
KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Captain seats offer enhanced comfort in the second row
- Several MPVs & SUVs offer captain seats in the second row
The demand for three-row MPVs and SUVs has significantly increased in the last few years. Customers with big families are now opting for 3-row SUVs and MPVs for a comfortable ride for all the passengers. Among the 3-row SUVs and MPVs options, some cars offer captain seats in the second row for enhanced comfort. In this article, we'll have a look at every MPV & SUV that comes with captain seats in the second row. In the meantime, make sure to join the 91Wheels WhatsApp channel to never miss out on automotive updates.
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Maruti Suzuki XL6 - Zeta Onwards

The Maruti Suzuki XL6 is the most affordable MPV in India with second-row captain seats. It comes with a starting price of 911.70 lakh (ex-showroom) and offers captain seats as standard across all variants. The top-spec variant is priced at 914.87 lakh (ex-showroom). The XL6 is powered by a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine that produces 103 bhp and 137 Nm of peak torque. This engine is paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. Maruti Suzuki also offers the XL6 with a CNG powertrain option.
Cars With Second Row Captain Seats
KIA Carens - Prestige (O) Onwards

KIA Carens is one of the most feature-loaded MPVs you can buy in Indian under Rs 20 lakh. It comes with two seating options: 6-seater and 7-seater, giving customers flexibility based on their needs. If you're looking for captain seats, the 6-seater configuration starts from the Prestige (O) variant, priced at Rs 11.99 lakh (ex-showroom). This variant is powered by a 1.5-litre NA petrol engine mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. Apart from the NA engine, the upper variants also offer the option of a 1.5-litre turbo petrol and a 1.5-litre diesel engine option.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic - S11

Mahindra Scorpio Classic offers captain seats in the top-spec S11 variant only. This rugged SUV's S11 variant is priced at Rs 17.35 lakh (ex-showroom). On the features front, it offers you a decent set of features such as LED lighting, touchscreen infotainment, and climate control, among others. Powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine, the Scorpio Classic generates 130 bhp of power and 300 Nm of peak torque. This engine is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission.
MG Hector Plus - Style Onwards

The Hector Plus is yet another feature-loaded offering you can buy under Rs 20 lakh. It comes loaded with a plethora of features such as a 14-inch touchscreen, wireless connectivity, automatic climate control, panoramic sunroof, among other features. Like the KIA Carens, this SUV also offers two seating configurations. The 6-seater configuration is available from the Style variant onwards, which is priced at Rs 17.50 lakh (ex-showroom). The Hector Plus is powered by a 2.0-litre diesel engine.
Mahindra XUV700 - AX7 Onwards

The Mahindra XUV700 AX7 variant comes with second-row captain seats, starting at 919.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers a solid list of features, including a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ADAS, a panoramic sunroof, six airbags, and a digital instrument cluster, among others. This variant is available with two engine options: a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol and a 2.2-litre diesel engine.
Toyota Innova Hycross - GX Onwards

The Toyota Innova Hycross is the only MPV on this list that offers captain seats in all its variants. The lineup starts with the G-FLT variant, priced at Rs 19.09 lakh (ex-showroom), but this variant is exclusively for fleet owners. For personal buyers, the range begins with the GX variant, priced at Rs 19.94 lakh (ex-showroom). However, with on-road pricing, this variant will cost you over Rs 20 lakh. The GX variant is powered by a non-hybrid 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 173 bhp and comes paired with a CVT gearbox.
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Verdict
Captain seats provide extra comfort for second-row passengers. The list of MPVs and SUVs with captain seats under Rs 20 lakh includes some great options to consider. However, there are a few more cars that offer captain seats in the second row, such as the Toyota Innova Crysta, Hyundai Alcazar, Tata Safari, and BYD eMax 7 Electric. These vehicles are priced above 920 lakh but come with comfortable captain seats.