoda Kushaq/ Volkswagen Taigun 1.0 MT could fit the bill for you. They have a robust build, punchy engines and deliver good economy when driven in a relaxed manner.

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