Auto Trends

Manual transmission cars continue to dominate Ahmedabad’s used car market due to their affordability, lower maintenance costs, and better fuel efficiency. While the national trend shows a gradual shift toward automatics, Ahmedabad lags slightly behind, with automatic sales rising marginally from 9.5% in 2023 to 9.7% in 2024. Hatchbacks lead the used car segment, though SUVs are gaining popularity. AMT technology is slowly gaining ground, especially in hatchbacks, but hasn't yet seen widespread adoption. Manual cars retain better resale value, especially petrol models, which are more affordable and practical for city driving. Among automatics, sedans like the Honda City are preferred, but manual models such as the Maruti Suzuki Swift remain best-sellers.