Kia India has just rolled out its sharpest MPV yet—the 2025 Carens Clavis—with prices kicking off at ₹11.50 lakh (ex-showroom) and stretching up to ₹21.50 lakh across 24 variants. If you’re weighing a premium three-row people-mover around the ₹20 lakh mark, here are three rivals worth a look.
Mahindra XUV700: The Tech-Loaded Seven-Seater
Mahindra’s flagship XUV700 straddles the ₹14.49–25.14 lakh band in New Delhi, so even its mid-spec diesel models sit close to Carens Clavis’s upper variants. Its diesel top-end returns a claimed 17 kmpl on the highway. Inside, you get Level 1 ADAS, a 10.25-inch touchscreen, ventilated seats and a fully digital instrument cluster—enough kit to keep backseat arguments to a minimum.
Hyundai Creta: The All-Rounder Compact SUV
The Creta remains India’s go-anywhere C-segment stalwart, priced between ₹11.11 and ₹20.50 lakh. It only seats five, but its high-tech cabin—complete with panoramic sunroof, Bose-branded audio and an optional ADAS suite—gives it a premium aura. Plus, Hyundai’s nationwide service network keeps ownership headaches down.
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Mahindra Scorpio: The Rugged Family Workhorse
If you need proper space and don’t mind a rough-and-ready vibe, the Scorpio’s ladder-on-frame build still shines. It starts at ₹13.77 lakh and peaks at ₹17.72 lakh, undercutting the Clavis on price and underlining its burly SUV persona. Its hardy suspension is a boon on broken tarmac, though it can’t match Kia’s gadget list.
Each of these alternatives brings its own flavour: the Carens Clavis dazzles with fresh design and Level 2 ADAS, the XUV700 mixes muscle with modern tech, the Creta offers a refined urban toolkit, and the Scorpio serves up old-school ruggedness. Your pick boils down to whether you prioritise gadgets, off-road grit, cabin calm or pure MPV practicality.