Don't miss these cars with Automated Manual Transmission set to launch during Diwali!

Zee Media Bureau

New Delhi: It seems that acche din for the Indian passenger car market are set to begin with the forthcoming festive season. With increased disposable income of the salaried class, courtesy 7th pay commission, the car makers are hoping to woo consumers with Automated Manual Transmission( AMT) versions.  

Here are the different AMT versions of cars expected to be launched during the festive period: 

Maruti Suzuki Ignis

After Swift Dzire, Celerio, Alto K10 and Wagon R, Maruti Suzuki is reported to be bringing AMT in both the petrol and diesel variants of the most awaited car Ignis. The car is expected to be launched in the forthcoming festive period.

The Ignis is expected to have a 1.2-litre VTVT petrol engine and a 1.3-litre MultiJet diesel unit.

Renault Kwid AMT

Renault is seen launching the AMT version of its most successful ca in India- the Kwid- in the forthcoming festive season.

Both, the 800cc and the 1.0 litre variants of the Renault Kwid are likely to get AMT.

Tata Hexa AMT

Tata Hexa, which is seen as the face-lift version of the Aria, is reported to come out in the AMT variant in October. As per industry reports, Tata Hexa will be launched with a 2.2-litre engine that is tuned to generate 154bhp of power at 4,000rpm and 400Nm of torque at 1,700 to 2,700rpm.

TataTiago AMT

TataTiago AMT is also expected to be launched during the Diwali period. Tata Motors already have the AMT variants in GenX Nano and Zest. Both, petrol and diesel engine options will have the AMT versions.