Maruti Suzuki is known for being the biggest player in the mass market segments when it comes to the Indian car market. The story isn’t all that similar when it comes to 7 seater cars, however, the Indian car maker does offer three different cars that can seat so many people. Furthermore, all three cars belong to three different price bands altogether with considerable price jumps between them. Lastly, all of Maruti Suzuki’s 7 seater offerings use petrol as their primary source of fuel, with a couple of them able to run on CNG as well.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco
Nobody needs an introduction to the Maruti Suzuki Eeco. It’s majorly popular among fleet buyers for commercial purposes and the Eeco 7 seater configuration is perfect for that. The Eeco is also available as a 5 seater. The Eeco is the spiritual successor to the iconic Maruti Suzuki Omni.
Maruti offers the Eeco with a 1.2 litre petrol engine and it can only be had with a 5 speed manual transmission. It is the only passenger car sold by Maruti to not have an automatic transmission. The Eeco is equipped to run on CNG as well, and returns an excellent fuel efficiency of over 26 km/kg when running on it.
Coming to its ability to seat seven, the Eeco 7 seater is offered with bench seats in the second and third rows, which can seat 3 and 2 people, respectively. The Eeco can also be modified for hauling cargo.
Maruti Suzuki Eeco Specifications
- Engine: 1.2 litre petrol engine
- Transmission: 5 speed MT
- Mileage: 19.71 km/l (petrol), 26.78 km/kg (CNG)
- Airbags: 2
- Fuel Type: Petrol, CNG
- Seating Capacity: 5 seater / 7 seater
- Body Type: MPV
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
The Maruti Suzuki Ertiga was first launched in 2012 and it received a stellar welcome. The MPV was specifically designed to be an accessible Maruti 7 seater for Indian families. It embodied Maruti Suzuki’s core philosophy of being efficient, with the icing on the cake being that it managed to eke out a lot of space within a small footprint. Its second generation model was launched in 2018 and it further improved the Ertiga 7 seater in all the above areas, making it even more popular.
With the tightening emission norms, the Ertiga soon lost its trusted diesel engine as Maruti Suzuki decided to discontinue all its diesel variants. The Ertiga, however, continues to shine as a petrol offering with a 1.5 litre petrol engine being the sole workhorse. It can be specced with a 5 speed manual transmission and a 6 speed automatic as well. With a factory-equipped CNG option, the Ertiga continues to be a frugal car to run.
As we have mentioned before, the Ertiga manages to offer a lot of space for its overall size. In fact, the biggest highlight of this Maruti 7 seater is that its third row can be used by adults as well, and not just children.
Maruti Suzuki Ertiga Specifications
- Engine: 1.5 litre petrol
- Transmission: 5 speed MT, 6 speed AT
- Mileage: 20.3 km/l – 20.51 km/l (petrol), 26.11 km/kg (CNG)
- Airbags: 4
- Fuel Type: Petrol, CNG
- Seating Capacity: 7 seater
- Body Type: MPV
Maruti Suzuki Invicto
As far as Maruti Suzuki’s portfolio of cars is concerned, the Invicto is from another world. And that’s because it is. The Maruti Suzuki Invicto is a rebadged version of the Toyota Innova Hycross. It is sold as Maruti Suzuki’s flagship offering through its NEXA retail outlets.
Unlike its Toyota sibling, the Invicto only gets one powertrain option, but importantly it’s the hybrid version. The 2.0 litre petrol engine works with an electric motor, and together the system has a combined fuel efficiency of 23.24 km/l. For a car the size and weight of the Invicto, that is an incredible number. Being a hybrid, the Invicto is only available with an automatic transmission.
The Invicto also inherits the comfort quotient of the Innova Hycross and offers the same refined ride quality. Its seats are plush and the third row is well designed so that it can be used by children and adults alike. The second row is offered with captain seats in the 7 seater versions. It is replaced by a bench seat in the 8 seater version.
Maruti Suzuki Invicto Specifications
- Engine: 2.0 litre petrol engine (hybrid)
- Transmission: eCVT
- Mileage: 23.24 km/l
- Airbags: 6
- Fuel Type: Petrol
- Seating Capacity: 7 seater / 8 seater
- Body Type: SUV
7 Seater Maruti Suzuki Cars in India Summary
Maruti Suzuki exists in specific price bands when it comes to 7 seater cars. In the case of the Eeco, it has a monopoly in the segment with no other car maker operating in that space. The Ertiga is a well rounded MPV which offers a great mix of comfort, practicality and frugality for budget-buyers. And last but not the least, the Invicto is a great fit for those who are looking to move on to a premium vehicle, but feel inclined to stay in the Maruti Suzuki family.
FAQs about Maruti Suzuki 7 Seater Cars
Which Maruti Suzuki cars are 7 seaters?
The 7 seater Maruti Suzuki cars include the Eeco, Ertiga and Invicto.
Which is the least expensive 7 seater sold by Maruti Suzuki in India?
The Maruti Suzuki Eeco is the least expensive 7 seater Maruti Suzuki car, priced between Rs. 5.32 lakh to Rs. 6.58 lakh.
Is the Maruti Suzuki XL6 a 7 seater car?
No, while the Maruti XL6 has three rows of seating, it can only seat a maximum of six people.
Does Maruti Suzuki sell any diesel 7 seater car?
No, Maruti Suzuki does not currently sell any diesel 7 seater cars.
Which 7 seater Maruti Suzuki cars have a hybrid engine?
The Maruti Suzuki Invicto comes equipped with a strong hybrid powertrain.
