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Sumanth

•3d

I am looking to buy a 5+2-seater automatic petrol. I previously owned an Ertiga ZXi+. Now I want to upgrade to something a step above the Ertiga. I have considered the XUV 7XO, Clavis, Alcazar, Safari, and HyCross. My driving is mainly in the city, with highway trips during holidays. Hence, I prefer petrol.

Autocar India

•21h

The ideal upgrade for you would be the Kia Carens Clavis. It has all the positives from the Maruti Ertiga but in a much more premium package. The engine is more powerful, it is extremely practical, and despite being a 5+2 seater, it is easy to drive in the city. The third row space is also usable for adults, especially in city drives. On the highways, too, it offers a comfortable ride and a decent amount of room in the third row with all three rows up. Being a Kia car, the equipment list is quite comprehensive, and you wouldn't miss many features with this MPV.

The Mahindra XUV 7XO is also good, but it is a bit too large for the city, and the third row space isn't as good or usable as the Kia's. The Hyundai Alcazar struggles with third-row room while carrying over the underpinnings of the Clavis. The Tata Safari isn't easy to use in the city, courtesy of its size and cramped third-row space, and the Toyota Innova HyCross, in its petrol-only guise, is quite inefficient and has to sacrifice a whole bunch of features too, unless you spend upwards of Rs 30 lakh and get the strong-hybrid version.

The Carens Clavis will tick all the necessary boxes and at a reasonable price point, making it the best pick for you.

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Ashish

•16h

Buy the Invicto instead

Naveen Kondaveti

•4m

Invicto is not as refined as Hycross or Clavis.. Ok for budget

Sumanth

•20h

Thank you very much for the detailed explanation. I am planning for Alcazar Petrol DCT Signature variant.Apart from the 3rd row inconvenience, is there any other pointers which are deal breaker for the Alcazar. I checked on Clavis, but wanted to get away from the MPV design. Hence , checked on Alcazar as others pointers you stated for the other bigger lot is 100% True. Alcazar fits good for city drivability as well as long distance travels. Yes, 3rd row is unusable for adults.

Latest questions people are discussing

Vishist Vijay Tiwari

•1d

I am planning to buy a Kia Carens Clavis in diesel MT in the next few weeks. I am confused between HTE EX Diesel MT and HTK+ (O) Diesel MT. My annual running is approximately 18,000 km, and I take 4-5 trips (ranging from 800-2,200 km). I want a sunroof for my kids, but the HTE EX variant misses out on cruise control, which I feel is important for frequent highway drives. My budget is ₹18 lakh on-road. Should I stretch my budget for the HTK+ (O), or buy the HTE EX and get cruise control retrofitted? Is it safe and practical to do so?

Autocar India

•23h

Since you frequently travel on highways, cruise control would definitely be an added convenience. Getting cruise control retrofitted is not advised, as it involves critical electronics and sensors, and it's best to rely on factory-fitment for such features. There is also a high chance of your warranty getting lapsed and even issues in insurance claims in case there is an incident.We would recommend stretching your budget and getting the Kia Carens Clavis HTK+(O) since it comes standard with cruise control and will be a lot better on highway trips. The extra features would be nicer to have too.

Kia Carens Clavis

Rohit Singh

•3d

I am based in Delhi NCR and have shortlisted the Mahindra XUV 7XO for my family of four adults and an eight-month-old baby. I am 6 feet 2 inches tall. I have booked the 7XO Petrol Manual AX base variant. Since I am part of the first 40,000 bookings, I will get introductory pricing and delivery in June. My questions are: a) What will the real-world petrol manual mileage be in the city (including bumper-to-bumper traffic) and on highways? b) How notchy will the manual clutch and gearshift feel? I currently drive a Tata Punch petrol manual, and I don’t face issues with the clutch and gear shifting. I don’t intend to get an automatic because models with telescopic steering are outside my budget. Please advise.

Autocar India

•1d

Congratulations on being among the first 40,000 bookings. The introductory price and early delivery certainly work in your favour. The Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine producing around 200hp, so its character is clearly biased towards strong performance rather than fuel efficiency. In Delhi NCR’s bumper-to-bumper traffic, you should realistically expect around 6-7kpl if driven gently, while on the highway, cruising steadily, you could see 11-13kpl. It’s a large, powerful SUV, so efficiency won’t be its strongest suit.Coming from a Tata Punch petrol manual, you will immediately notice that the XUV 7XO feels more substantial. The clutch is heavier, and the gear lever requires a bit more effort, largely because it’s handling far more torque. However, it’s not excessively notchy or difficult to operate, just more mechanical and solid in feel. After a short adjustment period, it should feel perfectly manageable. Given your height of 6’2”, prioritising telescopic steering is absolutely the right call, and the 7XO’s cabin space should comfortably accommodate four adults and your baby. Overall, while it won’t be light on fuel, it remains an easy and confident SUV to drive with strong road presence and ample space for your family.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Abhra Ghosh

•4w

Hi everyone. I want to buy a 6/7 seater. We are a family of 5 humans, 1 dog and 2 parrots. We travel by road max times. My budget is 13-14 lakhs, and I am confused between the Maruti XL6 and the Kia Carens Clavis. I am a Maruti Spresso owner and will trade in that during the purchase of the new car. Please help me to choose.

Autocar India

•2d

Between the two, we'd recommend the Kia Carens Clavis, which feels more premium in comparison. Not only is its interior quality and fit-finish better than the Maruti's, but it also has more space in all three rows. One added advantage is that with the Clavis, you get a bench seat in the middle, giving the fifth passenger an option to sit in the middle row or the third row. While they won't have the luxury to choose with the Maruti Suzuki XL6, which can only be had with two captain chairs in the middle row. The Kia's 1.5-litre petrol engine is smooth and refined, and the controls feel light and easy too. The Maruti XL6 might have a slight edge in terms of fuel efficiency; however, the Kia's engine wouldn't be too far behind.

Kia Carens Clavis

Maruti Suzuki XL6

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