There are many sport utility vehicles in India that are marketed to meet the needs of families. Families generally prefer vehicles with a spacious interior and generous boot space to accommodate a large amount of luggage.
Before buying any car, families must ensure that it has the best possible safety features to ensure safety and convenience. For families, cars that come with a 6- or 7-person seating capacity are a better option.
Here, we have discussed the three SUVs, which are considered the better options for families. These cars are the Safari by Tata Motors, the XUV700 by Mahindra & Mahindra, and the Alcazar by Hyundai Motor.
Safari by Tata Motors
It is a stylish and rugged SUV with prices starting at ₹14.66 lakh and going up to ₹25.6 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available in the Indian market with a 2-liter turbo diesel engine option; specifications are given below.
- Engine Capacity: 1956 cc
- Power Output: ~170 PS
- Torque Output: 350 Nm
- Cylinders: 4-cylinder
- Valves: 16-valve DOHC
- Turbocharger: Yes (Turbocharged)
- Fuel System: Common-rail direct injection
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Idle Start-Stop: Yes
- Drive Modes: Eco / City / Sport
- Emission Norm: BS6 Phase-2 compliant
- Fuel Type: Diesel
The car offers a mileage of 14 to 16 kmpl and has a wheelbase of 2741 mm, giving ample headroom and legroom to all passengers. The car is available in both six- and seven-seating capacities. The total boot space is 420 liters, which increases to 827 liters with the last row of seats folded down.
XUV700 by Mahindra & Mahindra
It is a stylish and rugged SUV whose ex-showroom price ranges from ₹13.66 to ₹23.71 lakh. In the Indian market, it is available in multiple variants, which come with a 2.0-liter turbocharged “mStallion” and a 2.2-liter turbo “mHawk” engine. The key specifications of both engines are as follows:
2.0L mStallion Turbo Petrol Engine
- Engine Capacity: 1999 cc
- Power Output: ~200 PS
- Torque Output: 380 Nm
- Cylinders: 4-cylinder
- Valves: 16-valve DOHC
- Turbocharger: Yes (Turbo-GDI Turbocharged)
- Fuel System: Direct Injection
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Idle Start-Stop: Yes
- Drive Modes: Zip / Zap / Zoom (variant-dependent)
- Emission Norm: BS6 Phase-2 compliant
- Fuel Type: Petrol
2.2L mHawk Diesel Engine
- Engine Capacity: 2198 cc
- Power Output: ~185 PS
- Torque Output: 420 Nm (MT) / 450 Nm (AT)
- Cylinders: 4-cylinder
- Valves: 16-valve DOHC
- Turbocharger: Yes (Turbocharged)
- Fuel System: Common-Rail Direct Injection
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: FWD / AWD (select variants)
- Idle Start-Stop: Yes
- Drive Modes: Zip / Zap / Zoom
- Emission Norm: BS6 Phase-2 compliant
- Fuel Type: Diesel
It comes in both 5-seater and 7-seater layouts, making it a great option for families as well. In terms of dimensions, the XUV700 is 4695 mm long, 1890 mm wide, and 1755 mm high, while its wheelbase is 2750 mm, making it quite spacious for the comfort of occupants.
Alcazar by Hyundai Motor
It is a spacious and premium car, which is available in multiple variants. The ex-showroom price starts from ₹14.99 lakh and goes up to ₹24.86 lakh. It is also available with two engine options, which are the 1.5 L Turbo Petrol and 1.5 L Diesel engines; the specifications are:
1.5-L Turbo Petrol Engine
- Engine Capacity: 1482 cc
- Power Output: ~160 PS
- Torque Output: 253 Nm
- Cylinders: 4-cylinder
- Valves: 16-valve DOHC
- Turbocharger: Yes (Turbo GDI)
- Fuel System: Direct fuel injection
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual / 7-speed DCT Automatic
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Idle Start-Stop: Yes
- Drive Modes: Eco / Comfort / Sport
- Emission Norm: BS6 Phase-2 compliant
- Fuel Type: Petrol
1.5-L Diesel Engine
- Engine Capacity: 1493 cc
- Power Output: ~116 PS
- Torque Output: 250 Nm
- Cylinders: 4-cylinder
- Valves: 16-valve DOHC
- Turbocharger: Yes (Turbo-diesel)
- Fuel System: Common-rail direct injection (CRDi)
- Transmission Options: 6-speed Manual / 6-speed Automatic
- Drivetrain: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- Idle Start-Stop: Yes
- Drive Modes: Eco / Comfort / Sport
- Emission Norm: BS6 Phase-2 compliant
- Fuel Type: Diesel
The diesel manual variant is claimed to return around 20.4 km/l, while the petrol variant is in the range of around 17.5–18 km/l. It measures approximately 4560 mm in length, 1800 mm in width, and 1710 mm in height. The wheelbase is 2760 mm, providing comfort for rear passengers.
