The immediate future of 7-seater SUVs in India seems bright as buyers will have a wide range of options.
In this post, we shall take a look at the details of the top 7-seater SUVs in India that will launch in the upcoming months. This is a market segment that is growing healthily. Affluent people are getting more inclined to purchase spacious and practical SUVs to travel comfortably. They offer the added advantage of high ground clearance which enables them to reach even those areas where the roads might not be ideal for small cars or sedans. For now, let us take a look at the details of the most anticipated large SUVs in our market that will offer 7 seats.
Upcoming 7-seater SUVs in India
| Car | Expected Launch (exp.) |
| Kia Carnival | October 2024 |
| Hyundai Alcazar | November 2024 |
| MG Gloster | September 2024 |
Kia Carnival
Let us commence this list of these soon-to-launch 7-seat SUVs in India with the Kia Carnival. It is the premium luxury MPV which a lot of business owners or celebrities prefer. They often treat it as a people mover or mobile business conference room. It offers an immensely luxurious cabin with top-notch materials and the latest tech and convenience amenities. Interestingly, it was spotted without any camouflage in our market a few weeks ago. The new version of the Carnival bears modern functions including a bold front fascia with sleek LED DRLs, a modernized version of the Tiger Nose grille and a wide body with those familiar sliding doors. It will bear an imposing road presence.
| Specs (exp.) | Kia Carnival |
| Engine | 2.2-litre Turbo Diesel |
| Power | 200 PS |
| Torque | 440 Nm |
| Transmission | 8AT |
| Expected Launch | October 2024 |
| Expected Price | Rs 40 lakh |
Hyundai Alcazar
Next up, we have the Hyundai Alcazar. It is the 7-seater iteration based on the Creta. We know that Creta recently received a thorough update. Hence, the updated Alcazar will launch on September 12. It will come with the design silhouette of the Creta along with the addition of a third row. The current Alcazar is quite popular. I expect the new model to follow in its footsteps with tons of modern amenities. To pamper the customers, the list of features will be longer. It will most likely carry the same powertrain as the existing model. This means that it will have the option of either a 1.5-litre turbo petrol or a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine with manual and automatic gearbox alternatives.
| Specs (exp.) | Hyundai Alcazar |
| Engine | 1.5L Turbo Petrol / 1.5L Turbo Diesel |
| Power | 160 PS / 115 PS |
| Torque | 253 Nm / 250 Nm |
| Transmission | 6MT / 7DCT / AT |
| Expected Launch | September 2024 |
| Expected Price | Rs 18 lakh – Rs 23 lakh |
MG Gloster
Next on our list of upcoming 7-seater SUVs in India is the facelift version of the MG Gloster. It has been spotted testing in India on multiple occasions. Gloster is the flagship SUV from the Chinese-owned MG Motor. It competes with the iconic Toyota Fortuner in our market. Recently, we saw MG launching Snowstorm and Desertstorm editions of the Gloster to create a buzz around the 7-seat SUV. However, the real update will come in the form of a facelift. The spy videos of the fully camouflaged Gloster have been circulating around on the internet for a long time now. It will likely get Level 2 ADAS along with aesthetic and features update. However, it will most likely carry the current powertrain.
| Specs (exp.) | MG Gloster |
| Engine | 2.0-litre Diesel (Single Turbo & Twin Turbo) |
| Power | 163 PS / 218 PS |
| Torque | 375 Nm / 480 Nm |
| Transmission | 8AT |
| Expected Launch | November 2024 |
| Expected Price | Rs 40 lakh – Rs 45 lakh |
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