Maruti Suzuki has been actively participating in pioneering new technologies and making them accessible to more and more customers. This has certainly been the case with the automatic transmission cars we have on offer. Maruti Suzuki was the first carmaker in the country to introduce AGS (Auto Gear Shift) technology which enables clutch- and gear-free driving across different segments.

Staying ahead of the curve

The new and aspiring India, with a considerable share of young drivers, is adopting the concept of automatic as its preferred drive mode. Catering to this audience, Maruti Suzuki first introduced the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) Technology in 2014 in the Maruti Suzuki Celerio. The AGS technology is an automatic gear transmission system which provides greater driving comfort and superior drivability as the gear shifts and clutch control are electronically automated without any driver intervention. Also, without the need to depress the clutch pedal every time a gear needs to be changed, drivers are able to concentrate more on the road ahead, resulting in much safer driving.

Get to Know AGS

AGS is different from how other automatic cars. Pioneered by Maruti Suzuki, AGS technology is equipped with an Intelligent Shift Control Actuator that automatically performs clutch and shift operations which enables the user to experience the futuristic two-pedal technology. The system intelligently assesses the dynamic driving conditions and adjusts the automatic gear shifts.

The result is a synchronized control over the clutch, shifting, and engine for smoother gear changes which helps deliver optimal driving performance.

Advantages of Auto Gear Shift (AGS) Technology

1. Offers immense convenience

AGS transmission provides enhanced convenience to the driver and relieves stress-free driving by taking away the hassle of manual gear shifts and making use of only 2 pedals. It also provides dual driving modes in cars with the flexibility to switch between Automatic and Manual modes. The Creep function in Maruti Suzuki AGS is a boon for easy and comfortable driving in slow-moving bumper-to-bumper traffic.

2. Power is always available on tap

The Kick-Down function in AGS automatically lowers the gear to provide better acceleration or match the increasing rpm, based on the driver’s inputs. The combination of precise gear shifts and highly responsive engine improves overall drivability of the vehicle. The technology is also tuned and optimized to ensure superior performance in different driving conditions.

3. Highly fuel-efficient

The fuel efficiency of Maruti Suzuki cars with AGS gear system is at par with their manual counterparts. Also, since the gear shifts are electronically automated, the change in load is gradual and accurate. As a result, AGS equipped cars require low maintenance and are durable in the long run.

With the AGS technology, Maruti Suzuki has successfully democratized automatic cars in India, and we are just getting started.