Religiously following this thread as I am a potential owner of an AMT diesel in near future, as my daily usage will leap to 50 kms a day, @ 20-22 days per month for office commutes alone, which is 1100 kms per month = 13200 kms a year. On top of which , I would have outstation trips and other outings, say a 6000 kms per year which comes 19200+ kms per year, which will no more fit into my Petrol Santro, cost wise. As of now I am on two wheelers to and fro my office, but with age and wear & tear of back and shoulder bones, I have to upgrade to four wheels soon and that should be a diesel. My knees have already started demanding comfort in B2B in my manual Santro, so an automatic comes into picture.
I basically can't afford a 3 lac + automatic transmission (in case of failure leading to replacement) and a significant hit on my fuel efficiency and so AMT is the choice.
So an AMT + Diesel is for sure.
Just to decide whether Ignis / Swift Diesel AMT (Hatchback) or Zest / Dzire Diesel AMT (compact sub-sedan).
Please do keep updating your experiences with AMT diesels.
Regards
Kumar
Awesome. Then no issues, whether city or highway drive !!
I basically can't afford a 3 lac + automatic transmission (in case of failure leading to replacement) and a significant hit on my fuel efficiency and so AMT is the choice.
So an AMT + Diesel is for sure.
Just to decide whether Ignis / Swift Diesel AMT (Hatchback) or Zest / Dzire Diesel AMT (compact sub-sedan).
Please do keep updating your experiences with AMT diesels.
Regards
Kumar
It downshifts to lower gear when you tap hard for e.g. when overtaking, so no problem. When in 1st gear the torque is at its peak so it does not matter if the turbo has kicked in or not.
Awesome. Then no issues, whether city or highway drive !!