Best Automatic Transmission Cars

The Alto K10 features Maruti Suzuki’s peppy K-Series engine and is available with a 5-speed AMT gearbox. In addition to the petrol version, the Alto K10 also has a CNG variant. It is also one of the cheapest Maruti models currently available and is a joy to drive. The regular Maruti Alto has been the largest-selling car in India many times. This fact is particularly evident if you travel across India. At any given place, you will spot a Maruti Alto.

The Renault Kwid is the cheapest offering from the French brand in India. The SUV-like design of the Renault Kwid, with bulky fenders and good ground clearance, has got much appreciation in the Indian market. The Renault Kwid is available with either an 800cc or a 1.0-litre petrol engine. The 5-speed AMT is available only with the 1.0-litre option and is engaged using a rotary knob rather than a conventional gear stick. To cater to everyone's taste, the Renault Kwid has been introduced in numerous limited editions also.

The Maruti Celerio when launched, was the first affordable AMT car in India. Other manufacturers started making AMT versions of their hatchback models mainly after the introduction of the Celerio. The 5-speed AMT of the Maruti Celerio offers a smooth driving experience. A funkier version of the Maruti hatchback, named the Celerio X, is also available on the market. The Celerio X carries only cosmetic changes compared to the regular variant.

The Volkswagen Polo is the only hatchback sold by the German brand in India. The Polo boasts of class-leading German engineering and offers premium quality interiors. The car is available in both petrol and diesel engines. While the current Polo petrol has been downsized to a rather underpowered 1.0-litre unit, the brand still has the more fun GT TSi variant. The turbocharged 1.2-litre unit is a solid performer in its segment and also features Volkswagen’s reputed seven-speed DSG automatic gearbox. The Polo is also the first car in the segment to introduce a dual-clutch transmission.

The second-generation Honda Amaze comes with a lighter chassis and more spacious interiors. Though the overall looks of the Honda Amaze aren’t great, the car has been getting a good market response since its launch. The Amaze petrol and diesel variants are available mated to a CVT. In fact, the Honda Amaze is the first and only diesel-CVT available in India. The CVT unit is the same as in the bigger Honda City.

India’s most-loved compact sedan is the sibling to India’s most-loved hatchback, the Maruti Swift. Though the first-gen Dzire was a full-sized sedan, the next two generations came as a sub-four-metre compact sedan. The Dzire is an ideal car for small families who are looking for a small car but can settle for a smaller sedan. The Maruti Dzire comes with a petrol or a diesel engine mated to the brand’s AGS (Auto Gear-Shift) transmission.

The Next-Gen Hyundai Verna brings out the best of the brand’s ‘Fluidic’ design philosophy. The sedan looks great from every angle, especially from the rear quarter. Mostly preferred by young families, the Hyundai Verna has also bagged the prestigious ‘Indian Car Of The Year 2018’ award. The car comes feature-loaded and has also got two petrol engines and one diesel engine as options. The higher 1.6-litre petrol engine and the diesel unit can be opted with a 6-speed automatic transmission.

Toyota’s first C-segment sedan in India offers a lot when compared to its competition. The Yaris comes only in a petrol version and is available either with a 6-speed manual or a 7-step CVT. The CVT variant also gets paddle-shifts on the top variant. The car gets seven airbags as standard; something not seen even in the higher segment cars. The cabin offers lots of space and the overall design looks matured. Driving the Yaris is also a breeze, thanks to the low levels of NVH.

The Maruti Brezza is without any doubt, the most popular compact-SUV in India. With only a diesel engine in offer, the Vitara Brezza is aimed to be just one thing – a compact and practical vehicle just for Indians. Maruti Suzuki has also introduced the Brezza AMT variant in the market. The AMT version brings a new Orange & White dual-tone paint scheme to differentiate it from the manual model. The Brezza offers ample amounts of space and seat support, even while being under four metres of length. And because of the trust of Indians in Maruti, the Vitara Brezza has also got good resale value, alongside the brand’s excellent sales and service network.

The Nexon is one of the strongest contenders in the compact-SUV segment. It is also the first compact-SUV from the Indian brand. The funky looks derived from Tata’s Impact Design 2.0 philosophy has won in attracting the younger mass. Available in a petrol or diesel engine and mated to either a manual or AMT gearbox, the Nexon offers just enough to be a practical, yet fun, daily-use vehicle. The AMT unit is further backed up by Hill Climb Assist and Creep Function. The Tata Nexon also ticks a lot of boxes, if features are what you are looking for.