auto news desk,Diesel cars are very popular in India due to features like high mileage and high torque. However, in the last few years, due to the deteriorating environmental conditions and the increasing popularity of hybrid and electric vehicles, their sales have registered a decline. But even now there are many such cars in the market, which are available with diesel engines at affordable prices.
Tata Altroz Diesel
Tata Altroz is currently the cheapest diesel car in India. It gets a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine, which generates 88 bhp power and 200 Nm torque. It only gets the option of 5-speed manual transmission. The ex-showroom price of this car starts from Rs.8.15 lakhs.
Mahindra Bolero and Bolero Neo
Mahindra Bolero and Bolero Neo are available in 7-seater layout with diesel engine. Both these cars get the same 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine, mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox. Although the power and torque figures are different in both. The ex-showroom price of this car starts from Rs. 9.62 lakhs.
Mahindra XUV300 Diesel
The Mahindra XUV300 gets a 1.5-litre turbocharged diesel engine. This engine generates 115 bhp power and 300 Nm torque. This engine is paired with the option of a 6-speed manual gearbox and a 6-speed AMT. The ex-showroom price of this car is Rs 9.90 lakh.
Kia Sonet Diesel
The Kia Sonet is powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine with a host of features, which generates 113 Bhp power and 250 Nm torque. It is mated to iMT and 6-speed AMT transmission. The ex-showroom price of this car starts from Rs 9.95 lakh.
Tata Nexon Diesel
The ex-showroom price of Tata Nexon diesel is Rs 9.99 lakh. It gets a 1.5 liter turbocharged diesel engine, which generates 113 bhp power and 160 Nm torque. It gets the option of 6-speed MT and AMT transmission.