As traffic in big cities and suburbs develops, people are choosing automatic transmission over manual transmission cars. There are four primary types of automatic gearboxes in the Indian vehicle industry: AMT, CVT, iMT, and DCT. Different automakers utilize various automatic transmissions in their vehicles, and some provide many types of automatic transmissions. In this post, we’ll look at DCT transmission cars in India.
We have compare both CVT and DCT and you can read about it here. A dual-clutch gearbox, or DCT, features two clutches, as the name indicates. This is due to the fact that a DCT combines two gearboxes, each of which requires the usage of a clutch for the same reason that a manual transmission does.
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DCT Transmission Cars in India
Tata Altroz – Rs 8.09 lakh
Tata Motors just introduced the Altroz luxury hatchback with a dual-clutch automatic gearbox. The same 1.2-litre Revotron naturally aspirated petrol engine powers the Tata Altroz automatic, producing 85 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. A 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is mated to this engine. In the gearbox, there is a wet-clutch system with improved cooling systems. The Tata Altroz DCA range is priced from Rs 8.09 lakh to Rs 9.89 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Hyundai i20 and i20 N Line – Rs 9.76 Lakh
The Hyundai i20 is a renowned premium compact in India, with a lot of features. It comes with three engine options in India, one of which is mated to a 7-speed DCT transmission. The 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine in the i20 generates 118 horsepower and 172 Nm of peak torque. Price ranges from Rs 9.76 lakh to Rs 11.48 lakh for the i20 1.0-litre turbo petrol with 7-speed DCT (ex-showroom).
The i20 N Line performance model uses the same DCT gearbox as the i20 and the same engine configuration, but it has different colour schemes, wheels, and exhaust system. Prices for the Hyundai i20 N Line range from Rs 9.90 lakh to Rs 11.97 lakh (ex-showroom).
Hyundai Venue – Rs 11.70 lakh
A DCT transmission is offered in the Hyundai Venue’s 1.0-litre turbocharged model. It is driven by a 998cc turbocharged petrol car that delivers 118 horsepower and 172 Nm of peak torque, similar to the Hyundai i20. With a price tag of Rs 11.70 lakh, the engine is mated to a 7-speed DCT gearbox (ex-showroom).
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Kia Sonet – Rs 12.35 lakh
Kia has a substantial market share in India. The Kia Sonet, built on the Hyundai Venue and having the same motor and transmission, is the brand’s entry-level automobile in India. Furthermore, the Kia has more amenities inside, therefore it is slightly more expensive. The 7-speed DCT gearbox has a slightly different gear ratio than its predecessor.
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Kia Carens – Rs 13.49 lakh
The Carens made its debut in February 2022, have garnered a lot of attention and gained entry to a lot of houses. Over 50,000 Carens have been pre-booked. It is one of the cheapest MPVs in India, with a long list of amenities. The DCT gearbox is only available in the Carens’ 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine type. The engine is similar to the Sonet’s, producing 138 horsepower and 242 Nm of peak torque. There are two versions of the DCT transmission: Prestige Plus and Luxury Plus. Both versions are priced at Rs 13.49 lakh and Rs 16.19 lakh (former), respectively.
Hyundai Verna – Rs 14.27 lakh
The very first sedan on the list is the Hyundai Verna, which is one of India’s best-selling mid-size cars. The Hyundai Verna comes with a DCT gearbox if you pick the 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine. The engine produces 113 horsepower and has a maximum torque of 250 Nm. The Verna 1.0-litre DCT has priced at Rs 14.27 lakh (ex-showroom).
Kia Seltos – Rs 16.85 lakh
Another Kia on the list is the Seltos SUV, which has done remarkably well in India. Seltos is driven by a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine with 138 horsepower and peak torque of 242 Nm. The Seltos GTX+ grade comes equipped with a 7-speed DCT transmission. The DCT transmission will set you back Rs 16.85 lakh (ex-showroom).
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MG Hector and Hector Plus – Rs 17.55 lakh
The selling of this Chinese-owned British manufacturer has sparked a lot of interest in India. The Hector may be equipped with a DCT transmission. The car is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 140 horsepower and 250 Nm of peak torque. The pricing of the Hector DCT ranges from Rs 17.55 lakh to Rs 19.48 lakh.
The Hector Plus, on the other hand, has the same engine and power as the Hector, with the exception that the Hector Plus has a choice of 6 or 7 seats. Hector Plus DCT has a starting price of Rs 18.45 lakh and may go up to Rs 20.20 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Skoda Kushaq – Rs 17.79 lakh
Without a Skoda, how can a list of vehicles with DCT be complete? The Skoda Kushaq was launched in India in 2021 to compete with other small SUVs priced under Rs 20 lakh. The 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine produces 148 horsepower and 250 Nm of torque and is mated to a DSG transmission. The Skoda Kushaq is built on the MQB-A0-IN chassis, which was developed specifically for the Indian market. The Skoda Kushaq 1.5-litre DSG comes with a price tag of Rs 17.79 lakh (ex-showroom).
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Hyundai Creta – Rs 17.94 lakh
The Hyundai Creta is a well-known car in India, and it is one of Hyundai’s best-selling models. The Creta has a lot of amenities and a strong engine. It comes with a DCT gearbox and a 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine that produces 138 horsepower and 242 Nm of peak torque. The Creta 1.4-litre DCT is priced at Rs 17.94 lakh (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Taigun – Rs 17.99 lakh
The Taigun, a small SUV priced at Rs 20 lakh, was released by Volkswagen India last year. The DCT transmission, referred to as a DSG by the VW group, is standard on the Taigun 1.5-litre version. The 1.5-litre motor in the Taigun generates 148 horsepower and 250 Nm of peak torque, and it’s mated to a 7-speed DSG transmission. The Taigun 1.5-litre DSG is priced at Rs 17.99 lakh (ex-showroom) (ex-showroom).
Skoda Slavia – Rs 17.79 lakh
Skoda’s mid-size car, the Slavia, is the company’s newest model in India. The 1.5-litre variant features a dual-clutch transmission and generates 148 horsepower and 250 Nm of maximum torque. The Slavia’s platform is shared with the Kushaq and VW Taigun. The automobile costs Rs 17.79 lakh with a DCT gearbox (ex-showroom).
Volkswagen Virtus – Upcoming
Volkswagen unveiled its forthcoming mid-size SUV earlier this month. The Virtus is the mid-size sedan segment’s longest car in India. The car will be available in two engine options: a 1.0-litre TSI and a 1.5-litre TSI, and will be introduced at the end of May. This discussion will focus on the 1.5-litre TSI engine, which will be combined with a 7-DSG transmission. The engine has a maximum torque of 250 Nm and a power output of 148 horsepower. Although the price of the Virtus is uncertain, we believe that the 1.5-litre variant would cost around Rs 19-20 lakh (ex-showroom).
So, here is our list of automobiles in India that have DCT transmission cars in India for less than Rs 20 lakh. Which of the DCT-equipped automobiles from the list above will you choose? Please share your thoughts in the comments area.