Hi, I am a loyal subscriber of Autocar India since more than two decades. I would like to replace my Kodiaq with another 7-seater. The available options, as I could gather, are Meridian, Fortuner (don't like the interiors), Innova and Carnival. I wanted your opinion on the above and any additional information that you can provide. Thanks.

It really depends on what your usage is going to be. If you are going to be driving mainly in the city, then the Innova Hycross is your best option as it is smooth, refined especially the hybrid version. The seats too are comfortable and spacious. If you have a bigger budget then nothing beats the Kia Carnvial as it is a segment higher with even more luxury and space but bear in mind it is quite large which makes manouvering in tight spaces tricky. if you are going to be driving on the highway, the Jeep Meridian and Toyota Fortuner are better options thanks to their strong diesel engines which offer great cruising ability and good mileage. Between the two, the Fortuner is the safer bet though its not as plush as the Meridian and has a bumpier ride.