Best-Selling 7 Seater Cars

In most Indian families, we tend to have more members living together which makes the whole experience wholesome and nice. For trips with family, many opt for larger cars so that the drive would be comfortable, which led to an increase in the sale of a 7-seater family car. Among the top best-selling 10 cars, 2 models are 7 seater which tells us how these cars are loved and chosen by many Indian families.

Through this blog, let's take a dive into best-selling 7-seater cars in India that you can choose from as your family car for great trips and drives.

Maruti Ertiga

Starting off the list with everyone's favourite most affordable Maruti Ertiga. With a monthly average sales of up to 15,000 units/month, this multi-purpose vehicle has rocketed through the sales charts. As for its competition with its rival Kia Carens, Ertiga has managed to double its sales units every year.

This car became a popular choice in the MUV segment with its 1.5-litre K-series petrol engine which can produce up to 102 bhp and 137 Nm of peak torque. The car comes in both manual which is a 5-speed gearbox and an automatic 6-speed gearbox option. It comes in a very affordable on-road pricing range starting from Rs. 10.12 lakh to Rs 15.34 lakh.

Mahindra Scorpio N

The nest in the list is Mahindra's one of the most loved SUVs the Scorpio. The legacy of the Scorpio nameplate has been in the market for sale since 2002 and was sold in 2 variants at the time. The newly launched Scorpio N which was launched in 2022 has been a successful model for the brand. Currently, Mahindra manages to keep its sales over 10,000 units for Scorpio in India. What made the Scorpio one of the best-selling cars in the first quarter of 2024 is the sale of a total of 45,000 units.

This SUV offers a much more spacious and luxurious cabin with advanced features while providing great off-road stability like the older models. The car has 2 engine options to choose from. The power units in petrol engine rates for 200 bhp and 370 Nm as for diesel it rates for 172 bhp and 400 Nm. One can get the new Scorpio N starting the on-road price between Rs 16.34 lakh and Rs 29.94 lakh.

Mahindra Bolero

Once again Mahindra comes in the list and this time with its Bolero third generation. The Mahindra Bolero has been in the automobile market on sale since the early 2000s. Currently, the car manages to sell nearly about 10,000 units per month since the first quarter of 2024 with 30,000 units.

This SUV has been a favourite for travellers because of its practical cabin and great seating layout, its been a popular SUV choice throughout the rural India. As for the new Bolero, it is powered by a 1.5-litre mHAWK diesel engine that can produce up to 75 bhp and 210 Nm. The third generation model is priced between Rs 11.81 lakh and 13.22 lakh. These features and price ranges make it a very desirable choice for many whether for business or family use.

Toyota Innova Crysta

The ever-reliable Toyota Innova is next on the list. The Innova or you can say the original MPV of India has been a well-known household name for almost 2 decades now. In 2023, the Innova Hycross was added to the line-up of Toyota's MPV which helped with better sales through and through. The Hycross model along with Innova Crysta manages to sell close to 9,000 units per month which is really a great steady number for it.

The Innova Crysta provides really comfortable seating for up to 7-seater and a practical cabin with standard features. As for the Hycross, it offers luxury with features like a panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, electrically adjustable rear seats with ottoman function and more. Both of these models offer the consumers nice features and an interior that is comfortable for up to 7 people. For the pricing of these, Innova Crysta starts from Rs 24.13 lakh to Rs 31.89 lakh for Crysta it starts from Rs 23.61 lakh to Rs 37.18 lakh and mind you that these prices are their on-road prices.

Mahindra XUV700

The last one on the list is again Mahindra and this time it is the flagship SUV, the Mahindra XUV700. The SUV was launched in 2021 and became an instant hit in the market which offers best-in-segment performance, space and features. The XUV700 you can say that was the first car in India to make ADAS mainstream in the automobile industry for SUVs.

For 2024, Mahindra updated the XUV700 model with a new Napoli black paint scheme and a collection of advanced features. The AdrenoX-connected car tech is made up to new 13 new features in addition to the SUV and takes up to a total count of 83 alongside memory function for the ORVM, captain seats in the second row and ventilated front row seats among others. For the on-road price, you can get the Mahindra XUV700 from Rs 16.90 lakh and extend to Rs 32.89 lakh depending on your preference and budget.

Conclusion

The 7 seater segment has become a very popular choice for not only commercial purposes but as capable feature-rich cars for big families that consider owning them for their family use in drives and trips. From well-known names such as Maruti, Toyota and Mahindra, these cars give consumers a sense of reliability which has provided them a strong customer base for their segments.

If you are more of an SUV person you can opt for Mahindra's XUV700 or for MUV you can choose Maruti Ertiga and any other depending on your taste. There are more choices than ever in the 7-seater car segment that used to be seen as a niche. We can also see the segment moving further into the mainstream and can expect to see more 7-seater cars in India at various price ranges. Choose your favourite that goes perfectly for your family dynamic and use it.

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