With automatic gearboxes slowly gaining popularity in the Indian market, we saw a number of cars being offered with different types of automatic gearboxes including AMT, CVT, torque converter and DCT. However, it is the DCT gearbox that is likely to offer you the best combination of smoothness and performance, making it an enthusiasts’ gearbox of choice. Here are the top 5 most affordable cars with DCT gearbox in 2025.
The Tata Altroz is currently the most affordable car to be offered with a DCT gearbox and is powered by a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder petrol engine capable of delivering 88hp.
Offered with a DCT gearbox from the N6 Turbo variant onwards, the new Hyundai i20 N Line is currently one of the most engaging to drive hatchbacks in the country and boasts a 7-speed DCT that comes mated to a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine capable of delivering 120hp and 172Nm of maximum torque.
Positioned as the cheapest SUV with a DCT gearbox in India, the Hyundai Venue proudly stands as a premium and practical compact SUV in the market. While as many as three engine options are on offer for the buyers of the Venue, it is the 1.0-litre turbo petrol that is exclusively available with a 7-speed DCT gearbox.
The Nexon has been one of the most important products in Tata’s line-up and is now offered with the DCT gearbox option which is available from the Creative variant onwards. This 7-speed DCT is paired to a 1.2-litre 3-cylinder turbo-petrol engine that delivers 120hp and 170Nm of peak torque.
Fifth on our list is the Kia Sonet which is offered with the same powertrain option as the Venue turbo variants and is available from HTX variant onwards.