In recent years, the Indian automotive industry has been flooded with various options for the best automatic cars. And if you’re looking for the best automatic car within the price range of Rs 8–10 lakh, we’re here to help. Whether you’re a first-time vehicle buyer or a seasoned driver looking to upgrade, this list is your one-stop shop for all automatic cars priced between Rs 8 and Rs 10 lakh. There are no fewer than 20 automatic cars in the 8–10 lakh price range, with engines ranging from petrol to diesel to electric.
1. Kia Sonet
The Kia Sonet subcompact is the first on this list. Buyers in India can choose the HTE Diesel iMT edition of the Sonet for a budget of Rs 8-10 lakh. The current pricing of this model is Rs.9.95 lakh. It has a 1.5-litre diesel engine that produces roughly 114 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque.
2. Maruti Swift
The Maruti Swift follows, with three automatic transmission options available within the budget. The first is the ZXI AMT, which costs Rs 8.18 lakh and has a fuel efficiency of 22.56 kmpl. For those looking for more goodies, the Maruti Swift ZXI Plus AMT costs Rs. 8.89 lakh while maintaining the same engine specifications and fuel efficiency. Finally, there is a Rs 9.03 lakh ZXI Plus DT AMT option, which shares the 1197 cc engine and gives 22.56 kmpl fuel efficiency. They are all powered by a 1.2-litre normally aspirated petrol engine producing 88 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque.
3. Tata Punch
The Tata Punch is India’s most popular micro-SUV, and the firm offers AMT transmissions in a number of Accomplished and Creative variations. The Tata Punch Camo Accomplished AMT starts at Rs 8.40 lakh and the Accomplished Dazzle variant starts at Rs 8.78 lakh. The Tata Punch Accomplished S AMT is priced at Rs 8.85 lakh, while the basic Accomplished AMT is priced at Rs 8.35 lakh. The Accomplished Dazzle S AMT costs Rs 9.25 lakh, while the Dazzle variant costs Rs 8.75 lakh.
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4. Hyundai Exter
The recently released micro-SUV Hyundai Exter has also gained popularity in the country. It is offered in a variety of trim levels with an automatic transmission (AMT). Exter S AMT is the entry-level model, priced at Rs 8.10 lakh, followed by Exter SX AMT at Rs 8.77 lakh, Exter SX DT AMT at Rs 9.02 lakh, Exter SX Opt AMT at Rs 9.41 lakh, and Exter SX Opt Connect AMT at Rs 10 lakh. All of these models have the same 1.2-litre engine and have a combined fuel efficiency of 19.2 kmpl. This engine produces around 82 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque.
5. Maruti Baleno
The Maruti Baleno serves as the foundation for the aforementioned Fronx. In the Baleno series, the firm offers three automatic transmission choices. The first is the Baleno Delta AMT, which is priced at Rs 8 lakh, and the second is the Baleno Zeta AMT, which is priced at Rs 9.88 lakh. Finally, the Baleno Alpha AMT costs Rs 8.93 lakh. All three types use the same 1.2-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder petrol engine with 88 bhp and 113 Nm of torque with a fuel efficiency of 22.94 kmpl. This hatchback is designed for premium hatchback enthusiasts who value dependability and current styling.
6. Maruti Dzire
Maruti Suzuki offers the Swift Dzire ZXI AT, which costs Rs 8.67 lakh and has the same 1197cc engine, offering a fuel efficiency of 22.61 kmpl. In addition, the business sells this popular sedan in the ZXI Plus AT form for Rs 9.39 lakh. It is currently one of India’s best-selling compact sedans.
7. Hyundai I20
If you want something more luxurious than a Maruti Baleno hatchback, the Hyundai i20 Sportz IVT model, which costs Rs 9.38 lakh, is a good option. It has a 1197cc engine with a 20.0 kmpl fuel efficiency. There is also the i20 Sportz IVT DT model, which costs Rs 9.53 lakh. The i20 is one of the most sporty-looking hatchbacks on the market in India right now.
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8. Tata Altroz
In terms of premium hatchbacks, Tata Motors’ Altroz hatchback is available in a variety of DCT (Dual-Clutch Transmission) models in its petrol lineup. The XMA Plus DCT costs Rs 8.55 lakh, the XMA Plus S DCT costs Rs 9 lakh, the XTA DCT costs Rs 9.10 lakh, the XZA DCT costs Rs 9.60 lakh, and the XZA Plus S DCT costs Rs 10 lakh. All of these models are powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine and have a fuel economy of 18.5 kmpl. This engine produces 86 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque.
9. Hyundai Aura
Hyundai’s compact sedan Aura is also an excellent alternative for automatic sedan fans in the country. The manufacturer sells its SX Plus AMT for Rs 8.85 lakh. This sedan is powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa engine that produces around 81 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque.
10. Hyundai Grand i10 Nios
The Hyundai Grand i10 Nios is the hatchback version of the Aura compact sedan listed above. Hyundai sells the Asta AMT model for Rs 8.51 lakh. It uses the same 1.2-litre Kappa engine, but has a slightly lower fuel efficiency of 16 kmpl.
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