: Noticeable "head-nod" or jerkiness during gear shifts; can feel sluggish when you need a quick burst of power.

: Found in heavy-duty SUVs like the Scorpio-N and XUV700.

: Featured in the Tata Altroz and Punch, this is a more sophisticated automatic system.

: Look for CVTs (Honda Amaze) or DCAs (Tata) for smoothness. Fuel Efficiency : Stick with AMTs (Maruti/Hyundai).