7 Seater Under 15 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki has led India's passenger-car market since the Maruti 800 launched in 1983, sold today through its separate Arena and Nexa retail channels. As of August 2026, Maruti Suzuki's India line-up spans 18 models, with ex-showroom prices running from the S-Presso at Rs 3.50 lakh to the seven-seat Invicto at Rs 28.61 lakh, giving the brand the widest price spread of any manufacturer in the market.
Body styles and segments
Compact hatchbacks: Alto K10, S-Presso, Wagon R and Celerio, built around affordability and city-friendly dimensions
Premium hatchbacks and sedan: Swift, Baleno and Dzire, adding better interiors and features over the entry range
SUVs and crossovers: Brezza, Fronx, Grand Vitara and Victoris, the fastest-growing part of the line-up
MPVs: Ertiga, XL6 and the flagship Invicto, built for families and fleet use where space matters more than styling
Electric: the e Vitara, currently Maruti Suzuki's only EV, with a claimed range of 440-543km depending on variant
Engine and powertrain line-up
Maruti Suzuki's own engineering strength has always been engine breadth rather than a single flagship unit. The table below sets out what powers each segment.
Engine family | Displacement | Found in |
K-series naturally aspirated petrol | 1.0-litre | Alto K10, S-Presso, Wagon R, Celerio |
Z-series petrol (NA and turbo) | 1.2-litre | Swift, Dzire, Baleno, Fronx |
K-series petrol with mild-hybrid support | 1.5-litre | Ertiga, XL6, Brezza |
Strong-hybrid petrol, developed with Toyota | 1.5-litre | Grand Vitara, Victoris |
Strong-hybrid petrol, developed with Toyota | 2.0-litre | Invicto |
Single-motor electric | 48.8-61.1kWh battery | e Vitara |
Factory-fitted CNG is available across more of this range than any other Indian brand, a real advantage for buyers prioritising running costs. Diesel does not currently feature anywhere in Maruti Suzuki's own line-up.
Transmission choices
Manual: standard across most of the range, the cheapest and most fuel-efficient option
AMT (Maruti's AGS): the affordable automatic on hatchbacks and the Dzire, suited to city driving
Torque-converter automatic: fitted to SUVs and MPVs including the Brezza, Ertiga and XL6, for smoother low-speed driving
e-CVT: exclusive to the strong-hybrid models, tuned for efficiency over outright response
Safety and ownership
Safety credentials are a newer story for Maruti Suzuki than for some rivals. The latest-generation Dzire and Victoris are currently the models Autocar India rates as the safest in the range, both carrying a full five-star rating, and this is worth weighing against the brand's other strengths. Those strengths remain real: Autocar India's own review of the 2026 Brezza facelift rated its new turbo-petrol engine a genuine improvement while flagging the car's continuing efficiency edge over rivals, and ownership feedback through Ask Autocar Anything consistently favours Maruti Suzuki for lower running costs, easy parts availability and India's widest service network.
Who should buy a Maruti Suzuki
Buyer type | Where to look | Why |
Budget / first-time buyer | Alto K10, S-Presso | The two most affordable models in the range, both easy to maintain |
Mileage buyer | Swift, Celerio, Dzire | Efficient petrol engines with factory CNG on all three |
Family / MPV buyer | Ertiga, XL6, Invicto | Genuine three-row space across three budgets |
Safety-conscious buyer | Dzire, Victoris | The two models currently rated safest in the range |
Off-road / lifestyle buyer | Jimny | The only Maruti Suzuki with proper 4x4 hardware |
EV-curious buyer | e Vitara | The brand's sole electric model to date |
This range suits the performance-focused buyer least. Maruti Suzuki's own engineering priority remains efficiency, reliability and low running costs rather than outright pace, so buyers chasing power or driving excitement are better served elsewhere.

























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Maruti Suzuki Baleno
Sreeram•05 October 2026
First Impression: Looks great Price Verdict: Fairly priced I hope it comes with sunroof and a good infotainment screen like Tata & Mahindra
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Hardik•02 October 2026
Brezza is a no-nonsense car with good mileage and long-term reliability. The 1.5 NA engine is recommended, and the ZXI+ AT variant is a good choice.
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Praveen N K•01 October 2026
The Dzire is not as good as the Amaze for highway performance.
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gray•27 September 2026
The Swift is less favorable when safety is the priority.
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JAYASAI RAJAGOPAL•02 October 2026
In my opinion, for long term use Maruti Suzuki Fronx is slightly better. Only grievance in Fronx is headroom is not that good. If you are tall, or backside tall persons travel they may lack comfort. Fronx is a driver's car.
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Apoorv•16 September 2026
I recently switched from a diesel S-Cross to an e-Vitara. Very satisfied with my decision.
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SHAFEE JOHN•21 September 2026
Heat problem affecting in front cabin because of the engine is under the front left side seat..you cannot drive this vehicle without a/c comfortly..no eeco model comes with power steering is also a demerit.the main demerit of this vehicle is the suspension system is old and basic which is utterly irritating..in local roads..no centre lock,no power window..reduces the rating..
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Trotter•20 September 2026
7XO petrol is way too fun to drive and is so much better.
View all Ertiga ReviewsThe most expensive Maruti car is the Invicto. It is a premium MUV and is priced between Rs 24.97 lakh and Rs 28.61 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
The Maruti Suzuki e Vitara, an all-electric SUV, is currently the only electric car from the brand. The e Vitara price starts at Rs 15.99 lakh and was launched on 17 Feb, 2026.
The safest Maruti Suzuki cars, based on Bharat NCAP and Global NCAP crash tests, are the latest-gen Dzire and Victoris. Both have achieved a 5-star safety rating.
The cheapest Maruti Suzuki car in India is the Maruti S-Presso, priced from ₹3.50 lakh after the GST reduction.
Last Updated on: 5 Oct 2026