Diesel engines are recognized for his or her frugal nature and low-end torque, and stringent emissions norms have led a number of car producers to maneuver away from them. However, regardless of the criticism, various manufacturers proceed to guess huge on them. Below is an inventory of all diesel SUVs accessible in India below Rs 30 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Altroz

The Tata Altroz is probably the most inexpensive diesel car in India. It has a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 90hp and 200Nm of torque, paired with an ordinary 5-speed guide gearbox. Priced between Rs 8.90 lakh and Rs 11.35 lakh, the Altroz is the one diesel hatchback in India.

Mahindra Bolero

The Mahindra Bolero, a top-selling utility car in India for over 20 years, has a 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine producing 76hp and 210Nm of torque. It is priced between Rs 9.79 lakh and Rs 10.91 lakh, and comes with a 5-speed guide gearbox.

Mahindra Bolero Neo

The Bolero Neo has the identical 1.5-litre, 3-cylinder diesel engine because the Bolero, however it produces extra energy: 100hp and 260Nm. It comes with a 5-speed guide transmission that sends energy to the rear wheels solely. Its value begins at Rs 9.95 lakh and goes as much as Rs 12.15 lakh.

Kia Sonet

The Kia Sonet has a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 116hp and 250Nm of torque. It may be paired with a 6-speed guide gearbox, a 6-speed iMT (clutchless guide) or a 6-speed torque converter computerized. It is priced between Rs 9.80 lakh and Rs 15.75 lakh.

Mahindra XUV 3XO

The Mahindra XUV 3XO was launched in India not too long ago with two turbo-petrol engine choices and a 1.5-litre diesel producing 117hp and 300Nm of torque. The transmission choices on supply embody a 6-speed guide and a 6-speed AMT. Prices begin from Rs 9.99 lakh and go as much as Rs 14.99 lakh.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon has a 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 115hp and 260Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed guide transmission as normal. The Nexon diesel, competing with the XUV 3XO, is priced between Rs 10 lakh and Rs 15.80 lakh.

Hyundai Venue

The Hyundai Venue has the identical 1.5-litre diesel engine because the Sonet, delivering 116hp and 250Nm of torque. Unlike the Sonet, this SUV is obtainable with solely a 6-speed guide transmission. Prices vary from Rs 10.71 lakh to Rs 13.44 lakh.

Mahindra Thar

The Mahindra Thar, India’s most inexpensive diesel way of life SUV, begins at Rs 11.35 lakh and goes as much as Rs 17.60 lakh. It has two diesel engine choices: a 118hp, 300Nm 1.5-litre, and a 132hp, 300Nm, 2.2-litre. Both engines include a 6-speed guide gearbox, whereas the two.2-litre variant additionally has a 6-speed computerized possibility. The Thar 1.5 diesel is rear-wheel drive, whereas the Thar 2.2 diesel has a 4×4 setup.

Mahindra Bolero Neo+

The Bolero Neo+ is the three-row, 9-seater model of the Bolero Neo SUV. It has a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine producing 120hp and 280Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed guide gearbox that drives the rear wheels. Prices vary from Rs 11.39 lakh to Rs 12.49 lakh.

Kia Seltos

The Kia Seltos is supplied with the identical 116hp, 250Nm, 1.5-litre diesel engine because the Sonet. In the Seltos, this engine is accessible with a 6-speed iMT (clutchless guide) or a 6-speed torque converter computerized. Prices for the Seltos begin from Rs 12.35 lakh and go as much as Rs 20.35 lakh.

Hyundai Creta

Hyundai Creta additionally comes with the identical 116hp, 1.5-litre diesel engine because the Seltos. However, transmission choices on the Creta embody a 6-speed MT and a 6-speed AT. This diesel SUV is priced between Rs 12.56 lakh and Rs 20.15 lakh.

Mahindra Scorpio Classic

The previous-generation Scorpio continues to be accessible alongside the most recent mannequin, branded because the ‘Scorpio Classic’. It is powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine producing 132hp and 300Nm of torque, paired with an ordinary 6-speed guide transmission. The Scorpio Classic is priced between Rs 13.62 lakh and Rs 17.42 lakh.

Mahindra Scorpio N

Launched in 2022, the Scorpio N additionally has the two.2-litre mHawk diesel engine because the Classic. Its diesel engine comes with two energy outputs– 132hp and 175hp. Transmission choices embody a 6-speed guide and a 6-speed computerized, with the SUV additionally having an elective 4WD configuration.

Mahindra XUV700

The Mahindra XUV700 additionally comes with a 2.2-litre mHawk diesel engine, producing 185hp and 450Nm of torque, paired with both a 6-speed guide or an elective 6-speed torque converter auto. While front-wheel-drive (FWD) is normal, the XUV700 diesel can be accessible with all-wheel-drive (AWD).

Tata Harrier

Tata Motors provides the Harrier with a sole FCA-sourced 2.0-litre diesel engine producing 170hp and 350Nm of torque. The engine is mated to a 6-speed MT and a 6-speed AT with a front-wheel-drive setup. This midsize SUV is priced between Rs 15.49 lakh and Rs 26.44 lakh.

Tata Safari

The Safari additionally has the identical 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine with the identical gearbox choices. The 7-seater car is at present accessible at a base value of Rs 16.19 lakh, going all the best way as much as Rs 27.34 lakh.

Force Gurkha

The not too long ago up to date Force Gurkha, a rival to the Mahindra Thar, is accessible in two variants: a 3-door model priced at Rs 16.75 lakh and a 5-door model at Rs 18 lakh. Both fashions have a Mercedes-sourced 2.6-litre diesel engine producing 140hp and 320Nm of torque, paired with a 5-speed guide gearbox and 4WD as normal. Force can be evaluating an computerized gearbox possibility for the Gurkha to broaden its attraction.

MG Hector, Hector Plus

The MG Hector and Hector Plus additionally include the identical Fiat-sourced 170hp, 2.0-litre diesel engine because the Tata Harrier and the Safari. Prices of the Hector and Hector Plus diesel begin at Rs 17.88 lakh and Rs 17.30 lakh, respectively.

Hyundai Alcazar 

The Alcazar additionally makes use of Hyundai’s 116hp, 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine. The diesel variants of the three-row SUV are priced from Rs 17.78 lakh and goes as much as Rs 21.28 lakh. Hyundai is at present testing the Alcazar facelift, anticipated to go on sale later this yr.

Jeep Compass

The Jeep Compass is supplied with a 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 170hp and 350Nm of torque. It comes with a alternative of a 6-speed guide or a 9-speed torque converter computerized transmissions, and provides elective 4WD. Jeep has pulled the plug on the next-generation Compass, which was due for an India launch in 2026. The present mannequin begins at Rs 20.69 lakh..

Isuzu V-Cross

Technically not a car or an SUV, the Isuzu V-Cross pickup truck deserves a point out on this listing because it prices under Rs 30 lakh. Priced between Rs 21.20 lakh and Rs 30.96 lakh for the top-end variant, it’s probably the most inexpensive pickup truck in India. It has a 1.9-litre diesel engine producing 163hp and 360Nm torque, paired with a 6-speed MT and an elective 6-speed AT.

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