I want to buy a 7-seater car for my family, but the budget is ₹10 lakh. Most of the run is in the city, sometimes on the highway. I want space, but the interior should not feel cheap or compromised.

Autocar India

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The closely related Renault Triber and new Nissan Gravite are the best options for you. Both compact MPVs are well within your budget and will surprise you with the versatility and practicality they offer within a small footprint. There's plenty of seating flexibility with middle row slide and recline functions, making it easy to balance space for the third row of passengers. You also have the option to remove the third row seats when not in use to create space for luggage.

The interiors are also well designed with enough new-age features like a touchscreen, digital dials, wireless charging, auto climate control and AC vents at the back. The 1-litre engine isn't big on power but is fine for city use. It does feel underpowered on highway drives, though. While you can get fully-loaded AMT auto versions within your budget, we'd recommend opting for the manual gearbox.

The differences between the Renault Triber and Nissan Gravite are merely cosmetic. You could base your buying decision based on proximity to a dealer and service support. In case you want something larger, there is the option of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. However, only the base LXI trim is available under Rs 10 lakh.

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Ertiga

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Triber

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Nissan

Gravite

from ₹6.29 Lakh

Ram

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Triber or it's Nissan copy may have good space but lack in features and performance. The engine is heavily underpowered and while it drives normally at city speeds it shows it's true colors when you really need the power while overtaking. The engine is too noisy & cries murder everytime you press the pedal and it comes with AC problem and poorly designed headlamps. Honestly if you are going in for a 7 seater I would recommend that you wait a little longer, save up a little more and get a real car with enough power to pull 7 people with ease. Don't make the same mistake I made.

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Karan

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We are a family of five, and all of us are quite tall (men are 6 ft+), so we find it difficult to fit comfortably in smaller cars. We are looking to purchase a spacious and comfortable car within a budget of ₹15–16 lakh, with good fuel efficiency as we travel around 15,000-20,000 km a year. We are open to electric cars as well as used cars.

Autocar India

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With five very tall adults and 15-20k km a year, a spacious three-row makes the most sense in your ₹15-16 lakh window, and I’d lean toward the Kia Carens 1.5 diesel manual in a mid variant with the second-row bench. It gives you real stretch-out space, good headroom, and a wide middle row so three adults can sit without rubbing shoulders too much. The low floor makes getting in and out easy for parents and kids alike, and the suspension takes bad patches calmly, so long drives feel relaxed. With your yearly distance, the diesel will use less fuel on highways and needs fewer fuel stops, which matters on family trips.If you want lower running cost in the city and can live with slower pick-up, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga ZXi CNG is a strong value new car. For five tall adults it works well across the first two rows, and you can fold the third row for luggage, but with the CNG tank in the boot, there is little space if all seats are up.Given you’re open to used, a well-kept Toyota Innova Crysta 2.4 diesel is the most comfortable way to carry five tall adults and luggage. It is easy over long distances and feels very solid; just focus on service history and avoid abused fleet cars.

Ajinkya Sonar

Hi Autocar Team, I am planning to buy a new 7-seater family car and am currently confused between the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga petrol manual and the Kia Carens diesel manual. My key priorities are: Easy maintenance and long-term reliability Good ride quality and comfort Strong fuel efficiency While the Carens diesel appeals to me for its performance and mileage, I am concerned about potential DPF-related issues. On the other hand, the Ertiga petrol seems more hassle-free but I am unsure about its ride quality and have some reservations about its “taxi” image.

Autocar India

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For a family 7 seater mostly used in the city with some trips, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga petrol manual fits your brief better. It is simpler to own, cheaper to service almost anywhere, and you will never have to worry about a diesel filter. In daily traffic, it feels light to drive, the steering and clutch are easy, and the petrol with the small hybrid assist is smooth and uses less fuel than most expect for a car this size. Ride comfort is fine for city speeds, and your family will find the cabin airy with good space for five plus two when needed.Two trade-offs to keep in mind. On bad roads at higher speeds, the Ertiga can feel a bit bouncy, more so with seven on board. And yes, many are used as cabs, but a nicer colour, higher trim and good seat covers do make it feel more upmarket at home.If your routine includes regular highway runs - say one longer drive every week or two - the Kia Carens diesel manual becomes the stronger pick. It rides more comfortably on uneven highways, pulls better with a full load, and will give better mileage on long trips. About your DPF worry: the diesel has a DPF, a filter in the exhaust that needs steady, warm running to clean itself. If your use is mostly short city hops, this can clog over time. If you do those regular, longer runs at steady speeds, it stays clear and is usually trouble-free.So, for mainly city and easy upkeep, go for the Ertiga petrol manual. If you do frequent highways, pick the Carens diesel manual instead.

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Kia Carens

David

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I am planning to buy a new car by the end of the year, and my current top choice is the Mahindra XUV7X0 (AX7 petrol automatic variant). Earlier, I was considering the Kia Seltos and Hyundai Creta, but I no longer like their current exterior designs, so I have shifted my focus. For context, I currently own a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga (petrol + CNG), which is almost 10 years old and has been driven only around 50,000 km. My usage is quite low. The office is about 13 km away (around 30 km round trip), but I often use public transport. I mainly use the car on weekends, roughly 2-3 times a week, and my monthly running is around 400-450km. My priorities for the new car are: strong road presence and mass appeal, comfortable and premium interior, good reliability, reasonable service and maintenance costs (I am used to Maruti-level affordability), suitable for family trips. Given my low usage and requirements, would the XUV7X0 petrol automatic be a good choice, or should I consider other options?

Autocar India

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Low monthly use, mostly weekend family trips, and you want strong road presence with a premium feel, in that brief, the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol automatic is the right fit, and it’s the one we would pick for you. It lines up with your goals for three clear reasons. First, presence and space: it looks big, sits high, and feels like a big step up from your Maruti Ertiga. Five adults ride in real comfort, and with the third row folded, you get a huge boot for family trips. Second, the petrol motor feels smooth and strong at low speeds and on the highway, so city gaps and quick passes are easy without effort. Third, the cabin feels premium for the price, with a clean screen layout and a quiet ride that your family will like.A few trade-offs to note, given your context: service will not be Maruti-affordable, and the car will use more fuel than your Ertiga CNG. It’s also a large car, so tight parking will need care, and Mahindra’s software still throws the odd small glitch.If the budget allows, the Toyota Innova HyCross hybrid brings top comfort and very low city fuel use, but it is pricier. Overall, for your low running and desire for presence and a premium feel, the XUV 7XO petrol automatic fits best.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

Toyota Innova HyCross

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