
These 3 New 7-Seater Cars brings in a whole lot of techs to offer and modernise its design.
3 New 7-Seater MPVs will be launching soon in India from 3 car makers – Kia, Renault and MG. These 3 MPVs ranges from affordable to luxurious.Here’s everything you need to know:
New Kia MPV
Expected Launch: ICE: April 2025, EV: June 2025
Kia has been testing the an MPV in India, revealing some design details despite the camouflage. This new MPV features alloy wheels similar to the upcoming Kia EV5, with a 5-spoke design for both the EV and ICE versions. The front has L-shaped LED DRLs, a thin LED light bar, and LED projectors, while the rear includes C-shaped connected LED tail-lamps and revised bumpers.
Interior features are expected to resemble the Seltos, including a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a 10.25-inch digital cluster, updated controls, and an electric parking brake. Both the EV and ICE versions are likely to offer 6 and 7-seater options, a panoramic sunroof, dual-zone climate control, and new upholstery.
- Battery Specs: EV: 45-50 kWh battery pack, 450-500 km Range [Expected]
- Engine Specs [ICE]:
- 1.5 L Diesel – 114 BHP, 250 NM – 6 Speed MT / IMT / AT
- 1.5 L Turbo Petrol – 158 BHP, 253 NM – 6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT
Kia India has revealed that the Carens will feature a fresh name with a new suffix to distinguish it from the current model. Kia will launch this new model in ICE in April 2025, while the EV version sometime in June 2025.
MG 9 MPV
Expected Launch: March – April 2025
MG M9 electric MPV is expected to launch in India between March – April 2025, priced around Rs 65 lakh (ex-showroom). First showcased as the Mifa 9 at the 2023 Auto Expo, it features a spacious three-row, 7-seater layout with luxurious second-row reclining ottoman seats offering eight massage functions. The M9 comes equipped with several premium features like three-zone climate control, seat ventilation, dual sunroofs, powered sliding rear doors, a second-row touchscreen panel, and rear entertainment screens. It sports a boxy MPV design with a full-width LED light bar, vertical tail-lights connected via an LED strip, chrome accents, and a neatly integrated front bumper. MG will initially retail the M9 through its premium MG Select outlets in 12 cities across India, targeting buyers of the Kia Carnival and Toyota Vellfire. Unlike its competitors, the M9 features a pure-electric powertrain with the following battery specs:
- 90 kWh Battery Pack – Front-Wheel-Drive (FWD) – 242 BHP, 350 NM – 430 KM Range
Renault Triber Facelift
Expected Launch: Late 2025