The XL-6 is easy to get in and out of, which is helpful for older people. The cabin is quiet and the AC cools very well. The middle seats are like two single sofas, very comfortable for long sitting. It feels more relaxing for daily city use and occasional outstation trips.

Rahul K•4 May 2026

1/5

Do not go for the XL6. Worst car in the category with a below par engine.

DEEP•23 Dec 2025

4/5

XL6 with 1.5 liter engine offers good real world driving experience. more displacement gives better power for the budget

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Smooth engine
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Just one USB throughout the cabin
Slow automatic gearbox

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•1d

I have a Honda BRV automatic that is now almost 8 years old. I installed an aftermarket CNG kit about 3.5 years ago because of my high mileage of around 2,000km per month, and it has helped immensely. The urge to upgrade is growing, although the options I am considering are all in the Rs. 25-30 lakh bracket. The XL6 is cheaper, but I am not sure if it is a suitable replacement. Please advise.

•18h

When you factor in inflation and how the segments have moved, a 7-seat SUV like the BR-V would cost Rs 25 lakh today, so your estimate is spot on there. The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is an excellent MPV, but might not feel like a sufficient upgrade from your BR-V in terms of size, space, quality and creature comforts. Plus, to match the running costs of your CNG BR-V, you'd have to choose a CNG version of the XL6, which is only officially available in a low-spec Zeta spec, and only in manual-gearbox guise.Our recommendation would be the Hyundai Alcazar diesel automatic. It's smooth, efficient and spacious, while also giving you the SUV body style with arguably greater road presence than your BR-V, and will thus feel like a proper upgrade. You will get a fully loaded variant for around Rs 26 lakh, which offers plenty of creature comforts and tech.If your budget is tighter than that, also consider the Kia Carens Clavis diesel AT. It costs a little less, and doesn't get you the SUV body style, but it's actually more spacious than the Alcazar, with the same efficient powertrain, and a similarly high-quality cabin.Overall, however, we feel the Alcazar diesel AT is the best bet for you.

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.

•4w

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.

I own an XL6 2021 currently, and I'm looking to upgrade to a better car overall. I'm looking at Tata Safari, Carens Clavis, 7XO and petrol manuals only. Budget is 20-25 lakhs. My everyday driving in the city and occasional highway rides. What car is the best for this requirement?

•4w

If comfortable seven-seat usability matters, we would recommend the Kia Carens Clavis turbo petrol manual. The third row is better than what you are used to in the Maruti XL6, and overall it will feel like a meaningful upgrade in interior fit and finish, features, comfort and overall premiumness. The turbo petrol manual also gives you a proper step up in performance, so it will not just feel like a nicer XL6, but a genuinely more capable family car.If the third row is more of an occasional backup and you are effectively happy with a spacious five-seater most of the time, then the Mahindra XUV 7XO petrol is the stronger pick. It has a powerful petrol engine, feels more premium, is genuinely comfortable, drives very well and overall feels like the more substantial SUV upgrade. The only caveat is that its third row is nowhere near as practical as the Carens if you actually plan to use all seven seats regularly.

Hello, I have a family of 5 adults and 1 child. Should I go for a 5-seater SUV or a 7-seater car? My preference is for a petrol automatic car with good safety and fuel efficiency. The car will mainly be used for city driving with 2-3 people, along with occasional full-load highway trips. I have shortlisted 5-seater options including: * Tata Sierra Pure Petrol - feels underpowered * Kia Seltos - concerned about its length for city driving * Renault Duster - good car, but concerned about rear-seat space * Skoda Kushaq - like it a lot, but rear-seat space is a concern 7-seater options that I have shortlisted: * Tata Safari - like it for safety and mileage, but it is out of budget * Mahindra XUV 7X0 - low fuel efficiency and slightly out of budget * Kia Clavis - concerned about safety * Maruti XL6 - good mileage but safety is a concern My budget is Rs. 15-17 lakh for a 5-seater and can stretch up to Rs. 20 lakh for a 7-seater.

•4w

If 6 people are going to sit in the vehicle, you should get a 6/7-seater. Among your choices, the Kia Carens Clavis lines up best. Even though it doesn't have an official crash test rating, it is much better than having one extra unbelted occupant in a 5-seater. As standard, it comes with 6 airbags, ABS, 4-wheel disc brakes, rear parking sensors, 3-point seat belts with reminder, and ISOFIX mounts. It isn't very large, so it doesn’t become cumbersome to drive and park in the city, and the light steering helps in tight spaces. It also has a very usable third row that can seat adults comfortably.Your Rs. 20 lakh budget will get you the HTK Plus with the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol DCT combo. It is a refined powertrain with enough performance for quick overtakes even with a full load. The XL6’s torque-converter auto will feel slightly smoother in traffic, but overall, the Clavis is the better choice.

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•5w

My current vehicle is a Hyundai Xcent, and I want to sell it and buy a 6 or 7-seater car. My budget is Rs 10-15 lakh. Which car would you suggest?

•5w

Within Rs 10-15 lakh, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the best all rounder. It gives the most usable third row at this price, so adults can sit there for short to medium drives, and the ride stays comfortable over broken roads. The light steering and good all-round visibility make it easy to handle in traffic, and when you fold the last row you get a big boot for airport runs or luggage-heavy trips. Its got excellent fuel economy, and in your budget, you should be able to get a top spec version and even an automatic gearbox if you like. You could also try Toyota's version of the Ertiga - the Rumion - or if you want captain's chairs in the middle row, there is the Maruti Suzuki XL6.Some things to note: with seven on board the petrol will need a few more gear changes on hills, and you only get the option of a single petrol engine or a CNG version. Another great option is the Kia Carens Clavis, which is big on space, practicality, comfort and quality. However, at your budget, you will only get lower variants and the basic 1.5-litre petrol engine, and will have to spend more to get the turbo petrol or diesel versions. If you're able to up your budget by a few lakhs, it is definitely worth considering.