Indian families prefer 7-seaters as their choice of transportation because of the space and the comfort they offer. Even better, if such vehicles can be acquired on a decent budget. For all such consumers, here we have compiled a list of MPVs that offer the convenience of a seven-seat layout on a decent budget. The list includes models from brands like Kia, Nissan, Maruti Suzuki, and others.
Kia Carens
The most expensive one on the list is the Kia Carens with a starting price of Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom). With an SUV-like stance, the car comes with a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine producing 115 hp of power and offers the option of a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 116 hp of power with a 6-speed MT. If someone wants a more premium option, the brand has the Kia Carens Clavis.
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Toyota Rumion
Wearing a Toyota badge, the Rumion shares its underpinnings with the Ertiga. Sold at a starting price of Rs 10.51 lakh (ex-showroom), the MPV packs a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine that produces 103 hp of power. The brand offers the option of a CNG powertrain, which is tuned to produce 88 hp of power. Transmission options include a 5-speed MT and a 6-speed AT.
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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Relatively more affordable than its badge-engineered sibling, the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is sold at a starting price of Rs 8.80 lakh (ex-showroom). Popular in the Indian market, because of its spacious cabin, the car offers the option to recline second-row seats. Along with affordability, the option of CNG powertrain remains consistent as the Rumion, making it a convenient choice among consumers.
Renault Triber
Renault Triber is the second most affordable model on the list and comes at a starting price of Rs 5.76 lakh (ex-showroom), while the most expensive variant is sold at Rs 8.6 lakh (ex-showroom). The car comes with a 1.0-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 72 hp and is paired with either a manual or an AT. The brand offers the option of a CNG powertrain as a retrofit.
Nissan Gravite
The recently launched Nissan Gravite shares its underpinnings with the Triber. Sold at a starting price of Rs 5.65 lakh (ex-showroom), it is the most affordable model on the list and comes with flexible seating offering up to 150 combinations. So much so that the last row of the car can be completely removed to make more space in the boot.