From small segments to HUV, B+ to Sedan, there is no shortage of upcoming cars in 2013. Depending on your budget and requirements, you can go through the collection of upcoming diesel cars in India. Yes, while some will have dated looks, others do have low ground clearance. Some of the cars have gearbox issues while mileage is an impediment in others. That doesn't however mean that there is a paucity of options.
Diesel Cars in Greater Demand
These days, owing to steep rise in petrol prices and its quicker consumption, people are getting more inclined towards diesel variants. Keeping this fact in mind, most of the big companies launch both diesel and petrol cars to remain competitive. Yes, the pickup speed, torque, and horsepower get reduced with the diesel varianta, but that is a small issue in respect to huge cost differences you get with petrol cars.
Some Specifics on Offer
Both Toyota Etios Liva and Honda City SMT offer 104 PS and torque around 56 Nm. In the higher price range, upcoming diesel cars in India, such as Volkswagen Vento and Polo offer stunning 153 Nm; ensuring great control even at high speeds. Diesel cars are anyhow preferred when you seek better mileage. For instance, Maruti Alto Sx grades up to 24 kmpl when running on the highways.