1 Tata Altroz

The Tata Altroz stands as the most economical diesel vehicle available in the market today. The starting price for the Altroz diesel variant is ₹7.80 lakh, ex-showroom. It is equipped with a 1.5-liter diesel engine that is coupled exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission. This engine generates a peak power of 89 bhp and a maximum torque of 200 Nm.

2 Mahindra Bolero

The Mahindra Bolero is recognized as the most budget-friendly SUV featuring a diesel engine. Notably, the Bolero is exclusively offered with a diesel powertrain, commencing at a price of ₹9.79 lakh, ex-showroom. It houses a BS6 compliant 1.5-liter mHawk75 diesel engine, which is paired with a five-speed manual transmission, delivering 75 bhp and 210 Nm of torque.

3 Mahindra Bolero Neo

The Mahindra Bolero Neo is also among the most cost-effective SUVs equipped with a diesel engine. Similar to the Bolero, the Bolero Neo is solely available with a diesel engine, starting at ₹9.95 lakh, ex-showroom. It is powered by the same 1.5-liter mHawk diesel engine found in the Bolero, but in the Bolero Neo, it produces 100 bhp and 260 Nm of torque. The transmission is managed by a five-speed manual gearbox, with no automatic variant available.

4 Mahindra XUV 3XO

Another entry from Mahindra is the XUV 3XO, which was introduced in 2024. The diesel variants of the Mahindra XUV 3XO begin at ₹9.99 lakh, ex-showroom. These diesel models are powered by a 1.2-liter turbocharged CRDe engine, which can be paired with either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed AMT. This engine delivers 115 bhp and a maximum torque of 300 Nm.

5 Kia Sonet

The diesel variant of the Kia Sonet starts at a price of ₹10 lakh, ex-showroom. This compact SUV offers three engine options, with the 1.5-liter diesel engine available in conjunction with either a six-speed manual transmission or a torque converter, producing 114 bhp and 250 Nm of torque.

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