Ten of Australia’s Cheapest Seven-Seat SUVs

Seven-seat SUVs offer unrivalled practicality and tonnes of family-friendly features, proving themselves a one-stop-shop for family buyers and adventurous Aussies alike.

They’re a heavy-hitter on the sales chart, which means that more than a few manufacturers have jumped into the ring and launched their own seven-seat SUV to get a slice of the pie.

The result is a great thing for Aussies looking for a bargain, with a healthy amount of competition keeping prices reasonable and offering a huge number of choices at the affordable end of the price spectrum.

Join us as we take a look at ten of the cheapest seven-seat SUVs you can find here in Australia in 2024.

Mahindra XUV700 - $36,990

The honour of the cheapest seven-seat SUV goes to India’s Mahindra, with the XUV700 remaining the benchmark for value in the segment.

What makes the XUV700 even more impressive is the amount of equipment that Mahindra has thrown in as standard, with the base model picking up two 10.25-inch displays, 18-inch alloys, a panoramic sunroof and adaptive cruise control.

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 8.3L per 100km

• Boot Size: N/A

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

• Warranty: Seven-year/150,000-kilometre

LDV D90 - $38,937

Nipping at the heels of the XUV700 is the LDV D90, another seven-seat SUV package that over-delivers on the features front for the money.

The base model picks up LED headlights, adaptive cruise control, side steps, a 12-inch infotainment display and roof rails so you can hit the ground running on a weekend away with the whole family.

Inside the D90’s cabin offers enough space for seven occupants, with healthy legrow on offer in the second row and decent boot space, even with the third-row standing.

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 10.2L per 100km

• Boot Size: 343 - 2,382L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/130,000-kilometre

Nissan X-Trail - $40,790

The latest generation X-Trail is another great option for family buyers, with the company offering both five- and seven-seat layouts for its adventurous SUV.

The X-Trail comes packing healthy ground clearance for some light off-road duties, a revamped cabin layout with tonnes of new technology and a third row of seats for large families, proving itself one of the most affordable and versatile seven-seat SUVS.

• Engine: 2.5-litre four-cylinder petrol

• Transmission: CVT automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 7.4L per 100km

• Boot Size: 465 - 1,396L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Mitsubishi Outlander - $41,240

The Mitsubishi Outlander is one of the best-sellers in the midsize SUV segment, with the option of both five- and seven-seat layouts proving a hit with large family buyers.

With smooth manners on the road, healthy legroom for those in the second row and a third row for young kids, the Outlander isn’t afraid of being put to the family test.

There’s also the option of a fuel-efficient plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain at the top of the Outlander lineup, as well as Mitsubishi’s class-leading warranty program that stretches out to ten years.

• Engine: 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Transmission: CVT automatic 

• Fuel Economy: 7.7L per 100km

• Boot Size: 163 - 478 - 1,461L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: 10-year/200,000-kilometre (when serviced in the network)

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max - $41,990

Chery is a recent entrant to the Aussie market, with the company hoping to win over buyers in the seven-seat SUV segment with the Tiggo 8 Pro Max.

Billed as one of the best value propositions in the seven-seat SUV segment, the Tiggo 8 Pro Max impresses with a clean and spacious interior layout and perky turbocharged engine.

Combine that with Chery’s generous features list and a seven-year warranty and the Tiggo 8 Pro Max proves hard to ignore for family buyers.

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Transmission: Seven-speed dual-clutch automatic   

• Fuel Economy: 8.1L per 100km

• Boot Size: 117 - 739L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - $43,990

For those looking for a more refined and European SUV experience, the Tiguan Allspace is a great option with a particularly attractive and affordable base model.

The Tiguan Allspace is a stretched-out version of the midsize Tiguan buyers have come to love, with 215mm of extra length allowing for a third row of seats in the back for young ones.

On the road, the Tiguan is a dream, with its smooth powertrain and the option of VW’s 4Motion 4WD system for added confidence on loose surfaces, making for a surprising, European-designed value pick in the segment.

• Engine: 1.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Transmission: Six-speed dual-clutch automatic   

• Fuel Economy: 7.7L per 100km

• Boot Size: 230 - 770 - 1775L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Honda CR-V - $47,300

Honda’s family favourite CR-V is offered in both five and seven-seat versions, with the option of a fuel-efficient e:HEV hybrid at the top of the range.

For more budget-conscious buyers, the CR-V VTi X7 picks up a hefty list of features, while the more premium VTi L7 receives a panoramic sunroof, leather upholstery, three-zone climate control and heated seats.

• Engine: 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Transmission: CVT automatic   

• Fuel Economy: 7.1L per 100km

• Boot Size: 150 - 518 - 1,457L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

Isuzu MU-X - $47,400

The Isuzu MU-X is one of the best value picks of the adventurous seven-seat SUV segment, with a base model that comes ready for action with light off-roading and hefty towing power.

Isuzu’s entry-level MU-X picks up a 1.9-litre turbo-diesel paired with a 4x2 system, offering 3,000kg of pulling power and tonnes of space inside the platform pulled from the D-MAX ute, proving one of the most bullet-proof seven-seat SUVs for the money.

• Engine: 1.9-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel 

• Transmission: Six-speed automatic  

• Fuel Economy: 7.8L per 100km

• Boot Size: 311 - 1,119 - 2,138L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Six-year/unlimited-kilometre

SsangYong Rexton - $50,000

The SSangYong Rexton stands out from the seven-seat SUV crowd with its strong value proposition for a 4x4 package.

Under the bonnet, the Rexton comes powered by a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel unit, with a 4x4 system, low-range transfer case and a locking rear differential all bundled in with the base model.

Inside, the Rexton’s cabin looks sleek, comes packed with a lengthy features list and offers a decent amount of space in the third row, making it a bonafide seven-seater rather than a five-plus-two.

• Engine: 2.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder diesel

• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic   

• Fuel Economy: 8.7L per 100km

• Boot Size: 236 - 641 - 1,806L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

Kia Sorento - $50,680

Our list wraps up with one of the most impressive family all-rounders in the segment, the Kia Sorento.

With a large, spacious platform, smooth on-road manners and tonnes of poke from its V6 powertrain, the entry-level Sorento S gives family buyers some serious food for thought, especially considering Kia’s seven-year warranty.

• Engine: 3.5-litre V6 petrol

• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic   

• Fuel Economy: 9.7L per 100kmBoot Size: 179 - 608 - 1,995L 

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Five-star 

• Warranty: Seven-year/unlimited-kilometre

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