Hyundai i10 automatic the sole auto transmission car in the hatchback segment is all set to get a rival. Maruti will re-enter the hatchback automatic segment with the launch of A-star Automatic. Maruti which already exports A-star Automatic to europe is all set to launch it in Indian market. Maruti A-star automatic will hit the market before the end of July.A-star K-series engine will be paired with 4-speed autobox.
Going by the recent Maruti pricing, we expect the Maruti to price the A-star automatic very aggressively and undercut the Hyundai i10 automatic by a huge margin. Expect the pricing of Maruti A-star Automatic Rs50,000 higher than the manual variant.