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Top 10 Diesel Cars in India: If you are planning to buy a diesel car then this list is useful for you. Now the options for diesel cars in India are less than before, but many powerful cars like Altroz, Nexon, XUV 3XO, Sonet, Thar, Seltos and Creta are still available. These have powerful engines and modern features along with excellent mileage. Know here the price, mileage and features of 10 best diesel cars of India.
Tata Altroz Diesel: This is the most economical and only premium diesel hatchback in the country. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 8,29,990. It ranges from approximately ₹8.90 lakh to ₹11.00 lakh. Its sharp laser-cut exterior and 90-degree opening door make it extremely attractive. The cabin has modern features like dual-tone premium interior, 10.25-inch touchscreen, digital cluster, cruise control and sunroof. 5-star global NCAP safety rating, 6 airbags and ESP make it the safest. It has a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder Revotorq diesel engine (90 PS / 200 Nm), which gives an excellent mileage of around 23.64 km/litre with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Mahindra Bolero: This is the most reliable 7-seater SUV in rural and town areas of the country. Bolero ex-showroom prices start from around ₹ 8.49 lakh and go up to ₹ 9.99 lakh. Its classic boxy and metal body design is extremely strong and rough-and-tough. The cabin has vinyl seats and basic digital cluster. Features include power steering, central locking and AC. Dual airbags, ABS and rear parking sensors have been provided in safety. It has a 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel engine (76 PS / 210 Nm), which gives a mileage of around 16 km/litre with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Mahindra Bolero Neo: The modern and ladder-frame based incarnation of Bolero is Bolero Neo, whose ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 9.90 lakh to ₹ 12.15 lakh. Its design is boxy and is equipped with a modern grille, body cladding and alloy wheels. The interior has Italian theme, fabric upholstery and 7-inch touchscreen. Features include cruise control, steering-mounted controls and rear armrest. For safety, it has dual airbags, ABS with EBD, cornering brake control and mechanical locking differential (MLD) in the top variant. Its 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine generates 100 PS power and 260 Nm torque, giving a mileage of around 17.29 km/litre.
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Mahindra XUV 3XO: This sub-compact SUV from Mahindra is the most feature-loaded in its segment. The price of its diesel variants ranges from around ₹ 9.99 lakh to ₹ 15.49 lakh (ex-showroom). Its futuristic front grille, connected C-shaped LED taillights and wide stance give it a bold look. Inside, soft-touch dashboard, panoramic sunroof and dual 10.25-inch screens are provided. Safety features include 6 airbags (standard), level-2 ADAS and 360-degree camera. It has a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine (117 PS / 300 Nm), which delivers a mileage of around 20.6 km/litre with 6-speed manual and AMT.
Kia Sonet Diesel: This is a sporty and tech-savvy sub-4 meter SUV, the price of diesel models of which starts from around ₹ 9.80 lakh to ₹ 15.75 lakh. Its ‘tiger nose’ grille, crown jewel LED headlamps and connected LED bars look quite premium. The interior has all-black leatherette cabin, ventilated front seats, 10.25-inch infotainment and Bose audio system. For safety, there are 6 airbags, ESC, all-wheel disc brakes and level-1 ADAS. It has a 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel engine (116 PS / 250 Nm), which gives a mileage of 18.6 to 22.3 km/litre with 6-speed manual, iMT and automatic gearbox.
Tata Nexon Diesel: This is one of the safest and best selling compact SUVs of India. The price of its diesel models is around ₹ 10.00 lakh to ₹ 15.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The split LED headlight setup and the coupe-like sloping roofline give it an aggressive look. The cabin gets touch-based AC controls, two-spoke backlit steering wheel and 10.25-inch floating screen. 5-star BNCAP safety rating, 6 airbags and 360-degree camera make it special. It has a 1.5-litre Revotorq diesel engine (115 PS / 260 Nm), which gives a mileage of up to 23.23 km/litre with 6-speed manual and AMT.
Hyundai Venue Diesel: This is an urban and practical sub-compact SUV, whose ex-showroom price for diesel variants starts from ₹ 10.70 lakh and goes up to ₹ 13.40 lakh. It has a dark chrome parametric grille and connected LED tail lamps which give it a youthful look. The interior has dual-tone theme, ambient lighting, 8-inch touchscreen and electric sunroof. In terms of safety, the safety of 6 airbags, VSM, hill assist and ADAS is available in select variants. Its 1.5-litre U2 CRDi diesel engine produces 116 PS of power and 250 Nm of torque, which gives a tremendous mileage of around 24.2 km/litre with only a 6-speed manual gearbox.
Mahindra Thar Diesel: This is India’s most iconic off-roader lifestyle SUV. Prices for its diesel lineup (RWD and 4×4) start from around ₹ 11.35 lakh and go up to ₹ 17.60 lakh (ex-showroom). Its boxy look with its classic round headlamps, flared wheel arches and tailgate-mounted spare wheel is extremely muscular. The cabin is rough-and-tough with washable floors and drain plugs, along with 7-inch infotainment and roof-mounted speakers. Safety includes roll-cage, dual airbags and 4-star GNCAP rating. It is available in 1.5-litre (118.5 PS – RWD) and 2.2-litre mHawk (130 PS – 4×4) diesel options, whose mileage ranges between 13 to 15.2 km/litre.
Kia Seltos Diesel: This is a premium mid-size SUV, the price of diesel variants of which starts from around ₹ 12.40 lakh and goes up to ₹ 20.35 lakh. Its muscular bumper, ice-cube LED fog lamps and panoramic connected lights make it quite elegant. The cabin has dual 10.25-inch curved display, ventilated seats, dual-zone climate control and panoramic sunroof. Safety includes level-2 ADAS, 6 airbags and all-disc brakes. It has a 1.5-litre CRDi VGT engine (116 PS / 250 Nm), which gives a mileage of around 19.1 to 20.7 km/litre with 6-speed iMT and 6-speed automatic transmission.
Hyundai Creta Diesel: This is the most popular mid-size SUV in the country, whose diesel variants are priced between ₹ 12.55 lakh to ₹ 20.15 lakh (ex-showroom). Its bold front grille, connected horizon LED DRLs and muscular rear give it a great presence on the road. The interiors feature a premium dual-tone cabin, powered driver seat, Bose 8-speaker sound and 10.25-inch integrated screens. Safety includes 70+ safety features, 6 airbags and Level-2 SmartSense ADAS. It has a 1.5-litre U2 CRDi engine (116 PS / 250 Nm), which gives a mileage of 19.1 to 21.8 km/litre with 6-speed manual and torque converter automatic.
