Automatic transmission car sales soar - The Reason behind Rise
Among the factors contributing to the increased sales are the ease of driving in traffic jams and the closing gap between the mileage of manual and automated vehicles. However, the most important aspect is the customization of a wide range of autonomous technologies at various price points, which is partly attributable to manufacturer inventions and advancements in auto technology. Ten years ago, automatic vehicles supplied by automakers mostly relied on a single technology known as the "torque converter." They were also often far more expensive than their manual counterparts, with inferior fuel efficiency. Since then, a great deal has changed.
For maruti Suzuki, over 58% of its total sales of automatic cars came from patrons of its upscale NEXA retail channel. According to Maruti, customers of its non-premium retail platform, Arena, accounted for 42% of auto sales and clearly demonstrated a preference for mid-variants when deciding which automatic vehicle to purchase.