6 New Upcoming 7-Seater Cars In India – Tata Safari Petrol To Nissan MPV

In the next 12–15 months, several big car brands like Tata, Mahindra, Nissan and Renault will introduce new 7-seater cars in India. These will include both SUVs and MPVs, catering to families and buyers who need more space.

The ongoing festive season has already boosted car sales thanks to GST 2.0 price cuts and huge discounts, and now excitement is building for these upcoming launches. Here’s a look at the six new 7-seater cars coming soon to India.

Key Takeaways

• Tata Safari Petrol – Launching late 2025.
• Mahindra XEV 7e (EV SUV) – End of 2025.
• Nissan MPV – Early 2026.
• Mahindra XUV700 Facelift – Mid-2026.
• Renault 7-Seater SUV – End of 2026.
• Nissan 7-Seater SUV – Early 2027.

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1. Tata Safari Petrol (Launch: Nov–Dec 2025)

• Tata Motors will finally introduce the Safari petrol SUV alongside the Harrier petrol.
• Powered by a 1.5L 4-cylinder turbo TGDi engine (170 bhp, 280 Nm).
• Transmission: 6-speed manual & 6-speed automatic.
• BS6 Phase II compliant and E20 fuel-ready.

2. Mahindra XEV 7e (Expected: Late 2025)

• A 7-seater electric SUV, based on the XEV 9e platform.
• Battery options: 59 kWh & 79 kWh packs.
• More conventional design compared to the radical XEV 9e.
• Will join Mahindra’s EV lineup after BE 6 and XEV 9e.

3. Nissan 7-Seater MPV (Launch: Early 2026)

• Compact MPV, positioned against the Renault Triber.
• Built on Triber’s platform but with a distinct Nissan design.
• Under 4 meters in length, with flexible cabin seating.
• Engine: 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol (72 bhp, 96 Nm), with manual & automatic gearbox options.

4. Mahindra XUV700 Facelift (Launch: Mid-2026)

• Codenamed W616, testing already begun.
• Gets updated grille, bumpers, and alloy wheels.
• Cabin upgrades: two-spoke steering & 10.2-inch triple screen setup (digital cluster, infotainment, passenger screen).
• Same engine and gearbox choices as the current model.

5. Renault 7-Seater SUV (Launch: End of 2026)

• Based on the upcoming new-gen Duster.
• Will share cabin features & powertrains with the Duster.
• To rival Tata Safari, Mahindra XUV700, and MG Hector Plus.
• Positioned as Renault’s family SUV offering.

6. Nissan 7-Seater SUV (Launch: Early 2027)

• A cross-badged version of Renault’s 7-seater SUV.
• Will have unique styling and cabin design to stand apart.
• Shares the same platform and engine options as Renault’s SUV.
• With this launch, Nissan will expand its India lineup to four models.