If you are looking for a reliable and smooth petrol automatic car without burning a hole in your pocket – this one’s for you. While AMTs (automated manual gearbox) are quite affordable, they often disappoint when it comes to refinement and responsiveness. That’s why we have listed the top 5 most affordable petrol automatic cars in India, available with proper automatic gearboxes, namely, Dual-Clutch Transmission (DCT), Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) and Torque Converter units. Let’s take a look at the most value-for-money automatic cars you can buy today – and yes, no AMTs allowed!
Most Affordable Petrol Automatic Cars In India
| Model | Ex-showroom |
| Hyundai i20 Magna Executive | Rs 7.51 lakh |
| Honda Amaze V CVT | Rs 9.35 lakh |
| Nissan Magnite Acenta Turbo CVT | Rs 9.99 lakh |
| Renault Kiger RXT Opt Turbo CVT (DT) | Rs 10.23 lakh |
| Tata Altroz Creative S | Rs 10.30 lakh |
Hyundai i20 Magna Executive
| Engine | 1.2L Petrol |
| Power | 82bhp |
| Torque | 115Nm |
| Mileage | 19.8mpl |
Hyundai has made the CVT automatic more affordable with the launch of the new i20 Magna Executive variant, priced at Rs 7.51 lakh (ex-showroom). It’s currently the most affordable petrol automatic car on sale in India. In terms of features, the new Hyundai i20 Magna Executive variant offers 15-inch wheels with full wheel covers, a digital instrument cluster with a TFT MID and 6 airbags. However, it misses out on the sunroof.
Honda Amaze V CVT
| Engine | 1.2L i-VTEC Petrol |
| Power | 89bhp |
| Torque | 110Nm |
| Mileage | 19.46kmpl |
Launched in late 2024, the all-new Honda Amaze is the second most affordable petrol automatic, available at Rs 9.35 lakh (V CVT). The CVT automatic gearbox is available right from the base variant of the compact sedan, allowing buyers to select the most suitable option as per their budget. The Amaze offers features such as an 8-inch touchscreen, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 airbags, ESC, ABS with EBD, traction control, hill start assist and more. The Honda Sensing ADAS suite and 15-inch dual-tone alloys are reserved for the higher trim.
Nissan Magnite Acenta Turbo CVT
| Engine | 1.0L Turbo Petrol |
| Power | 99bhp |
| Torque | 152Nm |
| Mileage | 17.9kmpl |
Next on our list of the most affordable petrol automatic cars is the Nissan Magnite. This subcompact SUV comes with both AMT and CVT gearbox options. The CVT automatic is available across four variants – Acenta, Connecta, Tekna and Tekna Plus – priced at Rs 9.99 lakh, Rs 10.53 lakh, Rs 11.40 lakh and Rs 11.76 lakh, respectively. The most affordable CVT variant offers features such as automatic climate control, height adjustable driver’s seat, push button start/stop, remote engine start, smart key, etc.
Renault Kiger RXT Opt Turbo CVT DT
| Engine | 1.0L Turbo Petrol |
| Power | 98.63bhp |
| Torque | 152Nm |
| Mileage | 17.9kmpl |
Similar to the Nissan Magnite, the Renault Kiger is available with both AMT and CVT automatic transmission options. However, the CVT can be had only with the turbo petrol engine. The RXT Opt (dual-tone) turbo CVT is the cheapest automatic variant, priced at Rs 10.23 lakh. The RXT trim is second from the top variant, and comes packed with features such as an 8-inch infotainment system supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, driver’s seat height adjust, rear parking camera, etc.
Tata Altroz Creative S
| Engine | 1.2L Revotron Petrol |
| Power | 86.8bhp |
| Torque | 115Nm |
| Mileage | 19.33kmpl |
The newly-launched Tata Altroz facelift is one of the most affordable petrol automatic cars in India. The DCT automatic gearbox is offered in three top trims – Creative S, Accomplished S and Accomplished+ S – cost Rs 10.30 lakh, Rs 11.24 lakh and Rs 11.49 lakh, respectively. The Creative is a well-equipped variant, featuring a 10.25-inch touchscreen, rear AC vents, push button start/stop, front and rear 65W Type-C charger, 360-degree camera, one touch auto up/down for driver’s window, ambient lighting and more.