Tata Nexon to Kia Sonet: Top 5 Diesel SUVs with Automatic Transmission Under ₹25 Lakh

Diesel AT SUVs: In the competitive automotive market, SUVs equipped with diesel engines and automatic transmissions have become increasingly popular among buyers. These SUVs provide performance, efficiency, and a relaxed driving experience. Under ₹25 lakh budget, the Tata Nexon is the most affordable sub-4m compact SUV with a diesel engine paired with an automatic transmission, followed by Curvv, Kia Sonet, and other SUVs.

Here’s the list of the top 5 SUVs that have a diesel engine with automatic transmission under ₹25 lakh in India:

Tata Nexon:

The first car on the list is the Tata Nexon. It is powered by a 1.5L diesel engine producing 115BHP and 260Nm torque, mated to a six-speed AMT gearbox. The diesel automatic variant is available from the Pure+ trim. The price of the Tata Nexon Pure+ variant is ₹11.70 lakh (ex-showroom).

Mahindra XUV 3XO:

Following Tata Nexon, buyers can check out the Mahindra XUV 3XO, which is a sub-4m compact SUV. It is equipped with a 1.5L diesel engine, producing 115BHP and 300Nm torque, paired with a six-speed manual or AMT gearbox. Buyers can opt for the diesel engine with an automatic variant starting from the MX3 variant, but the top-end AX7 L variant misses this option. The price of Mahindra XUV 3XO MX3 diesel AMT starts at ₹11.79 lakh (ex-showroom).

Kia Sonet:

The Kia Sonet is the entry-level car in the Kia India’s lineup. It has a 1.5L diesel engine producing 115BHP and 250Nm torque, paired with a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. The buyers of the Kia Sonet diesel automatic variant can opt for the HTX variant onwards. The price of the Kia Sonet HTX variant with diesel automatic variant is ₹13.39 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Curvv:

Following the list, Tata Curvv offers a diesel automatic variant as well. It is powered by a 1.5L diesel engine, producing 115BHP and 260Nm torque, paired with a seven-speed DCT gearbox. The buyers can opt for the diesel automatic variant from the Pure+ variant onwards. The price of the Tata Curvv diesel automatic Pure+ variant is ₹14.17 lakh (ex-showroom).

Hyundai Creta:

The Hyundai Creta is a popular SUV in the compact SUV segment. It is powered by a 1.5L diesel engine, producing 115BHP and 253Nm torque, paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox. The buyers can opt for the diesel automatic variant from the EX(O) variant. The price of the Hyundai Creta diesel automatic EX (O) variant is ₹15.96 lakh (ex-showroom). 

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