As the Indian consumer has started to look for comfort even in the hatchback models, auto majors are completely aware of the rising trend. Joining the automatic version of i10 and Santro in the Indian market is a hatchback model from Maruti Suzuki - A-Star.

While the product has been able to fulfil the objective of the company in being an able city slicker and judging by the sales charts, A-Star is surely one of the most popular models in the Indian youth today.

It is to be mentioned here that the automatic transmission comes as a boon ion the product for many who are looking for comfort and style at the same time. Priced at Rs. 4.35 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi), it is one of the most affordable hatchbacks in its segment.

It may be noted here that according to ARAI data the automatic A-Star is said to return a mileage of 17 kmpl, which is just a little short of the 19.8 kmpl that the manual offers.

In fact, the automatic model is expected to cater to the niche audience who are demanding more in their small cars.