Top 5 Best 7-Seater Cars in India with 2-3-2 Seating Layout in 2026

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

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:

SpecificationPetrolTurbo PetrolDiesel
Engine1.5L1.5L Turbo1.5L
Power Output115 PS160 PS116 PS
Peak Torque144 Nm253 Nm250 Nm
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)12.5 seconds8.9 seconds11.5 seconds
Top Speed170 km/h190 km/h175 km/h
Transmission6MT6MT / 6iMT / 7DCT6MT / 6AT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
Fuel EfficiencyUp to 15.95 km/lUp to 16.66 km/lUp 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

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:

SpecificationPetrolDiesel
Engine1.5L Turbo1.5L Turbo Diesel
Power Output160 PS116 PS
Peak Torque253 Nm250 Nm
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.5 seconds12.0 seconds
Top Speed195 km/h180 km/h
Transmission6MT / 7DCT6MT / 6AT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Fuel Efficiency17.5–18.0 km/l18.1–20.4 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

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:

SpecificationPetrolDiesel
Engine1.5L Turbo2.0L Turbo
Power Output143 PS170 PS
Peak Torque250 Nm350 Nm
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)12.0 seconds11.6 seconds
Top Speed195 km/h195 km/h
Transmission6MT / CVT6MT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Fuel Efficiency13.8–14.2 km/l15.6 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 

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

SpecificationPetrolDiesel
Engine1.5L Turbo Petrol2.0L Turbo Diesel
Power Output170 PS170 PS
Peak Torque280 Nm350 Nm
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)9.8 seconds10.5 seconds
Top Speed190 km/h180 km/h
Transmission6MT / 6AT6MT / 6AT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
Fuel EfficiencyUp to 16.3 km/lUp 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

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:

SpecificationTurbo PetrolTurbo Diesel
Engine2.0L Turbo Petrol2.2L Turbo Diesel2.2L Turbo Diesel
Power Output200 PS155 PS185 PS
Peak Torque380 Nm360 Nm420 Nm (MT) / 450 Nm (AT)
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)9.5 seconds11.5 seconds10.0 seconds
Top Speed200 km/h180 km/h190 km/h
Transmission6MT / 6AT6MT6MT / 6AT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD / AWD (AT)
Fuel Efficiency13–15 km/L16–17 km/L16–17 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.

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