What fuel option for SUV under Rs 25 lakh for city use? Ask Autocar anything
If your intended use is mainly in the city, be aware that the diesel will require regular DPF regeneration.
Published on December 17, 2022 10:00:00 am
I am looking for an SUV in the budget range of Rs 20 lakh-25 lakh and I am confused as to whether to buy a diesel or a petrol. If it’s the former, should I worry about the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) clogging? Most of my driving time is in the city at up to 60 km/h.
Dhruv Sharma, Chandigarh
Autocar India says: DPF-equipped BS6 diesel engines require a DPF regeneration procedure on a regular basis to avoid filter clogging.
Although the vehicle attempts to regenerate itself or regenerate itself every 300 km to ignite the soot retained by the DPF, it nevertheless requires a high exhaust temperature to be reached when the engine is at constant load or if The vehicle maintains a speed of over 60 km/h for about 30 minutes.
Since most of your daily activities will take place in the city with many stops, it’s a good idea to choose a gas-powered vehicle to avoid problems in the long run.
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