A major chunk of car buyers in India have now started preferring automatic cars to make driving convenient, and the Auto Gear Shift (AGS) technology by Maruti Suzuki has been at the forefront of this change. An advanced automatic transmission that offers greater driving comfort and enhanced drivability, AGS performs the clutch and shift operations automatically without requiring any human intervention.
A big reason behind the success of the AGS technology is its accessibility to car buyers in different segments. Launched back in 2014 with the Celerio, the technology has made its way into 5 more Arena models, namely the Dzire, Ignis, S-Presso, Swift and WagonR.
How it Works
This automatic transmission consists of an Intelligent Shift Control Actuator that automatically performs clutch and gear shift operations. The system intelligently assesses the dynamic driving conditions and adjusts the automatic gear shifts to deliver optimal driving performance. Owing to a synchronized control, you get smoother gear shifts, enhanced engine performance and strong fuel efficiency, all the while enabling the users to experience the convenience of two-pedal technology.
To understand why India prefers AGS as the go-to automatic transmission, let’s look at some of its advantages: -
Convenient
AGS allows simple two-pedal operation and introduces convenience in drivability. You are no longer required to make manual gear changes, which not only leads to stress-free driving but increased comfort and reduced fatigue when driving. It offers the flexibility to choose from dual driving modes i.e. shifting from automatic to manual or vice-versa as and when required by you. Thanks to the inclusion of the Creep function, driving in slow-moving traffic also becomes a lot easier.
Acceleration on Demand
The Kick-Down function in AGS automatically lowers the gear to provide better acceleration based on the driver’s inputs. This comes in handy while overtaking and driving on highways.
Efficient and Durable
The fuel efficiency of Maruti Suzuki cars with AGS is at par with their manual counterparts. Furthermore, AGS requires low maintenance in the long run which makes it quite durable.
AGS has changed the landscape of automatic cars in India by offering maximum driving comfort and convenience. Visit your nearest Arena or NEXA showroom to experience it first-hand.