Automatic cars have added a new dimension to India’s automobile spectrum. They have helped Indian car buyers break the shackles of conventional manual cars and venture into a new and exciting territory called automatic transmission. Automatic cars offer exceptional driving convenience, relieving the stress stemming from continuous clutching and de-clutching in the notorious traffic. If you’ve been planning to buy an automatic car, here are five automatic cars in India you may want to consider.

• Renault Kiger

Renault Kiger is a subcompact crossover SUV from the French carmaker Renault. Its base automatic variant, titled RXT Easy-R AMT, is priced starting at Rs. 8.46 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi). Renault Kiger AMT version comes with a 1.0L energy engine and a range of advanced features like a floating touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, LED instrument cluster, rear-view camera, steering mounted audio and phone controls, spacious and ergonomic seats, adequate leg and head space, smart access card, and a cargo space of up to 405 litres. The vehicle has a Global NCAP rating of 4 stars for adult occupants and 2 stars for child occupants.

• Hyundai Exter

Hyundai Exter is one of the latest entrants to the list of automatic cars in India. However, within a short time, the vehicle has progressed to the elite league with its performance, looks and of course, Hyundai’s legacy. Hyundai Exter comes with a 1.2-litre petrol and 1.2-litre petrol + CNG engine. It is also available in automatic and manual transmissions. The price of Hyundai Exter’s base automatic variant starts at Rs. 8.09 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi).

• Toyota Rumion

Toyota Rumion is Toyota’s version of Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. However, Rumion shares looks with Toyota Hycross. Toyota Rumion comes with a powerful 1.5-litre petrol engine, automatic and manual transmission options, and a seating arrangement that comfortably seats seven people, including the driver. The vehicle is considered an excellent option for highways and delivers the power required during overtaking. The base automatic variant of Toyota Rumion is priced starting at Rs. 11.89 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi).

• Maruti Suzuki Jimny

Maruti Suzuki Gypsy will always hold a special place in our hearts. But Maruti Suzuki Jimny, which shares many common traits with Gypsy, is yet another legacy in the making. The vehicle also bears a resemblance to Mahindra Thar, albeit it is way more compact than the latter. Speaking of the engine, Jimny has a four-speed torque converter automatic that has been designed to complement the 4X4 system, offering low-end torque for offroad driving and handling highway cruising with ease and finesse. Maruti Suzuki Jimny price starts at Rs. 13.94 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi) for its base automatic variant.

• Tata Tiago

Tata Tiago has emerged as a popular hatchback option. The vehicle comprises a smooth AMT gearbox and facilitates seamless urban and highway drives. Tata Tiago comes in the 1.2-litre petrol, 1.2-litre turbo petrol and 1.2-litre CNG engine. Along with an automatic transmission, it is also available in the manual version. Tata Tiago automatic's price starts at Rs. 6.94 lakh* (ex-showroom Delhi).

Automatic cars in India have quickly created a solid and loyal market segment for themselves. But the excitement doesn’t end with the above list. With a rise in the demand for automatic cars in India, there will be many more names joining the list in the upcoming future. Let’s stay tuned and see India’s automatic car market broadening by the year.