Now forget Ertiga, Carens and Innova! Nissan is bringing a very affordable 7-seater MPV, price starts at ₹ 6.30 lakh
Introduction: Nissan’s big preparation in the changing automobile market
The demand for 7-seater cars is constantly increasing in the Indian automobile sector. While the family segment already has giants like Maruti Ertiga, Kia Carens and Toyota Innova, now Japanese automaker Nissan is also going to enter this race. Recently, Nissan India has released a new teaser showing a glimpse of a new MPV car. It is expected that this car will be based on the platform of Renault Triber but Nissan will introduce it as a standalone model.
This article will explain every important information related to this upcoming car in detail—design, features, engine, expected price, and who will compete with it in the Indian market.
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1. What is the specialty of Nissan’s new 7-seater MPV?
This upcoming Nissan car will be a three-row 7-seater MPV based on the CMF-A+ platform—the same platform on which the Triber is built. But Nissan is not just re-badging this car. It will have a different design and interior, which will make it stand out from other MPVs.
- Expected price: ₹6.30 lakh (ex-showroom)
Launch timeline: Teaser by the end of 2025 followed by official unveiling and expected launch in early 2026
2. What will be new in exterior design and styling?
- According to the information revealed from the teaser, the car will get several facelifted design elements:
- New front grille and headlamp design
- Larger front bumper with C-shaped design elements on both sides
- New LED taillights at the rear
- Stylish alloy wheels and roof rails that will give it an SUV-like look
The design is expected to be especially youthful and practical so that it can attract urban customers as well as rural users.
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3. What will be special in the interior and features?
- While the interiors have not been revealed yet, it is speculated that it may include the following features:
- 7-seater layout with ample headroom and legroom
- Digital instrument cluster
- Infotainment system (touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support)
- AC vents in all three rows
- Safety features like dual airbags, ABS, EBD, rear parking sensors etc.
- This car will be a budget-friendly family MPV, with full attention to both comfort and convenience.
4. Engine, performance and transmission options
This MPV will likely be powered by a 1.0-litre, three-cylinder petrol engine that has been seen in the Renault Triber. Its power delivery and mileage figures can be as follows:
- Power: 71 bhp
- Torque: 96 Nm
- Gearbox options: 5-speed manual and AMT
- This engine is believed to be suitable for both urban and rural driving conditions. However, auto experts believe that if it is given the option of a turbo engine, it can take it far ahead of its competitors.
- 5. Who will it compete with?
There are already many big cars in this segment:
- Model Starting price (in ₹ lakh)
- Maruti Ertiga 8.69
- Kia Carens 10.52
- Toyota Innova 19.99
- Renault Triber 6.30
If Nissan launches its MPV at a price around ₹ 6.30 lakh, it will become one of the most affordable 7-seater cars in India, giving a better option to middle class families.
6. Nissan’s future plans in India
Apart from this new MPV, Nissan is planning to bring three more new models to India:
- A 5-seater C-SUV
- A 7-seater C-SUV
- A mass-market electric vehicle (EV)
All these launches are proposed in the next two years, which shows that Nissan is now fully committed to strengthening its foothold in the Indian market.
Conclusion: Can it become India’s next bestselling MPV?
This new 7-seater MPV from Nissan can be a great option for those who are looking for an extremely budget-friendly, stylish and feature-loaded MPV. Its potential price and features put it in direct competition with the Ertiga and Triber.
If the company manages to launch it at a price tag of ₹ 6.30 lakh, it will not only challenge the Ertiga or Carens, but can also create a stir in the entire MPV segment.
People Also Ask
Q1: When will Nissan’s new 7-seater car be launched?
Answer: This new 7-seater MPV from Nissan can be officially introduced by the end of 2025 and is expected to be launched in early 2026.
Q2: How much will this Nissan MPV cost?
Answer: Its possible starting ex-showroom price can be ₹ 6.30 lakh, which will be one of the most affordable 7-seater cars in India.
Q3: Is it a rebadged version of Renault Triber?
Answer: No, it will definitely be based on the Triber platform but Nissan will launch it as a separate model, with different design and interiors.
Q4: Which cars will it compete with?
Answer: It will compete directly with Maruti Ertiga, Kia Carens, Toyota Innova and Renault Triber.