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Most Affordable Diesel SUVs Under 10 Lakh To Buy This Diwali: This Diwali, if you are planning to buy a powerful diesel SUV in a budget of less than Rs 10 lakh, then there are many great options available for you. From Mahindra Bolero to Tata Nexon, Kia Sonet and Mahindra XUV 3XO, these vehicles offer powerful engines, excellent torque and better mileage. Know the starting price, special features and mileage of top 5 affordable diesel SUVs, so that you can choose the right vehicle as per your budget.
Most Affordable Diesel SUVs Under 10 Lakh To Buy This Diwali: See Complete List.
Most Affordable Diesel SUVs Under 10 Lakh To Buy This Diwali: Bringing home a new car on Diwali is always considered very auspicious for an Indian family. During the festive season, automobile companies offer huge discounts, attractive finance schemes and special offers to woo customers. If you are planning to buy a new diesel SUV this festive season for long distance travel, excellent fuel efficiency and strong torque, then there are great options available even in a limited budget. However, after strict emission norms, many companies have discontinued small diesel vehicles.
Despite this, there are still strong and reliable diesel SUVs available in the Indian market in the budget of Rs 10 lakh (ex-showroom). These include the classic Bolero, the first choice of rural and semi-urban areas, to compact SUVs equipped with hi-tech features. Let us know about the top 5 most affordable diesel SUVs available under Rs 10 lakh this Diwali…
Mahindra Bolero has recently been introduced in Bold Edition.
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero has been the uncrowned king of rural and semi-urban roads for decades. Its unmatched strength, metal body, low-maintenance and 7-seater capacity make it the most reliable budget option for large families and rough roads.
- Features: Digital instrument cluster, power steering, manual air conditioning, power windows and remote fuel lid opener
- Safety: Dual front airbags, rear parking sensors, ABS (anti-lock braking system) and seat belt reminder.
- Engine/Mileage: 1.5-litre mHawk75 diesel engine (75 bhp power, 210 Nm torque)
- Engine/Performance: 5-speed manual gearbox, rear-wheel drive (RWD) and approx 16 kmpl mileage
- Starting ex-showroom price: ₹8,56,999
Mahindra Bolero Neo is the modern incarnation of Bolero.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
Bolero Neo is a modern and premium incarnation of the classic Bolero. Coming with a body-on-frame chassis and rear-wheel drive setup, this 7-seater SUV offers a perfect balance of modern features and off-road toughness.
- Features: 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, front armrest, eco driving mode, tilt steering and automatic start-stop technology.
- Safety: Dual airbags, Cornering Brake Control (CBC), rear parking sensors, ISOFIX child seat anchors and ABS with EBD.
- Engine/Mileage: 1.5-litre mHawk100 diesel engine (100 PS power, 260 Nm torque)
- Engine/Performance: 5-speed manual gearbox and ARAI mileage of approximately 17.29 kmpl
- Starting ex-showroom price: ₹9,06,000
Tata Nexon is also available with diesel engine for less than ₹ 10 lakh.
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon is one of the most popular compact SUVs in India. Due to its bold coupe-like design, 5-star safety rating and premium cabin, it is the first choice of buyers who want performance along with safety.
- Features: LED headlamps, digital instrument console, drive modes (Eco, City, Sports), front power windows and tilt and telescopic steering.
- Safety: 6 airbags standard, electronic stability program (ESP), hill-hold control, ABS, EBD and rear parking sensors
- Engine/Performance: 1.5-litre turbocharged Revotorq diesel engine (113.31 bhp power, 260 Nm torque)
- Gearbox/Mileage: 6-speed manual gearbox and impressive mileage of around 23.2 kmpl
- Ex-showroom price: approx ₹9.00 lakh
Kia Sonet is a premium Korean SUV.
Kia Sonet
Sonet is known for its sporty looks, modern tech-loaded interior and refined engine. Its diesel powertrain is counted among the smoothest and most fuel-efficient engines in the segment.
- Features: Semi-digital cluster, premium fabric seats, Type-C charging ports, all-power windows and rear AC vents.
- Safety: 6 airbags as standard across all variants, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) and Brake Assist.
- Engine/Performance: 1.5-litre CRDi VGT diesel engine (114 bhp power, 250 Nm torque)
- Gearbox/Mileage: 6-speed manual gearbox and claimed mileage of approximately 24.1 kmpl
- Ex-showroom price: Around ₹9.28 lakh – ₹9.29 lakh
Mahindra XUV 3XO now also comes in CNG option.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
With recent design and technological upgrades, Mahindra XUV 3XO is the widest and sportiest SUV in its segment. Its diesel variant gives the highest torque and power delivery in its class.
- Features: Engine start-stop button, semi-digital cluster, rear AC vents, electrically adjustable ORVMs and 60:40 split rear seats
- Safety: Standard 6 airbags, all-4 disc brakes, ESP, ISOFIX child seat mounts and three-point seatbelts.
- Engine/Performance: 1.5-litre turbo-diesel engine (115 bhp power, class-leading torque of 300 Nm)
- Gearbox/Mileage: 6-speed manual gearbox and mileage of approximately 20.6 kmpl
- Ex-showroom price: approx ₹9.36 lakh
About the Author
Ram Mohan Mishra is an active journalist in the automotive world of digital media and has been working continuously in the field of auto journalism since 2021. Presently he is handling the auto desk of News18 Hindi as Senior Sub-Editor.
