Meet the 6 Top Selling Automatic Cars in India

There was a time in India when cars were considered a luxury. India has come a long way since then and now cars have become an essential part of everyday life. Along the way, cars have undergone a sea change in their technology, build quality, features, safety, and of course driving comfort.

Almost every category has witnessed a dramatic change in these qualities while en route becoming a necessity. However, talking specifically about the driving comfort, then after the power steering, the most significant change to hit the Indian car market is arguably the Automatic Transmission.


Automatic cars in India don’t have a very long history. While some of the imported ones came with an automatic transmission, there was hardly any indigenously made automatic car available for all these years.  


The breakthrough came in the form of automated manual transmission (AMT), which helped in reducing cost thus driving up the volumes. Once considered a premium feature, today almost 1 in every 5 cars sold is an automatic. One of the key reasons for this change of fortunes for automatic cars in India is the convenience such cars offer. With commutes becoming difficult day the day, the automatic transmission came to the driver’s rescue just at the right time.  


The carmakers also realized the potential of automatic cars in India and joined the party by introducing their hot sellers in an automatic transmission avatar. Here are the top-selling automatic cars in India with their ex. Showroom Delhi prices.  


Renault Kwid


The Kwid brought a lot of action in the highly price-sensitive entry-level category. It became one of the hottest selling entry-level automatic cars in India in no time. Today, the Renault KWID is appreciated for its aggressive SUV-inspired look, amazing interior space, ergonomic seating, premium features, and an attractive price tag that starts at just Rs. 4.72 Lacs for its AMT version.


Swift


The most voluminous of all car categories in India is the hatchback. In fact, this category has the honour of introducing the first indigenously developed automatic car in India in the form of the Celerio. Here too, the category leader, the AMT version of the Swift comes with a price tag starting Rs. 6.86 Lacs.


Renault TRIBER 




Once considered as a commercial vehicle, the 7-seater is seen as a family car. Here the hot seller is the AMT version of the Renault TRIBER. This favourite family car with its one-of-a-kind modular seating, sub-4-meter length, and a host of premium features comes at a price of just Rs. 6.5 Lacs for an AMT version.


Renault KIGER


While the hatchback is the current volume champion in India, it is facing a stiff challenge from the B-SUV category. The latest entrant here is the Renault KIGER. With its suave look, top-class features, terrific drive, and an equally eye-popping starting price tag of just Rs. 6.59 Lacs for the AMT version, the KIGER is projected to become one of the top-selling automatic cars in India very soon.


Renault DUSTER



This category pioneer has a terrific fan following in India. With 2 engine versions, 1.5L Petrol and 1.3L Turbo Petrol, the DUSTER has been the first choice of SUV enthusiasts. The Renault DUSTER’s X-Tronic version starts at Rs. 13.27 Lacs.


City


Now in its 5th generation, the city has been a sedan lover’s favourite for many years. The CVT version of the City starts at Rs. 12.29 Lacs and has seen many followers.


Over time, carmakers have realized that besides passengers, the convenience of the driver is also of prime importance which ultimately led to the advancement in automatic transmission technology. Today’s automatic cars have succeeded in fulfilling that criterion greatly. From being 1 in 5 today, one shouldn’t feel surprised if automatic cars in India start outselling their manual transmission cousins in less than a decade.


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