Top 5 affordable automatics in India right now

Published December 29, 2015
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If you have a tight budget but want your left foot to rest in peace, here are five cars that won't break the bank

The need for affordable automatic motoring in major cities with perennially choked roads has led to more than a handful of new car introductions in the recent past. It's no surprise that AMTs or Automated Manual Transmissions lead the way here for their low-cost of manufacture and simplicity of design. Here are the most affordable automatic car choices in the country right now:

1.Tata Nano GenX XMA

Rs 2.75 lakh

Agreed it's far from the Rs 1 lakh base price that the initial Nano came with, but there's a lot more to this car with added features, an opening boot and much smarter styling. The Nano is the ideal cheap city runabout with a lot more practicality now. It employs a 5-speed AMT gearbox. At 21.9kmpl, the Nano automatic is very efficient too.

2. Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Vxi AT

Rs 4.02 lakh

The most affordable automatic from Maruti Suzuki's stable, the Alto K10 combines pep and convenience in an affordable blend. The gearbox is the same 5-speed AMT unit from Magnetti Marelli that dominates this space. The relaxed nature of the engine and the cleverly chosen gear ratios make the Alto K10 the most efficient automatic. ARAI rated efficiency figure stands at 24.07kmpl.

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3. Maruti Suzuki Celerio Lxi AT

Rs 4.47 lakh

The Celerio is the best handling car in this group and also the only one to be offered in base trim with the automatic gearbox. The Celerio if you recall was the first car to be launched in India with an AMT gearbox. The 5-speed unit in the Celerio went on to being offered in the Alto K10 and Wagon R and Wagon R Stingray.

4. Maruti Wagon R/Wagon R Stingray Vxi AT

Rs 4.76/4.98 lakh

The Wagon R duo are the most recent entrants to this list. Mechanicals are shared with the Alto K10 and Celerio but come with a higher price tag than its siblings. This is due to the fact that both cars are only offered in mid-spec trims.

5. Hyundai Grand i10 1.2 Asta AT

Rs 6.29 lakh

The only conventional automatic in this list, the Grand i10 costs considerably more but offers a relatively better driving experience. The gearbox is a 4-speed torque converter. The larger capacity engine compared to the other cars in this group also helps in driveability. It comes at the cost of a lower ARAI quoted mileage figure of 16.5kmpl.

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