Top 6 Affordable SUVs For City Driving!
Buying a car with an automatic gearbox is no longer a luxury but a necessity. With the increasing traffic, buyers are preferring a clutchless car to avoid the daily struggle of a manual gearbox. Also, poor road conditions have forced many to choose an SUV over a sedan or hatchback! So, for those who are in the market to buy a budget SUV with an automatic gearbox, here are 6 SUVs to choose from!
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Do note that we have shortlisted cars with proper automatic gearboxes – torque converter & DCT/DCA. So, let’s get started –
Automatic SUVs Under Rs 13 Lakh – 6. Tata Nexon Creative DCA
The most expensive SUV in today’s list is the Tata Nexon. India’s best-selling SUV is offered with multiple engine options – a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine & a 1.5-litre diesel engine. Among these, it is the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine that is offered with a 7-speed DCA gearbox option. The combination has a mileage of up to 11kmpl in the city & 15kmpl on highways.
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5. Hyundai Venue S (O) DCT
Next, we have an SUV from Hyundai – the Venue. The SUV is offered with three engine options – a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine, a 1.5-litre diesel engine & a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. Among these, it is the turbo-petrol unit that is currently offered with a 7-speed DCT gearbox. Similar to Nexon, this combination offers a maximum mileage of up to 11kmpl in the city & 15kmpl on highways. Having said that, the upcoming new-gen Venue on November 4 with a new feature set is expected to be priced higher than the current model.
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Automatic SUVs Under Rs 13 Lakh – 4. Maruti Fronx Zeta
The 4th SUV on our list is the Maruti Fronx – an SUV based on the Baleno. The Fronx comes with two engine options – a 1.2-litre NA petrol engine & a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. And yes, it is the only Maruti to come with a turbo petrol engine, which gets an option for a 6-speed AT gearbox. For some, it is an expensive option, but it is indeed fun to drive with the combination! Yet, you can get a maximum mileage of 13kmpl in the city & 16kmpl on highways.
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3. Maruti Brezza ZXi
If you are looking for a more spacious SUV from Maruti, the Brezza could be your pick. The SUV is offered with a single – 1.5-litre petrol engine (99bhp & 137Nm), which comes with an option for a 6-speed AT gearbox. Also, it is one of the most fuel-efficient options available with a maximum mileage of 14kmpl in the city & 17kmpl on highways.
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Automatic SUVs Under Rs 13 Lakh – 2. Skoda Kylaq Signature
Now, although we have mentioned the Fronx to be a fun-to-drive SUV, you cannot ignore the fact that we have a Skoda in the list! Known to make some of the best driving cars, the most affordable Skoda could make its way into your garage. Yes, it is the Skoda Kylaq, with its 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine (114bhp & 178Nm) and 6-speed AT gearbox, that will make you fall in love with the SUV! Not just the engine-gearbox combination, but it is also the German dynamics that play a major role in the driving feel of the Kylaq. That said, the SUV will still manage to deliver mileage of up to 11kmpl in the city & 15kmpl on highways!
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1. Mahindra XUV 3XO MX2 Pro
Planning to buy India’s cheapest automatic SUV? Well, it is the Mahindra XUV 3XO! The Mahindra SUV is offered with three engine options – a 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine (110bhp & 200Nm), a 1.2-litre TGDi engine (129bhp & 230Nm) & a 1.5-litre diesel engine (115bhp & 300Nm). Among all three, the 1.2-litre turbo petrol engine, with a 6-speed AT gearbox in the MX2 Pro variant, is the most affordable automatic model you can buy in India today! It is not only the cheapest and a fun-to-drive option, but also one of the spacious SUVs to buy. However, it is not the most efficient SUV in the list as it offers a maximum mileage of 10kmpl in the city & 14kmpl on highways.
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