CVT or Continuous Variable Transmission is one of the forms of automatic transmission that have been gaining in popularity in recent years. For starters, there's no clutch pedal on the cars equipped with a CVT gearbox. Unlike a conventional automatic transmission system, the CVT doesn't make use of gears. Instead, it employs a two-pulley system that keeps the engine in an ideal power band, delivering the desired acceleration whenever required. A CVT-equipped car will be a more practical option to consider while driving in the city over its regular counterpart, particularly during bumper-to-bumper traffic. That being said, here's a list of the top five cars with a CVT transmission that you can purchase under Rs. 10 lakh (ex-showroom). However, we must tell you that for this list we are considering only the ex-showroom prices, and the on-road price for these vehicles may slightly vary as per the state.
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Maruti Suzuki Baleno CVT is offered on all variants, except for the base Sigma petrol
The Maruti Suzuki Baleno is one of the reliable and feature-loaded cars from the Japanese carmaker that has created a mark for itself in the Indian market. The premium hatchback can be had with CVT transmission on all other variants, except for the base Sigma petrol. The car comes powered by a 1.2-litre VVT engine that makes about 82 bhp and 113 Nm of peak torque. Moreover, Toyota also sells a rebadged Baleno as the Glanza in the country that gets the same setup. Unlike Baleno, it is available in just two grades - G and V.
Prices: Baleno - Rs. 7.91 Lakh to 9.30 Lakh / Glanza - Rs. 8.54 Lakh to Rs. 9.30 Lakh (All Prices Ex-Showroom)
The Hyundai i20 premium hatchback is offered with CVT option only on Sports and Asta variants
The India-made Hyundai i20 is the second premium hatchback on our list which is available with CVT transmission. The third-generation model comes with a host of new feature along with a bunch of segment-firsts. The South Korean carmaker offers a CVT option on the i20 in two variants - Sports and Asta. The CVT variants are powered by a 1.2-litre Kappa petrol engine that comes with 87 bhp and 115 Nm of torque.
Prices: Rs. 8.69 Lakh to Rs. 9.80 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
The Honda Amaze comes with CVT in both petrol and diesel versions.
The Amaze is the company's best-selling car in the market that comes with CVT in both petrol and diesel. It is the first and only diesel-CVT subcompact sedan available in the country. The sedan can be had with CVT in three trim options - S, V and VX. Do note, the carmaker also offers CVT on the Exclusive and Special editions of the sedan. While the 1.2-litre petrol engine is good for 89 bhp and 110 Nm, the 1.5-litre oil burner develops 99 bhp and 200 Nm of peak torque.
Prices:
Petrol CVT - Rs. 7.90 Lakh to Rs. 8.91 Lakh
Diesel CVT - Rs. 9.15 Lakh to Rs. 9.99 Lakh
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The Nissan Magnite CVT is available in three variants - XL, XV and XV Premium
Next up is the Nissan Magnite subcompact SUV that took the industry by storm. The Japanese carmaker has received an overwhelming response from the Indian car market with over 50,000 bookings since its launch. The company says up to 15 per cent of bookings have been made for the CVT models. The Magnite CVT is available in three variants - XL, XV and XV Premium. It comes powered by a 1.0-litre turbo petrol unit that is tuned to churn out 99 bhp and 160 Nm of torque.
Prices: Rs. 8.39 Lakh to Rs. 9.90 Lakh
The Renault Kiger is the most affordable offering in the subcompact SUV segment.
Another subcompact SUV on the list is the Renault Kiger which is offered with X-Tronic CVT in two variants - RXT and RXZ. It is the most affordable offering in the competitive subcompact SUV space, which comes loaded with a bunch of features. The CVT variants of the SUV are powered by a new 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine that is sourced from its cousin, the Nissan Magnite. The motor is tuned to make 98 bhp and 152 Nm of peak torque.
Prices: Rs. 8.60 Lakh to Rs. 9.55 Lakh (Ex-Showroom)
