Top Automatic SUVs In India That Cost Under Rs 10 Lakh

Automatic SUVs are gaining popularity in India due to their convenience in urban areas. With traffic congestion on the rise, these vehicles offer ease of driving and comfort. Many manufacturers now provide automatic transmission options across various models, catering to different budgets. Here, we explore the most affordable automatic SUVs available for under Rs 10 lakh.

Tata Nexon

The Tata Nexon is priced starting at Rs 9.60 lakh and features a 6-speed AMT paired with a 120hp, 1.2-litre turbo-petrol engine. The Smart+ trim, which is just under Rs 10 lakh, includes essentials like a 7-inch touchscreen, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, power windows, adjustable wing mirrors, LED lights, and six airbags. The Nexon also offers a higher variant with a 7-speed DCT gearbox.

Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor

The Toyota Urban Cruiser Taisor comes with a price range of Rs 9.18-9.58 lakh featuring a 5-speed AMT mated to a 90hp engine. Available in S and S+ trims under Rs 10 lakh, it includes features like wireless phone connectivity and climate control but lacks LED headlamps and six airbags. Its fuel efficiency stands out at an impressive ARAI-rated 22.8kpl.

Maruti Suzuki Fronx

Maruti Suzuki Fronx shares mechanicals with the Toyota Taisor but has an edge due to its lower starting price of Rs 8.90 lakh and more trim options like Delta+(O), which includes six airbags unlike Taisor's dual airbags setup. Both models have similar fuel efficiency figures due to their shared engine and gearbox configurations.

Hyundai Exter

The Hyundai Exter is powered by an 83hp engine paired with a 5-speed AMT gearbox. Priced between Rs 8.39-9.62 lakh, almost all its trims fit under Rs 10 lakh except the top-spec SX Connect trim. Features include an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless charging, LED headlamps with DRLs, sunroof, paddle shifters for manual control, making it great value for money.

Tata Punch

The Tata Punch starts at Rs 7.77 lakh featuring an AMT paired with an 86hp engine across several trims except Creative+ S which exceeds Rs 10 lakh mark. It offers features like a large touchscreen and alloy wheels but lacks six airbags found in some competitors; it only provides two airbags.

Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger offers two automatic options under Rs 10 lakh: a 5-speed AMT with a 72hp engine and a CVT with a 100hp turbo engine. Available in RXL and RXT (O) trims for the AMT and from RXT(O) for the CVT, it boasts features like an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless connectivity, keyless entry, LED headlamps, and four airbags. Its spacious interior makes it appealing compared to rivals.

Nissan Magnite

The Nissan Magnite shares its platform with the Renault Kiger but starts at a lower price of Rs 6.75 lakh for AMT variants. It offers better equipment such as a larger touchscreen, leatherette dashboard inserts, six airbags, and cruise control. The second-from-base Accenta trim with CVT is well-equipped too. The Magnite recently received a facelift enhancing its appeal.