Despite the increasing options of petrol, hybrid and electric cars in India, the demand for diesel automatic SUV cars still remains strong. This is because of better mileage, low running cost and comfortable experience in long distance journeys. Diesel engine gives more torque, which makes highway driving easier. And the automatic gearbox makes driving easy in the city.
Have they become more affordable now?
Earlier diesel automatic SUVs were limited to only the expensive variants, but now they are available in the budget segment as well.
More buyers have started getting this option. Especially those people who travel long distances daily. Here we are telling you about such diesel automatic SUV cars whose ex-showroom price is less than Rs 15 lakh.
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Kia Sonet X-Line – Photo : Kia India
Kia Sonet: Is it a good entry-level option?
Kia Sonet diesel automatic is now available with HTE(O) variant.
It has a 1.5-litre turbo diesel engine and 6-speed automatic gearbox.
This SUV:
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good mileage
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Basic Safety Features
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Sunroof and Touchscreen
It comes with features like, which make it a balanced option.
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Tata Nexon – Photo : Tata Motors
Tata Nexon: Is it ahead in mileage and safety?
Tata Nexon starts with diesel AMT Pure+ variant.
It has a 1.5-liter diesel engine and 6-speed AMT.
Features of Nexon:
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great mileage
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Strong build quality
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Advanced Safety Features
This SUV is better for those who want both safety and efficiency.
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Mahindra XUV 3XO – Photo : Mahindra
Mahindra XUV 3XO: Is it better for performance?
Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel is available with AMT MX3 variant.
It gets strong torque with 1.5-litre diesel engine.
This SUV:
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strong performance
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big touchscreen
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good feature set
It comes with, making it an attractive option for driving enthusiasts.
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Hyundai Venue – Photo : Hyundai
Hyundai Venue: Is the diesel now better with the automatic?
The diesel automatic option in the new model of Hyundai Venue is available from the HX5 variant.
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And many premium features like sunroof, touchscreen and 6 airbags are available.
This SUV is known for comfort and features.