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Affordable diesel cars in India include Mahindra Bolero, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Bolero Neo, Tata Altroz and Kia Sonet, which offer strong mileage and features.
Diesel engine vehicles have always been in demand in India, the main reason being that they have higher mileage than petrol cars. These run more at less cost. Apart from this, it also gives more power than petrol engine cars, due to which it is also considered more powerful.
If you are planning to buy a new diesel engine car then this article can prove useful for you. Today we will tell you about the 5 cheapest diesel cars in the country which give tremendous mileage.
Let us tell you which vehicles are included in the list and give you information about their price as well as features.
Kia Sonet is an affordable diesel subcompact SUV. Its ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 8.98 lakh to ₹ 14.09 lakh. It is powered by 1.5L diesel engine which gives power of 114 bhp and torque of 250 Nm. This is a compact SUV that comes with a diesel gearbox (automatic) in addition to the manual unit. It also comes with premium features like Level 1 ADAS, 360-degree camera, 16-inch alloy wheels, ventilated seats and 4-way power for the driver's seat.
Mahindra XUV 3XO is one of the best selling compact SUVs in the Indian market. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 8.95 lakh for the base variant and goes up to ₹ 13.43 lakh for the top model. It has a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine, which gives a tremendous output of 115 bhp and 300 Nm. Talking about the features, it comes with segment-leading features like ADAS, Google/Alexa connectivity, navigation with live traffic, automatic climate control and voice-assisted sunroof.
In the SUV segment, Mahindra company also offers Bolero Neo, which is a great car that comes with a diesel engine. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 8.49 lakh and goes up to ₹ 9.99 lakh. This vehicle has mHAWK100 engine, which gives power of 98.6 bhp and torque of 260 Nm. Along with this, features like 16-inch dark metallic gray alloy wheels, rear-view camera, cruise control and Multi-Terrain Technology (MTT) make it special.
Tata Altroz is the only hatchback car in India to come with a diesel engine. If you want to buy a small diesel car then this can be the best option. Its ex-showroom price starts from ₹ 8.10 lakh and goes up to ₹ 10.17 lakh. This car has a 1.5L turbocharged Revotorq engine, which produces 89 bhp power and 200 Nm torque, which is mated to a 5-speed transmission.
Mahindra Bolero's name definitely comes in the list of best and cheapest diesel cars. This is one of the cheapest SUVs in the country. It sells well because of its tremendous mileage, ample space and its ability to operate in all types of road conditions. Recently the company launched it in its new avatar. With this, Mahindra Bolero has become the most economical diesel vehicle in the market. Its ex-showroom price ranges between ₹ 7.99 lakh to ₹ 9.69 lakh.