When it comes to choosing a family car, safety should always be the top priority. After all, nothing is more important than keeping your loved ones protected on the road. With rising safety standards and better-equipped models available, finding a safe 7-seater car under ₹15 lakhs has become easier.

Long Story Short, here goes your list:

1. Kia Carens Prestige - ₹11,99,900 (Ex-Showroom)

Engine Type: Smartstream (Naturally Aspirated Petrol)

Displacement: 1497 cc

Max Power: 113.42 bhp @ 6300 rpm

Max Torque: 144 Nm @ 4500 rpm

Length: 4540 mm

Width:1800 mm

Height:1708 mm

Wheelbase:2780 mm

Ground Clearance:190 mm

Boot Space: 216 liters (With 3rd row up)

Airbags: 6 airbags (front, side, and curtain).

Mileage- 18 Kmpl.

Safety Rating: 3 Star global NCap

2. Ertiga ZXI Plus - ₹11,63,000

Engine Type: K15C Smart Hybrid (Naturally Aspirated Petrol) Displacement: 1462 cc

Max Power: 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque: 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm

Length 4395 mm

Width 1735 mm

Height 1690 mm

Wheelbase 2740 mm

Ground Clearance 185 mm

Boot Space: 219 Liters

Airbags: 4 (Front, Side)

Mileage: 20.51 kmpl

Safety Rating: 3 Star global NCap

3. Toyota Rumion G - ₹11,60,000

Engine Type: K15C Smart Hybrid (Naturally Aspirated Petrol)

Displacement: 1462 cc

Max Power: 101.65 bhp @ 6000 rpm

Max Torque: 136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm

Length: 4395 mm

Width: 1735 mm

Height: 1690 mm

Wheelbase: 2740 mm

Ground Clearance: 185 mm

Boot Space: 219 liters

Airbags: 4 (Front, Side)

Mileage: 20.51 kmpl

Safety Rating: 3-Star Global NCAP

4. Bolero Neo N10 - ₹12,15,000

Engine Type: mHawk 100 Diesel

Displacement: 1493 cc

Max Power: 100 bhp @ 3750 rpm

Max Torque: 260 Nm @ 1750-2250 rpm

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual

Drive Type: Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)

Seating Capacity: 7

Length: 3995 mm

Width: 1795 mm

Height: 1817 mm

Wheelbase: 2680 mm

Ground Clearance: 184 mm

Boot Space: 857 liters

Airbags: 2 (Driver & Passenger)

Mileage: 16-17 kmpl (depending on driving conditions)

Safety Rating: Not officially tested yet

Which 7-Seater Car is Right for Your family?

Choosing the right 7-seater car depends on your priorities—whether you value sophistication, affordability, brand trust, or rugged versatility. Here’s how the four contenders stack up, with personalized recommendations based on their unique strengths:

1. Kia Carens: Sophistication, Tech, and Refinement The Kia Carens Prestige offers a premium experience with modern tech, luxury features, and impressive road manners. It comes with a stylish design, modern infotainment options, and advanced comfort features. If you’re someone who appreciates refinement, technology, and a well-rounded package, the Kia Carens is for you.

2. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga: Traditional, Reliable, and Easy to Service The Maruti Ertiga ZXI is the most traditional choice of the four. Known for its reliability, ease of maintenance, and affordability, the Ertiga has been one of India’s best-selling MPVs for years. It’s simple, fuss-free, and perfect for a family that values dependability over flashy tech.

3. Toyota Rumion: Rebadged Ertiga with Toyota's Reliability The Toyota Rumion shares its DNA with the Maruti Ertiga but offers the added benefit of Toyota’s trusted reliability and service network. If you like the Maruti Ertiga’s features but want better after-sales service and brand trust from a global giant like Toyota, the Rumion makes great sense. One plus point is, Toyota feels fairly premium. Ertiga feels a bit cab-ish. No offense to Ertiga Owners. I have a way more Cab-ish car, Wagon-R.

4. Mahindra Bolero Neo N10: Semi-Urban, Diesel, Ruggedness, and a Boxy Design The Mahindra Bolero Neo N10 brings the classic Mahindra rugged appeal, equipped with a diesel engine and rear-wheel drive (RWD). It’s a no-nonsense SUV that works best for semi-urban areas with rougher terrain or rural commutes. However, it is not suitable for NCR driving conditions due to diesel bans.