- Due to their torque and higher fuel efficiency, diesel engines are well known
- Diesel engines have been impacted by strict emission standards
- Several companies have withdrawn their diesel engines from the sale
- Some automakers continue to provide diesel engines in their vehicles
People who desire more torque and better fuel efficiency from their vehicles adore diesel engines. The diesel engines have been severely hit since the implementation of BS6 emission norms. Manufacturers must either tweak their diesel engines or stop producing them in order to comply with the new regulations. Some manufacturers decided not to offer diesel engines for entry-level cars. Some manufacturers still offer diesel engines in their budget automobiles. In this post, we'll look at the best diesel cars around Rs 10 lakh in India.
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Tata Altroz - Rs 7.89 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
One of the popular hatchback models that Tata Motors sells in the nation is the Altroz. The Altroz's cabin is nice and loaded with features. The Altroz has a 1.5-liter diesel engine option. The engine generates a maximum torque of 200 Nm and 89 bhp of power. A 5-speed manual transmission is included with the engine. The Altroz diesel is claimed to get 23.03 kilometres per litre of mileage. The Altroz diesel is priced at Rs. 7.89 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs. 10.25 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai i20 - Rs 8.42 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
Hyundai's i20 is another premium hatchback on the list. The i20 is renowned for its spacious and feature-laden interior and wide range of engine choices. Hyundai offers a 1.5-liter diesel engine with a whopping 240 Nm of torque and 99 bhp of power. There is a 6-speed manual transmission for this engine. The price of the Hyundai i20 diesel ranges from Rs. 8.42 lakh to Rs 10.99 lakh (ex-showroom).
Honda Amaze - Rs 9.01 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
The Honda Amaze is now the only diesel sedan under Rs 10 lakh available in India. A 1.5-liter diesel engine powers the Amaze. bThe engine with a 5-speed manual transmission and generates 200 Nm of torque and 99 bhp of power. With a CVT gearbox, the same engine delivers 160 Nm of maximum torque and 79 bhp of power. Starting at Rs. 9.01 lakh (ex-showroom), the Honda Amaze diesel's price ranges to Rs. 11.50 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Kia Sonet - Rs 9.05 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
In the Indian market, Kia's entry-level SUV is the Sonet. A 1.5-liter diesel engine powers the Sonet diesel. This engine has a maximum output of 240 Nm and 99 bhp of power with a 5-speed manual transmission. However, with the 6-speed automatic transmission, the engine output is 113 bhp and 250 Nm of maximum torque. Prices start at Rs. 9.05 lakh (ex-showroom) and go up to Rs. 16.67 lakh (ex-showroom) for the diesel variant.
Mahindra Bolero - Rs 9.53 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
One of the toughest SUVs on the Indian market is the Mahindra Bolero. Due to its toughness and ability to handle all roads, the Bolero is a star in rural areas. The Bolero has a 1.5-liter diesel engine that produces 210 Nm of maximum torque and 75 bhp of power at its peak. There is a 5-speed manual transmission included with this engine. Bolero's pricing range is set at Rs. 9.53 lakh (ex-showroom) and Rs. 10.48 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra Bolero Neo - Rs 9.47 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
The Mahindra Bolero Neo is a more modernise variant of the Bolero. It boasts more modern features while maintaining the ruggedness of the Bolero brand name. The Bolero Neo comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine which generates 98 bhp of power and 260 Nm of peak torque. The engine comes with 5-speed manual transmission. The Bolero Neo starts from Rs 9.47 lakh (ex-showroom) and goes up to Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Mahindra XUV300 - Rs 9.60 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
One of the safest sub-4 meter SUVs on the Indian market is the Mahindra XUV300. It has a lot of features and many engine choices. A 1.5-liter diesel engine with 115 bhp of power and 300 Nm of maximum torque powers the XUV300 diesel. One of India's most potent diesel cars under Rs 10 lakh is this one. Prices for diesel models start at Rs 9.60 lakh and can reach Rs 13.92 lakh (ex-showroom)
Tata Nexon - Rs 9.99 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
The Nexon is another Tata product on the list. One of the most popular compact SUVs in the nation is the Tata Nexon. It has a 1.5-liter diesel engine that can generate a maximum torque of 260 Nm and 108 bhp of power. Both a 6-speed manual and 6-speed AMT are included with this engine. From Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 13.52 lakh, the Nexon diesel is available (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Venue - Rs 9.99 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
In India, Hyundai Venue is another popular small SUV. It has a 1.5-liter diesel engine that produces 240 Nm of peak torque and 98.5 bhp of power. There is only a 6-speed manual transmission available for the Venue diesel. The diesel models range in price from Rs 9.99 lakh (ex-showroom) to Rs 12.52 lakh (ex-showroom).
Verdict: These are the top diesel cars under Rs 10 Lakh on the market in India. Customers looking for diesel vehicles have a variety of options to pick from depending on their budget since the list includes hatchbacks, sedans, and SUVs.
Note - The prices shown above are all Delhi ex-showroom pricing.
