The traffic-ridden metropolitan cities make driving a tedious task. This is why automatic cars have become a necessity today. So if you are planning to buy an automatic SUV on a strict budget, here are 5 you should consider.
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Top 5 Automatic SUVs – Nissan Magnite N-Connecta
The Nissan Magnite is one of the most value-for-money SUVs in the segment, but it often gets overlooked by competitors. It is also one of the few cars to get a CNG-AMT powertrain under Rs 10 lakh. It is powered by a 1.2-litre NA petrol with a retrofitted CNG kit. Power is driven to the front wheels via a 5-speed AMT.
Price – Rs 9.79 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Tata Punch Adventure
It isn’t quite surprising to see the Punch make this list as it is arguably the best value-for-money car on the market. Its sales records are a clear indicator. You also get a CNG AMT option under 10 lakh, but for the lower Pure+ variant. You miss out on a few features with that trim, which is why we have picked the most feature-rich variant possible. The Punch is the only car in this list to offer features like a 360-degree camera and blind spot monitoring at this price point. This variant is offered with the 1.2-litre NA petrol as standard, mated to a 5-speed AMT.
Price – Rs 9.54 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Top 5 Automatic SUVs – Maruti Fronx Delta Plus
The Fronx is the most expensive on the list, which is quite surprising, given that it’s a Maruti. With the Fronx, you get a 1.2-litre NA engine mated to a 5-speed AMT. It may not be the most powerful, but it is quite efficient. The Fronx Delta Plus also misses out on some key features, such as rain-sensing wipers, push-button start, and a reverse parking camera.
Price – Rs 9.94 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Hyundai Exter HX4 Plus
If you pay around Rs 30,000 more, you can also get the HX4 plus trim with a matte colour scheme. You get the Exter with a 1.2-litre NA petrol and a 5-speed AMT. This trim is also quite feature-loaded as it gets amenities like an electric sunroof, auto-dimming IRVM, reverse parking camera and an 8-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
Price – Rs 9.53 lakh (on-road, Mumbai)
Top 5 Automatic SUVs – Renault Kiger Techno
You can get a mid-spec Kiger AMT for well under the Rs 10 lakh mark. And if you feel like splurging a bit on the aesthetics, you can also pay around Rs 25,000 for a dual-tone scheme. It gets the same 1.2-litre NA petrol as the Magnite, with the 5-speed AMT being the gearbox on offer. Unfortunately, it doesn’t share the CNG-AMT powertrain with the Magnite.