Top 5 Best Automatic Cars in India Under INR 12 Lakh

Cars with automatic transmission is one of the safest way to avoid fatigue in everyday driving. As interest in automatic cars is rising in India with time, brands are offering a number of options under INR 12 lakh. This price bracket not just brings luxury and safety but even allows the buyer to choose among different engine and fuel options available with these brands. Here are Top 5 Best Automatic Cars in India you can buy under INR 12 lakh.

Best Automatic Cars in India

1) Skoda Rapid: The car undoubtedly stays number one when it comes to the options available for automatic lovers. Skoda offers Rapid with two automatic variants (Ambition & Style) for petrol and one for the diesel engine. The automatic range starts from INR 10.39 lakh for petrol and INR 11.71 lakh for the diesel engine.

• Petrol engine is equipped with 6-speed AT unit while diesel comes with 7-speed DSG for lightning fast gearshifts.
• Diesel automatic claims a mileage of 21.72 kmpl, helping buyers keep their running cost under check all the time.

Key Specs of Skoda Rapid Petrol

• Displacement – 1598 cc
• Maximum Power – 105 PS @ 5200 – 5250 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 153 NM @ 3750 – 3800 rpm
• Gearbox – 6-speed Automatic
• Top Speed (KMPH) – 188
• Mileage (Certified) – 14.84 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 163 mm
• Boot Space – 460 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 55 litres

Key Specs of Skoda Rapid Diesel

• Displacement – 1498 cc
• Maximum Power – 110 PS @ 4000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 250 NM @ 1500-2500 rpm
• Gearbox – 7-Speed DSG Automatic
• Top Speed (KMPH) – 186
• Mileage (Certified) – 21.72 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 163 mm
• Boot Space – 460 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 55 litres

2) Hyundai Verna: 2017 Verna was recently launched in India, carrying an updated design and leaving behind the smaller engine options. It is one great car with two automatic gearbox options on offer under INR 12 lakh.

• Verna 1.6L petrol with automatic gearbox costs INR 10.49 lakh while 1.6L diesel automatic comes for INR 11.68 lakh.
• It has the most powerful petrol and diesel engine in this segment but leaves many features behind for these EX trims.

Key Specs of Hyundai Verna Petrol

• Displacement – 1591 cc
• Maximum Power – 123 HP @ 6400 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 151 NM @ 4850 rpm
• Gearbox – 6-Speed Automatic
• Mileage (Certified) – 15.92 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 165 mm
• Boot Space – 480 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 45 litres

Key Specs of Hyundai Verna Diesel

• Displacement – 1582 cc
• Maximum Power – 128 HP @ 4000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 260 NM @ 1500-3000 rpm
• Gearbox – 6-Speed Automatic
• Mileage (Certified) – 21.02 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 165 mm
• Boot Space – 480 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 45 litres

3) Maruti Ciaz: The premium sedan from Maruti, Ciaz looks stunning in its new NEXA Blue shade and offers three different variants with automatic gearbox on the same 1.4L petrol engine. It is even the most affordable option with AT gearbox among all others in this list.

• Starting at INR 9.36 lakh, the petrol automatic on top Alpha trim costs INR 10.56 lakh on Ciaz. Middle variant is priced at INR 9.94 lakh.
• Ciaz comes with just 91 HP of maximum power and 130 Nm of torque.

Key Specs of Maruti Ciaz Petrol

• Displacement – 1373 cc
• Maximum Power – 91.1 Bhp @ 6000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
• Gearbox – 4-Speed Automatic
• Mileage (Certified) – 19.12 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 170 mm
• Kerb Weight – 1010 kg
• Boot Space – 510 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 43 litres

4) Honda City: A veteran of this segment, Honda City now has more competition than ever. Still, Honda has priced the same at a premium, fetching just one variant for under INR 12 lakh automatic car list. Surprisingly, there are two more variants but both are priced much higher than expectations.

• Honda City V variant is priced at INR 11.59 lakh, that too fetching extra INR 6,000 for White Orchid Pearl.
• Honda’s 1497cc engine is highly refined and known for its frugal nature.

Key Specs of Honda City Petrol

• Displacement – 1497 cc
• Maximum Power – 117.3 Bhp @ 6600 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 145 Nm @ 4600 rpm
• Gearbox – 7-Speed CVT
• Mileage (Certified) – 18 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 165 mm
• Kerb Weight – 1049 kg
• Boot Space – 510 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 40 litres

5) Volkswagen Vento: The car offers three different engines but only two of them support automatic gearbox. Vento comes with highly reliable built quality, frugal engine and powerful diesel motor for highway cruising.

• 1.2L turbocharged petrol engine with DSG costs INR 10.52 lakh for Comfortline and 11.45 lakh for Highline trim.
• 1.5L diesel with DSG costs INR 11.90 lakh for the Comfortline trim.

Key Specs of Volkswagen Vento Petrol

• Displacement – 1197 cc
• Maximum Power – 103.5 Bhp @ 5000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 250 Nm @ 1500-4100 rpm
• Gearbox – 7-Speed DSG
• Mileage (Certified) – 18.19 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 163 mm
• Boot Space – 494 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 55 litres

Key Specs of Volkswagen Vento Diesel

• Displacement – 1498 cc
• Maximum Power – 108.5 Bhp @ 4000 rpm
• Maximum Torque – 250 Nm @ 1500-3000 rpm
• Gearbox – 7-Speed DSG
• Mileage (Certified) – 22.15 kmpl
• Ground Clearance – 163 mm
• Boot Space – 494 litres
• Fuel Tank Capacity – 55 litres