Best Diesel SUV Models

The Ford Endeavour, known as the Everest in foreign markets, is an extremely capable SUV. Being a Ford, the seven-seater offers a good driving experience, both on-road and off-road. The imposing design gives superior road presence and the Ford Endeavour is nothing short of massive. It offers good space on the inside too. There are two diesel engines on offer: 2.2-litre and 3.2-litre (all-wheel-drive) Both engines come mated only to a 6-speed automatic.

The Mahindra XUV 500 is the most popular model in brand’s portfolio, after the Scorpio. With numerous variants on offer, the XUV 500 can be bought with a wide budget range. The diesel engine makes enough output and returns decent fuel efficiency for its size and price. An all-wheel-drive drivetrain is also available on higher variants. When launched back in 2011, the SUV introduced a lot of upmarket features in a lower price range. The Made-In-India SUV has attained its third facelift, with a lot of improvements and additions over the previous versions.

The Jeep Compass features excellent build quality along with good all-round capability. The five-seater has won numerous awards since its launch in July 2017. Coming to the looks, the most distinct body element of the Compass or any Jeep for that matter, could be the bold eight-slat grille. The 2.0-litre Multijet diesel engine has got lots of torque and power to make the SUV, a good option for the city and on the highway. The Jeep Compass also gets a four-wheel drive on the top variant.