Diesel Cars in India

The Indian automotive market provides ample options in the diesel car segment to choose from. However, a recent price rise due to the BS6 norms and an increasing inclination towards electric cars have somewhat dwindled the sale of diesel cars in India. Nonetheless, there is still a sizeable market for diesel cars, mainly due to their lower fuel consumption compared to their petrol counterparts.

This article will take you through some best diesel cars in India and lightly touch upon their features.

Some best diesel cars in India include:

• Tata Altroz
• Hyundai Aura
• Hyundai Grand i10 NIOS
• Tata Nexon
• Kia Sonet
• Honda Amaze
• Hyundai i20
• Hyundai Venue
• Hyundai Creta

Let's look at the features of diesel cars:

Exterior

Diesel cars are available in multiple colours with bold and striking features.

Wheel and Lamp

Today, most diesel cars use alloy wheels as they are lighter than steel wheels yet stronger and more durable. These lightweight wheels help provide a better grip on the car. Diesel car features different headlamps, including tail lamps, speed headlamps, cascading grilles, etc. But there is one common light indicator on the dashboard of a diesel-powered car called the glow plug indicator. It indicates that your engine's glow plugs are warming up, and you shouldn't be starting your engine.

Interior

The interiors of most diesel cars are well laid out with premium features and chic designs. They mostly come with a 1.5-litre diesel engine, although the specifications vary, with some turbocharged. The brake horsepower of diesel cars ranges typically between 75 and 115. In short, diesel cars are known for their torquey engines that offer much work potential at reduced engine speeds.

Mileage

Diesel cars are known for their excellent fuel mileage, which is a big selling point for them. Better mileage in diesel cars can be attributed to the following:

• A diesel engine provides better thermal efficiency than petrol motors.
• Unlike petrol, diesel burns wholly and slowly, resulting in improved efficiency.
• The diesel engine does not need spark plugs as it can auto-ignite at high temperatures.

Price

Diesel car price in India ranges between INR 7.22 lakh and INR 4.38 Cr.

Competitors

Diesel cars have competitors in electric vehicles that are rapidly growing in popularity. Some of which are Tata Nexon EV, Mahindra e-Verito, etc.

New diesel cars in India

Some upcoming and new diesel cars in India:

• Renault Arkana
• MG Baojun 510
• Kia Carnival 2022

With a wide variety to choose from, India's market for diesel cars is already quite big. Moreover, with some desirable and advanced new diesel cars in the pipeline, you are well posed to be in some fantastic company.

Conclusion

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