Diesel options have dwindled a lot in the last few years. Manufacturers still do offer diesel but in the higher segments. In smaller segments, you don’t have many options, and automatic options are even fewer. So, what options do you have if you are looking for a diesel automatic gearbox? To solve your confusion, we are bringing a list of the cheapest diesel automatic cars.
Mahindra XUV300 – W6 1.5 diesel AMT – Rs 14.88 lakh
Starting off the list is the Mahindra XUV300. In the XUV300, you get a 1.5-litre diesel engine capable of producing 115bhp and 300Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed AMT gearbox. The claimed mileage of this diesel automatic is 19.7 kmpl. You also get two petrol engine options on the XUV300 – a 1.2-litre turbo petrol and a 1.2-litre turbo petrol GDi. In terms of features, the XUV300 comes with features like a 7-inch infotainment system, dual-zone climate control, tyre position display, reverse camera, electric sunroof, 6-airbags etc. Pricing of the XUV300 diesel AMT starts from Rs 14.88 lakh and goes to Rs 17.79 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Diesel automatic cars – Kia Sonet – HTX 1.5 diesel AT – Rs 15.69 lakh
We have another compact SUV on this list i.e. the Kia Sonet. The Kia Sonet comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine capable of producing 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed torque converter gearbox. Yes, unlike the XUV300 the Sonet comes with a proper automatic gearbox. The Sonet also comes with a iMT option, if you are ok with shifting gears without a clutch. It comes with a claimed mileage of 18.2 kmpl. Petrol options wise, the Sonet comes with a 1.2-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.0-litre turbo petrol. Coming to features, it comes with a 10.25-inch infotainment system, a 7-speaker Bose sound system, an electric sunroof, sound mood lights, wireless charging etc. Pricing of Kia Sonet diesel automatic starts from Rs 15.69 lakh and goes to Rs 17.87 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Tata Nexon – Creative diesel 6AMT – Rs 15.71 lakh
The new Tata Nexon is also here. It also comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine capable of producing 113bhp and 260Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed AMT gearbox. The diesel AMT comes with an ARAI claimed mileage of 23.64 kmpl. Another engine on the Nexon is the 1.2-litre turbo petrol. With the facelift, the Nexon comes with several new features like a 10.2-inch infotainment, digital instrument cluster, 9-speaker JBL system, Harman AudioworX, 6-airbags and more. Pricing of the Nexon diesel AMT starts from Rs 15.71 lakh and goes to Rs 18.72 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Diesel automatic cars – Mahindra Scorpio-N Z4 diesel AT 7STR – Rs 20.87 lakh
The Mahindra Scorpio-N makes a grand entry here with its 2.2-litre diesel engine. It is also the higher-tune option capable of producing 172bhp and 400Nm (AT). Transmission options include a 6-speed automatic gearbox. You also get a 4WD option on the Scorpio-N. The claimed diesel automatic mileage of Scorpio-N is 16.23 kmpl. Petrol engine options on the Scorpio-N include a 2.0-litre petrol engine. Feature-wise, the Scorpio-N comes with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with AdrenoX, a Sony sound system, wireless phone charging, and AdrenoX with 70+ connected car features. Pricing of the diesel automatic Scorpio-N starts from Rs 20.87 lakh and goes to Rs 29.94 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
Kia Carens – Luxury (O) 1.5 diesel AT 7 str – Rs 21.68 lakh
Rounding up the list is another 7-seater, the Kia Carens. The Kia Carens comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine capable of producing 114bhp and 250Nm of torque. It is paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox. The Carens also comes with a diesel iMT gearbox, if you don’t want the hassles of clutch. The diesel automatic comes with a claimed mileage of 16.8 kmpl. The starting price of this diesel automatic is Rs 21.34 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Petrol options on the Carens include a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol and 1.5-litre turbo petrol. What about features? The Carens comes with features like a 10.25-inch infotainment system, ambient lighting, connected car tech, Bose sound system, TPMS, 6 airbags, all 4 disc brakes, and more. Pricing of the diesel automatic Carens ranges from Rs 21.34 lakh and goes to Rs 22.71 lakh (on-road, Mumbai).
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