The time when it was required of us to break the bank when we decide that we want to acquire an automatic vehicle in India. Thanks to AMT or automated manual transmission, entry-level models are offered with an extra option of automatic option in India. This trend was started with Maruti Suzuki Celerio which was followed by a vast majority of car manufacturers in India. Today, this is one of the fastest-growing trends when it comes to automatic cars in India.
Sadly, if you are in the Indian market for automatic cars, you must know that the AMT is your only option. However, this proved to be more than enough. The reason for its popularity is that AMT gearbox is similar, almost identical to the ones you can find on manual cars. So, we are going to provide you with the help of sorts. We are going to provide you with the list of the best automatic cars in India. If you are ready, let’s go.
Tata Tiago
We are going to start this list of ours with the most powerful automatic car you can find on the Indian market. This vehicle’s engine, which has 1.2-litre, can make up to 114 Nm and 84 bhp. When it comes to the economy figures, you will be surprised that this car has an economy figure of 23.8 km/l. If you choose this vehicle, you will opt for an Indian product that is of the highest possible class when it comes to automatic cars.
Basically, this car has a five-speed version of AMT. It has a standard manual gearbox that drives really good. When it comes to the price, you are looking at a range between Rs 5.04 to Rs 5.63. It is more expensive than some other automatic cars on our list, for example, Hyundai Santro. You will get slightly fewer features when compared to the Hyundai Santro. Nonetheless, it has more than enough space in the rear seats.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio
Maruti Suzuki Celerio was a pioneer among automatic vehicles in India. It is called the reason for the democratization of automatic gearbox on the Indian market. Since it was launched a few years ago, this manufacturer sold roughly 4 lakh AMT vehicles. This was the first car that got AMT gearbox in the whole of India. The pioneer of the automatic cars in this country represents one of the best automatic cars available in India.
It is powered by the K10 engine that was tried and tested countless times before it found its place in this vehicle. It can support up to 90 Nm and 67 bhp. Also, it is important to point out that it has a fuel economy figure, which is very respectable, 23.1 km/l. Even though some can consider this vehicle being slightly outdated, but it is very competent in doing what he does the best, driving. When it comes to the prices it comes around 4.97 lakh.
Renault Kwid
If you are looking for a great car that is perfect for city driving that will not take too much space, you should take a look at Renault Kwid. Furthermore, you should know that it is loaded to the brim with features and is very spacious. Recently, it has undergone a facelift of sorts. The new type of Renault Kwid AMT is available only with a one-liter engine option. When at the peak of its power, it can make up to 91 Nm and 67 bhp of peak torque. When it comes to the fuel economy figure of 24.04 km/l.
Its terms of spaciousness, Renault Kwid easily outdoes all of the competition you can find on the market. In addition, you should know that it has the largest boot of them all. When it comes to the AMT models, this vehicle comes as a standard. It features a touchscreen infotainment build that has built-in navigation. The rear seats can flip down its center armrests. In the end, we feel like it is really important to talk about the price. You can find this vehicle available at the range price of Rs 4.35 to Rs 4.63.
Hyundai Santro
The newest vehicle on the list of affordable AMT is Hyundai Santro. This is the vehicle that is going to provide you with a wide array of features. Plus, this car will offer a lot of possibilities for you than a majority of vehicles within the same price range. Its engine, a 1.1-liter engine that has five-speed AMT, is produced by the manufacturer itself.
Furthermore, it makes 68 bhp and it has a peak power of 99 Nm. When it comes to the pure economy, this vehicle has an economy figure rated at 20.3 km/l. You will be able to choose between two variants when it comes to design. It offers a touchscreen infotainment system that provides you with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
We are going to end our list with one of the most popular automatic cars you can find on the Indian market. The main reason for its popularity is its tiny proportions and peppy engine. Alto K10 sales are dominated by AMT variants, especially in urban areas. Its engine has the capacity of 1-liter and it makes 90 Nm at the peak of its power. Naturally, new cars can develop more than this one, but you need to know what your needs are first.
With that said, you should consider the fact that Alto generally is an older platform and an older car. The same could be said for K10. Generally speaking, this is the older type of car. That doesn’t mean that this is not a very powerful vehicle that remains popular even a few years after it appeared on the market. This is the vehicle that takes the less space of all the cars you can find on this list. It doesn’t have any new types of features like touchscreen infotainment but it has a really high fuel economy figure of 24.07 km/l.
Honorable Mentions
In first the part of this article, we named the top five automatic cars you can find in the Indian market. Now we are going to name some honorable mentions.
Toyota Camry Hybrid
Camry, in its latest generation, is pinpointed as the new TNGA platform of a famous company, Toyota. It features a really efficient hybrid powertrain that gives the car a fuel economy rating of 23.27 km/l. Its engine is a 218hp electric powertrain that is paired with an eCVT gearbox that can drive the front wheels. When it comes to the price, you can find it at the price of Rs 43.02 lakh. Be sure to check this vehicle online.
Toyota Prius
When we are talking about the most fuel-efficient automatic that is also a hybrid at the same time, we are thinking about no other than Toyota Prius. This is a really long-running hybrid is in its 4th generation. This only tells about its popularity. According to the manufacturer, this is their halo model that can have power up to 26.27 km/l. The main reason for its power is its petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. If you are liking this car and you would like to get your hands of this vehicle, you need to break the bank a little. You can find it for the price of around Rs 53.28 lakh.
Honda Amaze Diesel CVT
The new product of Honda, Honda Amaze proved to be very popular with Indian customers. It is very efficient, well equipped, and really big, in terms of space. The highlight of this vehicle is its gearbox. This is the only car that is able to pair CVT gearbox and diesel engines. According to the company, Amaze diesel CVT will be able to deliver around 23 km/l. When it comes to the price, you will be able to find it around Rs 9.51 lakh.
