Diesel SUVs: If you desire an SUV with fuel-saving but do not like CNG, there are other excellent diesel options available in India. These SUVs provide good performance, excellent mileage, and all fall below ₹10 lakh. Below is a review of the top diesel SUVs that one can purchase now with up to 24 kmpl mileage.
Mahindra Bolero
The most budget-friendly diesel SUV in India now is Mahindra Bolero, priced at ₹9.81 lakh (ex-showroom) and onwards. It has a ladder-frame chassis and rear-wheel drive. Bolero is powered by a 1.5-litre 3-cylinder turbo diesel engine churning out 76 PS power and 210 Nm torque. This SUV is popular particularly in rural regions due to its rugged build. It provides a mileage of 16 kmpl.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO is a sub-4 meter SUV priced at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It has a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine producing 117 PS and 300 Nm torque. Both 6-speed manual and 6-speed AMT transmissions are available for it. The diesel model achieves a claimed fuel efficiency of 20.6 kmpl, which makes it an ideal choice for urban commuters.
Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet is a subcompact SUV that retails from ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) for its diesel variants. It is powered by a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine that produces 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. It is the sole SUV in this segment to provide a 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, as well as a 6-speed manual. Its diesel variant has a fuel economy of 24.1 kmpl, which is one of the highest in this list.
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon diesel too begins at ₹9.99 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.5-litre Revotorq turbo diesel engine that chugs out 113 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. The SUV is offered with 6-speed manual and 6-speed AMT transmission. As per the company, the manual derivative offers a mileage of 23.23 kmpl, whereas the AMT derivative returns 24.08 kmpl.
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue’s diesel engine is borrowed from the Kia Sonet. The car features a 1.5-litre CRDi powerplant, which delivers 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque. The Venue’s diesel models begin at ₹10.80 lakh (ex-showroom). The car comes with only a 6-speed manual transmission. The car’s fuel efficiency is estimated at 24.2 kmpl, the best for this list of diesel SUVs under ₹10 lakh.
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