Best 7-seater cars in India under Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom): Mahindra Scorpio-N to Toyota Innova Crysta – Times of India

With more and more manufacturers introducing new products in various sectors, the under Rs 20 lakh space is growing rapidly. One such format that has seen significant growth in this price range is the 7-seat SUV/MPV space. The ever-increasing popularity of 7-seat cars has resulted in many manufacturers entering the segment.
Here is the list of best 7-seater cars available under Rs 20 lakh (ex-showroom) in the Indian market, take a look –
kia carens
Starting price – Rs 9.60 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Kia Carens is one of the best MPVs under Rs 20 lakh in India, thanks to its extensive equipment list as well as the powertrain on offer. It gets a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected car tech, cruise control, digital driver display, electric one-touch-folding function for the second-row seats, ambient lighting, ventilated front seats and a single -Pan sunroof.

Engines on offer include a 1.5-litre NA petrol unit (115 PS/144 Nm), 1.4-litre turbo petrol motor (140 PS/242 Nm), and a 1.5-litre diesel unit (115 PS/250 Nm). Transmission options include a standard 6-speed manual transmission, while turbo petrol and diesel engines are also offered with an optional 7-speed DCT and 6-speed AT respectively.
Mahindra scorpio-ne
Starting price – Rs 13.54 lakh (ex-showroom)
The successor to the Scorpio was recently introduced as the Scorpio-N which is being sold as a premium alternative to the former. The Scorpio-N is currently the only ladder-frame offering in the mid-size SUV segment, making it the perfect choice for those who want a bold and rugged SUV.

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Mahindra is offering the Scorpio-N with a 2.2-litre diesel engine that makes 132 PS/300 Nm in its lower position and 175 PS/370 Nm in the higher tune (400 Nm with AT); along with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol motor that churns out 203 PS of maximum power and 370 Nm of peak torque (380 Nm with AT). It gets a rear-wheel drive configuration as standard with an optional 4WD setup for the diesel engine.
Tata Safari
Starting price – Rs 15.25 lakh (ex-showroom)
The Tata Safari nameplate was revived with the introduction of a three-row variant of the Harrier mid-size SUV. Like its five-seater sibling, the Safari is equipped with a 2.0-litre Kryotek diesel engine that churns out 170 PS of maximum power and 350 Nm of peak torque, along with a 6-speed MT and optional 6-speed AT.

Tata Safari

On the feature front, the Tata Safari gets an 8.8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL sound system, IRA Connected Car Tech, a wireless phone charger, an air purifier, a panoramic sunroof. A 6-way powered driver seat, ventilated front and mid-row seats, and so on.
MG Hector Plus
Starting price – Rs 16.15 lakh (ex-showroom)
MG Hector Plus is available with 6-seat and 7-seat configurations, with prices starting at Rs 16.15 lakhs (ex-showroom). The three-row SUV is offered as the five-seat Hector with the same 1.5-litre turbo petrol (143 PS/250 Nm), and FCA-sourced 2.0-litre diesel (170 PS/350 Nm) engines.

MG Hector Plus

Features on offer include a 10.4-inch vertically-stacked touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, connected-car tech, a wireless phone charger, ventilated front seats, panoramic sunroof, rain-sensing wipers, powered tailgate, ambient lighting Huh. even more.
Hyundai Alcazari
Starting price – Rs 15.89 lakh (ex-showroom)
Similar to the aforementioned Tata Safari and MG Hector Plus SUVs, which are based on the five-seater SUV, the Alcázar is a three-row version of the Creta. However, unlike the Creta, the Alcazar is rated with a 2.0-litre NA petrol engine rated at 159 PS/191 Nm, while the 1.5-litre diesel engine (115 PS/250 Nm) remains unchanged.

Hyundai Alcazari

Hyundai Alcazar features a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system with connected-car technology, a similarly sized fully digital instrument cluster, wireless phone charging, cruise control, ventilated front seats, a 360-degree camera, a voice-controlled provides. panoramic sunroof, and more.
Mahindra XUV700
Starting price – Rs 16.53 lakh (ex-showroom)
The XUV700 has gained immense popularity in the Indian market since its arrival last year, with this SUV currently witnessing a long waiting period. The mid-size SUV is available with both 5-seat and 7-seat layouts, the latter being priced from Rs 16.53 lakh (ex-showroom) for the AX3 7 seater diesel model.

XUV700

The feature list of the XUV700 includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a similarly sized digital driver display, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, a 360-degree camera, up to 7 airbags, electronic parking sack, as well as advanced features such as a 360-degree camera. Driver-Assistance System (ADAS) which includes Emergency Autonomous Braking, Lane Keeping Assist and Adaptive Cruise Control.
Toyota Innova Crysta
Starting price – Rs 17.86 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
Toyota Innova Crysta is the only car in this list that can be had with either a 7-seat format or an 8-seat layout. The MPV is large enough to seat three in the last row, so the 7-seat version gets two captain chairs in the middle row, while the 8-seat version gets a bench-type seat.

Innova Crysta

The Innova Crysta is powered by a 2.7-litre NA petrol engine that produces 166 PS and 245 Nm, along with the 2.4-litre diesel unit producing 150 PS and 360 Nm. Both the engines are mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with an optional 6-speed torque converter AT.