New Delhi, Dec. 3 -- Sales of diesel cars in India have been witnessing a gradual slump over the last several years, owing to the tightening emission norms fuelling uncertainty around the diesel engines, lowered cost difference between petrol and diesel, lower number of diesel model available in the market as well as higher price of diesel cars compared to their petrol-powered counterparts. However, despite the slowdown in diesel passenger vehicle's market share, these cars still attract many buyers, especially people who seek the thrill of powerful driving, comparatively higher fuel economy.

While small car segment in India have ditched the diesel engines, these power mills still have enough relevance in the SUV segment. There are still...