Best Diesel Automatic SUVs Under Rs 20 Lakh
Automatic cars are meant to offer comfort and convenience when driving on day-to-day city traffic. A diesel engine with automatic gearbox will give you a powerful performance along with comfort of automatic gearbox. Here is the list of the best diesel automatic SUVs that you can buy under Rs 20 lakh in the Indian market –
Tata Nexon
This is the most economical automatic diesel SUV currently on sale in the Indian market. Featuring distinctive styling, the Nexon is also one of the most powerful sub-4 meter SUVs that you can drive home in under Rs 10-11 lakh. It is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder Revotorq diesel engine, which is capable of producing 108bhp of power and 260Nm of torque. Instead of conventional auto gearboxes, the Nexon gets an AMT (automated manual transmission).
Diesel AMT Price – Rs 9.8 Lakh – Rs 12.7 Lakh
Mahindra XUV300
The XUV300 is a Tata Nexon rival, which is also available with diesel automatic gearbox option. Similar to its challenger, the Mahindra XUV300 gets an AMT gearbox. Powering the SUV is a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine that produces 115bhp of power and 300Nm of torque.
Diesel AMT Price – Rs 9.99 lakh – Rs 12.69 lakh
Renault Duster
This old horse is still on sale, and is one of the most-loved compact SUVs among enthusiasts. It is available with a 6-speed AMT gearbox option, which is offered with the top-spec diesel version only. The SUV is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder K9K diesel engine that is capable of producing 108bhp of power and 245Nm of torque. The SUV is claimed to return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 19.8kmpl.
Price – Rs 12.54 lakh
Kia Seltos
India’s best-selling SUV in the past 5-6 months, the Kia Seltos is available in multiple engine and gearbox combinations. The SUV is equipped with several segment-first comfort and convenience features. It is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that produces 113bhp of power and 250Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 6-speed torque convertor automatic.
Price – Rs 13.54 lakh – Rs 17.34 lakh
Hyundai Creta
Hyundai has recently launched the second generation Creta SUV, which comes with all-new design, segment-best interior quality and high-end comfort and convenience features. It shares the engine and gearbox options with the Seltos, which means the Creta diesel gets a 113bhp, 1.5-litre engine with a torque convertor automatic. However, the automatic gearbox offered in the range-topping variants.
Price – Rs 15.99 lakh – Rs 17.2 lakh
Tata Harrier
This is undoubtedly the best Tata SUV currently on sale in India. Based on the Land Rover’s sourced platform, the new Harrier is one of the most exciting SUVs in its segment. It is powered by a BSVI compliant 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that is capable of producing 170bhp of power and 350Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a Hyundai-sourced 6-speed torque convertor automatic. Also See – Tata Harrier Diesel AT Review
Price – Rs 16.25 lakh – Rs 20.25 lakh
Mahindra XUV500
The XUV500 is still one of the high-selling SUVs in its segment. The SUV receieved regular upgrades in-line with modern demand and rising competition. It is powered by a 2.2-litre, mHawk diesel engine that is capable of producing 155bhp of power and 360Nm of torque. This engine is paired to a 6-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox.
Price – Rs 15.45 lakh – Rs 19.78 lakh
