I am looking for a 7 seater car for my 70 years old dad. He’s not a tech savy and prefers simple and easy to use car. My budget is 22-25 lacs. 90% city driving in a slow traffic. I am inclined towards xuv 7xo. Confused between petrol and diesel option. Please suggest any other car if it’s better suited

Autocar India

•2h

The Mahindra XUV 7XO is a good choice in the segment, though you will rely heavily on the infotainment screens for many functions, including the AC, which your dad might not appreciate. Consider the Kia Carens Clavis with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT instead. It has physical controls for major functions and a simpler user interface for the infotainment system. It is also more compact and therefore easier to drive and park in the city, where you will be spending most of your time. Despite its dimensions, the third row in the Kia is actually more usable than the one in the Mahindra. With 90 percent slow city use and a 70-year-old driver, the petrol is a better choice, and you avoid DPF issues that can crop up with limited use.

One thing to be aware of: the Carens Clavis won’t ride as plush as the XUV 7XO. If that is a priority, then go for the Mahindra instead. Also, if the Clavis’s MPV-like design doesn’t appeal to you, then consider the Tata Safari petrol.

On the test drive, do a long run in bumper-to-bumper traffic and check two things: how the DCT reacts at low speeds and how easy it is for your dad to get in and out of the second and third rows.

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Anil Gupta

•2d

Hello Team, I am planning to buy a new 7-seater SUV with a budget of around ₹18 lakh. My usage will be: 90% city driving (daily ~50 km) 10% occasional long trips I am currently driving a Hyundai i10 petrol manual (2015) and looking for a comfortable upgrade. My priorities are: Comfort (especially for family) Easy driving in city traffic Good mileage Low maintenance Practical 7-seater usability Could you please suggest the most suitable SUV for my needs?

Autocar India

•1d

Go for the Kia Carens Clavis 1.5 petrol, it does not have an SUV body style, but at your budget and with your 90% city use and 50 km a day, it is the easiest and most comfortable three-row you can live with daily. Coming from your i10, the Carens will feel much bigger, but it is still friendly in traffic: light steering, a calm engine and good all-round visibility make daily driving and parking far less stressful than most big seven-seaters. There's also a smooth enough clutch, and you could also consider the automatic, which is a bit above your budget. The ride is comfortable over speed breakers and broken patches, there is proper space in the second row, and the third row is very usable for kids or shorter adults, and the air-con vents for all rows help in hot weather. If you do want a true SUV feel, however and can manage a bigger car and are ok with a lower mileage, consider the Mahindra XUV 7XO.

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Priyatham

•2d

Hello Autocar, I'm confused between XEV9s or Harrier/7x0 Diesel. With company carlease policy Xev 9S P3 79, Harrier Adv + At diesel, 7x0 AX7 Diesel AT, Cost me around ~20lakhs. (any 20 lakhs ex showroom fueld or ~27lakh ex showroom EV), I plan to keep the vehcile for 10+ years long term. My monthly driving is around 1200 to 1500, of which 60% is city usage. and alteast ~2000km long drivers in ayear, planned. I'm not going for Petrol because of low FE. EV I'm little worried of charing infra and all. expecing 2nd child in june. wating for charger with 2 childer one board feels little hectic. please suggest a good car with good FE and maintance.

Autocar India

•4h

The Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 Diesel AT is an excellent all rounder. For your 1,200-1,500 km a month, mostly city with a few long trips, and a growing family, it fits best across comfort, space, ease of use and long-term running costs. The diesel automatic is smooth in traffic and relaxed on highways, so you will not feel tired on those 2,000km long drives in a year. The extra row is handy with two kids and luggage; with the last row folded you get a huge boot. Mahindra’s service network is wide, and long-term ownership is generally simple.

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Yash

•1d

I am planning to buy a new car but am confused between the Mahindra XUV 7XO and the Tata Harrier. Seating capacity is not a concern for me. Please suggest which one I should consider in terms of reliability, maintenance, and safety.

Autocar India

•22h

Go for the Mahindra XUV 7XO AX7 L automatic - for your focus on reliability, easy upkeep and safety, it is the safer pick over the Tata Harrier. In daily use, the 7XO feels smoother and lighter to drive, especially in the city, and the automatic makes traffic stress-free. Mahindra’s network is wide, and parts are easy to get, which helps keep maintenance simple. The 7XO comes from the proven XUV700 line, and in the AX7 L, you get strong safety tech. It includes multiple airbags and driver aids that warn and even act if you’re distracted, which adds real peace of mind.

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