How to make the right car buying decision?

To [buy a new car](https://parkplus.io/new-cars), always make sure you go through the detailed specifications of the car models you are looking for and book a test drive before making a purchase.

Can I get a new car under 5 lakh in India?

Yes, potential buyers can [check new car models under 5 lakh ](https://parkplus.io/new-cars/best-cars-under-5-lakhs)offered by the leading brands like - Maruti Suzuki, Tata, Renault and Citroen.

Which is the best selling car in January 2026?

[Tata Nexon](https://parkplus.io/new-cars/tata/nexon) is the best selling car as per the January 2026 sales data.

What is the car buying rule?

When buying a new car make sure to follow 20/4/10 rule. The rule says make 20% of the car price as down payment, the payment tenure should not exceed 4 years and 10% of the gross income should be kept for monthly car maintenance.

What things to consider when buying a new car?

Before buying a new car, assess your budget, driving expectations, comfort, fuel type, body style, and brand to make an informed decision.

Buy Automatic Cars in Under 6 lakhs

The best automatic cars you can buy in under 6 lakhs

So you have decided that you are going to buy an affordable automatic car, preferably below 6 lakhs. Earlier AMT cars were not available at an affordable price range, but not anymore. There are quite a few automatic cars under 6 lakhs in the Indian market. There are entry-level cars aimed at the mass which have automatic transmissions too. We have narrowed down the list of cars under 6 lakhs to bring you the top 3.

AMT Cars under 6 lakhs:

1 - Renault Kwid

The best way to describe this entry-level car is a spacious hatchback studded with features. It has an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with built-in navigation, Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay. And there are armrests for the rear seats. manual AC, a digital instrument cluster, and a reverse parking camera. Also, it has power steering, a front wiper, and a charger for the rear seats.

• Price - The price of Renault Kwid starts from Rs 4.72 lakh and goes up to 5.01 lakh. But the automatic version is available in the RXT and Climber trim variants only.

• Mileage - The Renault Kwid AMT offers a mileage of 24.04 kmpl. The car has a 1-litre engine that can produce 91 Nm of torque and 67 bhp of power.

Competitors point :

The Renault Kwid AMT is far ahead of its competitors with its boot space (the largest with 300 litres) and interior space overall. Furthermore, it is the best-equipped model too. Its competitors are Maruti Alto K10, Maruti S Presso, and Datsun Redi Go.

2 - Maruti Suzuki Alto K10

You absolutely cannot increase your budget and really want to buy an automatic car? Maruti Alto K10 is the most suitable out of all the automatic cars under 6 lakhs for you.

• Price - The price of Maruti Alto K10 AMT starts at Rs 4.39 lakh.

• Mileage - The petrol variant delivers a mileage of 23.95 km/l. The car has an engine capacity of 998 ccs and can create 67 bhp power and 90 Nm.

Competitors point :

The Maruti Alto’s safety features like Seat Belt Warning, Rear Parking Sensors, a Driver-side Airbag, ABS with EBD, and Central Locking make it a better choice than its competitors. The fuel efficiency of the car adds to it. Its competitors are Datsun Redi-Go, Hyundai Grand i10, Hyundai Santro, Maruti Celerio, Maruti Suzuki S-Presso, and Renault Kwid.

3 - Maruti Suzuki Wagon R

The trusted WagonR now offers choices between two different petrol engines - 1.2-litre and 1.0-litre. You will get an AMT gearbox with both engines. We recommend the 83hp, 1.2-litre engine because it performs better. The Wagon R features this list because it is very easy to drive and quite spacious. This is one of the best practical automatic cars under 6 lakhs.

• Price - Wagon R AMT prices start at Rs 5.37 lakh. The two AMT variants are the VXI and ZXI and their price is between Rs 5.37 lakh and Rs 5.94 lakh.

• Mileage - The Wagon R petrol mileage for the 1 litre petrol AMT variant is 25.19 km/l. The 1.2 litre engine variants offer a mileage of 24.43 km/l.

Competitors point :

The WagonR is a forerunner among its competitor owing to its big cabin space. Furthermore, the new generation model has recent technologies and updated features. Also, Wagon R’s Auto Gear Shift technology with the Shift Control Actuator makes it capable of offering a mileage than most competitors. Plus, it has impressive features like 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, electrically adjustable ORVMs, rear wipe and washer. And there are also front fog lamps, manual AC, and 60:40 split rear seats. Its competitors are Datsun Go Plus, Hyundai Santro, Maruti Suzuki Celerio, Tata Tiago, Swift, Baleno, Tata Punch.

Conclusion

We have listed the three most popular automatic cars under 6 lakhs. With three such affordable AMT hatchbacks, choose the best car for you. All three cars will provide you with the convenience that you need while driving on busy Indian roads. Plus, all of them promise a comforting ride to all the passengers.

Download the Park+ App to find more valuable information about different cars, and read expert car reviews. You will also be able to buy a FASTag for your future AMT car very easily.