Which Are The Most Affordable Automatic Hatchbacks In India?

Check out the list of India’s most affordable automatic cars.

Cars with automatic manual transmissions (AMTs) are in trend these days. Besides the sedans and SUVs getting equipped with this high-end feature, the hatchbacks are also garnering more attention from the buyers. The reason for this enticement is simple; hatchbacks are considered favourite when it comes to urban setup. Also, the user-friendliness of AMT makes city driving hassle free especially, under the stop-n-go traffic conditions. Although there are numerous hatchbacks in the country that offer this convenient element, however, we bring you with the most affordable AMT hatchbacks that fit right in your budget.

So let’s have a look at the 7 most affordable automatic hatchbacks in India.

Note: All prices mentioned below are of ex-showroom, New Delhi

Tata Tiago

The ‘fantastico’ hatchback from Tata Motors created a major disruption in the segment with its mesmerizing design outside and extensive feature-list inside the roomy cabin. Another jolt it gave to its competitors was the introduction of automatic manual transmission (AMT) last year. The AMT feature is offered in the petrol variants of Tata Tiago Revotron XTA and Revotron XZA trims. It features ‘Creep Function’ that helps in easy driving in jam-packed city traffic environment. Moreover, the ‘Sport Mode’ feature assists in a performance drive on long routes.

Tata Tiago AMT Price
Revotron XTA	Rs 4.99 Lakh
Revotron XZA	Rs 5.59 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Celerio

The major highlight of the Celerio hatchback has been its AMT gearbox. Celerio is the car that introduced the segment with AMT thing and went on to gain popularity among the masses. Although, the year on year sales has not been up to the mark, however AMT element emerged as the saving grace for the young Maruti Suzuki model. Maruti Celerio AMT gearbox trim is relatively smooth and offers ‘Creep Function’ for ease of driving. The AMT feature is made available with three Celerio trims.

Maruti Suzuki Celerio AMT Price
VXI AMT	Rs 4.96 Lakh
VXI AMT(O)	Rs 5.59 Lakh
VXI AMT	Rs 5.21 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

The reliable and handy hatch from the Maruti Suzuki, Wagon R was always a very practical entry-level vehicle in the segment. And with the addition of reasonably nice Auto Gear Shift (AGS) feature, the city drives are now more stress-free. In addition to AGS, the mileage-conscious elevated hatch also gets the services of ABS, making the family vehicle more secure and safe. The AMT option is offered in as many as four Wagon R trims to choose from.

Maruti Suzuki Wagon R AMT Price
VXI AMT	Rs 4.92 Lakh
VXI+ AMT	Rs 5.20 Lakh
VXI AMT (O)	Rs 5.24 Lakh
VXI+ AMT (O)	Rs 5.39 Lakh

Datsun RediGO

The stylish and trendy looking RediGO attracts first time buyers and young minds of the country. Now loaded with the convenience of AMT, it is one of the cheapest hatchbacks to get the same. The RediGO AMT is targeted towards the budget tight consumers looking for fairly priced AMT choice. The two AMT trims features creep mode as well as a manual mode, which is usually found on pricier hatchbacks.

Datsun RediGo AMT Price
T (O)	Rs 3.96 Lakh
S	Rs 4.06 Lakh

Renault Kwid

Although the Datsun RediGO and Renault Kwid share their engines, however they do not share similar AMT mechanisms. The AMT featured in Kwid is minus creep mode and neither there is a manual shift on offer, which demands more attention during the AMT drives. As a result, the AMT drive experience is not up to the mark but the low-price tag of the Kwid and spacious cabin makes up for the dearth.

Renault Kwid AMT Price
RXL 1.0 AMT	Rs 3.88 Lakh
RXL 1.0 AMT (O)	Rs 4.35 Lakh
Climber AMT	Rs 4.60 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

The heart winning Alto K10 is one of the best bets in the entry level AMT/AGS category and is also dubbed as the best ‘value for money AMT’. The K10 AGS has an actuator mounted on top of the conventional manual gearbox. The gear shifts for the driver are done via the electronic sensors, which spares the trouble of moderating the clutch pedal every day. In addition, it also offers the advantage of switching to ‘manual’. Here it is up to the driver to decide the gear shift of the car.

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 AMT Price
VXi (O) AGS	Rs 4.35 Lakh

Tata Nano

The Gen X model of the Tata Nano comes equipped with the Easy Shift AMT. The impact design loaded compact hatch receives creep function and ‘Sport mode’ in its AMT trim that allows ease of driving under heavy city traffic conditions. Moreover, to select the best gear while driving there is a manual mode that comes handy alongside a smaller turning radius of 4m. The Tata Nano Gen X model also features first-in-segment driver information display, best in class AC, surround sound effect, amphistream music system and a rich ground clearance of 180 mm.