The cheapest seven-seat SUVs on sale right now

Ever wondered which SUVs have seven seats? And ever wondered what the cheapest seven-seat SUV is? Wonder no more!

We've gathered a brace of affordable sports utility vehicles (wait... you DID know what SUV stands for, right?) that offer three rows of seats and that won't smash the piggybank.

Whether it’s for more cabin space, extra seating or even just for better visibility, SUVs are quickly becoming the popular choice of vehicle for families large and small.

And while some SUVs are getting right up there in price, there is a subset of less spendy seven-seat SUVs that not only work well for a growing family but are easier on the hip pocket.

Mahindra XUV700

From $36,990 drive-away

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The Mahindra XUV700, built in India, may not be the most well-known model but landed in Australia in 2023.

The seven-seater family car has a heap of technology not often seen in large SUVs at this price point.

It boasts a budget-friendly price tag and heaps of standard features such as dual 10.25-inch digital displays, a panoramic sunroof, tyre pressure monitoring system, leatherette seats, adaptive cruise control, LED daytime running lights and plenty more.

Although not the smoothest ride in its class, the XUV700 packs a punch with its robust 149kW/320Nm 2.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.

The XUV700 underwent its last facelift in 2019.

LDV D90

From $38,937 drive-away

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LDV is a Chinese brand few people have yet to come across here – but the manufacturer is gaining traction in the new car market, with twelve models currently on offer and a large presence in the commercial space.

The seven-seat D90 currently gets a drive-away price of $34,990 in entry-level spec and includes safety tech like autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control and traffic sign recognition.

Nissan X-Trail

From $40,020

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There’s quite a diverse range of X-Trails to choose from – eight to be exact. But it’s the front-drive seven-seat ST we’ll look at here.

Priced from $40,020 (before on-roads), you’ll get a 2.5-litre petrol four-cylinder paired to a CVT auto. LED daytime running lights (DRLs) and taillights, power door mirrors, rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitoring all come standard.

It does miss out on safety features such as front parking sensors and tyre pressure monitoring systems, as well as luxuries like heated and leather-appointed steering wheel and dual-zone climate control.

It’s a great starting point with plenty of safety features if luxurious additions aren’t on your shopping list, though.

Mitsubishi Outlander

From $41,240 plus on-road costs

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The Mitsubishi Outlander ES is a longstanding affordable seven-seat car on sale. You can get your hands on a base model in front-drive automatic from $31,290.

But be warned – just because it has seven pews doesn’t mean you can (comfortably) fit that many adults in the car. Mitsubishi says the Outlander is a 5+2 seater, not a genuine seven-seat SUV.

Those foldaway rear seats at the very back are super cramped if you’re any taller than, say, 100cm (or a toddler).

So if you’re after a full-time seven-seater, there are better options out there – but for the odd occasion, the seven-seat Outlander SUV is a good option.

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

From $41,990

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The Chery Tiggo 8 Pro is a seven-seat only SUV that has only just hit our shores. It's is packed with features like 18-inch alloy wheels, a wireless charger, 360-degree camera, eight-speaker Sony audio system and more.

In addition to its impressive feature set, the Tiggo 8 Pro offers great value for money. The SUVs competitive pricing, coupled with a generous seven year/unlimited km warranty a makes it an attractive option for families.

Honda CR-V

From $46,800 plus on-road costs

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Honda introduced this seven-seater in January 2019 where it was a bargain option, taking over as the most affordable seven-seat option in the CR-V range.

However since the all-new generation launched in 2023 it has creeped further away from the $35k mark it once sat.

In saying that it now hosts a huge suite of safety and comfort features that previous generations didn't have.

Parting with $46,800 (plus on-road costs) will get you a very modern cabin, blind spot monitoring, 17-inch alloy wheels and 140kW of power from Honda’s 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine.

Ssangyong Rexton

From $50,000

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A seven-year warranty, nationwide pricing, more dealers, big towing capacity and heaps of equipment; that’s what the latest iteration of the Korean brand SsangYong is promising Australian buyers with the Rexton large seven-seat SUV.

The SsangYong Rexton ELX SUV comes standard with front-wheel-drive and a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine teamed with eight-speed automatic transmission.

It retails for $50,000, and offers 18-inch alloy wheels, a leather steering wheel, nine airbags, rear cross traffic alert and blind spot monitoring.

Is there a seven-seat bargain that we've missed? Let us know in the comments below!