- Torque Converter Automatic Transmission is one the most preferred choices of car manufacturers in India.
- The Torque Converter AT is quite smooth and reliable with good power delivery, however, scores low in fuel efficiency numbers.
- Here is an expansive list of the most affordable SUVs which get this AT gearbox in India.
When it comes to transmission choices, the manual has always been the favourite choice for Indian car buyers. However, the trend is changing slowly and customers have now started opting for the automatic gearbox options in good numbers. However the majority of sales figures still favours the manual, but the inclination towards ATs boils down to the ease that these units have to offer. There are a lot of automatic gearbox options in the market like an AMT, torque converter, CVT and DCT. Among these, the torque converter is one of the most widely used and accepted choices, all thanks to its refined operation and amazing reliability score. In line with this, we have compiled a short and simple list of the most affordable SUVs with torque converter automatic gearbox in India.
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Maruti Suzuki Brezza: From Rs. 10.96 Lakh (ex-showroom)
India's most affordable SUV which comes equipped with a torque converter automatic gearbox is the Maruti Suzuki Brezza. The range of the automatic transmission starts mid-spec VXi trim with a price tag of Rs. 10.96 lakh (ex-showroom). The sub-compact SUV uses a 6-speed torque converter unit that comes mated to a 1.5-litre K15C engine, putting out 103 bhp and 136 Nm of peak torque.
Kia Sonet: From Rs. 12.15 Lakh (ex-showroom)
The Kia Sonet has taken the second spot on the list of affordable SUVs with torque converter automatic gearbox. The sub-compact SUV is powered by a 1.5 litre CRDi diesel engine, putting out 115 bhp and 250 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed AT transmission. The range of Sonet automatic starts from the higher HTX trim costing Rs. 12.15 lakh (ex-showroom).
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara: From Rs. 13.40 Lakh (ex-showroom)
The latest mid-size SUV from India's largest car manufacturer, Maruti Suzuki is the Grand Vitara. All thanks to its affordable price of Rs. 13.40 lakh (ex-showroom) for the Delta AT trim, the mid-size SUV has made its mark on the list. It uses the familiar 1.5-litre K15C engine producing 103 bhp and 178 Nm of peak torque, mated to a 6-speed torque converter transmission.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder: From Rs. 13.48 Lakh (ex-showroom)
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder gets a 6-speed torque converter AT and it is powered by a familiar 1.5-litre K15C engine producing 103 bhp and 178 Nm of peak torque. The S AT Neo Drive trim is where the mid-size SUV's automatic transmission line-up starts and will set you back by a minimum of Rs. 13.48 lakh (ex-showroom).
Skoda Kushaq: From Rs. 14.69 Lakh (ex-showroom)
The Skoda Kushaq is powered by a 1.0-litre TSI petrol engine that comes mated to a 6-speed torque converter AT gearbox, good enough to produce 115 bhp and 178 Nm of peak torque. The Ambition Classic trim is where the mid-size SUV's automatic transmission range starts and it will set you back by Rs. 14.69 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Verdict: The increasing market size of automatic transmissions enables manufacturers to further introduce more advanced tech, thereby providing a better experience to the customers, in terms of power delivery, smoothness as well as reliability. The worsening traffic condition, especially in metro cities have played a major role in the promotion of automatic gearboxes in India. The torque converter automatic gearbox serves as a great choice in SUVs as the power delivery and refinement are on point.
