BILAL AHMED

•15w

I need a 7-seater car for my family. We drive more than 40 kilometres daily on village roads. Please suggest a good, fuel-efficient, and reliable car.

Autocar India

•15w

Given your requirements, you should go for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. The Ertiga has a spacious cabin and comes powered by a 103hp and 1.5-litre petrol engine. It has a claimed mileage of 20.51kpl with a 5-speed manual gearbox and 20.3kpl with a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox.

It can even be had in a CNG version that offers lower running costs than the petrol. Since the Ertiga is a Maruti product, it will also be reliable and stress-free to maintain. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga prices range from Rs 8.80 lakh to Rs 12.94 lakh (ex-showroom, India).

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Kandaswamy P S

•15w

I own Ertiga Petrol variant for more than seven years, it's performance is good for a family and very economical with good service stations all over India; my best friend indeed.

Test Adarsh

•15w

Expert advice is really helpful. My friend also owns Ertiga and really happy with the car performance.

Ashiv Gupta

•15w

Totally agreed. but IMO Kia Carens is also great pick in similar category.

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Arun

•2d

Any suggestions for a 7-seater under Rs 10 lakh? It will be used only for outstation trips.

Autocar India

•1d

Only outstation use and a Rs 10 lakh cap for 7 seats points straight to the Renault Triber. It rides comfortably on rough roads and feels steady on the highway. The packaging for a sub-4 metre vehicle is superb, with a second row that slides and a usable third row. When not in use, the third row can be removed for a generous 625-litre boot. It is easy to drive and fairly economical on fuel for long trips.A few catches: with all 7 seats up, the boot is tiny. If you are opting for the AMT, its shifts are slow and sometimes jerky. And while the engine is fine in the city, it will feel strained when pushing for an overtake with 7 people on board. If you are able to wait until the end of the year, Renault has announced that the Triber will get the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol from the Kiger with the optional CVT. This will largely address the last two catches.Alternatively, you could consider the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, but even the base LXi trim will likely cross your Rs 10 lakh budget on-road.

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Prasad

•3d

Looking to buy a used 6-7-seater family car with a budget of Rs. 7-12 lakh, mainly for city use and occasional highway trips. I need something spacious, comfortable, reliable, and feature-loaded, with good road presence. My driving is not very high, so I am looking for a practical option with decent maintenance costs and fuel efficiency.

Autocar India

•3d

Mostly city runs with the family and the odd highway trip on a Rs. 7-12 lakh budget points straight to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga ZXi petrol as the best fit. It is easy to drive in traffic, has a light steering and a smooth petrol engine. Inside, it gives real 6-7 seat flexibility, rear AC vents, and enough features in the ZXi variant to ease daily use. Running costs and service are among the lowest, parts are easy to find, and it delivers sensible fuel use for your low monthly driving.Know the trade-offs: the third row suits kids or short adults, and with full load it feels more relaxed than fast on the highway. Cabin feel is functional rather than premium.If you want a plusher look and captain seats while keeping similar running costs, look for a Maruti Suzuki XL6 within budget. If you can stretch to the top of your range, a Kia Carens petrol offers more features and road presence. Overall, the Ertiga lines up best for practical, spacious, and easy city family use.

Bhavesh

I currently own a 2012 Hyundai i20, which I mainly use for office commuting and city driving of around 70 km per day. We are a family of six, and I am now planning to upgrade to a more spacious and comfortable car with a budget of around ₹14.5 lakh on-road. My primary requirements are: Comfortable ride quality and good suspension Spacious cabin with enough room for family use Powerful and effective air conditioning Better engine performance than my current i20 Good overall comfort for both city and highway driving Some modern features and convenience equipment would also be appreciated

Autocar India

•3d

Daily 70 km in the city, and a family of six, point you to a 3-row people mover within your budget. The Kia Carens Clavis 1.5 petrol HTE EX. It rides comfortably on rough city roads, so you and your parents won’t feel tossed around. The second row can be slid forward and backwards to balance room for passengers, and even the third row is usable for adults on short trips. The air-con is powerful, with roof vents helping with cooling. The engine is smooth and quiet in town, and the light controls make stop-and-go driving easy. You also get useful features even in the lower trims, but sadly, essentials like a rear wiper and defogger are only on higher-spec models. Two trade-offs to note: with all three rows up, the boot is small, and with six or seven on board, you will need a lower gear for quick moves.If you prefer a simpler, easier-to-own choice, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXi/ZXi is a close second, with a strong AC and easy-to-use nature. Toyota Rumion offers the same package with Toyota service support. Overall, the Carens Clavis lines up best for comfort, space and cooling at this price.

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