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Old 11th March 2019, 22:27 #6

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The Conclusion

So, that was probably an overdose of numbers and statistics. if you have just skipped to the end, let me just summarize some key points and what we can expect in the future.

Summary:

  • Automatics are on the fast track. 177 variants from 88 models on sale today. 70% of models on sale have an AT variant.
  • AMT's rule the roost. Especially in the below 10 Lakh segment. The Torque Converters still at the top when considering all segments, but just a matter of maybe days or couple of months before that changes.
  • The AMT popularity may not be a happy sign for the enthusiasts, having said that, there is a concentrated effort to make the AMT's better. AMT's have also greatly taken away the price and mileage debate.
  • Maruti may have started a little late, but now firmly control the AT narrative in the mass market. Clear on the strategy that AMT's are the way to go.
  • Safety features are becoming standard. Gone are the days where you needed to compromise on safety to get an AT. You still probably do not get a variant that you may wish for (Example a 6 Airbag variant) in some cases, but mostly will be covered.
  • Prices have gone up across the board. Not an AT specific trend, but pretty obvious with these numbers.
  • Electric cars are being talked about more. Still niche, but closer to being the next break out technology. Why is it relevant here? Because EV's are Automatic.

What to expect:

  • More AT models and/or variants will continue to launch. There is already a pipeline of models like the new Figo, Harrier, Marazzo, Buzzard which can/will get an AT.
  • We will potentially soon see an AT equivalent for every manual variant especially in the mass market. The Toyota Yaris has already started this trend. Several other models are not very far away.
  • We will start to see more AT variants as compared to manual. A trend already common in higher/premium segments. The newly launched Civic does not come in a Manual Petrol option.
  • The kind of congestion seen in most of our cities will force people towards AT's even if they are not too keen.

A parting thought. One area where the AT has not made in-roads is the taxi market, especially intra-city even in big metros. It is quite rare to see an AT in the cab space. Even in the newer cars. Interestingly Suzuki and Toyota now have a partnership in place to share models(Baleno, Brezza, Corolla). They are in a good position to expand their further and position something that meets the needs of the taxi market. Maybe an Etios version with one of Marutis AMTs. With the cab business booming and traffic congestion rapidly increasing, a good reliable AT solution for cabs, I believe will be a game changer in the taxi market.

If you have reached this far, thank you for reading. Comments and Suggestions welcome.

Last edited by Rajeevraj : 12th March 2019 at 18:28.

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