7 Upcoming Diesel Cars in India

Diesel car options have dwindled a lot in the last few years. At one point, almost all the cars in India had diesel engine options. However, with stricter emission norms and government policies, one by one manufacturers have discontinued their diesel engines. Still, not everything is lost, as some manufacturers are continuing with their diesel engine options. Not only continue but actively bring new options. Here is a list of upcoming diesel cars in India. 
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Toyota Fortuner update

Toyota is expected to give the Fortuner a minor facelift before the end of this year. This would keep the model fresh till the next-gen model comes sometime in 2025. Toyota has already launched this updated model in Thailand. Though it doesn’t come with any exterior changes, there are new things like a new 9.0-inch infotainment that comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and also a tyre pressure monitoring system. The facelift could also get a mild-hybrid setup that was introduced on the Hilux facelift unveiled globally. In this setup, the 2.8-litre diesel engine is paired with a 48V mild hybrid technology. The updated Fortuner could be launched in the second half of 2024. 

Upcoming diesel cars – Tata Curvv

The Curvv is one of the most anticipated cars in the Indian market. To cater to a wider audience, the Curvv is coming with EV, petrol and diesel powertrains. Recently, the the Bharat Mobility Show, Tata showcased the diesel Curvv. It comes with a 1.5-litre engine same as the Nexon. Other ICE could include two petrol engines – a 1.2-litre turbo petrol (123bhp/225Nm) and a 1.5-litre turbo petrol (168bhp/280Nm). Feature-wise, the Curvv is expected to come with things like a panoramic sunroof, ADAS, 6-airbags, Harman audio system, ventilated seats and more. The Diesel version of Curvv is expected to be launched by the end of 2024. 

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Mahindra XUV300

The XUV300 is finally getting the much-needed facelift update. On the exterior, the XUV300 is expected to come with C-shaped DRLs, connected tail lamps, LED headlamps and new bumpers. On the inside, the updates are even more noteworthy as it is expected to come with a new dashboard bigger infotainment system, and new HVAC controls and buttons. New features could include a panoramic sunroof, ADAS, ventilated seats and wireless charging. Specs-wise, it would continue with its 1.5-litre diesel engine. Hopefully, Mahindra gives it a proper automatic gearbox on this engine. The Mahindra XUV300 is expected to come by mid-2024. 

Upcoming diesel cars – Mahindra Thar 5-door

Another important launch for Mahindra in 2024 is the Thar 5-door. Mahindra is rigorously testing the car in various parts of the country as it wants to build on the popular Thar nameplate. Design-wise, the Thar 5-door is getting a slightly new design compared to the 3-door model. It is going to get a new grille, circular LED headlamps with LED DRLs, new alloy wheels and new bumpers. In the interiors, we could see a bigger infotainment system, sunroof, new centre armrest, sunroof, cup holders etc. Under the hood, we could see the 2.2-litre diesel engine and also a 2.0-litre turbo petrol. The Thar 5-door is expected to be launched in the second half of 2024.

Hyundai Alcazar facelift

With the Creta facelift launched, Hyundai is expected to also update the Alcazar in the upcoming months. The 7-seater SUV has been spotted testing a few times. We can expect a Creta facelift-like front design with new LED headlamps, connected tail lamps and new alloys. In the interiors, we do expect some changes like dual screens, a heads-up display, memory function, ADAS, etc. It will also continue with its 1.5-litre diesel engine capable of producing 113bhp and 250Nm of torque. The Alcazar facelift is expected to be launched by mid-2024. 

New Kia Carnival

The Carnival is going to come back to India but in a bigger and more modern avatar. Kia is already testing the car in India. To refresh your memory, the car spied in India is the facelifted model of the one showcased at the Auto Expo. This model comes with a sharper front design and overall looks more gangster. Under the hood, we expect it to be powered by the 2.2-litre diesel engine that powered the previous-gen Carnival. Kia has confirmed that it will launch the Carnival in 2024, probably in the second half. 

Upcoming diesel cars – Kia Clavis

Kia’s next all-new car in the Indian car market could be the Clavis. For context, the Clavis is expected to sit between the Sonet and Seltos in Kia’s product lineup. From the spy images, the Clavis looks like an Exter-rivalling car. However, the Clavis has been spied on things like a 360-degree camera, panoramic sunroof, ventilated seats, 12 parking sensors (6 in front & 6 at the rear) and flush door handles. This hints that it is going to be positioned over the Sonet. Also, the Clavis interiors are expected to be better spaced out than the Sonet. Under the hood, the Clavis is expected to come with hybrid, EV and pure ICE options including diesel. It could come with a 1.5-litre diesel similar to the Sonet. The Clavis could be unveiled by the end of 2024 with a price reveal sometime in 2025.

Also read – Kia’s first hybrid car coming soon

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