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Best Automatic Cars Under 10 Lakh in India

An automatic car takes the clutch out of stop and go traffic, and there are about 42 to choose from under 10 lakh. From the tiny Maruti S-Presso to roomy SUVs like the Tata Nexon and sedans like the Honda Amaze, a clutch free drive no longer costs a fortune. There are even electric automatics like the Tata Tiago EV in this budget.

Every price on this page is ex-showroom, so add road tax, insurance and registration for your on-road cost. Automatics come in a few types, from the affordable AMT to the smoother CVT and quick DCT, plus electric cars that are automatic by nature. The full list is sorted brand by brand below, cheapest first.

Cheapest automatic
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso
AMT from about ₹4.77 lakh
Best premium hatch
Hyundai i20
Smooth CVT auto
Best automatic SUV
Tata Nexon
Easy automatic SUV
Best automatic sedan
Honda Amaze
Refined CVT auto

Maruti Suzuki Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Maruti offers an easy AMT automatic, badged AGS, across almost its whole affordable range. From the S-Presso, Alto K10, Celerio and WagonR to the Swift, Baleno, Dzire and Fronx, you can have a clutch free drive that stays light on fuel. AMT is the cheapest kind of automatic to buy and to run. The Brezza and the seven seat Ertiga use a six speed automatic instead of AGS, and on the Brezza it starts from ₹10.61 lakh with the VXi AT, just above this budget.

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Tata Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Tata offers automatics from simple AMTs to smooth electric drives. The Tiago, Tigor, Punch, Altroz and Nexon come with an easy AMT, while the Tiago EV and Punch EV are automatic by nature as electric cars. The Aeris sedan rounds out a wide, clutch free choice.

Red Tata Tiago hatchback

Entry Hatchback

Tata Tiago

₹4.77 Lakh to ₹8.62 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹5.66 Lakh

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Red Tata Aeris compact sedan

Compact Sedan

Tata Aeris

5.0 · 1 review

₹5.29 Lakh to ₹9.74 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹6.34 Lakh

PetrolCNGManual & automatic
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Tata Altroz premium hatchback in beige

Premium Hatchback

Tata Altroz

₹6.00 Lakh to ₹10.90 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹7.18 Lakh

PetrolDieselCNGManual & automatic
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Hyundai Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Hyundai offers a range of smooth automatics. The Grand i10 Nios, Exter and Aura use an easy AMT, the premium i20 gets a refined CVT, and the Venue offers a quick DCT and a diesel automatic. All make city driving effortless with a quality, well finished cabin.

Renault Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Renault keeps its automatics affordable. The Kwid, the seven seat Triber and the Kiger compact SUV all offer an easy AMT, from ₹4.90 lakh on the Kwid, and the Kiger turbo adds an X-tronic CVT at ₹9.40 lakh.

Citroen Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Citroen offers automatics on its comfortable, roomy cars. The C3 hatchback, the Basalt coupe SUV and the Aircross SUV all provide an automatic gearbox, matched to a cushioned ride that suits stop and go city traffic especially well.

Toyota Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Toyota brings reliable automatics to three practical cars. The Glanza hatchback and Taisor crossover use an easy AMT, and the seven seat Rumion offers an automatic too, all backed by Toyota's long warranty and trusted after sales service.

Nissan Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Nissan offers clutch free driving on two cars here. The Magnite has an EZ-Shift AMT from ₹6.30 lakh and an X-Tronic CVT with the turbo from ₹9.30 lakh, and the Gravite seven seater has an AMT from ₹7.95 lakh.

Honda Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Honda's Amaze offers one of the best automatics at this price, a smooth and refined CVT that feels a class above the AMT gearboxes common in budget cars. Paired with Honda's reliable petrol engine, it is a relaxing and dependable sedan.

Kia Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Kia offers slick automatics on its compact SUVs. The Sonet and the boxy Syros both provide automatic options, including quick torque converter and DCT gearboxes on their turbo petrol trims, wrapped in a feature rich, well built package.

Red Kia Sonet compact SUV

Compact SUV

Kia Sonet

₹7.44 Lakh to ₹14.35 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹8.91 Lakh

PetrolDieselManual & automatic
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Blue Kia Syros compact SUV

Compact SUV

Kia Syros

₹8.41 Lakh to ₹15.81 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹10.06 Lakh

PetrolDieselManual & automatic
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Skoda Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Skoda offers a smooth torque converter automatic on the Kylaq compact SUV and the Slavia sedan from their second trim, the Classic Plus, upward. Both pair the auto with a punchy turbo petrol engine and a solid, planted European feel on the road.

MG Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

MG offers automatic driving on two very different cars. The tiny Comet EV is automatic as an electric car and perfect for the city, while the Astor compact SUV offers a smooth CVT automatic with a feature rich, well equipped cabin.

Grey MG Astor compact SUV

Compact SUV

MG Astor

₹9.79 Lakh to ₹15.30 Lakh ex-showroom

On-road in Bangalore from ₹11.69 Lakh

PetrolManual & automatic
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Mahindra Automatic Cars Under ₹10 Lakh

Mahindra's XUV 3XO gets in with the REVX M (O) Petrol AT at ₹9.99 lakh. It pairs the 111 PS turbo petrol with a six-speed torque converter automatic rather than an AMT, and adds a sunroof and black leatherette seats. It is a bold, well equipped choice for an automatic SUV on a budget.

Which automatic car should you buy?

Start with your budget and the type of automatic. For the lowest price, the Maruti S-Presso, Alto K10 and Renault Kwid offer a simple AMT. For a smoother drive, the Hyundai i20 and Honda Amaze use a refined CVT. If you want an automatic SUV, the Tata Nexon, Hyundai Venue and Kia Sonet all qualify, and the Tata Tiago EV gives you the smoothest drive of all as an electric car.

AMT, CVT, DCT or electric: which automatic is best?

An AMT is the cheapest automatic and light on fuel, but it can feel a little jerky when it shifts. A CVT, as in the Honda Amaze and Hyundai i20, is much smoother for city driving. A DCT, offered on the Hyundai Venue, is quick and sporty. An electric car like the Tata Tiago EV is the smoothest of all, with no gears at all.

Best Automatic Cars Under 10 Lakh: common questions

Which is the cheapest automatic car in India?

The Maruti S-Presso and Alto K10 offer the most affordable automatics, with their AGS branded AMT starting at ₹4.77 lakh on the S-Presso and ₹4.97 lakh on the Alto K10. The Renault Kwid automatic is another low cost option. These small cars give you a clutch free city drive without stretching the budget.

AMT or CVT: which automatic is better?

An AMT is cheaper to buy and returns much the same mileage as a manual, but it can feel jerky between shifts. A CVT, such as in the Honda Amaze, is far smoother and more relaxing in traffic, though it usually costs a little more. Choose AMT for value, CVT for refinement.

Do automatic cars give lower mileage than manual?

Not really any more. A modern AMT returns almost the same mileage as the manual version of the same car, and a good CVT is very close too. The small difference is easily outweighed by how much easier an automatic makes daily driving in heavy city traffic.

Are automatic cars good for city driving?

Yes, this is exactly where they shine. With no clutch to press in stop and go traffic, an automatic makes crowded city commutes far less tiring. It is the single biggest reason automatic cars have become so popular in India's busy towns and cities.

Which is the best automatic SUV under 10 lakh?

For an automatic SUV in budget, the Tata Nexon, Maruti Fronx, Hyundai Venue and Exter, Kia Sonet and Nissan Magnite all offer one. The Venue adds a quick DCT, while the Tata Punch EV gives you a smooth, fully electric automatic drive.

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