Most affordable diesel cars, SUVs
Top 10 models in India listed
10. Kia Seltos
Price: Rs 12.39 lakh-19.65 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel
116hp, 250Nm
6MT, 6iMT
It is remarkably refined with low NVH levels
9. Hyundai Creta
Price: Rs 11.96 lakh-19.20 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel
116hp, 250Nm
6AT
Delivers a smooth and refined drive
8. Mahindra Thar
Price: Rs 10.55 lakh-16.78 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel/ 2.2, 4cyls turbo-diesel
118hp, 300Nm/ 132hp, 300Nm
6MT, 6AT
1.5 comes with RWD; 2.2 comes with 4WD
7. Hyundai Venue
Price: Rs 10.46 lakh-13.14 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel
116hp, 250Nm
6MT
Smooth and refined at idle and city speeds
6. Tata Nexon
Price: Rs 10 lakh-13.70 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel
115hp, 260Nm
6MT, AMT
Adequate for city use; can be jerky sometimes
5. Kia Sonet
Price: Rs 9.95 lakh-14.89 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel
116hp, 260Nm
6AT, 6iMT
Only diesel auto compact SUV in India
4. Mahindra XUV300
Rs 9.90 lakh-14.60 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel
117hp, 300Nm
6MT, AMT
Diesel engine not the quietest but is smooth
3. Mahindra Bolero
Price: Rs 9.78 lakh-10.79 lakh
1.5, 3cyls, turbo-diesel
76hp, 210Nm
5MT
One of India’s bestselling utility vehicles
2. Mahindra Bolero Neo
Price: Rs 9.62 lakh-12.14 lakh
1.5, 3cyls, turbo-diesel
100hp, 260Nm
5MT
It is the closest option in the market to a non 4x4 but quintessential SUV
1. Tata Altroz
Price: Rs 8 lakh-10.40 lakh
1.5, 4cyls, turbo-diesel
90hp, 200Nm
5MT
Only diesel hatchback remaining in the country
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