Suv Above 20 Kmpl Cars in India (22)

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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

Kia Carens Clavis

Maruti Suzuki Ertiga

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The Mahindra XUV 7XO Diesel AT is the most sensible recommendation. It delivers strong performance, excellent highway manners and overall, it's a refined, sophisticated drive experience. The diesel engine is well suited to your running, and the car loaded with technology and features.If you're open to EVs, you could consider the BYD Sealion 7 Dynamic variant is a solid option at around Rs 45 lakh (on-road). The XEV 9S or XEV 9E are excellent options around Rs 30-35 lakh.JSW will be launching the Chery Jetour T2 based SUV which will be launched in India as JSW Motors Combat based SUV in December. It will be a 5-seater, front-wheel drive plug-in hybrid SUV that's rugged, refined, spacious and is likely to be well-equipped too. If you aren't in a hurry, we'd recommend waiting for this one.Other petrol-powered SUVs in that price range include the Tayron and Kodiaq. But given your 18,000km annual usage, fuel bills will be high by opting for these.

Mahindra XUV 7XO

Mahindra XEV 9e

Mahindra XEV 9S

JSW Motors Combat

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Since you're looking for a mid-size SUV with a powerful engine and automatic transmission, the Skoda Kushaq 1.0 TSI AT Classic Plus seems to be the right fit. The 1.0 TSI turbo petrol engine is adequately punchy and responsive, making it well-suited to city and highway driving. The new 8-speed torque converter automatic is smooth and seamless, and the Kushaq offers a good balance of ride comfort and handling, making it an enjoyable car to drive. Additionally, the 2026 version gets an upgraded air-con, making it a good buy.If you're open to a sub-4-meter body style, you could consider the Mahindra XUV 3XO and Skoda Kylaq too. Both of these are very competent cars you can replace your outgoing EcoSport with, and compared to the Kushaq, you are likely to get more features too. However, boot space and rear legroom will not be as generous as the Kushaq.

Skoda Kushaq

Mahindra XUV 3XO

Skoda Kylaq

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The Brezza Turbo will feel noticeably quicker than your 2010 Swift VDi. The 1.0 turbo petrol is a punchy engine with strong low-end and mid-range performance, so it feels genuinely brisk in everyday driving. You will miss the diesel’s effortless torque at low revs, but overall performance is stronger and the car feels more modern and refined.On the variant choice, the LXi is a very basic car and even with genuine accessories you will not be able to add some of the more integrated features that come with higher variants. The ZXi is a better choice because it gives you a much more complete car from the factory, including a better infotainment system, more safety features and a generally more premium feel. Overall, the Brezza Turbo is a significant step up from your Swift in both performance and refinement, and the ZXi is the variant we would recommend.

Maruti Suzuki Brezza

Maruti Suzuki Swift