For daily city commuting, fuel efficiency, ease of driving and automatic transmission options are key factors when choosing an SUV. In India, several automatic SUVs combine affordability, efficiency and modern features, making them suitable for everyday use. Here are five options worth considering. The list includes the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Take a closer look at what they offer.
5 Best Automatic SUV Options For City Commuting
For daily city commuting, fuel efficiency, ease of driving and automatic transmission options are key factors when choosing an SUV. In India, several automatic SUVs combine affordability, efficiency and modern features, making them suitable for everyday use. Here are five options worth considering. The list includes the Hyundai Creta, Kia Seltos, Mahindra XUV 3XO, Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara, and Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder. Take a closer look at what they offer.
Hyundai Creta
The automatic variant of the Hyundai Creta starts at Rs 13.94 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers three engine choices- a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol, and a 1.5-litre diesel. Transmission options include a 6-speed iVT/automatic and a 7-speed DCT.
Kia Seltos
The Kia Seltos automatic variant is priced from Rs 12.09 lakh (ex-showroom). It comes with a 1.5-litre petrol, a 1.5-litre TGDi turbo-petrol, and a 1.5-litre CRDi diesel engine. Transmission options include iVT, 7-speed DCT, and 6-speed AT, depending on the engine.
Mahindra XUV 3XO
The Mahindra XUV 3XO offers automatic transmission starting from the MX2 variant, priced at Rs 9.71 lakh (ex-showroom). It is available with a 1.2-litre petrol engine paired with a 6-speed AT and a 1.5-litre diesel engine paired with a 6-speed auto shift.
Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara
The Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara automatic variant is priced from Rs 18.73 lakh (ex-showroom). It features a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 6-speed AT and a 1.5-litre strong hybrid option paired with an e-CVT.
Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder
The Toyota Urban Cruiser Hyryder automatic variant starts at Rs 15.69 lakh (ex-showroom). It offers a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 6-speed AT and a 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid option paired with e-Drive technology.
