Popular Diesel cars of India

The Auto industry has not only witnessed a metamorphosis in terms of the range and style of cars being designed, but also the variety of fuel types being accepted and welcomed by buyers in the passenger car segment. Petrol being the only fuel consumed by automobiles since ages is loosing its monopoly over time as Diesel, LPG and other sorts of fuels are being accepted in passenger vehicles. One big reason contributing to the fact is the increasing running of an average household, that ultimately rests on the economy of the vehicle. With families going nuclear and working class gaining percentage as the majority class in India, people find themselves spending a huge amount of time in their respective vehicles. This has led to a great demand of economical fuel and compact cars. Lets have a glimpse at what some of the most popular Diesel cars in India have to offer:

Volkswagen Polo, one of the youngest kid on the block has been turning heads and gathering all lime lights ever since its launch was first announced in India. The Diesel version of the car is powered by a 1.2 L diesel engine with 5 Speed Manual Transmission that produces a power of 75 PS at 4200 rpm and 180 Nm torque at 2000 rpm. This premium hatchback beauty offers unbeatable exteriors and interiors with a range of safety and comfort features. Available in 6 attractive colors, the car has picked up well with Indian buyers.

It has been proved time and again that the Indian automobile market is a hatchback preferring market and that buyers feel the safest to invest their money in a small car. To grab a considerable pie of this segment, Ford Motors launched a really impressive model Ford Figo that was slated at an initial price tag of 3.5 Lakhs. Available in both Petrol and Diesel versions in India, the Diesel version of Ford Figo comes loaded with the company’s popular 1.4L, Duratorq diesel engine that currently powers Ford Ikon and Ford Fiesta and has gained a lot of popularity for delivering high engine performance with good fuel economy. This Duratorq Diesel engine produces 69PS of maximum power and 160 Nm of top torque.

Maruti Swift, opened some of the not so open doors of innovative looks and performance. With a great on-road performance, aggressive and sporty exteriors, the car became a dream fantasy for an average Indian household. The car offers all that a family wants in terms of comfort, safety, looks, performance and space. Maruti Swift is packed with many comfort as well as safety features like power steering, tilt steering, power windows, air bags, electronic brake force distribution and even brake assist. The car has been successful in providing an road average of 14 to 15 kmpl in city which is very impressive on the crowded and rough patched roads of India. There seems to be enough testimony of the fact.

In the genre of hatchbacks, Hyundai i20 redefined many significant aspects in terms of looks, features and performance. It became the first ever hatchback launched in India that came equipped with a 6 speed automatic transmission capability. There are 4 variants available with Diesel engine in Hyundai i20; Era, Magna, Sportz and Asta. Hyundai i20, with 1.4 L CRDI Diesel engine is undoubtedly a diesel variant with 6 Speed Manual Transmission Gearbox with an excellent fuel efficiency system. The car gives a mileage of 18kmpl in the city and 23 kmpl on the highways.

Swift Dzire was one intelligent bet by the largest car maker of India, Maruti Suzuki as the car picked on sales the moment it was launched in India. The diesel variant of Maruti Swift Dzire is endowed with 5 step multi injection common rail system that offers better fuel combustion, low noise and cleaner exhaust. This compact diesel engine is incredibly fuel efficient that results in a mileage of 15.8 kmpl in the city roads and 23.2 kmpl on the highways. The car became an instant fantasy for every average Indian family as a low budget sedan is appreciated by every Indian. The features offered and the performance delivered by the car made it an instant favourite.

The listing for popular Diesel cars in India does not end here as cars like Hyundai Verna, Fiat Punto, Tata Manza, Maruti Ritz and Fiat Linea are among the top contender list as well. The acceptance and popularity of Diesel cars is increasing day by day and most of the auto biggies are now launching their products in Diesel versions.