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Top Diesel Cars for Rural India: 23 kmpl Mileage, 6 Airbags & More!
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News18•21-09-2026, 10:53
Top Diesel Cars for Rural India: 23 kmpl Mileage, 6 Airbags & More!
- •Tata Altroz Diesel: Starts at Rs. 8.29 lakh, 23.6 kmpl mileage, 5-star safety rating, 90-degree opening doors.
- •Mahindra Bolero: Priced from Rs. 8.49 lakh, robust for rough terrains, 7-seater, 16 kmpl mileage.
- •Mahindra Bolero Neo: Starts at Rs. 8.99 lakh, modern design, 7-seater, 17.29 kmpl mileage, RWD.
- •Kia Sonet Diesel: From Rs. 9.19 lakh, premium features, 6 airbags, ADAS, 22.3 kmpl mileage.
- •Mahindra XUV 3XO: Starts at Rs. 9.36 lakh, 6 airbags, Level-2 ADAS, 20.6 kmpl mileage, 300 Nm torque.
Key Questions Answered
The ex-showroom price of the Tata Altroz Diesel starts at Rs. 8,29,990, and it offers an approximate mileage of 23.6 km/l.
The Tata Altroz has received a 5-star safety rating from Global NCAP.
The Mahindra Bolero is powered by a 1.5-liter, 3-cylinder mHawk75 diesel engine that produces 75 bhp of power and 210 Nm of torque.
