In India, diesel cars are popular, and many car aficionados and mileage lovers use them as their daily drivers. The demand for diesel cars has decreased as a result of the introduction of BS-6 emission standards and the rise of electric mobility. However, this does not rule out the possibility of it finding a buyer; diesel engines have a good low-end torque and are fuel-efficient. In this article, we'll look at the top five cheapest diesel cars in India.
Tata Altroz- 7.19 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
The Tata Altroz is a premium hatchback sold by Tata in India. Altroz is a feature-packed vehicle that is available with both a diesel and a petrol engine. Tata Altroz is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged Revotorq engine that produces 90 PS and 200 Nm of peak torque. A 5-speed manual transmission is paired with the engine. The diesel engine in the Altroz gets roughly 23.03 kmpl, according to the company. Altroz is one of the most affordable diesel hatchbacks in India, with a starting price of Rs 7.19 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and a high-spec model costing Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS- 7.22 Lakh (ex-showroom)
Hyundai is India's second-largest automobile manufacturer. In India, the Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is available with two engine options: a petrol engine and a diesel engine. The 1.2-liter diesel engine generates 75 Ps of power and 190 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to a 5-speed manual transmission with AMT. The Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS is a good hatchback with a variety of engine options, including one that runs on compressed natural gas. The Grand i10 NIOS diesel starts at Rs 7.22 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the manual gearbox and goes up to Rs 8.51 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the automatic transmission.
Hyundai Aura- 7.92 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
Hyundai Aura is an entry-level compact sedan from Hyundai's India product line. It's a sedan-based version of the Grand i10 NIOS. The Aura, like the Grand i10 NIOS, is equipped with a 1.2-liter diesel engine that delivers 75 PS and 190 Nm of peak torque and is coupled to a 5-speed manual or AMT transmission. The car gives a mileage of around 25.4 Kmpl on the diesel engine. The Hyundai Aura diesel's price ranges from Rs 7.92 lakh to Rs 9.37 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
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Hyundai i20- 8.28 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
The i20 is another Hyundai model on our list; the all-new i20 has a 1.5-liter diesel engine. The engine produces 100 horsepower and 240 pound-feet of peak torque. Only a 6-speed manual transmission is offered for the Hyundai i20 and the car gives a mileage of around 20.35 Kmpl. Hyundai's Sensuous Sportiness design language is used in the current generation of the i20, which comes with a slew of features. TThe i20 diesel starts at Rs 8.28 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and goes up to Rs 10.83 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Hyundai i20 competes directly with the Tata Altroz stated above.
Honda Amaze- 8.73 Lakh (Ex-showroom)
This is yet another compact sedan that makes to the list. The Honda Amaze is one of the most popular Honda models in India. Last year, the Amaze received a makeover that included cosmetic and interior modifications. Honda's 1.5 litre i-DTEC diesel engine is available in the Honda Amaze. The engine has a power output of 100 PS and a peak torque of 200 Nm. The engine is paired with a 5-speed manual and a CVT transmission, and it gets around 24.7 kmpl. Honda Amaze diesel's pricing ranges from Rs 8.73 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) to Rs 11.21 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the high-spec variant.
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