Manual cars are always fun as you have the stick and clutch to control the car to your needs. Automatics are no fun. However, with the rising technology in cars, paddle shifters too are growing in popularity as they make automatic cars fun to drive. In this article, we mention the top 12 cheapest cars that offer paddle shifters under Rs 15 lakh. Here are all the details!
Honda Jazz
One of the most underrated hatchbacks in the country, Jazz CVT is priced from Rs 8.94 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. It is available in three variants - V, VX and ZX. Paddle shifters are available right from the V CVT variant. It gets a 1.2L petrol motor that belts out 89 bhp of power with a maximum torque of 110 Nm. This car rivals Hyundai i20, Maruti Baleno and Tata Altroz.
Honda Amaze
One of the most successful products of Honda Cars India after the City, Amaze gets paddle shifters with the 1.2L petrol motor paired with CVT. This feature is offered in the top of the line VX version that is priced at Rs 9.17 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. This 1.2L petrol makes as much as 89 bhp of power with a peak torque of 110 Nm.
Maruti Ertiga
The recently launched product from Maruti now gets paddle shifters with the 6-speed automatic variants. It receives a new 1.5L DualJet petrol motor that produces 102 bhp of power with 136.8 Nm of peak torque. The automatic variants of the new Maruti Ertiga are priced from Rs 10.99 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Kia Sonet
One of the most successful products from Kia India, Sonet has impressively climbed up the ladder to become a popular SUV in the country. The paddle shifters are available with a 6-speed torque converter and 7-speed DCT only. It is priced from Rs 11.39 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Hyundai Venue
Hyundai Venue is all set to receive a facelift after about 3 years since its launch. Paddle shifters are available with the SX+ variant only and it is priced at Rs 11.70 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. This 7-DCT is paired to a 1.0L turbo petrol motor that generates 118 bhp of power with 172 Nm of peak torque.
Hyundai i20 N Line
This sporty hatchback is priced at Rs 11.82 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi if you are looking to pick the N8 variant with 7-speed DCT that comes with paddle shifters. It generates the same power as Hyundai Venue.
Honda City
The fifth generation of City offers paddle shifters with a 1.5L petrol motor only. Right from the V CVT trim to ZX CVT, paddle shifters are available. This 1.5L motor generates 119 bhp of power with 145 Nm of peak torque. It is priced from 12.69 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Maruti XL6
This premium 6-seater MPV was launched recently and gets a new 1.5L petrol engine with mild-hybrid technology. While it retains the 5-speed manual transmission as before, the 6-speed torque converter replaces the ageing 4-speed and with this, the automatic variants now also gain paddle shifters right from Zeta to the top of the line Alpha Plus trim. It is priced from Rs 12.79 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Skoda Slavia
Skoda Slavia is one of the most desirable sedans in the country right now and the one with paddle shifters is priced from Rs 13.59 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. They are available with 1.0L TSI AT and 1.5L TSI AT only. The smaller engine produces 114 bhp/178 Nm while the power and torque are limited to 148 bhp and 250 Nm respectively in the 1.5L TSI AT.
Skoda Kushaq
Skoda's first product based on the MQB AO IN platform, Kushaq really stunned the Indian market with its design, features and performance oriented engines. Paddle shifters in Kushaq are available with 1.0L TSI AT and 1.5L TSI AT variants. The most affordable variant of Skoda Kushaq with paddle shifters is Ambition AT Classic and its prices start from Rs 14.09 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi.
Hyundai Verna
Hyundai offers paddle shifters only with the 1.0L turbo petrol engine of the Verna. Based on the SX(O) variant, it is priced at Rs 14.28 lakh which makes it quite expensive than even the Skoda Slavia. This 1.0L motor is the same as Hyundai Venue.
VW Taigun
Like the Skoda Kushaq, VW Taigun too gets paddle shifters with both 1.0L TSI and 1.5L TSI motors. The most affordable variant with paddle shifters is the Highline AT which is priced at Rs 14.40 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi. It packs in decent features and safety equipment.
So these are all the cars that offer paddle shifters under Rs 15 lakh. Which one will be your pick? Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below. Also, join our 91Wheels Whatsapp and 91Wheels Telegram group. here, we share with you the latest news from the auto industry and you also get to connect with fellow auto enthusiasts.
