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Updated December 5th 2025, 22:52 IST
Top 10 Diesel SUVs to Consider Under ₹30 Lakh in December 2025
If you’re considering a diesel SUV within the ₹30 lakh budget, the market in December 2025 offers a wide mix of compact, midsize and feature-rich models to choose from. Here’s a look at the top 10 diesel SUVs worth considering under ₹30 lakh this month.
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The Mahindra XUV 3XO comes with a powerful 1.5L diesel engine, making 115 bhp and 300 Nm of peak torque. The price of it starts at ₹10.21 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The Hyundai Venue recently got updated in the Indian market. It continues with a 1.5L diesel engine, making 115 bhp and 253 Nm of peak torque. The price of it starts at ₹11.05 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The Kia Syros has the same 1.5L diesel engine as the Hyundai Venue, paired with a six-speed manual and an automatic gearbox. The price of it starts at ₹11.89 lakh (on-road, Noida)
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The Tata Nexon is a popular sub-4m compact SUV in the market, having a 1.5L diesel engine paired with a manual or an AMT gearbox. The price of it starts at ₹10.28 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The Mahindra Thar comes with a 1.5L diesel engine with a 4x2 and a 2.2L diesel engine with a 4x4. The price of it starts at ₹11.37 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The Hyundai Alcazar is a mid-size SUV, having the same 1.5L engine which powers the Venue, and Creta. The price of it starts at ₹18.11 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The MG Hector comes with a 2.0L diesel engine, making 170 bhp and 350 Nm of peak torque, paired with a six-speed gearbox. The price of it starts at ₹19.02 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The Mahindra XUV 700 has one of the most powerful diesel engines. It has a 2.2L diesel engine, making 185 bhp and 450Nm of torque. The price of it starts at ₹16.75 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The Tata Safari comes with the same 2.0L diesel engine, same as the MG Hector, and it is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox as well. The price of it starts at ₹17.37 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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The Jeep Meridian is an underrated mid-size SUV, and shares the same 2.0L engine, has a 4x4 setup and comes with a 9-speed gearbox. The price of it starts at ₹27.38 lakh (on-road, Noida).
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