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Top 5 Diesel Cars to Buy in India Under Rs 10 Lakh
In India, despite the decline of diesel vehicles due to stringent emission regulations, demand for diesel cars remains high. Consumers appreciate the torque and fuel efficiency of diesel engines. Notably, automakers like Maruti Suzuki and Honda have shifted towards petrol engines, yet a few brands still offer diesel models. Among the notable options under Rs 10 lakh are the Tata Altroz, Hyundai Venue, Kia Sonet, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Mahindra Bolero, Bolero Neo, and Tata Nexon, each featuring competitive specifications and pricing.
Saptak Bardhan
Updated Nov 10, 2025, 05:40 PM IST
Top 5 Diesel Cars to Buy in India Under Rs 10 Lakh
Despite being on the verge of extinction, diesel cars continue to be in high demand in India. Their torque-heavy engines, paired with great mileage, have the Indian consumer wanting more diesel cars. However, the strict emission norms in India has led to automakers ditching diesel engines, much like Maruti Suzuki, Honda, Volkswagen and Skoda, for petrol engines.
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Even though the majority of automakers are not making diesel engines, there are a few automakers that still make diesel engines. Here’s a list of a few diesel cars to buy under Rs 10 lakh:
Tata Altroz
Tata Altroz
The Tata Altroz boasts a 1.5L Revotorq diesel engine producing 88.77 bhp and 200 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It is the last surviving diesel hatchback in India. In addition to that, it is priced at Rs 8.09 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue
The new Hyundai Venue boasts three different drivetrain options, much like the previous generation Venue. One of the drivetrain options is a diesel engine producing 114.41 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual and a new six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It is one of the few diesel sub-compact SUVs in India, priced at Rs 9.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia Sonet
Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet, much like the Hyundai Venue, boasts three different drivetrain options. The diesel engine of the Kia Sonet produces 114.41 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual and a new six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. It is priced at Rs 8.98 lakh (ex-showroom).
Mahindra XUV 3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO
The Mahindra XUV 3XO is powered by a 1.5L turbocharged CRDe diesel engine producing 115.39 bhp and 300 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission and a six-speed automatic transmission called AutoShift+. It has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 8.94 lakh.
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero
The Mahindra Bolero, a legacy car from the Indian automaker, has been an all-diesel car from the very beginning. It continues to be powered by a diesel engine, a 1.5L mHawk 75 turbocharged three-cylinder diesel engine specifically, producing 74.56 bhp and 210 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 7.99 lakh.
Mahindra Bolero Neo
Mahindra Bolero Neo
The urban Bolero or the Bolero Neo is also powered by only one powertrain, which is a mHawk 100 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 98.5 bhp and 250 Nm of torque, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. It has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 8.49 lakh (ex-showroom).
Tata Nexon
Tata Nexon
The sub-compact SUV from Tata Motors, the Nexon, is available with a 1.5L turbocharged diesel engine producing 113.42 bhp and 260 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed manual transmission with an option of an AMT transmission. It has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 9 lakh.
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