India has just 3 diesel hatchbacks on sale today!

Post the implementation of BS6 emission rules, there are only three diesel hatchbacks on sale in India! These are the Tata Altroz, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and the Ford Figo / Freestyle twins.

Believe it or not, post the implementation of BS6 emission rules, there are only three diesel hatchbacks on sale in India!! These are the Tata Altroz, Hyundai Grand i10 Nios and the Ford Figo / Freestyle twins.

Surprisingly, the market leader Maruti Suzuki no longer has any diesel car on sale. Talk about not doing your homework. Even diesel-inclined manufacturers like Volkswagen have moved completely to petrol engines for their entire range.

Of course, while there are many diesel cars coming, they are unlikely to be launched anytime soon. It may take time for more diesel hatchbacks to be introduced in the market. The next diesel hatchback will be the upcoming Hyundai i20.

While the Figo / Freestyle twins and the Altroz get a 1.5L engine, the i10 Nios gets a 1.2L engine. It's time for these 3 hatchbacks to make the most of the situation. After all, there are still lakhs of car owners who prefer diesel engines. Even on Team-BHP, many enthusiasts love diesel engines for their superior torque & long tank range. Resale value is generally higher for diesel cars too.

Which of these 3 diesel hatchbacks will you buy today?