Here’s the list of India’s most powerful diesel SUVs you can buy under Rs 25 lakhs –
Mahindra XUV700 Diesel
Power – 185bhp
Price – Rs 12.49 – Rs 23.79 lakh
Mahindra’s XUV700 is the most powerful diesel SUV that costs below Rs 25 lakh. The model comes with a 2.2L mHawk turbocharged oil burner that offers two states of tune – 155bhp with 360Nm for the entry-level variant and 185bhp for the AX variants. It can be had with either manual or automatic gearbox. The Mahindra XUV700 AX diesel models come with four drive modes – Zip, Zap, Zoom and Custom. At present, the SUV’s diesel variants are available within the price range of Rs 12.49 lakh – Rs 23.79 lakh (all, ex-showroom).
Jeep Compass Diesel
Power– 173bhp
Price – Rs 19.49 – Rs 29.34 lakh
The American SUV maker introduced the updated Jeep Compass in January 2021, followed by the new Compass Trailhawk in February 2022. Under the hood, the SUV employs a 2.0L diesel engine that’s good enough for 173bhp. The oil burner comes with a 9-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox and four-wheel drive system. The SUV model lineup includes six diesel variants that cost from Rs 19.49 lakh to Rs 29.34 lakh (all, ex-showroom).
Tata Harrier/Safari Diesel
Power – 170bhp
Harrier Prices – Rs 14.49 – Rs 21.70 lakh
Safari Prices – Rs 14.99 – Rs 23.29 lakh
Tata’s popular SUVs – Harrier and Safari – are among the most powerful diesel SUVs in the country. Both models come with a 2.0L Kryotec turbo diesel engine pushing out a peak power of 170bhp and 350Nm of torque. Both manual and automatic gearboxes are on offer. The Tata SUVs underpin the Land Rover-derived Omega architecture that’s compatible with 4WD and electric powertrains. While the Tata Harrier diesel costs between Rs 14.49 lakh – Rs 21.70 lakh, the Tata Safari diesel is currently available in the price range of Rs 14.99 lakh – Rs 23.29 lakh (all, ex-showroom).
MG Hector/ Hector Plus Diesel
Power – 170bhp
Hector Prices – Rs 15.48 – Rs 19.90 lakh
Hector Plus Prices – Rs 15.49 – Rs 20.49 lakh
MG Motor India rolled out the Hector and Hector Plus facelifts in February 2021. Both SUVs use a 2.0L, diesel engine making a peak power of 170bhp and a maximum torque of 350Nm. The oil burner has been paired to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Prices of the MG Hector diesel start from Rs 15.48 lakh and go up to Rs 19.90 lakh, the MG Hector Plus diesel costs between Rs 15.49 lakh – Rs 20.49 lakh (all, ex-showroom).
Isuzu V Cross
Diesel – 161bhp
Prices – Rs 11.96 – Rs 21.00 lakh
In May 2021, Isuzu India introduced the updated pick-up in three variants – S Cab, Hi-Lander and V-Cross 4X2 Z. All three models are powered by a 1.9L, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel motor that returns a claimed power of 161bhp and 360Nm of torque. The V-Cross trims are exclusively offered with 4WD system and 6-speed manual and automatic gearbox options. Prices of the model fall in the range of Rs 11.96 lakh – Rs 21.00 lakh (all, ex-showroom).
