Diesel is here to stay and people are going to buy diesel cars. Yes, even though the government is pushing the market towards electric cars and the country is adapting to the new wave of electrification, those who have high running and want a good fuel economy will stick to diesel models only. It is easily available unlike electric chargers and is even better on the pocket too if not as cheaper as running a car on electricity. In this article, we will be sharing the list of the 11 cheapest 6 and 7-seater diesel cars available in India!
Mahindra Bolero Neo
The Bolero Neo is the cheapest diesel car available in the country that offers a 7-seat set-up. It is priced from as low as Rs 9.29 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi and gets a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine. The Indian carmaker will soon launch an updated version of the Bolero Neo with the new twin peaks logo design.
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Mahindra Bolero
The OG SUV of India, Bolero is running in the country for over two decades now. The second cheapest diesel SUV of India to be offered with a 7-seat configuration, it carries a price tag of Rs 9.31 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. This SUV is available in three variants - B4, B6 and B6(O).
Kia Carens
The most safety-rich MPV in the country right from the base trim, Carens diesel is priced from Rs 11.40 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. The 1.5L diesel unit belts out 113 bhp of power with a peak torque of 250 Nm. This engine gets mated to a six-speed manual transmission as standard and a six-speed torque converter automatic as an option.
Mahindra Scorpio Classic
The recently launched SUV, Scorpio Classic is made available in two variants only - S and S11. This SUV is made available in 7-seat and 9-seat configuration. Under the hood, it gets a 2.2L diesel motor that pumps out 129 bhp of power with a peak torque of 300 Nm. A 6-speed manual transmission is observed as standard with this engine. The Scorpio Classic is priced from Rs 11.99 lakh to Rs 15.49 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
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Mahindra Scorpio N
The newer iteration of the Scorpio, the Scorpio N takes the name to a whole new level. With a fresh new design, engine options, features and suspension, Scorpio N is one of the most loved 6 and 7-seater SUVs in its segment. Made available in two engine options - 2.0L petrol and 2.0L diesel, the diesel model is priced from Rs 12.49 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Mahindra Marazzo
Mahindra Marazzo directly competes with Kia Carens, Maruti Ertiga and Toyota Innova Crysta. Made available in three variants - M2, M4 Plus and M6 Plus, Marazzo gets both 7 and 8-seat configurations for all the trims. It is priced from Rs 13.17 lakh to Rs 14.53 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Tata Safari
Tata launched the new-gen Safari in Jan 2021 and ever since its launch, it has seen several updates. Just recently, the carmaker launched the Jet Edition of the Safari and it has gained quite a few new features. Under the hood, this SUV only gets a 2.0-litre diesel engine option that generates 168 bhp of power with a peak torque of 350 Nm. It is priced from Rs 15.35 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
MG Hector Plus - Rs 16.16 lakh
MG Hector Plus is a stretched-up version of the Hector. Offered in both 6 and 7-seat options, this SUV is made available in two petrol and one diesel motor. The price of the diesel engine starts from Rs 16.16 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. It gets a 2.0L FCA sourced motor with a 6-speed manual transmission as standard. There is no AT on offer with the diesel engine.
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Hyundai Alcazar - Rs 16.30 lakh
Hyundai Alcazar is one such SUV in the Indian market that gets all the latest tech and features right from the base variant. It uses the 1.5L diesel motor which is the same as found in the Creta. The price of diesel Alcazar starts from Rs 16.30 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Mahindra XUV700 - Rs 16.53 lakh
One of the very popular SUVs in the country right now, XUV700 gets everything right and that too on a budget. The diesel version of the SUV starts from Rs 16.53 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi and it is available in two states of tune.
Toyota Innova Crysta - Rs 18.89 lakh
Also known as the people's workhorse, Innova Crysta is a brand in itself. The diesel version of the MPV starts from Rs 18.89 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. In other news, Toyota has paused the bookings of the diesel Innova Crysta.
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