A majority of buyers in the budget end of the market still prefer to buy a manual gearbox, many have started adopting automatic gearbox. A reason for this is that automatic gearboxes add a whole lot of comfort in the uncomfortable traffic conditions in cities. This growth in adoption of automatic gearbox in the sub-Rs 10 lakh segment can be seen with the plethora of options available in hatchback, SUV, MPV and sedan segments. In this list, we take a look at all the sedans and the one MPV you can buy with an automatic gearbox under Rs 10 lakh. While most vehicles in this list get an automated manual transmission (AMT), there’s only one with a continuously variable transmission (CVT).
1) Tata Tigor - 7.45 lakh - 78.50 lakh
Starting off this list is Tata Motors’ only sedan offering, the Tigor. It gets a 5-speed AMT on the higher-spec XMA and XZA+ trims. Like most AMTs, you have to drive this one with patience and planning, especially when overtaking. The Tigor is spacious, practical and comes with a well-put-together cabin that has a genuinely premium feel.
| Tata Tigor specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox |
| 1199cc, 4cyl, petrol | 86hp | 113Nm | 5-speed AMT |
2) Maruti Suzuki Dzire - 7.99 lakh - 9.39 lakh
Maruti Suzuki is offering a 5-speed AMT gearbox on the VXI, ZXI and ZXI+ trims of the Dzire compact sedan. The AMT is eager to shift up and the transition between gears is noticeable with a bit of head nod. What keeps the Dzire ahead of its rivals is the fact that it has been such a good all-rounder. The top-of-the-line ZXi+ automatic is a bit expensive, but if you are looking for a compact sedan, the Dzire should be at the top of your list.
| Maruti Suzuki Dzire specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox |
| 1198cc, 4cyl, petrol | 90hp | 113Nm | 5-speed AMT |
3) Renault Triber - 8.12 lakh - 8.74 lakh
Like most cars on this list, the Triber also only offers a 5-speed on the top two trims – RXT and RXZ. In a bid to dampen that typical AMT jerkiness, Renault has slowed things down and the gearshifts sort of roll into one other. This is nice when you’re driving around at a gingerly pace, but not great when you’re in a hurry. At roughly Rs 50,000 more than the Triber manual, you don’t get extra features, but in addition to the convenience of not having to change gears, you surprisingly also get a better mid range.
| Renault Triber specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox |
| 999cc, 3cyl, petrol | 72hp | 96Nm | 5-speed AMT |
4) Honda Amaze - 8.67 lakh - 9.71 lakh
The Honda Amaze is the only vehicle in this list to get a CVT and it’s available only the mid-spec S and top-spec VX trims. The CVT works brilliantly and complements this engine’s responsive nature very nicely. Performance is brisk and effortless, as the CVT keeps the engine spinning right in the meat of its powerband. As a sensible, practical and easy to drive pick, the Amaze scores high.
| Honda Amaze specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox |
| 1199cc, 4cyl, petrol | 90hp | 110Nm | 7-step CVT |
5) Hyundai Aura - 8.75 lakh
Interestingly, Hyundai offers a 5-speed AMT on the Aura only on trim, the mid-spec SX+. The AMT unit has a smooth creep function, and while the typical head-nod is present, it is better than some of the other AMT units out there. The Aura is neither the most affordable nor the most spacious car in its segment, but it does everything expected from it with great finesse. It is extremely user-friendly with light controls and a smooth engine, and the newly added safety features further strengthen its case.
| Hyundai Aura specs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | Power | Torque | Gearbox |
| 1197cc, 4cyl, petrol | 83hp | 114Nm | 5-speed AMT |
