There are many car models from different manufacturers in the Indian market that claim to be perfect for families, but only a few of them offer the space, comfort, and features that a family needs with affordable pricing.
Here, we have come with three cars. They are SUVs with a seating capacity of 7 people and give adequate cargo, are equipped with advanced features to ensure safety and convenience, and come with a premium interior.
These three cars are the Renault Triber, Kia Carens, and Hyundai Alcazar. Check the ex-showroom price; specifications and features are available below. Read this article thoroughly to see which one meets your needs as a family car.
Renault Triber
The Triber by Renault is a 7-seater SUV with three rows and 5 doors. It is available in the Indian market with an ex-showroom price range from ₹5.76 to ₹8.60 lakh. It comes with a 999 cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine, which generates 72 PS power and 96 Nm torque.
Available transmission options are 5-speed manual and Easy-R AMT, and the dimensions of this car are 3,985 mm in length,1,734 mm in width, and 1,643 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2,636 mm, ground clearance is 182 mm, and it gives mileage of 17-20 kmpl.
It has an LED signature light and new design elements. For comfort and convenience, it comes with power windows, remote central locking, tilt-adjustable steering, air-conditioning, and a 12V socket; and for safety, it has ABS, multiple standard airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchorages, and more.
Kia Carens
It is a spacious SUV with a seating capacity of 7 people; the ex-showroom price of this car starts from ₹10.99 lakh, and it comes with two engine options that are a 1,497 cc petrol engine and a 1,493 cc diesel engine. Their specifications can be found below.
1.5 L Petrol (1,497 cc)
- Engine type: Naturally aspirated petrol, 4-cylinder
- Power: ~113 bhp
- Torque: ~144 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front‐wheel drive (FWD)
- Transmission: 6-speed manual (typical variant)
- Fuel efficiency: ~15-16 km/l (expected)
- 0-100 km/h: ~10.4 seconds (approximate)
- Maximum speed: ~170 km/h (estimated)
1.5 L Diesel (1,493 cc)
- Engine type: Turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder
- Power: ~114 bhp
- Torque: ~250 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front‐wheel drive
- Transmission: 6-speed manual
- Fuel efficiency: ~18-19 km/l
- 0-100 km/h: ~10-11 seconds
- Maximum speed: ~174 km/h
The length, width, and height of this car are 4,540 mm, 1,800 mm, and 1,708 mm, respectively. It has a long wheelbase of 2,780 mm to give good legroom and headroom and a high ground clearance of 195 mm, so it can easily run even on rough roads.
For the safety of the driver and passenger, it has 6 standard airbags, ABS + ESC + VSM, and other control systems. For convenience and comfort, it includes large touchscreen infotainment, smartphone connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, good 3-row comfort, and more.
Hyundai Alcazar
It is a 7-seater SUV, which is available in multiple variants. Its ex-showroom price ranges from ₹14.47 to ₹21.10 lakh in New Delhi. In the Indian market, it is available with two engine options, which are as follows:
1.5-L Turbo Petrol Engine (≈1482 cc)
- Engine type: Turbocharged, 4-cylinder
- Power: ~158–160 bhp
- Torque: ~253 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 7-speed DCT (automatic)
- Fuel efficiency: 17–18 km/l
- 0–100 km/h: 9–10 seconds
- Top speed: 190–200 km/h
1.5-L Turbo Diesel Engine (≈1493 cc)
- Engine type: Turbocharged diesel, 4-cylinder
- Power: ~114–116 bhp
- Torque: ~250 Nm
- Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive (FWD)
- Transmissions: 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic
- Fuel efficiency: 18–20 km/l
- 0–100 km/h: 11–12 seconds
- Top speed: 175–185 km/h
The dimensions of this car in terms of length, width, and height are 4,560 mm, 1,800 mm, and 1,710 mm, respectively. The wheelbase is 2,760 mm, the ground clearance is 200 mm, and the boot space is 180 liters.
For safety, it has multiple airbags, ABS with EBD, ESC (electronic stability control), vehicle stability management (VSM), and hill-start assist; and for convenience, it has a panoramic sunroof, a large touchscreen display, a wireless charger, ventilated seats, and others.
