There are many great options for budget diesel cars available in India. Key models include Tata Nexon, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Hyundai Venue and Kia Seltos. All these SUVs come with 1.5 liter engine and give strong performance.
GiveEven though the rules regarding pollution have become strict in India, there is no dearth of fans of diesel cars. If you are also a diesel fan and are planning to buy a new, budget diesel car, then we have brought some great options for you. This list includes vehicles from Tata, Kia, Hyundai and Mahindra. Come, let us know about these cars in detail.
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon has a 1.5 liter diesel engine. This 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine generates 115 horsepower and 260 Nm of torque. It has the option of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission (AMT). Tata Nexon price starts from Rs 9 lakh and goes up to Rs 14.22 lakh.
tata curve
Tata Curve also has a 1.5 liter diesel engine, which produces 118 horsepower and 260 Nm torque. This engine comes with the option of 6-speed manual and 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. The most special thing about the Curve is its coupe-SUV body style and the quick-shifting dual-clutch transmission (DCT) available with the diesel engine. Its price ranges between Rs 11.2 lakh to Rs 19.1 lakh.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
To power Mahindra XUV 3XO, it has a 1.5 liter diesel engine. This engine generates power of 117 horse power and torque of 300 Nm. This vehicle is available in both 6-speed manual and automatic transmission (AMT). This diesel engine is quite popular for its excellent performance, excellent control of turbo lag at low speeds and linear power distribution. Its price ranges between Rs 8.95 lakh to Rs 13.43 lakh.
Hyundai Venue
The Venue fills the niche between the Xcent and Creta in Hyundai’s SUV line-up. Its diesel variant has a 1.5 liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 116 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque. This engine comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox. For the first time in the second-generation Venue, the option of automatic gearbox is also given. Its price starts from Rs 9.88 lakh and goes up to Rs 15.64 lakh.
kia seltos
Kia Seltos offers many premium features in the compact SUV segment. It has a 1.5 liter 4-cylinder diesel engine, which generates 116 horsepower and 250 Nm torque. The option of 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic transmission is available with this engine. The same engine is also available in Kia Sonet and Hyundai Venue. The highlight of the Seltos are its rear seats, which offer plenty of space and ventilation (cushion only). Its price ranges between Rs 10 lakh to Rs 15.8 lakh.