Performance on a budget? Hell yes! In recent years, the combination of turbocharged engines and dual-clutch gearboxes has been selling like hotcakes! These relatively small capacities, sometimes 3-cylindered turbocharged engines pack a punch and are also easy on the fuel! Here’s a list of the 10 most affordable DCT cars you can buy right now!
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Tata Altroz DCA (Rs. 8.10 Lakhs)
Tata has finally given the Altroz a much demanded automatic gearbox. This one is a 7-Speed DCT which is mated to the 1.2L, 3-Cylinder petrol engine that churns out 84HP and 113nm torque. The DCT is available on the Altroz from the XMA+ variant that comes in at Rs. 8.10 Lakhs, ex-showroom. With this pricing, the Altroz is the cheapest car you can buy in India with a DCT!
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Hyundai i20 (Rs. 9.76 Lakhs)
The i20 is a very popular car in the premium hatchback segment. It genuinely is the car that gave birth to this segment in the Indian market. For the i20, the DCT comes in with the Sportz DCT variant, starting at Rs. 9.76 Lakhs. It is a 7-Speed unit mated to a 1L turbo-petrol. This engine churns out 118HP and 172nm torque, making it the most powerful hatch on this list of most affordable DCT cars!
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Hyundai Venue (Rs. 11.70 Lakhs)
The Venue gets the same technical set-up that we see on the i20. A 7-Speed DCT mated to the same 1L turbo-petrol engine. On the Venue, the DCT gearbox is only available on the top-of-the-line, SX+ variant. This fully-loaded variant of the Venue will set you back Rs. 11.70 Lakhs, ex-showroom).
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KIA Sonet (Rs. 11.39 Lakhs)
The Sonet again follows the same specifications as the i20 and the Venue do. However, you need not go to the top-of-the-line variant in the Sonet to enjoy the thrill of a DCT. It is available from the HTX variant itself. It is also a bit cheaper than the Venue and comes in at Rs. 11.39 Lakhs, ex-showroom.
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KIA Carens (Rs. 14.80 Lakhs)
The newest model in the KIA line-up! The Carens offer a 7-speed DCT from the Prestige-Plus variant. This is paired to a 1.4L turbo-petrol that makes 138HP and 242nm torque. This is the same engine and gearbox that we see on the turbo variants of the Creta and the Seltos, and it is definitely a well-tuned combo!
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Hyundai Verna (Rs. 14.28 Lakhs)
The Verna is a very well-appreciated sedan in India. It gets a 7-Speed DCT on the top end, SX (O) variant. It is also paired to the 1L turbo-petrol that makes 118HP and 172nm torque. While this engine is a good fit for the Verna, we’d surely like to see it paired with the bigger, 1.4L Turbo!
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Hyundai Creta (Rs. 17.99 Lakhs)
India’s most loved compact SUV, the Creta also comes up on this list of most affordable DCT cars! Although it is on the pricier side, the Creta DCT sells A LOT! At most given times, there’s a constant 6 months waiting for this variant. The 1.4L turbo petrol mated to a 7-Speed DCT comes in on the highest-spec SX (O) Turbo variant that comes in at Rs. 17.99 Lakhs, ex-showroom.
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KIA Seltos (Rs. 17.85 Lakhs)
The Seltos gets the same specs as that of the Carens and the Creta. The DCT comes in at the top of the line GTX Plus variant. This variant is also one of the most feature-loaded ones in the entire segment!
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Skoda Slavia/Kushaq (Rs. 17.79 Lakhs)
Both, the Slavia and the Kushaq get a 7-Speed DCT mated to a 1.5L turbo-petrol unit. This engine makes a massive 150HP and 250nm torque, making it the most powerful one on this list of most affordable DCT cars! This engine and gearbox combo comes in on the Style DSG variants of these cars, starting at Rs. 17.79 Lakhs, ex-showroom.
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Volkswagen Virtus/Taigun (Rs. 18 Lakhs)
The VW twins also get the same engines like that as the Skoda twins. The VWs however handle a bit better because of the stiffer suspension set-up. Also, not to mention, the Virtus looks sportier and more aggressive! These are also slightly more expensive than the Skoda twins. The DCT comes in at the highest spec, the GT Plus variant that starts at Rs. 18 Lakhs!
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