The Indian automotive market is witnessing a surge in demand for automatic transmission (AT) cars. This is driven by factors like growing urbanisation‚ increasing traffic congestion‚ and the desire for a more convenient driving experience. Several car manufacturers are responding to this trend by introducing new models with AT options or expanding their existing AT offerings. Here’s a look at some of the upcoming automatic transmission cars in India that are expected to hit the roads soon.
Maruti Suzuki
- Maruti Suzuki Baleno⁚ The popular premium hatchback is expected to get a new automatic transmission option‚ likely a CVT‚ in the near future. This will make the Baleno even more appealing to buyers looking for a hassle-free driving experience in city traffic.
- Maruti Suzuki Brezza⁚ The subcompact SUV already comes with an automatic transmission option but is likely to get a new‚ more efficient automatic transmission in the future. This could be a torque converter unit or a dual-clutch transmission (DCT).
- Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara⁚ The recently launched Grand Vitara is already available with both manual and automatic transmission options. However‚ Maruti Suzuki is expected to introduce a new hybrid powertrain with an automatic transmission‚ further enhancing the vehicle’s fuel efficiency and performance.
Hyundai
- Hyundai Venue⁚ The popular subcompact SUV currently comes with a DCT option. Hyundai is expected to expand its AT offerings for the Venue by introducing a new CVT option‚ providing a more affordable and fuel-efficient automatic transmission option.
- Hyundai Creta⁚ The mid-size SUV is already offered with a DCT option. Hyundai is expected to introduce a new‚ more efficient automatic transmission‚ potentially a CVT or a new generation DCT‚ for the Creta in the coming months.
Tata Motors
- Tata Nexon⁚ The subcompact SUV is already available with a DCT option. Tata Motors is expected to introduce a new automatic transmission for the Nexon‚ possibly a CVT or a new generation DCT‚ offering improved fuel efficiency and performance.
- Tata Punch⁚ The micro-SUV is currently available with a manual transmission. Tata Motors is expected to introduce an automatic transmission option for the Punch‚ likely a CVT or a DCT‚ to cater to the growing demand for automatic cars in this segment.
Other Manufacturers
- Kia Seltos⁚ The popular compact SUV already comes with a DCT option. Kia is expected to introduce a new AT option for the Seltos‚ potentially a CVT‚ offering a more affordable and fuel-efficient automatic transmission.
- Mahindra XUV700⁚ The flagship SUV is already available with a DCT option. Mahindra is expected to introduce a new‚ more efficient automatic transmission‚ possibly a CVT or a new generation DCT‚ for the XUV700 in the coming months.
- MG Astor⁚ The compact SUV is already available with a DCT option. MG is expected to introduce a new AT option for the Astor‚ potentially a CVT‚ offering a more affordable and fuel-efficient automatic transmission.
The introduction of new automatic transmission options in these upcoming cars will provide more choices to Indian consumers. Automatic transmissions offer several advantages‚ including a smoother driving experience‚ improved fuel efficiency‚ and reduced driver fatigue‚ especially in congested urban environments. As the demand for AT cars continues to grow‚ we can expect even more car manufacturers to introduce new AT options in their upcoming models.