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