WagonR (automatic) or Santro (automatic)

Blue Thunder · 23rd August 2007, 23:21

I looked thru' the threads , but am not able to locate one for automatic transmission cars. I would like to know which car to decide between the Wagon R (automatic) and Santro (automatic). Has anybody tried the automatic transmission cars available in the market today? I know the Zen and Esteem automatic version were not so popular when they were launched, but have no idea about the current situation.

Samurai · 23rd August 2007, 23:50

Maruti brought dis-repute to auto-transmission by introducing 3-speed auto boxes. That's why it never flew in the 90s. Even now WagonR Auto is 3 speed, not even worth considering.

If it is Auto, Santro is the way to go in <8L segment. I have owned Santro Xing AT since 4 years, so I am not just saying it.

anupaxe · 24th August 2007, 00:45

i would agree with samurai that the three speed auto box in the wagon r is quiet crappy.. Xing AT would be the ideal choice..
and i really dont understand why other cars which are available abroad with a AT option like the swift are not available.. the only next choice would be the city cvt with a excellent auto box but price is above 8L
hope this helps you.. n enjoy the automatic transmission in the traffic, its a real advantage

speedy · 24th August 2007, 02:05

i would agree as i have driven both the wagon r auto and xing auto and finally settled for the xing auto for my cousin. so i would suggest the xing auto for you. if you are looking at a bigger segment then the toyota corolla automatic i personally can vouch for it as i have two of them at home. hope this comes in handy to choose your car.

doctorkats · 24th August 2007, 03:14

dont even think of the wagon r auto.
if AT is a must for you and these are the only two contenders go for the santro xing auto.

kick.throttle · 24th August 2007, 07:41

hi there
well my friend has a Santro (automatic). its am amazing auto transmission cari have ever driven. its really smooth. its like flying in the sky.. i would rather suggest that close your eyes and bump in for Santro Auto. its abt 4.8L on road[Bangalore]... so think abt it.. maruti never been able to come upwith good auto transmissin cars
i seriously find santro auto is the best small car out in the market..

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Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

I looked thru' the threads , but am not able to locate one for automatic transmission cars. I would like to know which car to decide between the Wagon R (automatic) and Santro (automatic). Has anybody tried the automatic transmission cars available in the market today? I know the Zen and Esteem automatic version were not so popular when they were launched, but have no idea about the current situation.

DCEite · 24th August 2007, 08:39

Hi
Please go through these threads:
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...matic-car.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...y-not-buy.html
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...nsmission.html

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23rd August 2007, 23:21	#1
Blue Thunder Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Right here . Posts: 1,657 Thanked: 386 Times View My Garage	WagonR (automatic) or Santro (automatic) I looked thru' the threads , but am not able to locate one for automatic transmission cars. I would like to know which car to decide between the Wagon R (automatic) and Santro (automatic). Has anybody tried the automatic transmission cars available in the market today? I know the Zen and Esteem automatic version were not so popular when they were launched, but have no idea about the current situation.
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23rd August 2007, 23:50	#2
Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,826 Thanked: 45,514 Times View My Garage	Maruti brought dis-repute to auto-transmission by introducing 3-speed auto boxes. That's why it never flew in the 90s. Even now WagonR Auto is 3 speed, not even worth considering. If it is Auto, Santro is the way to go in <8L segment. I have owned Santro Xing AT since 4 years, so I am not just saying it.
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24th August 2007, 00:45	#3
anupaxe Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4 Thanked: 0 Times	Santro Xing AT the way to GO!! i would agree with samurai that the three speed auto box in the wagon r is quiet crappy.. Xing AT would be the ideal choice.. and i really dont understand why other cars which are available abroad with a AT option like the swift are not available.. the only next choice would be the city cvt with a excellent auto box but price is above 8L hope this helps you.. n enjoy the automatic transmission in the traffic, its a real advantage
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24th August 2007, 02:05	#4
speedy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Mumbai Meri Jaan Posts: 6,197 Thanked: 1,023 Times View My Garage	i would agree as i have driven both the wagon r auto and xing auto and finally settled for the xing auto for my cousin. so i would suggest the xing auto for you. if you are looking at a bigger segment then the toyota corolla automatic i personally can vouch for it as i have two of them at home. hope this comes in handy to choose your car.
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24th August 2007, 03:14	#5
doctorkats BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 315 Thanked: 2 Times	dont even think of the wagon r auto. if AT is a must for you and these are the only two contenders go for the santro xing auto.
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24th August 2007, 08:39	#7
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,415 Thanked: 2,534 Times	Hi Please go through these threads: http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...matic-car.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...y-not-buy.html http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/what-c...nsmission.html This thread is closed.
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