Buying a car is not an easy decision, especially when within the budget there are several models that meet the list of primary requirements.
Purchasing decisions may be subject to several factors: design, habitability, load capacity, mechanical efficiency, low consumption, equipment and technology, to name the most important. The more attributes you have, the more chances you have of becoming the “auto ideal”.
For example, when choosing a car for the family, the proposals can cover more than one segment. And this is where there is no choice but to sharpen the pencil and compare them one by one.
However, when the family is larger and even more space is required, the list is shortened to those vehicles that have three rows of seats and capacity for seven occupants.
The range is not very wide, but it is enough to cover all types of economies. It is true that the majority are good-looking vehicles that are located in a medium-high price range. But there are also compact options at values that start from $ 25.000.000.
Logically, the former have higher levels of comfort, safety and technology (there are even extended range hybrid versions), although the smaller ones, although they fulfill their mission, are not far behind.
Seven-seater options
In total, there are ten models that offer three rows of seats, not counting the Kia Carnival and Hyundai Staria, two even larger family cars whose capacities reach up to 11 passengers.
1- Citroën C3 Aircross. Made in Brazil, the compact SUV launched a few days ago in our country is the cheapest seven-occupant model on the market.
Within the range there are three versions with seven-seat configuration (there are four others with five). The most economical is the one equipped with the 1.6-liter 115-horsepower gasoline engine and five-speed manual transmission. The other two have the new T200 turbo gasoline engine (1.0 with 120 HP) associated with a continuous-ratio automatic transmission (CVT).
To increase cargo capacity (493 dm3), the two seats in the third row are individual and removable. That is, you can use both, just one, or remove them completely to gain cargo space. The removal process is simple and each seat weighs 8 kilos.
- 1.6 VTi Feel 7 seats: $ 25.000.000
- T200 Shine 7 seats: $ 29.350.000
- T200 Shine Bitono 7 seats: $ 29.500.000
2- Chevrolet Spin. This survivor of the old guard of compact family vehicles has just received a profound design and equipment update in Brazil (the mechanics remain the same). His arrival in the country could occur in the second semester.
Currently the range has only one version for seven occupants. It has the well-known 1.8-liter engine that delivers a power of 105 horsepower and a maximum torque of 161 Nm of torque, coupled to a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- Spin 1.8 Active 7 asientos AT: $ 25.949.900
3- Jetour X70. Imported from China by Famly (former Lifcar), it has been sold in the country since the end of 2020 and is the most economical seven-passenger midsize SUV on the market.
The X70 has a range made up of two versions equipped with a 1.5 turbo engine that delivers a power of 147 horsepower and is associated with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
At the back the floor is flat, a no small feature for resting your legs. The third row of seats has individual backrests and when folded down allows the cargo surface to be completely flat.
- X70 1.5T AT: $ 38.822.000
- X70 1.5T AT Luxury: $ 42.700.000
4- Chery Tiggo 8 PRO. Also imported from China, this large SUV has a high level of quality and equipment, being the most affordable model in its class.
It is offered in a single version equipped with a 1.6 turbo gasoline engine, which delivers a power of 186 HP and is accompanied by a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
- Tiggo 8 PRO Luxury: US$ 42.000
5- Jeep Commander. Made in Brazil, it is the alternative for seven occupants of the 4×4 specialist brand.
The range has three versions and two engine options: a 1.3-liter turbocharged gasoline engine with 175 HP, associated with a 6-speed automatic transmission; and a 2.0-liter turbodiesel with 170 horsepower and a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The Commander was built on the Compass platform but with the necessary modifications to accommodate a third row of seats. The main change is in the size, since this new SUV measures 4,796 mm long, about 392 mm more.
- Limited 1.3L AT6 4×2: $ 58.425.000
- Limited 2.0L AT9 4×4: $ 64.996.000
- Overland 2.0L AT9 4×4: $ 67.435.000
6- Chevrolet Trailblazer. Another classic that has just been renewed and could be arriving at the end of the year. It competes directly against Toyota SW4.
The current range is made up of a single version equipped with the 200 HP 2.8 turbodiesel engine (207 HP in the new one), associated with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
A reference for large 4x4s, it measures almost 4.9 meters in length and allows seven people to travel comfortably. When the third row is not in use, it folds down and is completely hidden under the cargo floor of the trunk, generating greater cargo volume.
- 2.8 4×4 Premier AT: $ 58.588.900
7- Peugeot 5008. The French SUV has attributes that make it an ideal family vehicle.
The three seats in the second row can be adjusted in depth and folded down individually, allowing the interior to be configured according to each need. While the two seats in the third row are very easy to incorporate and hide.
The only version sold in the country has a 165-horsepower, turbocharged, 1.6-liter gasoline engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- 5008 GT Pack: $ 59.470.900
8- Toyota SW4. Renewed in 2023, it is the only model with capacity for seven occupants manufactured in the country.
The range is made up of three versions: the SRX and Diamond have the 204 HP 2.8 turbodiesel engine, while in the GR-S the power increases to 224 HP. In all cases, the gearbox is a 6-speed automatic.
The SW4 is the best-selling large SUV on the market. It has complete equipment, which includes different driving assistance systems.
- SW4 4X4 SRX 2.8 TDI 6 AT 7A: $ 62.337.000
- SW4 4X4 Diamond II 2.8 TDI 6 AT 7A: $ 62.962.000
- SW4 4X4 GR-Sport 2.8 TDI 6 AT 7A: $ 66.105.000
9- Nissan X-Trail. Launched in 2023, this fourth generation is unlike any other for being the first with e-Power technology, an extended-range hybrid propulsion system.
Imported from Japan, it is sold in two versions: a conventional one (Exclusive) equipped with the well-known 181 HP 2.5-liter gasoline engine and the electrified e-Power, which has two electric motors (one on each axle) that are combined with a propeller. thermal.
As in almost all cases, the third row of seats is reserved for children or people with small builds.
- 2.5 Exclusive CVT: $ 62.370.000
- e-POWER Exclusive CVT: $ 78.500.000
10- Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace. It was renovated in 2023, including more equipment, an update in its design and the usual reliable and efficient mechanics.
The only version available offers a 2.0-liter turbocharged engine with 220 horsepower and 350 Nm of torque (350TSI), which is combined with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission with transmission to all four wheels.
The seats in the second row (divided into 2/3 and 1/3) can be moved longitudinally and modify the inclination of the backrest, either to increase cargo volume in the trunk or gain space for the occupants of the third seat, who You gain a little versatility with this alternative, although it is still recommended for boys or people with a small frame.
- Life 350TSI 4Motion: $ 63.410.900
