Best Automatic Cars across Hatchback, Sedan and SUV Segment in India. Know Best Available AMT Auto Gear Shift, Torque Converter, CVT, DSG Automatic Cars in 2021
Best Automatic Cars in India - 2021
There are 4 Different Types of Automatic Cars - on Sale in India
» Torque Converter (as Essentially Conventional Automatic in 4 Speed to 7 Speed Automatic): As is Popular on Cars for Long. Here in - the Gears are Changed basis Set Speed and RPM Criteria. Been Ofcourse, higher the number of Gears - better the Mileage, Acceleration and Pep.
» CVT Automatic (aka IVT): With Infinite Gears, every Single Km of Speed has its Own Gear Ratio. Advantage of Mileage and Low End Drive-ability Output. Disadvantage for Enthusiast - where the Car just lags on feel of Sudden Surge
» DCT Automatic (aka DSG) : Latest Technology, wherein it has dual Clutch - one each for Odd & Even Gear Shift. You upshift and downshift and gets an immediate response at almost less than 1 Milli Second. Popular in Diesel, Ideal for Enthusiast looking for Quick Performance Output
» Auto Gear Shift (aka AMT): For Budget Friendly Technology, to give a feel of Automatic Cars as the Clutch Mechanism is governed by Actuator and Ideal for Day to Day City Drive. Disadvantage is - Lacks Smoothness of Conventional Automatic
Also, for Convenience of Buyers in Manual Transmission - Hyundai and Kia India introduced IMT (Intelligent Manual Transmission) where there is no clutch pedal, but gear shifts are done by Driver. Only added convenience is
- Freedom from Manual Clutch Pedal
- Creep Mode in 1st and 2nd Gear
But IMT is not Automatic and essentially - they are best placed in Manual Transmission only
Below are best Automatic Cars with all Prices as Ex-showroom as on date
Best Automatic Cars of 2021 in India - Entry Segment Hatchback (5 Lakh to 6 Lakh)
To View basis AMT Responsiveness if you seek Best AMT Car in Entry Segment:-
- Maruti S Presso Vxi Plus AMT (under 5 Lakh Ex-showroom)
- Hyundai Santro Magna & Sportz AMT (5.5 Lakh to 6 Lakh Ex-showroom)
are what recommended if almost near 100% of Drive is within City Usage, where you drive in controlled speed. Both Cars are suited for City Usage and somehow high speed steering feedback is very average and S Presso infact has higher body roll too.
Choose in Santro AMT if not very stringent on budget - feels premium in Cabin and AMT response feels better than S Presso too
Below is list of Automatic Cars Sold - from Rs 4 Lakh to 6 Lakh Price Segment - been referred below (Ex-showroom Prices - Delhi)
| Automatic Cars in 4 Lakh to 6 Lakh | Power | Transmission, Key USP | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) * |
| Dasun Redi Go AMT | 1 Lit 69 PS | Possibly the most affordable car in Automatic Segment with Good Features in 1 Litre Engine in S Variant | Rs 4.82 Lakh |
| Renault Kwid AMT | 1 Lit 68 PS | AMT with Rotary Knob now Creep Mode introduced. No Gear Stick | Rs. 4.72 Lakh |
| Maruti S Presso AMT | 1 Lit 69 PS | Micro SUV from Maruti Suzuki with High on Aspiration Factor, Space, Reliability. Still Handling like hatchback, hence posting in Hatch Segment | Rs 4.81 Lakh |
| Maruti Wagon R AMT | 1.2 Lit 84 PS | Now available in 1.2 Litre AMT with Heartect Chasis and appears ideal for those seeking City Drive with absolute charm | Rs. 5.55 Lakh Onwards (1 Litre) / Rs 5.94 Lakh (1.2 Litre) |
| Hyundai Santro AMT | 1.1 Lit, 69 PS | Best Calibrated AMT in Segment, Premium Interiors, Styling | Rs. 5.59 Lakh onwards |
All Prices Ex-showroom Delhi as on date of Blog Post
Best Automatic Cars of 2021 in India from 6 Lakh to 7 Lakh
The Best Automatic Car as recommended in 6 Lakh to 7 Lakh basis overall Value Proposition package are:-
- Hyundai Grand i10 Nios AMT
- Maruti Ignis Zeta AMT
Somehow, these AMT Cars too are best suited for City Usage and refined 1.2 Litre, 4 Cylinder Engine ensures good Power Delivery, Engine NVH and smooth Pickup too
Below is list of Automatic Cars Sold - from Rs 6 Lakh to 7 Lakh Price Segment - been referred below (Ex-showroom Prices - Delhi)
| Automatic Cars in 6 Lakh to 7 Lakh | Power | Transmission, Key USP | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) * |
| Tata Tiago AMT | 1.2 Lit 84 PS | AMT Best in Class Build Quality, Suspension | Rs 6.3 Lakh onwards |
| Maruti Ignis AMT | 1.2 Lit 84.3 PS Power | AMT in 1.2 Litre Engine, Ground Clearance, Steering, Distinguished Interior | Rs 6.25 Lakh onwards |
| Renault Triber AMT | 1 Litre, 72 PS | AMT in Most affordable 7 Seater Car of India | Rs 6.45 Lakh onwards |
| Datsun Go CVT | 1.2 Lit, 68 PS | The only Car in Sub 6 Lakh Price Zone with a Proper Automatic Transmission - CVT Gearbox | Rs 6.31 Lakh onwards |
| Tata Tigor AMT | 1.2 Lit 84 PS | AMT with Improved Performance over Tiago due to Balancer Shaft, Sport Mode, Suspension | Rs 6.49 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios Automatic | 1.2 Lit 82 PS Power | AMT with Electric Actuator bring a good response to the Grand i10 Nios Automatic | Rs. 6.51 Lakh Onwards |
| Datsun Go Plus CVT | 1.2 Lit 68 PS | Care for a 7 Seater Car with absolute convenience, here is Go Plus CVT | Rs 6.79 Lakh onwards |
| Maruti Swift AMT | 1.2 Lit 84.3 PS | AMT in Popular Evergreen Swift. Reasonable good in initial pickup | Rs 6.66 Lakh Onwards |
All Prices Ex-showroom Delhi as on date of Blog Post
Best Automatic Cars in 7 Lakh to 8 Lakh Price Budget
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If your budget is in range of 7 Lakh to 8 Lakh then to view CVT Automatic as what offered in Maruti Baleno and Honda Amaze is better
Choose Amaze if your majority (almost 95%) usage is in City as this car is what best meant for City Use, while choose Baleno if your usage is mix of both City and Highway as somehow Maruti Baleno has rather stiffer suspension for superior high speed dynamics
| Automatic Cars in 7 Lakh to 8 Lakh | Power | Transmission, Key USP | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) * |
| Hyundai Aura | 1.2 Litre, 82 PS | AMT with Electric Actuator in Aura | Rs 7.11 Lakh onwards |
| Maruti Dzire | 1.2 Lit 90 PS Power | AMT in Dzire, feels reasonable good in initial pickup | Rs. 7.41 Lakh onwards |
| Maruti Baleno | 1.2 Lit 84.3 PS | CVT Automatic, Refined and feels reasonable peppy considering CVT | Rs. 7.76 Lakh onwards |
| Honda Amaze | 1.2 Lit 90 PS Power | CVT Automatic and has even fun with Paddle Shift | Rs. 7.83 Lakh onwards |
| Nissan Magnite | 1 Lit 100 PS | Most Affordable Compact SUV from Nissan in CVT Automatuc | Rs 7.89 Lakh onwards |
Best Automatic Cars of 2021 in India from 8 Lakh to 10 Lakh
The Best Automatic Car as recommended in 8 Lakh to 10 Lakh basis overall Value Proposition package of Safety, Handling, Features, Mileage, Reliability and Price Point are:-
- VW Polo TSI for Enthusiasts
- Honda Jazz & Hyundai I20 as Family Car
- Skoda Rapid TSI & Toyota Yaris J CVT for Super Value offering
- Nissan Magnite if your requirement is of Petrol
Below is list of Automatic Cars Sold - from Rs 8 Lakh to 10 Lakh Price Segment - been referred below (Ex-showroom Prices - Delhi)
| Automatic Cars in 8 Lakh to 10 Lakh | Power | Transmission, Key USP | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) * |
| Hyundai Grand i10 Nios AMT | 1.2 Lit, 75 PS | Hyundai has also introduced Nios in AMT Diesel | Rs 8.21 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai Aura AMT | 1.2 Lit, 75 PS | Now Aura also available in AMT Diesel | Rs 8.29 Lakh onwards |
| Toyota Glanza | 1.2 Lit 83 PS Power | CVT Automatic, Space | Rs 8.33 Lakh onwards |
| Honda Jazz | 1.2 Lit 90 PS Power | CVT Automatic and with Paddle Shift, Superior Build, Space is good to go | Rs. 8.55 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai I20 | 1.2 Lit 83 PS | Now with light Body Weight, I20 IVT is engaging to drive, Spacious and Feature Loaded | Rs 8.59 Lakh onwards |
| VW Polo Tsi | 1 Lit 110 PS Power | Now available in 6 Speed Torque converter in new 1 Litre Engine with 110 PS Power | Rs. 9.45 Lakh onwards |
| Skoda Rapid | 1 Lit 110 PS | Now available in 6 Speed Torque converter in new 1 Litre Engine with 110 PS Power | Rs 9.69 Lakh onwards |
| Toyota Yaris | 1.5 Lit 105 PS | CVT Automatic with Toyota Sturdy Build Quality, QDR | Rs 9.56 Lakh Onwards |
Best Automatic Hatch & Sedan Cars of 2021 in India from 10 Lakh to 15 Lakh
The Best Automatic Sedan Car as recommended in 10 Lakh to 15 Lakh basis overall Value Proposition package of Safety, Handling, Features, Mileage, Reliability and Price Point are:-
- Volkswagen Vento TSI for Enthusiasts
- Honda city CVT Automatic for Family Car
Below is list of Automatic Cars Sold - from Rs 10 Lakh to 15 Lakh Price Segment - been referred below (Ex-showroom Prices - Delhi)
| Automatic Cars from 10 Lakh to 15 Lakh | Power | Transmission, Key USP | Price (Ex-showroom Delhi) * |
| Maruti Ciaz | 1.5 Lit 104 PS | 4 Speed Automatic. Spacious Full Size Mid Sedan in Automatic | Rs. 10.2 Lakh Onwards |
| Hyundai I20 DCT | 1 Lit 120 PS | 7 Speed DCT Automatic with Exclusive Styling, Features | Rs 10.66 Lakh onwards |
| VW Vento Tsi | 1 Litre 110 PS Power | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs. 12.34 Lakh onward |
| Hyundai Verna Petrol | 1.5 Litre 115 PS | 6 Speed Automatic, Build, Styling | Rs. 12.03 Lakh onward |
| Honda City Automatic | 1.5 Litre 118 PS | CVT Automatic, Space, Comfort and New Generation feels more Plush and has its own class | Rs. 12.29 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai Verna Diesel | 1.5 Litre 115 PS Power | 6 Speed Automatic - Diesel | Rs 13.28 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai Verna Turbo Petrol | 1 Litre 120 PS | DCT Automatic | Rs 14.07 Lakh |
Prices - Exshowroom Delhi
Automatic SUV Cars in India - Best SUV in 2021
SUV Infuses a feel of Macho, Stylish, Raised Ground Clearance, a Car with Commanding Seat Position
Automatic Infuses a feel of Convenience Factor with Utmost Comfort in Drive
Automatic SUV are the best for Buyers who seek best of Drive Output on Roads. The Demand of Automatic Cars is increasing on Indian Roads, and SUV Segment is now offering a range to buyers for the best of output
So - here are the best Automatic Petrol SUV and Diesel SUV Cars in India in Sub 35 Lakh Price Range
Best Automatic SUV Cars in Petrol - 2021
The Best Petrol Automatic SUV as recommended in Compact SUV to Mid SUV Segment basis overall Value Proposition package of Safety, Handling, Features, Mileage, Reliability and Price Point are:-
- Hyundai Venue
- Ford Ecosport
- Kia Seltos GT Line
- Honda CRV
| Model | Power | Transmission | Price |
| Nissan Magnite | 1 Lit 100 PS | CVT Automatic Transmission | Rs 7.89 Lakh onwards |
| Tata Nexon | 1.2 Lit 120 PS Power | AMT in Compact SUV with Top notch Build | Rs 8.44 Lakh onwards |
| Maruti Vitara Brezza | 1.5 Lit 104 PS | 4 Speed Automatic | Rs 9.85 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai Venue | 1 Lit 120 PS | 7 Speed DCT. Performance Car with very smooth Gear Shift | Rs 9.67 Lakh onwards |
| Kia Sonet | 1 Lit 120 PS | 7 Speed DCT. Performance Car with very smooth Gear Shift | Rs 10.49 Lakh onwards |
| Maruti XL6 | 1.5 Lit, 104 PS | 4 Speed Automatic | Rs 11.04 Lakh+ |
| Ford Ecosport | 1.5 Litre 110 PS | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs 11.19 Lakh |
| Hyundai Creta Petrol | 1.5 Litre 115 PS | IVT Autoamtic | Rs 15.06 Lakh onwards |
| Kia Seltos 1.5 Petrol | 1.5 Litre, 115 PS | IVT Automatic | Rs 14.45 Lakh |
| MG Hector | 1.5 Litre, 143 PS | DCT Automatic | Rs 15.93 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai Creta DCT | 1.4 Litre, 140 PS | 7 Speed DCT Automatic | Rs 16.28 Lakh onwards |
| Kia Seltos GT Line Petrol | 1.4 Litre, 140 PS | 7 Speed DCT | Rs 17.29 Lakh |
| Jeep Compass | 1.4 Litre 161 PS | 6 Speed Automaic | Rs 19.69 Lakh onwards |
| Volkswagen T-Roc | 1.5 Litre, 150 PS | 7 Speed DSG | Rs 19.99 Lakh |
| Hyundai Tucson | 2 Litre 155 PS | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs 22.3 Lakh onwards |
| Volkswagen Tiguan All Space | 2 Litre 190 PS | 7 Speed DSG | Rs 33.12 Lakh |
Top 10 Diesel Automatic SUV Cars - 2021
The Best Diesel Automatic SUV as recommended in Compact SUV to Mid SUV Segment basis overall Value Proposition package of Safety, Handling, Features, Mileage, Reliability and Price Point are:-
- Kia Sonet
- Hyundai Creta
- Kia Seltos
- Toyota Fortuner
- Ford Endeavour
Now we have 10 SUV Cars in Mid to Entry Luxury Segment offering Automatic Transmission in Diesel
| Model | Power | Transmission | Price |
| Tata Nexon | 1.5 Lit 110 PS Power | Most affordable Diesel SUV in AMT | Rs 9.8 Lakh onwards |
| Mahindra XUV300 | 1.5 Lit 115 PS Power | AMT Auto Gear Shift | Rs. 10.2 Lakh onwards |
| Kia Sonet | 1.5 Lit 115 PS | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs 10.59 Lakh onwards |
| Hyundai Creta | 1.5 Lit 115 PS | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs 16.1 Lakh onwards |
| Kia Seltos Diesel Automatic | 1.5 Lit 115 PS | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs 13.79 Lakh onwards |
| Mahindra XUV500 Automatic | 2.2 Lit 140 PS Power | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs. 15.65 Lakh Onwards |
| Tata Harrier | 2 Lit, 170 PS Power | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs. 16.4 Lakh onwards |
| Jeep Compass | 2 Lit, 173 PS | 9 Speed Automatic | Rs 21.96 Lakh onwards |
| MG Gloster | 2 Lit 164 PS | 8 Speed Automatic | Rs 29.98 Lakh onwards |
| Ford Endeavour | 2 Lit, 170 PS | 10 Speed Automatic | Rs 33.1 Lakh onwards |
| Toyota Fortuner | 2.8 Lit, 177 PS | 6 Speed Automatic | Rs 34.84 Lakh onwards |
Price Ex-showroom Delhi
However, as alternate Tata Nexon EV is available from Rs 13.99 Lakh (ex-showroom) and fact that Road Tax Waiver happens in Electric Vehicles in many states, its an excellent choice in Single Speed Automatic Transmission as against Diesel AMT Cars in Compact SUV Segment
Best 7 Seater Automatic MPV
The Best Automatic MPV as recommended in Utility Vehicle Segment basis overall Value Proposition package of Handling, Features, Mileage, Reliability and Price Point are:-
- Toyota Innova Crysta Diesel Automatic
| Model | Power | Transmission | Price |
| Maruti Ertiga Automatic | 1.5 Lit 104 PS Power | Only 7 Seater MPV in Automatic in Sub 10 Lakh. Although 4 Speed Automatic but is good to drive for commute | Rs. 9.64 Lakh |
| Maruti XL6 Automatic | 1.5 Lit 104 PS Power | 4 Speed Automatic | Rs 11.04 Lakh |
| Innova Crysta Petrol | 2.7 Lit 166 PS | 6 Speed Automatic Petrol | Rs 17.62 Lakh onwards |
| Toyota Innova Crysta | 2.8 Lit 174 PS Power | 6 Speed Automatic - Diesel | Rs. 19.38 Lakh Onwards |
Automatic Cars GearBox
In Automatic Transmission - the gears are changed automatically when vehicle speed progresses or decreases set at specified limits. By saying gears been changed automatically - it still has some gears or shall say driving modes :-
Park Mode : Basically it stops the car and used while one has parked the car at its destination .
Reverse : To Reverse the Car, similar like Manual Transmission Cars
Neutral : Free the Car, similar like Manual Transmission Cars
Drive Mode : Allow vehicle to move forward, similar like first gear and when the car gains momentum the gears changes automatically
Additional D5, Sport Mode : Used for Highway driving or with low traffic
Know More Details on Automatic Cars
» Manual Vs Automatic Cars: Which to Buy
» Most Fuel Efficient Automatic Cars
Also some Automatic Cars comes with Paddle Shift on Steering - It helps User to Enjoy Pep by using it as Semi Automatic by Downshifting Gear - through Paddle Shift on Steering and accelerate the Car with More Pep.
