Bring home the best automatic hatchback this Diwali! Price starts from only ₹ 4,77,400
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Planning to buy a new car on Diwali and want to avoid the hassle of changing clutch-gear again and again? So there are many affordable automatic hatchbacks available in the market, which can be brought home in a low budget. The starting price of cars like Maruti S-Presso and Alto K10 is less than Rs 5 lakh. Whereas Renault Kwid, Celerio and Swift are also good options. Know the complete details of price, features and mileage of these 5 cars.
Maruti Suzuki S-Presso: The ex-showroom price of its automatic (AGS) variant starts at only ₹ 4,77,400. Its design is inspired by mini-SUV, which has a boxy stance, high bonnet line and excellent ground clearance of 180mm. The high-seating position inside the cabin provides excellent road visibility. Also, the circular center console given in the middle gives a quite unique look to the interior.
The car has a 7-inch SmartPlay touchscreen infotainment system, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and steering-mounted controls. For safety, it gets Electronic Stability Program (ESP), hill-hold assist, dual front airbags and ABS with EBD. It is equipped with 1.0-litre K10C petrol engine (67 PS / 89 Nm). With 5-speed automatic (AGS) gearbox this car gives a claimed mileage of approximately 25.30 kmpl.
Renault Kwid: The ex-showroom price of its automatic (AMT) variant starts from ₹ 4,89,900. In terms of design, it is the boldest and sportiest looking hatchback in its segment, with split-headlamp setup, roof rails and stunning body cladding. The interior gets a sporty dual-tone theme. It has a large boot space of 279 liters and better legroom, which is quite practical for daily commute.
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The Kwid gets 8-inch touchscreen infotainment, smartphone connectivity, digital instrument cluster and easy rotary dial gear-knob. On the safety front, dual airbags, Electronic Stability Program (ESP), Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and rear parking sensors are provided. It comes with a 1.0 liter 3-cylinder SCe petrol engine (68 PS / 91 Nm). Its claimed mileage with 5-speed AMT gearbox is around 22.3 kmpl.
Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: This is one of the cheapest automatic cars in the country, whose ex-showroom price of AGS variant starts from ₹ 4,97,400. Its design is quite sleek and compact, with a large hexagonal front grille and sweepback headlamps. Due to its small size, it is easy to drive in narrow streets and heavy traffic. Its all-black interior layout has been kept quite simple and user-friendly.
It has features like 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, 4 speakers, digital speedometer, keyless entry and front power windows. For safety, the car has been provided with 6 airbags, ABS with EBD, ESP, hill-hold assist and rear parking sensors. It has a 1.0 liter K10C DualJet petrol engine (67 PS / 89 Nm). With 5-speed AGS transmission, Alto K10 returns a mileage of approximately 24.90 kmpl.
Maruti Suzuki Celerio: The ex-showroom price of its automatic (AGS) variants starts from ₹ 5,63,400. Due to the 3D organic sculpted design language, its look looks quite modern and curvy. Due to its width and long wheelbase, its cabin is quite spacious, where 5 passengers can sit comfortably. Besides, it has a large boot space of 313 litres.
The Celerio gets push-button start/stop, 7-inch touchscreen, steering-mounted controls and electrically foldable ORVMs. For safety, it has 6 airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist and ABS-EBD. The car has a 1.0-litre K10C petrol engine (67 PS / 89 Nm). Its AGS variant with Idle Start-Stop technology gives a mileage of up to 26.68 kmpl, making it the most fuel-efficient automatic petrol car in India.
Maruti Suzuki Swift: The ex-showroom price of its automatic (AGS) variants starts from ₹ 7,12,900. Its sporty design has become sharper in the new generation, which includes a gloss-black front grille, boomerang LED DRLs and muscular shoulder lines. Its driver-oriented all-black interior gives a very premium feel and the extended wheelbase provides excellent legroom and comfort in the cabin.
Swift comes with modern features like 9-inch SmartPlay Pro+ touchscreen, wireless charger, rear AC vents and cruise control. In terms of safety, it has 6 airbags, ESP, hill-hold assist and rear camera as standard. It has a new 1.2 liter 3-cylinder Z-series petrol engine (82 PS / 112 Nm). With 5-speed AGS transmission, this car gives an excellent mileage of around 25.75 kmpl.
