Hatchbacks are the most popular car segment in the Indian automotive scene. Small car have always been the volume drivers of the industry and have posted the highest sales number. However, SUVs and MPVs have also been an integral part of the industry and have been getting more popular of lately. Most of the SUV and MPVs come with 7 seats option. However, there are some that offer 8 plus seating configuration. Here’s a list of some of the more popular cars that offer seating option for 8 and more people.
Mahindra Marazzo
The Mahindra Marazzo is a relatively new MPV and was launched in September of 2018. The car comes with both 7 and 8 seat options and recently, the company even introduced an eight seat option on the top of the line M8 variant. The car is pretty well specced and can comfortably seat all people on board comfortably. In its segment, it is the best option currently that comes with eight seat option. The Marazzo gets powered by a newly developed 1.5 litre diesel engine that churns out 121 Bhp of power along with 300 Nm of torque.
Toyota Innova Crysta
The Innova needs no introduction in India and is the best selling MPV despite its high price tag. The latest generation model, dubbed the Innova Crysta looks quite good and is very spacious along with being equally comfortable. It comes with an 8 seater option, in which the mid captain seats found on seven seater version are replaced with a more conventional bench. It comes with a host of engine options which include a 2.7 litre petrol unit, a 2.4 litre diesel unit, and an even powerful 2.8 litre diesel engine. Both automatic and manual transmission options are available with the engines.
Mahindra Scorpio
The Mahindra Scorpio was the first completely self developed car by the company. Prior to this, all the vehicles was based on the jeep platform and were not original designs. The rugged SUV has been here for almost 17 years now and does not show any signs of stopping anytime soon. The Scorpio also comes with an 8 seat option. However, the last row is not very comfortable and is best suited for kids. Mahindra recently launched a new S9 version of the vehicle. Anand Mahindra himself used the Scorpio as his daily drive for a long time.
Renault Lodgy
The Renault Lodgy is another MPV that comes with 8 seat option. However, the car never did very well in the market and is often seen with huge discounts upto Rs. 1.5 lakhs. However, if you want a comfortable at spacious 8 seater MPV without burning a hole in your pocket and are ready to make some compromises in return, the Lodgy is a good choice for you. Though it looks a bit off and more van like than an MPV, with the current discounts applied, it can be availed at really cheap prices.
Mahindra Bolero Plus
The Mahindra Bolero is one of those vehicles that many of us grew up watching. The rugged SUV has maintained its original design yet and looks good even now. Mahindra has been updated the vehicle regularly and the current model is quite a good vehicle for its asking price. The Bolero plus variant comes with seating option of not 8 but 9 people, which is not something found on many cars. However, the last row seats are bench likes and are not comfortable to say the least. However, if you live in suburban or rural areas and want a large seating capacity vehicle, the Bolero Plus is the perfect choice for you.
Tata Sumo
The Tata Sumo feels like it has been here forever now. It has seen its fair share of updates and facelifts but the original design essence is still strong on this car. It also comes with a seating capacity of upto 9 persons and is one of the few vehicles to manage that at that price point. The boxy design may not be for everyone’s taste now but the Sumo gets its basics right, which are affordable mobility along with that tough nature.
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