I am looking for a 7-seater SUV with a budget of around ₹70 lakh. Please suggest the best option, or should I wait for a year for more choices?

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You should check out a luxury SUV such as the Mercedes-Benz GLC or BMW X3, which will feel like a good upgrade to your Toyota Fortuner. They might not be as large, but given that your driving is in the city, this shouldn't be too much of a problem. They have sophisticated and refined petrol and diesel engine options, high-quality cabins and lots of features. Plus, they will be considerably more comfortable and easier to drive than the Fortuner. If you simply must have more space and size than the Fortuner, then consider the MG Majestor, which will be launching very soon. It's unclear how much you will get in exchange for your Fortuner, but assuming it is not too old, big Toyotas tend to hold their value well, so these SUVs should fit in your budget.

Mercedes-Benz GLC

BMW X3

Toyota Fortuner

MG Majestor

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The Skoda Kodiaq RS is an enticing proposition, which combines the practicality of the 7-seat Kodiaq with the performance of the Octavia RS sharper handling. Thanks to specially tuned suspension and adaptive dampers. The best part is, in our review of the SUV, we found that it doesn't make too many compromises to comfort in the process. However, since the India-EU FTA is not coming into effect anytime soon - certainly not this year. Its benefits are unlikely to affect the Kodiaq RS's price. As a full CBU import positioned above the locally assembled Kodiaq L&K, we expect it to be priced close to Rs 60 lakh, on road. Hence, if you're not 100% in need of the extra 60hp that you get from the Kodiaq RS, the Volkswagen Tayron R Line, with a 205hp version of the same engine, should offer more than enough performance at a much more reasonable price.

Skoda Kodiaq RS

Volkswagen Tayron

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The Kia Carens Clavis would be a good option for you. The insides and comfy, and the third row is spacious for two adults and has AC vents as well as type C ports for charging. With three rows up, there's also a fairly useable 216-litres of boot space, and there is some more space under the boot floor too.Kia cars have proven to be quite reliable, and this would serve you well since you plan to keep it for a long time. The car is well-equipped with a host of safety features that are standard, and since mileage is also your priority, we would suggest you opt for the diesel or the naturally aspirated (non-turbo) 1.5-litre petrol engine.

Kia Carens Clavis