Finding the Cheapest automatic SUVs in India under 10 lakh is not easy Trust me I have spent years checking cars and talking to people in dealerships Some cars look good on paper but feel different on the road Then you test drive and realize not everything is what it seems
Maruti Suzuki Brezza
Brezza is everywhere People love it for city driving and the automatic version is not bad at all Seedha baat it gets you around without much fuss But fuel efficiency claims can be tricky I remember a friend did a Delhi Jaipur run and did not get anywhere near the advertised mileage Sometimes numbers are just numbers And I had a funny moment at a dealer when the infotainment froze mid test drive The salesperson just shrugged as if it happens daily Makes you laugh a bit but also makes you think
Kia Sonet
Sonet automatic is peppy small and easy to park I drove one in Mumbai monsoon traffic Narrow streets were a breeze But the gearbox hesitates sometimes when you push it hard Company says turbo petrol with AT is smooth but real city driving says otherwise Oh and a tiny glitch I saw once the reverse camera flickered when AC was on full blast Annoying but not a deal breaker
Tata Nexon
Nexon automatic is solid and feels like a proper SUV Good on rough roads and streets But the gearbox can lag in traffic That delay gets on your nerves if you are driving daily Pune drive comes to mind When the brake sensor warning popped up randomly for a few minutes Nothing serious but Tata software sometimes acts like it knows more than you Do not get me wrong it is a strong pick for Cheapest automatic SUVs under 10 lakh
Renault Kiger
Kiger automatic does not have big hype but works fine for city use Not smooth like premium cars but predictable CVT Seedha bola will not embarrass you Its a sleeper pick I remember a dealer joking about butter like shifting I smiled in my mind maybe more like margarine Still real world driving was okay Sometimes you just need a car that does its job without making drama
Verdict
If you are hunting Cheapest automatic SUVs look at what annoys you least Brezza reliable but simple Sonet fun but quirky Nexon strong but temperamental Kiger underdog but steady Always test drive the exact variant Paper specs rarely match road reality Choosing automatic is about comfort in city traffic and weekend trips Not names Not ads Feel it drive it then decide Aur haan quirks are part of the story Later you laugh at them
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Ankit Kumar
Ankit Kumar is a passionate automobile journalist, digital creator, and the founder of DailyAxle.com — a fast-growing auto news platform focused on cars, bikes, EVs, and launch updates. With a background in Journalism & Mass Communication from Delhi University, Ankit has spent the last five years exploring the Indian automobile industry, attending launch events, reviewing vehicles, and decoding complex auto trends for everyday readers.