In India, diesel engine cars are still very much liked for their high mileage. However, due to government policies, only a few manufacturers are now offering diesel car options. If you are also thinking of buying a car with a powerful diesel engine, then these five great options may be worth considering for you. So if you also want to know which diesel cars will be best for you in 2025, then read this news till the end.
Hyundai Venue
South Korean automaker Hyundai also offers its compact SUV Venue with a diesel engine. It has a 1.5-liter diesel engine, with which there is a six-speed manual transmission option. This engine claims to give a mileage of up to 24.20 kmpl, which makes it economical. Its ex-showroom price is between the 7.94 lakh to 13.62 lakh rupees only which make it an very attractive entry-level diesel SUV.
Kia Sonet
Like Hyundai, Kia also offers Sonet in the compact SUV segment with the option of diesel engine. This vehicle has the option of both six-speed manual and torque converter auto transmission. Its ex-showroom price starts at ₹ 8 lakh and the ex-showroom price of the top variant goes up to ₹ 15.60 lakh. Its manual transmission gives a mileage of 24.10 km/l, while with automatic transmission it can give mileage of up to 19 km. This combination of stylish design and powerful diesel engine makes it very popular among the youth.
Tata Nexon
Tata Motors also offers its cars and SUVs with diesel engines. The company also sells the Nexon in the compact SUV segment and it is also now available with the option of the diesel engine. Nexon’s 1.5-litre diesel engine gives mileage of 23.23 to 24.08 kmpl. Its ex-showroom price is between the 8 lakh to the 15.60 lakh rupees. Nexon has also got a very good rating in terms of safety, which makes it a safe and economical diesel SUV.
Hyundai Creta
Apart from Venue, Hyundai also offers its popular SUV Creta with a 1.5-liter diesel engine. It can get mileage of up to 21.80 km/l with a six-speed manual transmission and 19.10 km/l with automatic transmission. Its ex-showroom price is between the 11.11 lakh rupees to 20.50 lakh rupees. Creta is known for its premium features and comfortable ride, and the option of diesel engine makes it an excellent choice for long distance trips.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Many Mahindra SUVs have a diesel engine option, and the XUV 3XO also uses a 1.5-liter diesel engine. With this engine, mileage of up to 20.60 km/l can be obtained in manual transmission and 21.20 km/l in automatic transmission. The XUV 3XO is known for its sporty design and strong performance, and the diesel engine option makes it an attractive option for those who want both power and mileage.