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Only outstation use and a Rs 10 lakh cap for 7 seats points straight to the Renault Triber. It rides comfortably on rough roads and feels steady on the highway. The packaging for a sub-4 metre vehicle is superb, with a second row that slides and a usable third row. When not in use, the third row can be removed for a generous 625-litre boot. It is easy to drive and fairly economical on fuel for long trips.A few catches: with all 7 seats up, the boot is tiny. If you are opting for the AMT, its shifts are slow and sometimes jerky. And while the engine is fine in the city, it will feel strained when pushing for an overtake with 7 people on board. If you are able to wait until the end of the year, Renault has announced that the Triber will get the 1.0-litre turbo-petrol from the Kiger with the optional CVT. This will largely address the last two catches.Alternatively, you could consider the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, but even the base LXi trim will likely cross your Rs 10 lakh budget on-road.

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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

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In that price bracket, your other 6-7-seater options are Renault Triber and Nissan Gravite. These offerings are surprisingly spacious and practical, and since your usage is limited to the city, they will feel very user-friendly, with their light controls and relatively compact dimensions.Alternatively, you could consider a Citroen Aircross. Being a rare sight on our roads and having proper SUV credentials, it delivers in terms of road presence. However, its third row is not as spacious as other seven-seaters listed, and you will have to stretch your budget by a few lakhs to get this, since the seven-seater is available with the more powerful turbo-petrol engine.Taking all things into consideration, we'd urge you to reconsider and opt for the 1.5 petrol Kia Carens or Maruti Ertiga if you want a comfortable seven-seater.

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Kia Carens

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For your requirements, we recommend the Nissan Magnite 1.0 petrol Tekna - and while it is available with a manual gearbox, we recommend trying the AMT, which will make life easier in traffic. The Magnite feels easy to place, the seat is set a bit higher so you see the road well, and the cabin has enough room for four adults without feeling tight. It also did well in crash tests - scoring a 5-star Global NCAP rating - which should give you peace of mind, and the 1.0 naturally aspirated petrol engine is light on fuel in daily use, so running costs stay low.A couple of things to know. An AMT can feel a little slow and give a slight jerk at very low speeds, especially when you stop and go often. Also, if you often drive on highways with full luggage, the engine will feel just okay rather than strong. Nissan’s service network is not as wide as Maruti or Hyundai in smaller towns, so make sure that there is a workshop close to where you live.Other options include the smaller Tata Punch, which feels tough but is not as efficient, the Renault Triber which gives even more space but at the cost of some features and that tough SUV-like look, and the Hyundai Exter, which is smooth but not as spacious.

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Go for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga if your priority is comfortably accommodating all six family members while still keeping ownership easy and stress-free within your budget. Coming from a Maruti Suzuki Wagon R, the Ertiga will feel like a major upgrade with a much more spacious cabin, comfortable ride and easy drivability in the city. While still being efficient and inexpensive to maintain over the long term. It is also comfortable enough for occasional hill drives and highway trips with the entire family, which makes it the most rounded option for your usage.If you want something smaller and easier to drive in tight city conditions, you could also consider waiting for the turbo petrol version of the Renault Triber, which is expected later this year. The Triber already offers impressive space for its size and is very practical for family use. Also, a turbo petrol engine would make it far better suited for highway and hill driving than the current naturally aspirated motor.

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Renault Triber

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For mostly Mumbai city use, learning to drive from scratch, and a firm Rs. 10 lakh on-road cap, the Renault Triber fits your brief best because it is the only small, easy car in this price that can truly seat five adults in comfort.It works for you for three clear reasons. One, space - the Triber’s cabin is wide, and the rear seat is roomy, so three healthy adults can sit together without rubbing shoulders all the time. Two, it is beginner-friendly - the driving position is high, the view out is clear, and the controls are light, which helps a new driver stay calm in traffic and in tight lanes. Three, it rides well over bad patches and speed breakers you see across Mumbai, so your family will be comfortable. In five-seat mode, the boot is huge for airport runs; you can also use the extra two pop-up seats for short trips if needed.A couple of trade-offs to know. The engine is calm, not fast, so with five on board, it feels best at city speeds and unhurried highway runs. If you pick the AMT, shifts are a bit slow, and you will feel the car pause between gears. If you want a more premium cabin and mainly carry four, look at the Maruti Fronx.

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Go for the Renault Triber Emotion MT. Within your budget, it is the best 7-seater for mixed city and highway use.It is easy to drive and park in the city because it is not very big, the steering is light, and you get a good view out. On bad roads, it stays comfortable, and the cabin is very practical. The second row slides, and the third row folds or can be removed. So you can switch between carrying people and luggage based on the trip.The 1.0 naturally-aspirated petrol engine feels adequate, but one thing to be aware of is that with seven people and bags, the engine will feel underpowered, so you have to plan overtakes. Also, the third row is best for kids or short adults, and with all seats up, there is very little boot space.Alternatively, you can even consider the Nissan Gravite, which is essentially a badge-engineered Triber with a tweaked design and a different interior. If you can stretch a bit over Rs 10 lakh on-road, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga LXi is roomier, has better performance and fits seven adults better.

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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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Without knowing your budget, it's hard to pinpoint what exactly you're looking for in a car. However, going by your request and assuming you want an upgrade from a Maruti Wagon R, you should check out the Nissan Magnite. It has a 5-star Global NCAP rating. At 1758mm, it is not too much wider than the Maruti Wagon R - just about 14cm, and above all else, it is a spacious, practical and good value-for-money compact SUV. At 334 litres, its boot size is decent, and its 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine offers good mileage. However, if you want even more boot space, check out the Renault Triber. If you remove the third row of seats, has a solid 625 litres of boot space. It uses the same 1.0-litre petrol engine as the Magnite, and has received a 4-star Global NCAP crash test rating.

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The Renault Triber would be a good option for you and would fit your budget. The MPV is compact and thus easily manageable in city streets, and despite its small footprint, the third row of seats is surprisingly usable. However, the engine is quite down on power, so it needs to be worked harder on highway drives or when the car is fully loaded.If you want something bigger with a more powerful engine, you could opt for the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. However, this would be at the top end of your budget, with higher variants crossing it.

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Since you are a family of six, the Renault Triber is an ideal choice for you. Its sub-4m length will pose no parking issues, while brilliant packaging means there is reasonable space in all three rows. The middle row seat slide function also makes it easy to balance passenger and luggage space in the cabin. The relatively high seating also makes getting in and out easy enough. Do note, while the Triber was rated 3 stars for adult occupant protection by Global NCAP, it makes for a safer real-world option than higher-scoring compact SUVs. Thanks to the safety of dedicated seats for all family members. Nissan's version of the Triber, called Gravite, will be revealed in the coming weeks and could be worth a look too.

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