Kia Carens Clavis price in Darjeeling

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The Kia Carens Clavis is a great 7-seater. It is very spacious, and even tall adults can sit in the last row without any issue. The cabin feels very premium, with high-quality materials used, and even the lower variants offer impressive standard equipment, which makes the entry-level 1.5-litre petrol versions excellent value for money.The 1.5L petrol engine is smooth and refined, and in our tests, it accelerated quickly than the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, indicating better drivability too. This engine is shared with the Carens, Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, and Hyundai Verna, and it has been quite reliable so far. Service and maintenance costs are also on par with, or even lower than, its rivals.

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Kia Seltos

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Verna

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Assuming you’re considering these two models because they offer a third row of seats, the Kia Carens Clavis would be the better choice.This Kia car offers easier access to the third row thanks to its electric one-touch tumble function, and space and comfort at the back are superior. Carens Clavis and Hyundai Alcazar share their turbo-petrol and diesel engines, so there isn’t much difference in performance.

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Hyundai Alcazar

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The Citroen Aircross X is a good-looking car, now with a premium interior. It is the only SUV in its category which offers a 5+2 seating configuration, and even though the third row is not particularly spacious, it works for occasional use. The real-world fuel efficiency figures as per our tests are 9.5kpl and 13.62kpl in city and highway conditions, respectively, which is quite decent given the strong and smooth performance this 1.2-turbo-petrol-AT delivers. What's more is that ride comfort is outstanding, perhaps the best among all midsize SUVs. So as far as comfort and practicality goes, the Aircross X is a good car.Citroen's service centre network is limited, but since you have a touchpoint close to your home, your vehicle's regular servicing and maintenance is likely to be taken care of smoothly. If you love the Aircross X for what it is, go for it - as far as value goes, it is an outstanding proposition. If you're looking for proper seven-seater alternatives, we'd strongly recommend the Kia Carens Clavis HTK+ turbo-petrol automatic version. All three rows are properly spacious, well-suited for adults. This variant will be within your Rs 20 lakh on-road budget, and it has front and rear parking sensors, as well as rear-view camera to make parking easy for you. Sure, it isn't an SUV, but it is a very sensible car, if you need a proper seven-seater.

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Citroen Aircross

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For a family of seven with low usage and mostly long-distance trips, the Toyota Innova HyCross is the best recommendation. This Toyota car is a proper 7-seater with genuinely usable third-row space, excellent comfort and a reputation for reliability that makes it a stress-free long-term ownership proposition. The hybrid powertrain is also well suited to your usage, offering good fuel efficiency on highways and low running costs over time.If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is a sensible alternative. It is comfortable, reliable and offers good value for money, though this Maruti Suzuki car is not as spacious or as premium as the HyCross.Between an SUV and an MPV, an MPV is the better choice for your needs. SUVs may look more rugged, but most 7-seater SUVs compromise on third-row space and comfort, whereas MPVs like the HyCross and Ertiga are designed specifically for family travel and long-distance comfort.If you are looking for a more premium and feature-rich alternative, the Kia Carens Clavis is worth considering. It offers a more premium cabin and a good feature set, but the HyCross remains the more comfortable and reliable long-term choice.

Toyota Innova HyCross

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga