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Cheapest Diesel Cars in India: Amidst the rising prices of petrol, diesel cars still remain the first choice for those traveling long distances. If your budget is less than ₹ 10 lakh, then there are some powerful cars available in the market which offer excellent mileage, strong engines and excellent reliable performance. This list includes popular vehicles like Mahindra Bolero to Tata Nexon and Kia Sonet. Know which diesel car can prove to be the best for you.
Mahindra Bolero: This is one of the cheapest and most reliable diesel vehicles in India. It is highly preferred especially in rural and semi-urban areas due to its robust construction (ladder-frame chassis). Its starting ex-showroom price is around Rs 8 lakh. It has a rear-wheel drive (RWD) setup for better performance on bad roads.
This powerful vehicle has a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder mHawk75 diesel engine, which generates power of 75 bhp and torque of 210 Nm. This car comes with 5-speed manual gearbox. Although it lacks modern luxury features and automatic transmission, it has no competition in terms of strength, low maintenance costs and durability.
Tata Altroz: This is the only premium hatchback car currently sold in the Indian market, which comes with a diesel engine option. Its starting ex-showroom price is around Rs 8.15 lakh. Altroz is a great option for those customers who want to enjoy premium looks, excellent cabin space and great diesel engine performance and mileage in a low budget.
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In terms of safety, this car, which has received 5-star rating from Global NCAP, has a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder Revotorq diesel engine. This engine provides 90 bhp power and 200 Nm torque, which is mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. This car is considered very safe and economical to drive on highways and urban roads.
Mahindra Bolero Neo: This is a strong and practical 7-seater sub-compact SUV, whose starting ex-showroom price is around Rs 8.84 lakh. This vehicle is a modern version of the old TUV300, which is built on a ladder-frame chassis. This is an excellent and rough-and-tough vehicle for large families, which can cross rough roads with ease.
Bolero Neo has a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder mHawk100 diesel engine, which produces a maximum power of 100 bhp and a strong torque of 260 Nm. Only 5-speed manual transmission option is available in it. Although it does not have modern features and much refinement, its engine is powerful enough to pull heavy weight and move on difficult roads.
Tata Nexon: This is one of the safest and best selling sub-compact SUVs of India. The starting price of its diesel variant is around Rs 9 lakh (ex-showroom). Nexon is known for its modern bold design, high ground clearance and generous cabin space. Customers start getting many important features and safety equipment from its base variant itself.
This SUV has a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine, which gives power of 115 bhp and torque of 260 Nm. It has options of both 6-speed manual and 6-speed AMT gearbox. This car gives an excellent mileage of around 23 to 24 km per litre, which makes it very economical for long distance journeys.
Kia Sonet: This is a very stylish and technical feature-packed sub-compact SUV, the starting price of whose diesel variant is around Rs 9.02 lakh. This car attracts the youth who want modern features and premium cabin. Sonet comes with the most features in its segment like ventilated seats, touchscreen infotainment and sunroof, which give it a premium feel.
Talking about performance, Kia Sonet has a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine, which generates power of 116 bhp and torque of 250 Nm. In this, customers get the option of manual as well as a smooth 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. Due to its long list of features and strong mileage, it is a perfect car for urban drivers.