Best Automatic Cars Under Rs 10 Lakh: Maruti Suzuki Baleno, Tata Punch, and More

The Indian automobile market is one of the largest globally, with the highest number of sales occurring in the Rs 3 to 10 lakh (ex-showroom) price range. Entry-level, sub-compact, and compact models are in high demand, with new customers preferring vehicles with enhanced driving comfort, making up a significant portion of this segment's sales.. Transmission options have been a crucial factor influencing consumers' purchase decisions, with automatic cars becoming more popular than manual ones, particularly in congested urban areas. As a result, the demand for automatic cars has significantly increased in recent times. To assist you in selecting from a wide range of available options, we have compiled a list of the top five budget-friendly automatic cars in India.

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Maruti Suzuki Baleno

Maruti Suzuki Baleno is the company's premium hatchback. Its rivals include the Tata Altroz, Honda Jazz, and Hyundai i20. The Baleno, which costs between Rs 6.14 lakh and Rs 9.66 lakh (ex-showroom), is sold through the Nexa retail network. The Baleno hatchback is powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine and comes with both manual and automatic transmission options. It returns a mileage of 19.56km/l to 23.87km/l.

Maruti Suzuki Swift

Since its debut, the Maruti Suzuki Swift has been among the most popular and go-to cars in India. The design and features inside the car give it a luxurious appeal. The Maruti Suzuki Swift has a 1.2-litre petrol engine with a manual or automatic gearbox and offers a fuel economy of 23.2km/l to 23.76km/l.The hatchback's price ranges between Rs 5.90 lakh and Rs 8.77 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Punch

The latest sub-compact SUV from the Indian automaker, the Tata Punch, belongs to the micro-SUV segment. It's powered by a 1.2-litre petrol engine, which is available with both manual and automatic transmission choices. The engine's mileage ranges between 18.82km/l and 18.97km/l. The Tata Punch SUV is priced between Rs 5.64 lakh and Rs 8.98 lakh (ex-showroom).

Tata Tiago

The Indian passenger car market for Tata Motors was completely turned around by the Tiago. The Tiago's 1.2-litre Revotron petrol engine is paired with either a manual or an automatic gearbox. It competes with models like the Maruti Suzuki Swift. The hatchback also has a stylish exterior and a number of upscale features. The prices of the Tata Tiago petrol version range from Rs 5.19 lakh to Rs 7.64 lakh (ex-showroom).

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Nissan Magnite

The Nissan Magnite's striking visual appeal and luxurious feel essentially changed the game for the Japanese carmaker in India. The Tata Nexon and the Kia Sonet are two competitors of the compact Nissan Magnite SUV, which is priced between Rs 5.76 lakh and Rs 10.15 lakh (ex-showroom). A 1.0-litre engine powers the 23 variants of the Nissan Magnite and comes mated to a manual transmission and a CVT.