Driving in the city comes with its fair share of traffic and a reason for stress for many car owners, especially when it comes to the daily commute. In such cases, an Automatic Transmission turns out to be an ideal fit as it provides a lot of comfort while driving. In this piece, we take up queries associated with AT, one of the three path-breaking automatic transmission technologies offered by Maruti Suzuki in its car.

A reliable and proven automatic transmission, AT is available across 4 cars namely, Ciaz, Ertiga, Vitara Brezza and XL6. However, there are several customers who still have a lot of doubts about it. In this blog, we pick the top 4 frequently asked questions about AT that will help potential buyers get a clearer picture of this automatic transmission technology: -

Q1. How does AT work?

A1. AT is a completely automated gearbox that self-changes gear ratios, thus freeing the driver from manual gear shifts. The setup contains a hydraulic coupling (torque converter) that transfers the power from the engine to transmission.

Q2. Why do people buy AT?

A2. AT is one of the oldest and most reliable automatic transmissions used in automatic cars today. The key advantages of having AT in your car are: -
Maruti Suzuki AT is tested and tuned to deliver improved fuel efficiency.
The absence of clutch makes driving easy and comfortable.
AT helps deliver superior driving performance in different terrains.

Q3. Is AT a suitable automatic transmission for Indian conditions?

A3. Indeed! Maruti Suzuki cars with AT are tuned and extensively tested for Indian driving conditions. Car buyers can expect easy and smooth clutch-less operation, seamless driving experience, reliable performance, and features like Hill Assist function while driving an AT.

Q4. Is there any special function in Maruti Suzuki AT cars that can help me drive better in hills?

A4. As stated before, you get a Hill Assist feature in Maruti Suzuki cars that have AT technology. In this, when your car stops on an incline, Hill Assist prevents it from sliding backwards. This, in turn, makes it easy to move ahead.

Combining strong performance and great comfort, AT is the automatic transmission of choice for many car buyers. To know more about it, click here.