Top 10 Diesel Cars and SUVs Below 10 Lakhs in India
The demand for petrol cars are on rise, thanks to rising diesel prices in India. However, diesel is still popular among buyers with high daily runs. The biggest emission change, the BSVI emission norms has already been implemented in our country. Thanks to stringent emission norms, cars are now cleaner and more efficient than the BS4 models. Due to new emission norms, several automakers have decided to completely seize diesel car production. However, few makers are still offering small diesel cars. In this article, we bring you a list of top 10 diesel cars that you can buy under Rs 10 lakhs in India –
1. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
Hyundai has decided to continue to offer small diesel cars in our market. The company’s latest generation Grand i10 Nios is one of the most affordable diesel cars currently on sale in India. The hatchback is powered by a BSVI compliant 1.2-litre diesel engine that is capable of producing 74bhp of power and 190Nm of torque. Transmission options include a 5-speed manual and an AMT unit. The diesel i10 Nios is claimed to return a certified fuel economy of 25.1kmpl. The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is available in the price bracket of Rs 7 lakh to Rs 8.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
2. Hyundai Aura
Hyundai replaced the Xcent sedan in the passenger vehicle segment with the all-new Aura. Based on the Grand i10 Nios, the Hyundai Aura gets all-new design and new set of engines. Similar to the hatchback sibling, the compact sedan gets segment-leading features. It also shares the 1.2L diesel engine with the i10 Nios. Both manual and AMT versions are on offer with claimed fuel efficiency of 25.4kmpl. The Hyundai Aura base diesel is priced at Rs 7.74 lakh, while the top-end model costs Rs 9.23 lakh.
3. Honda Amaze
Honda had launched BSVI compliant Amaze sedan in the country in January 2020. The new model looks similar to the previous model, but it gets the BSVI compliant 1.2-litre i-VTEC petrol and 1.5-litre i-DTEC diesel engine. The diesel engine is capable of producing 99bhp of power and 200Nm of torque. The diesel Amaze is claimed to return 24.7kmpl in MT and 21kmpl in CVT. The diesel version is priced between Rs 7.56 lakh and Rs 9.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
4. Tata Altroz
Tata Motors had launched the new Altroz premium hatchback in the country in January 2020. The new model also marks the debut of Tata’s new ALFA modular platform, which will also underpin the HBX micro SUV. Positioned against the likes of the Maruti Baleno and the Hyundai i20, the new Tata Altroz is available with BSVI compliant 1.2L petrol and 1.5-litre diesel engine options. The diesel engine produces 89bhp of power and 200Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox. The hatchback is available in the price bracket of Rs 6.99 lakh and Rs 9.29 lakh.
5. Ford Aspire
Ford’s compact sedan is available with one of the finest diesel engines currently on sale in our market. It is powered by a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that also powers the Ford Figo, Freestyle and the EcoSport. This engine is capable of producing 99bhp of power and 215Nm of torque. It is claimed to return an ARAI certified fuel economy of 24.4kmpl. The base diesel is priced at Rs 7.49 lakh, while the top-spec model costs Rs 8.34 lakh.
6. Ford Figo
The Figo hatchback also shares the 1.5-litre diesel engine with the Aspire sedan. It also claimed to return 24.4kmpl and is available in manual version only. The hatchback in diesel avatar is available in the price tag of Rs 6.86 lakh for base model and Rs 7.85 lakh for the top-end variant.
7. Ford Freestyle
Ford Figo hatchback based crossover – the Freestyle is one of the best driver friendly cars currently on sale in India. It Features more aggressive profile, raised ground clearance and more features inside. It is powered by the 99bhp, 1.5-litre diesel engine paired to a 5-speed manual gearbox. The fuel efficiency is rated at 23.8kmpl. It is priced between Rs 7.34 lakh and Rs 8.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Jaipur).
8. Mahindra Bolero
The homegrown automaker has upgraded the Bolero with subtle design changes and the new BSVI compliant diesel engine. The SUV’s updated model comes in three variants – B4, B6 and B6 (O) – priced at Rs 7.98 lakh, Rs 8.64 lakh and Rs 8.99 lakh respectively. It is powered by a 1.5L mHawk75 diesel engine producing 75bhp. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual gearbox.
9. Hyundai Venue
Hyundai’s sub-4 meter SUV, the Venue is available in multiple engine and gearbox options. The compact SUV is offered in total of 13 variants. Its diesel version is powered by a 1.5-litre engine producing 99bhp and 215Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via a 6-speed manual gearbox. A total of 3 diesel Venue variants – E, S and SX – are available under Rs 10 lakh. While the E variant is tagged at Rs 8.09 lakh, the S and SX are priced at Rs 9 lakh and 9.99 lakh respectively.
10. Tata Nexon
Tata Motors’ most popular product – the Nexon is one of the safest SUVs currently on sale in our market. It secured 5 star rating in the Global NCAP crash test ratings. The compact SUV is available in multiple variants and 2 engine options – a 120bhp, 1.2L petrol and a 108bhp, 1.5L diesel. 3 diesel variants – XE, XM and XMA are priced under Rs 10 lakh. While the XE is tagged at Rs 8.44 lakh, the XM and XMA AMT costs Rs 9.19 lakh and Rs 9.74 lakh respectively.
