Market leaders like Mahindra, Tata, and Kia are planning to launch diesel variants of their upcoming tech-loaded and powerful cars. Here’s a list of the top upcoming diesel cars in India in 2024-25.
Mahindra Thar Roxx, one of the most awaited SUVs, is set to launch this Independence Day. Mahindra Thar Roxx price is expected to range between Rs 14-20 Lakh with multiple powertrain options, including a 2.2-litre diesel engine.
The upcoming Tata Curvv SUV coupe has been successful in grabbing eyeballs with its curvy and innovative design. It is expected to be launched with a 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbo-diesel engine, producing 113bhp and 260Nm of torque, with both manual and automatic transmissions.
The Blue Over is set to make a comeback with the new Ford Everest sometime later in 2024 or early 2025. The details about this segment-favourite are yet to be revealed but global models are offered with multiple diesel engine options including a 2.0-liter twin-turbo diesel and a 3.0-litre V6 diesel engine.
The fourth-gen Kia Carnival is expected to enter the Indian market after three years of its global debut. It is expected to be offered multiple petrol and diesel powertrain options. It will tentatively be priced around Rs 30 Lakh, and we are likely to get the same 2.2-litre diesel engine with 197 bhp and 440 Nm of torque, paired to an 8-speed torque convertor as the only powertrain on offer.
Stricter emission norms and rising prices along with multiple bans on diesel cars are a few of the reasons contributing to the falling popularity of diesel cars in India. Due to this, a number of brands are shifting their focus to electric cars, hybrid cars and CNG cars including Maruti Suzuki, Toyota, Tata and Honda.