Maruti Suzuki Alto | Good Middle Class Car | Price List




Interior
  The dashboard is Ok. There is no rpm meter which would have been a stylish factor. Lighting of the dashboard control is good. This car is made for small families (2 adults and 2 kids) and some people expect 5 elephants to travel in this. But I found this car can easily pull 5 adults and reach 100km speed on highways. I have got extra fittings like car audio, tinted glasses, matching seat covers, steering cover, dual horns, power-windows for front windows and fog lamps. This makes my car look very nice.

Engine 
  Gear shift comes with some kind of locking. So if you are in 2nd gear, you cannot shift to reverse easily. Thats good as well as bad at times. Gears arent smooth to change. Needs some effort at times. Engine performance is good so far, and it pushed me till 125 kmph with 3 adult and 1 kid inside. I understand that speed is less of car, but more of drivers confidence, and I wouldnt have crossed more speed in a better car. so I am Ok again. Fuel economy is good. I have travelled in plains and hilly areas, and average so far is 18+.

Ride Quality & Handling 
I cannot expect the riding comforts of a Ferrari in this car. Suspension is good so far. Handling wise, power steering and power breaks are very good. It has helped me save few minor accidents so far. This car is far better then M800 in all ways so far.

Version Reviewed    :     LXi BS-III 
Purchased As : New
Familiarity : Have driven a few thousands kilometres
Fuel Economy : 18 kpl
Good : Fuel economy, turning radius, maintenance
Bad : less spacious for luggage, delicate body material, power


 Starts at Rs. 2,38,699


Technical Specifications of Maruti Alto
Overview
Model Alto
Body Type Hatchback
Number Of Doors 5
Seating Capacity 4
Fuel Capacity 35 Litres
Dimensions
Length 3495 mm
Width 1475 mm
Height 1460 mm
Wheelbase 2360 mm
Ground Clearance 160 mm
Minimum Turning Radius 4.6 m
Weight
Kerb Weight Alto 725 kg, Alto Lx / Alto Lxi 740 kg
Engine
Type 796 cc FC gasoline engine
Number Of Cylinders 3
Displacement 796 cc
Transmission 5 speed, all synchromesh, manual
Max. Power 47 bhp @ 6200 rpm
Max. Torque 62Nm @ 3000 rpm
Suspension
Front Suspension McPherson Strut with torsion type anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension Coil spring with double action telescopic shock absorbers
Brake
Front Disc
Rear Drum
Steering Type -
Tyre Size 145 / 80 R12