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Hindustan Motors

Ambassador

No longer sold new.

Last known ex-showroom

₹4.95 lakh – ₹5.85 lakh

About ₹8,220 / month

Estimate from the listed price: 20% down, 9% a year, 5 years. On-road price and lender quotes are not published here.

Body
Sedan
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Mileage
13.5 km/l
Engine
1817cc 1.8L Isuzu MPFi Petrol (75 PS / 130 Nm) / 2.0L DSZ Diesel (56 PS / 112 Nm) / 1.5L Diesel
Transmission
Manual

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Hindustan Motors Ambassador

At a glance

The Hindustan Motors Ambassador is no longer sold new in India. The last known last known ex-showroom is ₹4.95 lakh – ₹5.85 lakh, with 3 variants, 1817cc 1.8L Isuzu MPFi Petrol (75 PS / 130 Nm) / 2.0L DSZ Diesel (56 PS / 112 Nm) / 1.5L Diesel engine, and 13.5 km/l mileage.

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From the catalogue

What was the last known price of the Hindustan Motors Ambassador in India?

The last known last known ex-showroom of the Hindustan Motors Ambassador in India is ₹4.95 lakh – ₹5.85 lakh.

What mileage is published for the Hindustan Motors Ambassador?

The published mileage for the Hindustan Motors Ambassador is 13.5 km/l.

Which Hindustan Motors Ambassador variant has the highest listed price?

The Avigo 1.8 Petrol is the highest listed ex-showroom variant at ₹5,85,000.

Still on sale

Current alternatives to the Ambassador

These models are still sold new in India, in a similar body type and price band.

Editorial Perspective

Why the Ambassador Exists

Expert Review

Our Verdict on the Ambassador

“The Hindustan Motors Ambassador is an honest, well-rounded car that delivers good comfort, reliable everyday performance, and solid value for your budget.”

Pros and cons

Published notes only. Empty lists stay empty.

Who it suits

Professionals and family buyers who prioritize plush rear seat comfort, a big boot, and smooth highway stability.

Who should look elsewhere

Buyers driving regularly over flooded or unpaved village roads where high ground clearance is essential.

Historical running costs

Costs from the last known price

This model is no longer sold new in India. Fuel and service figures below use the last known ex-showroom price.

5-Year Fuel Cost

₹4.53 Lakh

At 12,000 km / year. Fuel is an assumed 102 per unit, not a published tariff.
Engineering Telemetry

Key Specifications

The core powertrain, dimensional, and efficiency benchmarks that define the character of the Ambassador.

Engine Power
75 PS @ 5000 rpm (1.8L Isuzu) / 56 PS (2.0L DSZ)
130 Nm @ 3000 rpm (1.8L Isuzu) / 112 Nm (2.0L) torque
ARAI Mileage
13.5 km/l
Petrol · Diesel
Transmission
Manual
Standard
Boot Capacity
460 Litres
5 Passenger Seating
Safety & Clearance152 mm clearance
Variants and Pricing

Explore All Variants (3)

Compare showroom prices, mileage, features, and key differences across all Ambassador variants.

Fuel:
Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Published questions about the Ambassador. Nothing is added when the catalogue has no answer.

The Ambassador was produced at the Uttarpara plant in West Bengal from 1958 to 2014 (56 consecutive years), based on the British Morris Oxford Series III.

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Ambassador
₹4.95 lakhLast known