{"id":50128,"date":"2023-11-09T13:48:58","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T13:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/highwaytale.com\/?p=50128"},"modified":"2023-11-09T13:48:58","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T13:48:58","slug":"best-7-seater-petrol-suv-mpvs-for-long-journeys-buying-my-3rd-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/highwaytale.com\/news-features\/best-7-seater-petrol-suv-mpvs-for-long-journeys-buying-my-3rd-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Best 7-seater petrol SUV \/ MPVs for long journeys: Buying my 3rd car"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have booked an Innova Hycross, but the 15-month waiting period is giving me second thoughts.<\/h2>\n

BHPian Sanidhya mukund<\/strong> recently shared this with other enthusiasts.<\/p>\n

I currently own a 2014 Mercedes C-Class W204 with 40k on the odo. It has been maintained immaculately and was quite a well-equipped car for its time. (Memory seats, Panoramic Sunroof, Sat-Nav, dual Zone AC etc.). I also own a 2021 Maruti Suzuki Ertiga VXI CNG. This one also has 40k on the odo.<\/p>\n

Both cars are running fine, but both have shortcomings that have created a void in my garage: I don’t have a car that is suitable for long journeys! The Merc is too low, has no space in the back and is too old to be taken to remote areas where help would not be available in case something goes wrong. On the other hand, the Ertiga is new, spacious, reliable, abuse-friendly and has good ground clearance, but is simply too unsafe to be taken beyond city limits.<\/p>\n

I am thus looking to add a 3rd car to my garage, with the following set of requirements:<\/p>\n

With these requirements in mind, I have gone ahead and booked the Toyota Innova Hycross VX (O) 8 seater in Sparkling Black Crystal Shine. I have been quoted a waiting period of 12-15 months. However, I am having second thoughts about my choice; The Ertiga was a decision that was made with the head only, and while the car does serve its purpose well, I do not particularly like it. It feels very insipid and bland. I am unfortunately getting similar vibes from the Innova Hycross, especially because of the cheap interiors and accentuated by the fact that I cannot get a ZX model due to the bookings being closed.<\/p>\n

Therefore, I would appreciate some help choosing among all the Petrol, automatic, 7-seat UVs available in India:<\/p>\n

MG Motors<\/h2>\n

Visited the flagship showroom in Gurgaon and loved the ambience of the dealership. Courteous sales staff as well. They showed us a Hector+ Sharp Pro with captain seats and explained the features well.<\/p>\n

Hector Plus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pros<\/p>\n