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.
Latest News
Jaiveer Mehra | Feb 1, 2026Auto Sales Jan 2026: Tata Claims Second Place With Over 70,000 Units Sold; Hyundai Reports Best-Ever Domestic SalesTata reported domestic passenger vehicle sales of over 70,000 units on the back of best ever sales of the Nexon and Punch in the month.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Jan 31, 2026New Renault Duster For India Vs For Europe: What’s Different?Renault has made notable changes to the Duster to better appeal to the Indian car buyers. But just how different is it from its global sibling?1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Jan 30, 2026Jeep India Confirms ‘First Model of Future Lineup’ To Arrive In 2027: What Could It Be?The SUV maker confirmed its first all-new model for India since 2022.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Jan 30, 2026New Bentley Continental GT S Debuts As Sportier Alternative To Standard CGTThe GT S shaves the 0-100 kmph time down from 3.7 seconds to 3.5 seconds despite not offering any additional power.1 min read
Jaiveer Mehra | Jan 29, 2026Tesla Model S, Model X Production To End By Mid-2026Company CEO Elon Musk made the announcement during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call.3 mins read
car&bike Team | Jan 29, 2026Mahindra Vision S SUV Interior Spied For The First TimeTest mules of the boxy SUV were initially spotted on public roads in mid 2025, with the concept debuting in August.1 min read
Bilal Firfiray | Jan 21, 2026Tata Punch Facelift Review: New Turbo Engine; Same Old SoulWith the update, the Tata Punch facelift retains its character of being a healthy runabout, which is perfect for Indian roads. But have these changes made it any better?7 mins read
Amaan Ahmed | Jan 17, 2026Bajaj Chetak C25 First Ride Review: Basic, Likeable E-Scooter For First-Time RidersThe Chetak C25, in quite a few ways, is poles apart from the larger and more powerful 30 and 35 Series models, but in its mannerisms, it is very much a Chetak.8 mins read
Bilal Firfiray | Jan 9, 2026Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: 10,000 km Long-Term ReviewAfter spending over three months and 10,000 km with the Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder Hybrid, we were impressed by its real-world mileage, seamless hybrid, practical comfort, and Toyota reliability. Is it the best C-SUV then?5 mins read
Seshan Vijayraghvan | Jan 8, 20262026 Mahindra XUV 7XO Review: Big On Tech, Bigger On ComfortThe new Mahindra XUV 7XO is flashier, feature packed, and comes with more advanced tech. But are the changes just incremental or actually substantial?1 min read
Preetam Bora | Jan 10, 2026Simple One Gen 2 First Ride Review: 265 km Claimed Range!The Gen 2 model of Simple Energy’s first electric scooter gets a fair few updates, including new features, tech, more range and lighter weight. We spent a couple of hours with the Simple One Gen 2 to find out if it manages to impress.6 mins read