diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/_TorchTensorRTModule.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/_TorchTensorRTModule.py
index 80c9b89977..8359bc62fb 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/_TorchTensorRTModule.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/_TorchTensorRTModule.py
@@ -69,9 +69,6 @@ def __init__(
                 )
 
         """
-        logger.warning(
-            "TorchTensorRTModule should be considered experimental stability, APIs are subject to change. Note: TorchTensorRTModule only supports engines built with explict batch"
-        )
         super(TorchTensorRTModule, self).__init__()
 
         if not isinstance(serialized_engine, bytearray):
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/__init__.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/__init__.py
index da2191f0cd..38e60fce41 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/__init__.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/__init__.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
     MAX_AUX_STREAMS,
     VERSION_COMPATIBLE,
     OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL,
-    USE_EXPERIMENTAL_RT,
+    USE_PYTHON_RUNTIME,
 )
 
 
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ def compile(
     max_aux_streams=MAX_AUX_STREAMS,
     version_compatible=VERSION_COMPATIBLE,
     optimization_level=OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL,
-    use_experimental_rt=USE_EXPERIMENTAL_RT,
+    use_python_runtime=USE_PYTHON_RUNTIME,
     **kwargs,
 ):
     if debug:
@@ -65,11 +65,6 @@ def compile(
         + "torch_executed_ops, pass_through_build_failures}"
     )
 
-    if "use_experimental_fx_rt" in kwargs:
-        use_experimental_rt = kwargs["use_experimental_fx_rt"]
-
-    logger.info(f"Using {'C++' if use_experimental_rt else 'Python'} TRT Runtime")
-
     if not isinstance(inputs, collections.abc.Sequence):
         inputs = [inputs]
 
@@ -107,7 +102,7 @@ def compile(
         max_aux_streams=max_aux_streams,
         version_compatible=version_compatible,
         optimization_level=optimization_level,
-        use_experimental_rt=use_experimental_rt,
+        use_python_runtime=use_python_runtime,
         **kwargs,
     )
 
@@ -134,7 +129,7 @@ def create_backend(
     max_aux_streams: Optional[int] = MAX_AUX_STREAMS,
     version_compatible: bool = VERSION_COMPATIBLE,
     optimization_level: Optional[int] = OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL,
-    use_experimental_rt: bool = USE_EXPERIMENTAL_RT,
+    use_python_runtime: Optional[bool] = USE_PYTHON_RUNTIME,
     **kwargs,
 ):
     """Create torch.compile backend given specified arguments
@@ -150,7 +145,9 @@ def create_backend(
         version_compatible: Provide version forward-compatibility for engine plan files
         optimization_level: Builder optimization 0-5, higher levels imply longer build time,
             searching for more optimization options. TRT defaults to 3
-        use_experimental_rt: Whether to use the new experimental TRTModuleNext for TRT engines
+        use_python_runtime: Whether to strictly use Python runtime or C++ runtime. To auto-select a runtime
+            based on C++ dependency presence (preferentially choosing C++ runtime if available), leave the
+            argument as None
     Returns:
         Backend for torch.compile
     """
@@ -165,5 +162,6 @@ def create_backend(
         max_aux_streams=max_aux_streams,
         version_compatible=version_compatible,
         optimization_level=optimization_level,
-        use_experimental_rt=use_experimental_rt,
+        use_python_runtime=use_python_runtime,
+        **kwargs,
     )
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_defaults.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_defaults.py
index 286c60c2fa..0afbc60f8c 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_defaults.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_defaults.py
@@ -9,4 +9,4 @@
 MAX_AUX_STREAMS = None
 VERSION_COMPATIBLE = False
 OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL = None
-USE_EXPERIMENTAL_RT = False
+USE_PYTHON_RUNTIME = None
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_settings.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_settings.py
index 7ec4cc596e..d074a6b079 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_settings.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/_settings.py
@@ -11,11 +11,11 @@
     MAX_AUX_STREAMS,
     VERSION_COMPATIBLE,
     OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL,
-    USE_EXPERIMENTAL_RT,
+    USE_PYTHON_RUNTIME,
 )
 
 
-@dataclass(frozen=True)
+@dataclass
 class CompilationSettings:
     precision: LowerPrecision = PRECISION
     debug: bool = DEBUG
@@ -26,4 +26,4 @@ class CompilationSettings:
     max_aux_streams: Optional[int] = MAX_AUX_STREAMS
     version_compatible: bool = VERSION_COMPATIBLE
     optimization_level: Optional[int] = OPTIMIZATION_LEVEL
-    use_experimental_rt: bool = USE_EXPERIMENTAL_RT
+    use_python_runtime: Optional[bool] = USE_PYTHON_RUNTIME
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/conversion.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/conversion.py
index 1db043d55e..425fb0941e 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/conversion.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/conversion.py
@@ -55,7 +55,14 @@ def convert_module(
         optimization_level=settings.optimization_level,
     )
 
-    if settings.use_experimental_rt:
+    if settings.use_python_runtime:
+        return TRTModule(
+            engine=interpreter_result.engine,
+            input_names=interpreter_result.input_names,
+            output_names=interpreter_result.output_names,
+        )
+
+    else:
         from torch_tensorrt.dynamo._TorchTensorRTModule import TorchTensorRTModule
 
         with io.BytesIO() as engine_bytes:
@@ -67,9 +74,3 @@ def convert_module(
             input_binding_names=interpreter_result.input_names,
             output_binding_names=interpreter_result.output_names,
         )
-    else:
-        return TRTModule(
-            engine=interpreter_result.engine,
-            input_names=interpreter_result.input_names,
-            output_names=interpreter_result.output_names,
-        )
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/test/test_backend_compiler.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/test/test_backend_compiler.py
index 625a9be1c2..2af251adbc 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/test/test_backend_compiler.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/test/test_backend_compiler.py
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ def forward(self, x, y):
             min_block_size=1,
             pass_through_build_failures=True,
             torch_executed_ops={"torch.ops.aten.add.Tensor"},
-            use_experimental_rt=True,
+            use_python_runtime=False,
             debug=True,
         )
         optimized_model_results = optimized_model(*inputs).detach().cpu()
@@ -108,7 +108,7 @@ def forward(self, x, y):
             min_block_size=1,
             pass_through_build_failures=True,
             torch_executed_ops={"torch.ops.aten.add.Tensor"},
-            use_experimental_rt=True,
+            use_python_runtime=False,
             debug=True,
         )
         optimized_model_results = optimized_model(*inputs).detach().cpu()
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@ def forward(self, x, y):
             inputs,
             min_block_size=1,
             pass_through_build_failures=True,
-            use_experimental_rt=True,
+            use_python_runtime=False,
             optimization_level=4,
             version_compatible=True,
             max_aux_streams=5,
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/utils.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/utils.py
index 9396373790..23a1cd4795 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/utils.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/backend/utils.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
 from torch_tensorrt.dynamo.backend._settings import CompilationSettings
 from typing import Any, Union, Sequence, Dict
 from torch_tensorrt import _Input, Device
+from ..common_utils import use_python_runtime_parser
 
 
 logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
@@ -102,6 +103,9 @@ def parse_dynamo_kwargs(kwargs: Dict) -> CompilationSettings:
     if settings.debug:
         logger.setLevel(logging.DEBUG)
 
+    # Parse input runtime specification
+    settings.use_python_runtime = use_python_runtime_parser(settings.use_python_runtime)
+
     logger.debug(f"Compiling with Settings:\n{settings}")
 
     return settings
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/common_utils/__init__.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/common_utils/__init__.py
index e69de29bb2..de0ce0a48a 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/common_utils/__init__.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/common_utils/__init__.py
@@ -0,0 +1,36 @@
+import logging
+from typing import Optional
+
+
+logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
+
+
+def use_python_runtime_parser(use_python_runtime: Optional[bool] = None) -> bool:
+    """Parses a user-provided input argument regarding Python runtime
+
+    Automatically handles cases where the user has not specified a runtime (None)
+
+    Returns True if the Python runtime should be used, False if the C++ runtime should be used
+    """
+    using_python_runtime = use_python_runtime
+    reason = ""
+
+    # Runtime was manually specified by the user
+    if using_python_runtime is not None:
+        reason = "as requested by user"
+    # Runtime was not manually specified by the user, automatically detect runtime
+    else:
+        try:
+            from torch_tensorrt.dynamo._TorchTensorRTModule import TorchTensorRTModule
+
+            using_python_runtime = False
+            reason = "since C++ dependency was detected as present"
+        except ImportError:
+            using_python_runtime = True
+            reason = "since import failed, C++ dependency not installed"
+
+    logger.info(
+        f"Using {'Python' if using_python_runtime else 'C++'} {reason} TRT Runtime"
+    )
+
+    return using_python_runtime
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower.py
index 9af39b88ca..c0f1ae7870 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower.py
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@
 from .lower_setting import LowerSetting
 from .passes.lower_pass_manager_builder import LowerPassManagerBuilder
 from .passes.pass_utils import PassFunc, validate_inference
+from ..common_utils import use_python_runtime_parser
 from torch_tensorrt.fx.tools.timing_cache_utils import TimingCacheManager
 from torch_tensorrt.fx.tools.trt_splitter import TRTSplitter, TRTSplitterSetting
 
@@ -48,7 +49,7 @@ def compile(
     save_timing_cache=False,
     cuda_graph_batch_size=-1,
     is_aten=False,
-    use_experimental_fx_rt=False,
+    use_python_runtime=None,
     max_aux_streams=None,
     version_compatible=False,
     optimization_level=None,
@@ -70,7 +71,9 @@ def compile(
         timing_cache_prefix: Timing cache file name for timing cache used by fx2trt.
         save_timing_cache: Update timing cache with current timing cache data if set to True.
         cuda_graph_batch_size: Cuda graph batch size, default to be -1.
-        use_experimental_fx_rt: Uses the next generation TRTModule which supports both Python and TorchScript based execution (including in C++).
+        use_python_runtime: Whether to strictly use Python runtime or C++ runtime. To auto-select a runtime
+            based on C++ dependency presence (preferentially choosing C++ runtime if available), leave the
+            argument as None
         max_aux_streams: max number of aux stream to use
         version_compatible: enable version compatible feature
         optimization_level: builder optimization level
@@ -111,6 +114,9 @@ def compile(
             "Invalid device provided. Supported options: torch.device | torch_tensorrt.Device"
         )
 
+    # Parse user-specification of which runtime to use
+    use_python_runtime = use_python_runtime_parser(use_python_runtime)
+
     lower_setting = LowerSetting(
         device=device,
         min_block_size=min_block_size,
@@ -123,7 +129,7 @@ def compile(
         save_timing_cache=save_timing_cache,
         cuda_graph_batch_size=cuda_graph_batch_size,
         is_aten=is_aten,
-        use_experimental_rt=use_experimental_fx_rt,
+        use_python_runtime=use_python_runtime,
         max_aux_streams=max_aux_streams,
         version_compatible=version_compatible,
         optimization_level=optimization_level,
@@ -202,7 +208,7 @@ def default_split_function(
     splitter_setting = TRTSplitterSetting()
     splitter_setting.use_implicit_batch_dim = False
     splitter_setting.min_block_size = lower_setting.min_block_size
-    splitter_setting.use_experimental_rt = lower_setting.use_experimental_rt
+    splitter_setting.use_experimental_rt = not lower_setting.use_python_runtime
     splitter = TRTSplitter(model, inputs, settings=splitter_setting)
     splitter.node_support_preview()
     return splitter.generate_split_results()
@@ -224,9 +230,17 @@ def lower_pass(
         """
         interpreter = create_trt_interpreter(lower_setting)
         interp_res: TRTInterpreterResult = interpreter(mod, input, module_name)
-        if lower_setting.use_experimental_rt:
-            import io
+        if lower_setting.use_python_runtime:
+            trt_module = TRTModule(
+                engine=interp_res.engine,
+                input_names=interp_res.input_names,
+                output_names=interp_res.output_names,
+                cuda_graph_batch_size=lower_setting.cuda_graph_batch_size,
+            )
+            return trt_module
 
+        else:
+            import io
             from torch_tensorrt._Device import Device
             from torch_tensorrt.dynamo._TorchTensorRTModule import TorchTensorRTModule
 
@@ -240,16 +254,6 @@ def lower_pass(
                 input_binding_names=interp_res.input_names,
                 output_binding_names=interp_res.output_names,
                 target_device=Device(f"cuda:{torch.cuda.current_device()}"),
-                # cuda_graph_batch_size=lower_setting.cuda_graph_batch_size, # NOTE: Not sure what this is supposed to do
-            )
-            return trt_module
-
-        else:
-            trt_module = TRTModule(
-                engine=interp_res.engine,
-                input_names=interp_res.input_names,
-                output_names=interp_res.output_names,
-                cuda_graph_batch_size=lower_setting.cuda_graph_batch_size,
             )
             return trt_module
 
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower_setting.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower_setting.py
index 64a67d1cc2..9301a2cd90 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower_setting.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/lower_setting.py
@@ -68,7 +68,8 @@ class LowerSetting(LowerSettingBasic):
     meaning all possible tactic sources.
     correctness_atol: absolute tolerance for correctness check
     correctness_rtol: relative tolerance for correctness check
-    use_experimental_rt: Uses the next generation TRTModule which supports both Python and TorchScript based execution (including in C++).
+    use_python_runtime: Whether to use Python runtime or C++ runtime. None implies the user has not
+        selected a runtime, and the frontend will automatically do so on their behalf
     max_aux_streams: max number of aux stream to use
     version_compatible: enable version compatible feature
     optimization_level: builder optimization level
@@ -95,7 +96,7 @@ class LowerSetting(LowerSettingBasic):
     tactic_sources: Optional[int] = None
     correctness_atol: float = 0.1
     correctness_rtol: float = 0.1
-    use_experimental_rt: bool = False
+    use_python_runtime: Optional[bool] = None
     max_aux_streams: Optional[int] = None
     version_compatible: bool = False
     optimization_level: Optional[int] = None
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/tools/trt_minimizer.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/tools/trt_minimizer.py
index 11371a92f9..bfb1964de9 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/tools/trt_minimizer.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/fx_ts_compat/tools/trt_minimizer.py
@@ -15,13 +15,20 @@
 def lower_mod_default(
     mod: torch.fx.GraphModule,
     inputs: Tensors,
-    use_experimental_rt: bool = False,
+    use_python_runtime: bool = False,
 ) -> TRTModule:
     interp = TRTInterpreter(
         mod, InputTensorSpec.from_tensors(inputs), explicit_batch_dimension=True
     )
     interpreter_result = interp.run()
-    if use_experimental_rt:
+    if use_python_runtime:
+        res_mod = TRTModule(
+            interpreter_result.engine,
+            interpreter_result.input_names,
+            interpreter_result.output_names,
+        )
+
+    else:
         import io
 
         from torch_tensorrt._Device import Device
@@ -39,12 +46,7 @@ def lower_mod_default(
             target_device=Device(f"cuda:{torch.cuda.current_device()}"),
             # cuda_graph_batch_size=lower_setting.cuda_graph_batch_size, # NOTE: Not sure what this is supposed to do
         )
-    else:
-        res_mod = TRTModule(
-            interpreter_result.engine,
-            interpreter_result.input_names,
-            interpreter_result.output_names,
-        )
+
     return res_mod
 
 
diff --git a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/test/test_dynamo_backend.py b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/test/test_dynamo_backend.py
index 462fe04e70..f34aad6caf 100644
--- a/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/test/test_dynamo_backend.py
+++ b/py/torch_tensorrt/dynamo/test/test_dynamo_backend.py
@@ -31,6 +31,8 @@ def test_resnet18(ir):
         "enabled_precisions": {torch.float},
         "ir": ir,
         "pass_through_build_failures": True,
+        "optimization_level": 1,
+        "min_block_size": 8,
     }
 
     trt_mod = torchtrt.compile(model, **compile_spec)
@@ -62,6 +64,8 @@ def test_mobilenet_v2(ir):
         "enabled_precisions": {torch.float},
         "ir": ir,
         "pass_through_build_failures": True,
+        "optimization_level": 1,
+        "min_block_size": 8,
     }
 
     trt_mod = torchtrt.compile(model, **compile_spec)
@@ -93,6 +97,8 @@ def test_efficientnet_b0(ir):
         "enabled_precisions": {torch.float},
         "ir": ir,
         "pass_through_build_failures": True,
+        "optimization_level": 1,
+        "min_block_size": 8,
     }
 
     trt_mod = torchtrt.compile(model, **compile_spec)
@@ -133,6 +139,8 @@ def test_bert_base_uncased(ir):
         "truncate_long_and_double": True,
         "ir": ir,
         "pass_through_build_failures": True,
+        "optimization_level": 1,
+        "min_block_size": 8,
     }
     trt_mod = torchtrt.compile(model, **compile_spec)
 
@@ -168,6 +176,8 @@ def test_resnet18_half(ir):
         "enabled_precisions": {torch.half},
         "ir": ir,
         "pass_through_build_failures": True,
+        "optimization_level": 1,
+        "min_block_size": 8,
     }
 
     trt_mod = torchtrt.compile(model, **compile_spec)