Cheapest Diesel Automatic SUVs In India! » MotorOctane

Who doesn’t love the grunt of the diesel engine? The low-end torque and the hefty mileage figures make diesel cars a favourite amongst enthusiasts. If you are one of these enthusiasts who desire the low-end torque and despise the job of shifting gears manually, here are the 5 cheapest diesel automatic cars in the market right now. 
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5. Kia Syros –  Cheapest Diesel Automatic SUVs

The Kia Seltos HTK+ variant offers a Diesel automatic option priced at Rs 15.40 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). The 6-speed torque converter unit is paired with a powerful 1.5-litre diesel engine that churns out 114bhp and 250Nm of torque. The Kia Syros remains as a good value-for-money offering for those who desire a Diesel AT, along with a comprehensive feature list. 

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4. Hyundai Venue

At Rs 14.36 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), you can get the Venue with a diesel AT powertrain. It shares the 1.5-litre diesel motor and the 6-speed AT with the Syros, and it produces identical power figures. The Diesel AT is offered on 3 variants: the HX5, HX8, and HX10. 

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3. Mahindra XUV3XO – Cheapest Diesel Automatic SUVs

Unlike other cars on the list that offer a proper torque converter, the 3XO is available only with a 6-speed AMT gearbox (for the diesel). But that is the sacrifice you would have to make to get your hands on a cheap diesel automatic. The MX3 variant offers this powertrain for a price of Rs 13.55 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). Importantly, the XUV3XO offers the most powerful diesel engine of all, with a 1.5-litre diesel motor producing 115bhp & 300Nm. 

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2. Tata Nexon

The Nexon is the best-seller in the sub-4m segment. Its wide range of powertrains is one of the reasons for its success. The Pure+ trim offers a diesel automatic powertrain for just Rs 12.77 lakh (on-road, Mumbai). You get a 1.5-litre diesel engine producing 113bhp & 260Nm of torque, along with a 6-speed AMT, with the Nexon. 

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1. Kia Sonet – Cheapest Diesel Automatic SUVs

The Sonet is the cheapest Diesel AT car in India. It is almost a lakh cheaper than the runner-up while offering a traditional 6-speed torque converter unit. You don’t have to settle for a cumbersome AMT gearbox. The HTE (O) variant is offered with the same 1.5-litre diesel engine as the Syros and Venue, for almost Rs 4-5 lakh less.

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