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Best Automatic Cars in India 2023

Driving an Automatic Car
By - Yaajyaansh Bhardwaj
September 28, 2023

The worst part of owning any great manual car is driving it in traffic, and traffic is aplenty in India. If only one could eradicate the frantic shifting from first gear to second gear and second gear to first, the ride home would be a breeze. Well, automatic transmission does just that, which is why it’s gaining traction! People are choosing them over manual cars because of their convenience, and at the same mileage often, if not more! Because of this growing demand, there are a variety of cars with automatic transmission in India. There are affordable hatchbacks which give you the ease of traversing busy streets to huge MUVs that can accommodate your family and your luggage. Don’t forget the off roading options that are available as well! Choosing amongst this variety is tough, and this list guides you to pick the right option for you.

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List of the Best Automatic Cars in India

NameSegmentPrice
Renault KwidHatchbackRs 6.12 – 6.45 Lakhs
Tata TiagoHatchbackRs 6.95 – 7.80 Lakhs
Hyundai ExterCompact SUVRs 7.97 – 10.10 Lakhs
Maruti Suzuki FronxCompact SUVRs 8.88 – 13.13 Lakhs
Hyundai i20 N-lineHatchbackRs 11.10 – 12.47 Lakhs
Toyota RumionMUVRs 11.89 – 13.68 Lakhs
Skoda SlaviaSedanRs 13.79 – 18.68 Lakhs
Maruti Suzuki JimnyCompact SUVRs 13.94 – 15.05 Lakhs
Hyundai VernaSedanRs 14.24 – 17.38 Lakhs
Toyota Innova HycrossMUVRs 19.67 – 30.26 Lakhs

Renault Kwid

Spinny Assured Renault Kwid
Renault Kwid

The Renault Kwid was first launched back in 2015, and it can be said that the Kwid kickstarted the off road inspired tough and rugged design for hatchbacks. It was heavily inspired by its larger cousins such as the now discontinued Renault Duster and Renault Koleos. Thanks to its looks and price, the Renault Kwid became an instant hit in the hatchback market, dethroning the Maruti Suzuki offerings for some time. The Kwid features a 5-speed AMT automatic, which the company calls Easy-R. The latest BS6 update added in a lot of quality of life upgrades, such as a new headlight design, tail light design, and larger wheels. The AMT hasn’t had much changes though, and is still operated with a gear selector dial instead of a lever. 

Renault Kwid specifications:

  • Engine: 1.0 L petrol
  • Power: 68 PS
  • Torque: 91 Nm 
  • Transmission: Manual, Automatic
  • Fuel efficiency: up to 25 kmpl
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Seating capacity: 5

Tata Tiago

Spinny Assured Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago is one of the most popular hatchbacks from Tata. The car was loved by everyone when released and sparked the revival of the Indian manufacturer in the Indian car market. The AMT gearbox is buttery smooth, and does the job well in both city and highway contexts. The AMT truly shines in traffic, with minimal jerks, efficient fuel consumption, and adequate power delivery, providing an optimal overall experience.    

Tata Tiago Specifications:

  • Engine: 1.2 L petrol, 1.2 L turbo petrol, 1.2 L CNG
  • Power: 86 PS
  • Torque: up to 113 Nm
  • Transmission: automatic, manual 
  • Fuel Efficiency: up to 20 kmpl or 26 km/kg
  • Fuel type: Petrol, CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 4

Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter
Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter was released in July this year, with a great response from critics and the general public. The Exter features the company’s new futuristic design philosophy, and it attracts attention at every traffic stop. The pièce de résistance of the automatic transmission so to say is the state of the art electronically controlled 5-speed AMT automatic gearbox. The shifts are smooth for an AMT, and is comparable to a torque converter gearbox. The gear changes are quick and precise, which enhances the acceleration and overall performance, and provides the driver some confidence and a sense of control on the road. Hyundai also kept fuel efficiency in mind, and the Exter’s transmission optimises gear ratios to minimise fuel consumption and maximises power delivery.   

Hyundai Exter Specifications:

  • Engine: 1.2 L petrol, 1.2 L petrol + CNG
  • Power: up to 83 PS 
  • Torque: up to 113.8 Nm
  • Transmission: automatic, manual 
  • Fuel Efficiency: up to 19.4 kmpl or 21.1 km/kg
  • Fuel type: Petrol, CNG
  • Seating Capacity: 5

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Fronx
Maruti Fronx

The Maruti Suzuki Fronx is basically the Baleno on steroids. The Fronx feels like an amalgamation of the Grand Vitara and Baleno, but looks sharp and has its own personality. There are two options if you want an automatic transmission, one being a 5 speed AMT and a 6 speed torque converter. Both of the automatic options are quite responsive and have favourable reviews by both critics and customers. Both the Torque Convertor and AMT are quite smooth. Both give an excellent mileage with the Torque Convertor giving a mileage of up to 20.01 kmpl while the AMT gives 22.89 kmpl

Maruti Suzuki Fronx Specifications:

  • Engine: 1 L turbo petrol engine, 1.2 L petrol engine 
  • Power: up to 100 PS
  • Torque: up to 147.6 Nm
  • Transmission: Manual, Automatic (AMT, CVT)
  • Fuel Efficiency: up to 22.89 kmpl
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Seating Capacity: 5 

Hyundai i20 N-Line

Hyundai i20 N-Line facelift

The Hyundai i20 N-Line is the South Korean car manufacturer’s souped up version of the existing Hyundai i20. The i20 n-line is one of the very few hot hatches left in India, after the Polo was discontinued, and it does manage to impress through its performance. Coupled to the 1-litre turbo petrol engine is a slick 7-speed DCT automatic transmission. This not only due to its exterior changes, and the N-Line branded interior, but because of the exhaust revamp, ECU revamp, and the satisfying dual clutch 7 speed automatic transmission. The dampers used in the N-Line are much stiffer than the standard i20 and so, the N-Line feels more sporty, rolls much lesser, and the steering feels much heavier. The transmission provides efficient gear shifts that help both the performance and the fuel efficiency. The paddle shifters give a very sporty feeling to the car and make the experience much more enjoyable if you enable them. 

Hyundai i20 N-Line Specifications

  • Engine: 1 L turbo petrol
  • Power: up to 120 PS
  • Torque: up to 172 Nm
  • Transmission: automatic (iMT, DCT)
  • Fuel Efficiency:up to 20 kmpl
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Seating Capacity: 5

Toyota Rumion

Toyota Rumion

The Toyota Rumion is the rebadged Maruti Suzuki Ertiga that came from the partnership deal of Maruti Suzuki and Toyota. The biggest difference from its Maruti Suzuki counterpart, is its exterior, which looks more like the Hycross from certain angles and the materials on the Toyota are more premium in quality. A torque converter does the automatic transmission duties and is quite smooth with decent gear shifts. The Rumion is excellent when it comes to city driving with unparalleled smoothness. At the same time, it delivers a high fuel efficiency of 20.11 kmpl. It’s equally good on highways, and delivers whenever there’s a need for a quick overtake. Being a Toyota, the gearbox is bound to last ages without any hiccups. 

Toyota Rumion Specifications

  • Engine: 1.5 L Petrol
  • Power: up to 103 PS
  • Torque: up to 138 Nm
  • Transmission: automatic, manual 
  • Mileage: 20.11 kmpl 
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Seating Capacity: 7

Skoda Slavia

Spinny Assured Skoda Slavia

The Skoda Slavia’s engine is a combination of a 1.0-liter turbo-petrol engine and a torque converter. This engine has some grunt at low revs, and the torque converter knows how to put it to good use. As you push the pedal, the torque converter smoothly dishes out power to the front wheels, all the way to the redline. It can even get a move on when you floor it, downshifting with some real urgency. In terms of performance, it’s comparable to DCT transmissions. Speaking of which, the Slavia comes with a DCT transmission with its 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine, and it’s one of the quickest in its segment (only the Verna is faster). The DSG (Skoda calls DCT as DSG) is hands down the best automatic choice in this class, with brisk acceleration, and lightning fast shifts. The paddle shifters add to the feel and allows for better control. The DSG 

Skoda Slavia Specifications

  • Engine: 1.0 and 1.5-litre turbo petrol engines
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual, 6-speed torque convertor (1.0 litre), 6-speed DCT (1.5 litres)
  • Mileage: Up to 19.47
  • Airbags: 2 as standard
  • Fuel Type: Petrol
  • Seating Capacity: 5

Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Marurti Suzuki Jimny
Marurti Suzuki Jimny

The Maruti Suzuki Jimny was brought to the Indian market and to everyone’s surprise, it looked to directly compete against the Mahindra Thar and its cult-like following. The Maruti Suzuki Jimny is a much smaller and lighter car compared to the Thar and has a following of its own. It gets the K15B engine, which has more grunt in lower speed and is ideal for off-roading. The 4-speed torque converter automatic has been designed to work seamlessly with the 4×4 system, offering low-end torque for offroading as well as capability to handle highway speeds with ease. 

Maruti Jimny Specifications:

  • Engine: 1.5 L Petrol
  • Power: 105 PS
  • Torque: 134.2 Nm
  • Transmission: automatic, manual 
  • Fuel Efficiency: up to 16.3 kmpl
  • Fuel type: Petrol 
  • Seating Capacity: 4

Hyundai Verna

Hyundai Verna
Hyundai Verna

Hyundai took a bold design decision with the 2023 Verna and gets a polarising design update, along with a new set of updated features. While the exterior design has polar opposite reviews, where people either extremely love it, or extremely hate it, there is one thing that everybody agrees on – that the Verna is one quick car. The new Verna in its turbo petrol avatar has a 0-100 kmph time in a mere 8.1 seconds, comparable to the entry level Germans! This is possible due to the lightning fast automatic 7-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT). Even if you’re not a fan of this DCT, you get a more easy going, mile munching and fuel economical CVT automatic, which also provides adequate performance all the while being lag free.

Hyundai Verna Specifications

  • Engine: 1.5L Petrol, 1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
  • Transmission: Manual, Automatic
  • Power: up to 160 PS
  • Torque: up to 253 Nm
  • Mileage: up to 20.6 kmpl
  • Fuel type: Petrol
  • Seating Capacity: 5

Toyota Innova Hycross

The Toyota Innova Hycross is the successor of the wildly popular Toyota Innova Crysta. This MUV was loved by all for decades. The Hycross had large shoes to fill considering its predecessor’s reputation. The Hycross has quite a lot of advancements over the Crysta, and the interior feels much more luxurious and airy. The Hycross is a hybrid car and features an e-CVT. The gear shifts feel smooth and the CVT here is designed to provide the best power and fuel efficiency at all times. It does this by seamlessly switching between using pure electric power or a mix of engine and electric power. The comfort and enjoyable driving experience one has while driving this car is unmatched in its segment, and hence, is quite popular among prospective buyers.

Toyota Innova Hycross Specifications

  • Engine: 2 L petrol, 2 L petrol hybrid
  • Power: up to 184 PS
  • Torque: up to 209 Nm
  • Transmission: automatic
  • Fuel Efficiency: up to 23.24 kmpl
  • Fuel Type: petrol, petrol hybrid
  • Seating Capacity: up to 8

Conclusion

These were some of the best automatic cars in the current Indian market. There are tons of options to choose from, from futuristic electric monstrosities, to smart and budget friendly options. All of the cars are a breeze to drive in traffic, and can fit your whole family with room to spare. 

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