Rs 6 Lakh Comfortable 7-Seater Coming? » MotorOctane

You read that right! India’s best-selling car maker will soon look to take on India’s most affordable 7-seater with its very own model. Maruti recently announced its plans to bring in 28 models by the end of 2030. But why would Maruti target this segment? Let’s find out!
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Upcoming Maruti 7-Seater Details

Maruti is planning to launch 28 cars by the end of 2030. The plan is to increase the market share from 40% to 50%. To achieve this, Maruti will likely enter new segments where it currently has nothing to offer. Given the current market scenario and rising demand for 7-seaters, an entry-level MPV could be among the 28 cars. 

Talking of which, we expect the carmaker to slot a new 7-seater between the Eeco and the Ertiga. This 7-seater will compete directly with the Renault Triber and the upcoming Nissan B-MPV. Maruti is popular for its affordability, reliability and great after-sales service, which will attract more buyers away from the Renault and Nissan alternatives. And Maruti, being Maruti, may launch this 7-seater between Rs 6 Lakh to Rs 9 Lakh (on-road, Mumbai), undercutting the Triber. As of now, it is unclear when Maruti will launch this 7-seater. But what will this MPV have to offer?

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Specs And Features

Maruti is popular for its practicality and space, even in its smaller cars. We expect the new 7-seater to get a tall-boy design like the WagonR. On the powertrain front, we expect the 7-seater to get the 1.2-litre NA petrol engine from the current Swift. Transmission options could include a 5-speed MT and an AMT. One of Maruti’s recent feats could feature in this MPV. The brand currently has the underbody CNG tech ready, and it will be a big USP if the upcoming 7-seater could get the same.

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This will allow for more space in the cabin and a usable boot. The Renault Triber also gets a retrofit CNG option. So, if Maruti is able to pull off the underbody CNG tank, it will surely have the upper hand. On the features front, Maruti could offer a good number of features. If it is feasible for the brand, it could offer features like a 9-inch touchscreen, a 360-degree camera, a head-up display, and a few more. All these features, along with Maruti’s USP, high fuel efficiency, will likely dominate the segment and create its own space.