Maruti WagonR AMT review, test drive

Like the Alto K10 AMT, the WagonR AMT also gets the 'Creep' function where the car crawls forward in slow-moving traffic as with a conventional automatic and, to some extent, helps prevent it from rolling back on slopes.

Maruti will offer the WagonR with an AMT gearbox in the VXi trim which means you get air-conditioning, power steering, an audio system, front and rear fog lamps, keyless entry, power windows, electrically adjustable mirrors, tilt-adjustable steering and a rear wiper and washer as standard. It rides on the same 14-inch steel wheels offered on the manual-gearbox equipped model.

Should I buy one?

 The WagonR VXi AMT is priced at Rs 4.7 lakh. What you get for your money is plenty of space and convenience, all wrapped up in an easy to live with and drive package; a lot of car for the money in short. However, don't expect or ask too much of it. It has been designed to be used on city roads and drives well at these speeds. So if you want the maximum space and efficiency possible on a tight budget and want an automatic gearbox too, this is the car  for you. Try and avoid driving it on highways, you'll find plenty of similarly priced cars better suited for inter-city use.