Diesel cars have been on a gradual decline in India, mostly due to stricter emission norms and rise of alternative fuels. Here are the top 5 most affordable diesel automatic cars in India in May 2025.
Priced at Rs 11.69 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the Pure+ variant, the Tata Nexon diesel is the cheapest diesel car in India that comes with an automatic transmission. It comes with a 1.5-litre diesel engine paired to a 6-speed AMT.
The Mahindra XUV 3XO diesel gets a 6-speed AMT from the MX3 variant, which is priced at Rs 11.79 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). It comes powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine.
The Kia Sonet diesel is the most affordable diesel car in India to come with a proper automatic transmission. Priced starting from Rs 13.42 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) for the HTX variant, it comes powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine mated to a 6-speed torque convertor.
The Tata Curvv diesel is the most affordable diesel car in India to come with a dual-clutch automatic gearbox, which is a 7-speed unit. Powered by a 1.5-litre diesel engine, the Tata Curvv Pure+ price in India stands at Rs 14.29 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).
One of the most popular cars in India, the Hyundai Creta, gets a 1.5-litre diesel engine paired with a 6-speed torque convertor. The base Hyundai Creta diesel automatic variant is EX(O) that is priced at Rs 15.96 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).