auto news desk, After the implementation of Bharat Stage 6 Stage 2 Emission Norms i.e. RDE Norms from 1 April 2023, many car companies have discontinued their diesel engine cars. But if you still want to buy a diesel engine car, today we are going to tell you about some affordable options available in the market with this engine.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
In the SUV segment, Mahindra Bolero Neo comes with 4×2 drivetrain and diesel engine in the market. It gets a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-diesel engine with 100hp/260Nm output, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Mileage figures of Bolero Neo post BS6 stage 2 update are not available yet. Its ex-showroom price ranges between Rs 9.62 lakh to Rs 12.14 lakh.
Mahindra Bolero
It is one of the best selling utility vehicles in India. It gets a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder turbo-diesel, which is capable of generating only 76hp power and 210Nm torque. It gets a 5-speed manual gearbox with rear wheel drive system. The ex-showroom price of this car is between Rs. 9.78 Lakh to Rs. 10.79 lakhs.
Mahindra XUV300
The Mahindra XUV300 gets a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that generates 117hp power and 300Nm torque. It gets a front wheel drive system with a 6-speed manual or AMT gearbox. The engine of this compact SUV is quite smooth. Also, this car has got 5 star safety rating from GNCAP. Its ex-showroom price is between Rs 9.90 lakh to Rs 14.60 lakh.
kia sonnet
The Kia Sonet is one of the most popular models in the compact SUV segment and gets a choice of three engines, including a petrol, a turbo-petrol and a turbo-diesel. Its 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine generates 116hp power and 250Nm torque. It also gets the option of a 6-speed iMT gearbox along with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. Its ex-showroom price ranges between Rs 9.95 lakh to Rs 14.89 lakh.
Tata Nexon
Apart from the turbo-petrol engine, the Tata Nexon gets a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine that outputs 115hp and 260Nm. It gets a mileage of 23.22kmpl in manual variants and 24.07kmpl in AMT variants. It gets a choice of 6-speed manual or 6-speed AMT gearbox. The ex-showroom price of this car is between Rs. 10 lakh to Rs. 13.70 lakhs.