In the Indian market, many car models are available for sale that offer a seating capacity of 7 people in a 2-3-2 arrangement. Among them, the top 5 are the Kia Carens Clavis, the Hyundai Alcazar, the MG Hector Plus, the Tata Safari, and the Mahindra XUV700. They come with smart features and technology to ensure better comfort and convenience for occupants. Let’s have a closer look at each of the above-mentioned cars.
Kia Carens Clavis

The Carens Clavis is available with an ex-showroom price between ₹11.23 lakh and ₹21.67 lakh. Its length, width, and height are 4,550 mm, 1,800 mm, and 1,708 mm, respectively. Available with three internal combustion engine options, they are:
| Specification | Petrol | Turbo Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1.5L | 1.5L Turbo | 1.5L |
| Power Output | 115 PS | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Peak Torque | 144 Nm | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 12.5 seconds | 8.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 190 km/h | 175 km/h |
| Transmission | 6MT | 6MT / 6iMT / 7DCT | 6MT / 6AT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Efficiency | Up to 15.95 km/l | Up to 16.66 km/l | Up to 19.54 km/l |
Inside, it has a dual 12.3-inch panoramic display, one as a digital instrument cluster and another as an infotainment system. Other notable features are 64-colour ambient lighting, Bose 8-speaker premium audio system, and Level 2 ADAS with 20 autonomous safety functions.
Hyundai Alcazar

The Alcazar ex-showroom price starts from ₹14.51 lakh and goes up to ₹21.25 lakh. It is 4,560 mm longer, 1,800 mm wider, and 1,710 mm taller. Its wheelbase is 2,760 mm, and ground clearance is 200 mm. The carmaker has introduced the model with two internal combustion engine options:
| Specification | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo | 1.5L Turbo Diesel |
| Power Output | 160 PS | 116 PS |
| Peak Torque | 253 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 9.5 seconds | 12.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Transmission | 6MT / 7DCT | 6MT / 6AT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Efficiency | 17.5–18.0 km/l | 18.1–20.4 km/l |
The cabin gets an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless phone charging pad, and 10.25-inch digital displays as infotainment and a digital instrument cluster. Also features a 360-degree camera, Level 2 ADAS, six airbags, electronic stability control, and ventilated front seats for better comfort.
MG Hector Plus

The Hector Plus is available for sale with the ex-showroom price ranging from ₹17.49 lakh to ₹19.69 lakh. The length is 4,699 mm, width is 1,835 mm, and height is 1,760 mm. The carmaker is selling it with two internal combustion engine options:
| Specification | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo | 2.0L Turbo |
| Power Output | 143 PS | 170 PS |
| Peak Torque | 250 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 12.0 seconds | 11.6 seconds |
| Top Speed | 195 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Transmission | 6MT / CVT | 6MT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Efficiency | 13.8–14.2 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
Equipped with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Both front seats are ventilated, eight-color ambient lighting enhances the occupants’ mood, and six airbags across the cabin ensure safety for all. Other notable features are a powered tailgate, rain-sensing wipers, and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Tata Safari

The Safari is available with an ex-showroom price starting from ₹13.29 lakh and goes up to ₹26.76 lakh for the recently introduced Stealth edition. The length, width, height, wheelbase, and ground clearance of this car are 4,668 mm, 1,922 mm, 1,795 mm, 2,741 mm, and 200 mm, respectively. It is available with two ICE options; they are
| Specification | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo Petrol | 2.0L Turbo Diesel |
| Power Output | 170 PS | 170 PS |
| Peak Torque | 280 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 9.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds |
| Top Speed | 190 km/h | 180 km/h |
| Transmission | 6MT / 6AT | 6MT / 6AT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Efficiency | Up to 16.3 km/l | Up to 16.3 km/l |
Equipped with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster under the steering wheel, a 12.3-inch touchscreen at the centre of the dashboard with a 10-speaker JBL audio system, and a powered driver’s seat with a memory function. Other notable features are 7 airbags, electronic stability control, and ISOFIX child-seat mounts to securely mount the child seat.
Mahindra XUV700

The XUV700 is available for sale with an ex-showroom price between ₹13.66 lakh and ₹26.18 lakh. It is 4,695 mm longer, 1,890 mm wider, and 1,755 mm taller. Its wheelbase is 2,750 mm and ground clearance is 200 mm. They also have introduced it three ICE options, which are:
| Specification | Turbo Petrol | Turbo Diesel | |
| Engine | 2.0L Turbo Petrol | 2.2L Turbo Diesel | 2.2L Turbo Diesel |
| Power Output | 200 PS | 155 PS | 185 PS |
| Peak Torque | 380 Nm | 360 Nm | 420 Nm (MT) / 450 Nm (AT) |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 9.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | 10.0 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h | 180 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Transmission | 6MT / 6AT | 6MT | 6MT / 6AT |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD / AWD (AT) |
| Fuel Efficiency | 13–15 km/L | 16–17 km/L | 16–17 km/L |
The dashboard is equipped with two 10.25-inch screens, one at the centre and the other under the steering wheel. It gets a six-way adjustable driving seat with a memory function; both front seats are ventilated. Other notable features are a 360-degree camera, electronic parking brake with auto-hold, and up to 7 airbags.
