After the last couple of years that just whooshed away, life is coming to normalcy. Now with life coming back on its feels, people are more than eager to roam and get used to the work from home culture. And what’s better than road trips with your family to escape that little world. Well, large 7 seater MPVs and SUVs are the vehicles that certainly pops in your heads when we think of road trips. So, here we count 10 best 7 seater MPVs and SUVs best suited for road trips with family.
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Renault Triber
What’s a better way to start with the MPV that comes for someone who is not looking to spend on huge 7 seaters. Renault Triber is the most affordable 7 seater MPV in the Indian automotive market. It’s an engineering marvel to see as the Triber measures less than 4 meters but still manages to seat 7 abrest where comfort sits outside the window.
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Enough of critics, Tribe surely is a good companion out of the highway. Additionally, we could also expect the new Triber to get the same 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine in its facelift.
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Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
Up next, is the vehicle that has truly helped shape the Indian Taxi industry. With best in class mileage (which only had one competition, until now) the Ertiga CNG was the go-to choice for the fleet owners.
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Also, for those just looking for an MPV with noting fancy going for it, Maruti Suzuki Ertiga is the top bet. Coupled with the brand’s reputation the Ertiga wills every battle possible (hypothetically)
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Maruti Suzuki XL6
Based on the Ertiga, the XL6 should also be considered minus one seat. As the name suggests Maruti Suzuki XL6 gets seats only for 6 passengers. Two front, Two in the middle with captain seats and Two in the last row of seats. But isn’t XL6 a little more expensive than the Ertiga?
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Absolutely, in addition to Ertiga, XL6 gets some add on features, like all-LED headlights and fog lights, and with a resigned exterior better equality of materials on the interior
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Mahindra Marazzo
Does it even exist? Does any know Mahindra Marazo got a facelift after the new emission regulation kicked in? Well, now you know it does. The Mahindra Marazzo comes with the same diesel engine that makes the same 120bhp of max power and is coupled to a 6-speed manual transmission.
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Same old in short! But if it ain’t broke why fix it? Mahindra Marazzo is known to be a robust vehicle with tremendous qualities of transporting people comfortably. Marrazzo could be something to consider.
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Kia Carens
We’ll be honest, it was Kia Carens that triggered us to pitch us the list of all the vehicles that this MPV rivals. Being the latest entry it is a little sceptical to pass a judgement. But considering Kia’s record in India, Carens is expected to be comfortable and a reliable vehicle in the long run.
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It is the only MPV that offers a plethora of engine options, two petrol and a diesel t be exact. Kia Carens come loaded with gadgets and gizmos, but the thing that it lacks is the Global NCAP crash test rating. Aakhir kab take bachoge?
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Toyota Innova
It’s talk about the king, Toyota Innova. Possibly the only vehicle that just nudges our brain when we talk people’s mover, is the Toyota Innova. In the market for more than a decade, Toyota is still going wonders in the Indian market.
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Toyotas have a reputation to make some of the best reliable and efficient vehicles, it’d be safe to say it is the best in class.
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Mahindra XUV700
Now let’s switch our focus on India’s safest vehicle as of now scoring 16.3 out of 17 in the Globa NCAP. Not just because of the technology, XUV700 gets a very competitive price tag to cater for a lot of SUV buyers.
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XUV700 is so popular, at some places the waiting time after the booking was more than a year. Time is the variable to tell whether it’ll be reliable.
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Hyundai Alcazar
Following the new trend of making a 7 seater based on an SUV or a Crossover, Hyundai Alcazar is among the best in the business. To begin with, this comes with a whole lot of engine and transmission combinations.
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Two, petrol and diesel. Over the Creta, the Alcazar comes with additional features like an all-digital instrument cluster, 360-degree camera and more. Well, apart from not being tested at the Global NCAP facility, Alcazar is more than a decent package.
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Tata Safari
Following the same path, Tata Safari also is essentially Tata Harrier’s elongated doppelganger. Like the Harrier, the new Safari also gets the same engine and transmission combination.
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It is a Stallantis sourced 2.0 -litre engine that comes mated to either a 6-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter. That said, Harrier is considered to be a reliable vehicle, the same is expected for Safari, especially on long rides.
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MG Hector Plus
Okay, for the final time! MG Hector Plus is the MPV that started the trend of SUV elongated to allow room for an additional row of seats. Though MG Hector is certainly not the best in the segment, it surely is more than comfortable in sitting any of the 3 rows.
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Additionally, the MG Hector Plus comes loaded with features, like wireless charging, ventilated seats and people’s favourite, panoramic sunroof. Surely, the sunroof would come in handy when going places.
So, these were the 10 7 seater SUVs and MPVs that are best suited for long road drives with the family.