Listed: Diesel-Automatic SUVs In India Under Rs 15 Lakh
- Mahindra XUV300’s diesel automatic combination is the most affordable in this list.
- The Tata Nexon diesel automatic starts at Rs 13 lakh.
- Kia Sonet is the only offering with a proper automatic gearbox in this list.
There used to be a buffet of affordable diesel-automatic options for car buyers just a few years ago. But the rising popularity of petrol as a fuel option has led to buyers moving away from the already depleting number of diesel-powered cars. But there are a few buyers who like the punch and fuel efficiency that a diesel engine provides. Here’s a quick list of all your options under Rs 15 lakh.
Tata Nexon
The latest Nexon offers an expansive array of powertrain options that is currently unmatched in its segment. Not only is it available in a petrol and EV guise, it can also be had with a diesel engine which is quite rare in the current scenario. The prices of the Nexon diesel range between Rs 13 lakh and Rs 15.50 lakh (ex-showroom). It is powered by a 1.5-litre diesel (114 bhp/260 Nm) that is paired with a 6-speed AMT.
Also Read: Tata Nexon Review: In Pictures
Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet is another offering that has a vast list of powertrain and gearbox combinations. If you want a diesel-automatic, you will have to spend between Rs 13.05 lakh and Rs 14.89 lakh (ex-showroom). It is equipped with a 1.5-litre (114.5 bhp/ 250 Nm) diesel engine that is paired with a more sophisticated 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission. This is the only proper automatic transmission paired with a diesel in this list. It also offers the clutch less manual transmission which does away with the clutch pedal to make city driving more convenient.
Also Read: Kia Sonet iMT: Real-World Fuel Efficiency Tested
Mahindra XUV300
This is the last option under Rs 15 lakh with a diesel automatic choice. So you know that this list consists only of sub-4m SUVs. The XUV300 with a diesel automatic is priced between Rs 12.31 and 14.76 lakh (ex-showroom). The XUV300 also gets a 1.5-litre diesel that’s good for 115.4 bhp/ 300 Nm that’s paired with a 6-speed AMT.
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