The popularity of both petrol and automatic cars have been on the rise. Gone are the days when people used to prefer a stick shift over an automatic vehicle, simply because of the latter’s higher cost and jerky nature. Today, automatic cars are smoother than their manual counterparts, while the increased purchasing power has led to people splurging on the more convenient transmission choice. On the other hand, the demand for diesel cars has been on a decline and petrol-powered models are coming back into fashion. In view of all this, here’s our list of best petrol automatic cars in India.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10
The first car on our list is the Alto K10, which is basically a more powerful sibling of the 800cc Alto. The K10 comes with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine that belongs to the company’s K-series of engine family. The motor comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission as standard and a 5-speed AMT as optional. The latter offers smooth and precise shifts for an Automated Manual Transmission unit. The engine-transmisison combo rewards you with a good mixture of performance and frugality.
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The next vehicle on our list has been a traditional Maruti Alto K10 rival and like its chief adversary, comes with a 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine and an AMT. The entry-level hatchback offers a pretty spacious interior and Duster-like looks. Also, it’s quite easy on the pocket and is priced at par with the Alto. All these factors make it one of the best petrol automatic cars in India.
The Maruti Celerio became the first-ever mass-market car to come with an optional AMT. Its 1.0-litre three-cylinder K-series petrol engine makes it a peppy performer, while the AMT ensures a high convenience in urban driving without compromising the fuel efficiency. The Celerio is one of the most practical options in its segment.
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Like its smaller siblings, even the Maruti Swift, which is in its third generation now, offers an optional Automated Manual Transmission. The Swift is powered by a 1.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that outputs a maximum power of 83 PS and a peak torque of 113 Nm. The peppy motor and the well-tuned transmission lead to a pretty punchy performance, while an ARAI-rated mileage of more than 22 kmpl makes the Swift sufficiently light on the pocket. The Swift is also quite affordable, both in new and used car markets, and is fairly easy to maintain.
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The Honda Jazz is one of the most practical offerings in the B2-segment hatchback market. It impresses with its tallboy design, light controls, good build quality and a powerful 1.2-litre petrol engine that can be ordered with an optional AMT. Also, the Jazz comes with a spacious interior and even offers a decent ride quality. It’s also quite easy to maintain.
The next model in our list of best petrol automatic cars in India is the GT TSI version of the Volkswagen Polo. The sporty hatchback comes with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that comes paired with a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This combination leads to a very sporty performance and great shift quality. The Polo even offers a great ride and handling combination. Also, this Maruti Swift-rival has been available in the country for more than ten years now, which means you can easily get some good examples in the second-hand car market.
Like the Swift, even its sub-4-metre compact sedan sibling comes with a peppy 1.2-litre petrol engine from the K-series family that can be ordered with a 5-speed AMT. Exactly like its hatchback sibling, this compact sedan offers a strong performance along with delivering a high fuel efficiency. The Dzire also offers a spacious cabin, good ride quality and low cost of maintenance.
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Like the Volkswagen Polo, the Vento has been on sale in the country for a long while now and you can easily get well-maintained examples of this Maruti Ciaz and Honda City rival in the second-hand car market. Also, akin to its hatchback sibling, the Vento is available with a 1.2-litre turbocharged petrol engine that comes mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. This not only ensures a high performance but even decent fuel efficiency.
Honda City has been one of the most respected brand names in the Indian car market. The Maruti Ciaz-rivalling sedan comes kitted out with a 1.5-litre iVTEC petrol engine that offers segment-best power figures. It can be bought with a CVT automatic transmission that offers smooth operation. Moreover, the C2-segment contender provides the users with a spacious cabin, high comfort and plenty of features.
The last car on our list is the sub-4-metre compact sedan version of the Maruti Swift-rivalling Ford Figo. The Aspire rivals the likes of Maruti Dzire and Honda Amaze and is the only model in its segment to offer a 6-speed automatic transmission unit. Moreover, its 1.5-litre petrol engine offers pretty high power and torque output, which makes it one of the most fun cars to drive in the entry-level sedan market.
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