Maruti Alto 800

Maruti Alto 800 crosses 1 lakh unit sales

29 March,2013:  MSIL, new model the Maruti Alto 800 has crossed the 1 lakh unit sales milestone in India. With Maruti India’s trust the model reached this score in four months from its launch in the country making the hatch the best seller in the A segment. Maruti Alto 800 has sizzled the competition against Hyundai Eon and Chevrolet Spark with its modish design which has driven the sales of the car. The first hatch in its class to feature airbags and active crumple zone with superior interior space, frugal engine and low cost maintenance all adding up as stars in the already enticing package of the car and resulting into such high sales figure.

Maruti Alto 800 diesel launch by 2014

January 8, 2013 - Maruti Alto 800 diesel is in the making, the expected low Maruti Alto 800 price is surely going to make it a hot favorite. With the launch of Maruti Alto 800 diesel and other upcoming small cars in diesel guise, the entry level segment is going to get back the lost sheen. Maruti Altoo 800 diesel launch in India is likely by sometime in next year, the unveiling of the event will be done at the 2014 Auto Expo to be held at Great Noida earlier next year. Equipped with a turbo diesel engine the car could deliver fuel economy above 25 kmpl.

Maruti Alto 800 launched at Rs 2.44 lakh 

16 October, 2012 : In a glittering ceremony India’s most successful automaker Maruti Suzuki launched the anticipated small car Maruti Alto 800. Available 6 pulsating colors it will be available in as many variants too, with 3 of petrol and 3 of CNG. The mileage of Maruti Alto 800 gets approval of ARAI with whopping 22.7 km/l and 30.4 km/kg for petrol and CNG respectively. Besides mileage, another impressive aspect is Maruti Alto 800 price that opens with Rs 2.44 lakh for base model and climbs up to Rs 2.99 lakh for top petrol model. It took 12 years for this lip-smacking feature-list to come that includes elements like solid wheel arches, imposing front grille, clear glass headlamps and sharper styling cues on the outer surface. The inside gets bright and airy twin-tone design, enhanced fabric at door trims, catchy silver accents on console along with 3-spoke steering wheel. The competition will definitely come up to the throat with rivals Tata Nano, Chevrolet Spark and Hyundai Eon.

Maruti Alto 800 Price

Maruti Suzuki India is a price conscious company and its consumers too, follow the same. Therefore, there shouldn’t be any sort of hesitation in expecting that Maruti Alto 800 price will be another aggressively priced vehicle from the No.1 carmaker. The tentative price that is asserted by auto gurus in the country is of under Rs 2 Lakh for the base petrol model. If everything goes as per estimation, this price will make Maruti Alto 800 stand right next to competitors; for example, Tata Nano and Hyundai Eon in India alongside will be aptly positioned underneath existing Maruti Alto.

Maruti Alto 800 features and specifications 

The Maruti Alto 800 is in and with it is believed it a new tradition is born carrying forward the legacy left behind by Maruti 800. The new mini car by Alto 800 will change the fortune for Maruti for sure as per the bookings over 10,000 units. Soon, this car is going to have sales surpassing Maruti Alto and Maruti Swift which are the best selling Maruti cars in the country. Another factor that will be taking this car to newer heights is its features at an affordable price. The segment is no doubt hot and besides Tata Nano and Chevrolet Spark there are no cars which can be a threat to the Alto 800. The Maruti Alto 800 price in India is Rs  2.44 lakh for the base variant while it is Rs 2.99 lakh for the top of the line variant. The CNG model price range start from Rs 3.19 lakh and goes up to Rs 3.56 lakh. 

Maruti Alto 800 available for test drive

09 October, 2012: The magical date is inching closer i.e. 16th October, which will be historic endeavor again for Maruti Suzuki as it launches Maruti Alto 800 in India in a revamped edition after about 12 years. To get a proper insight of the car by prospect car buyers, lately ‘Demo Car’ version of Maruti Alto 800 has been packed to all Maruti showrooms across India. Expected to bear a price tag of Rs 2-2.25 lakh, the modern looking mini car will be launched in dual fuel option of petrol-CNG, where petrol will deliver a mileage of near about 23 kmpl and CNG will touch approx 30 km per kg. With Maruti Alto 800 launch the enmity will deepen with likes of Hyundai Eon and Tata Nano.

Maruti Alto 800 Review By Expert

The appearance is very modern and striking, the fascia gets high mounted and a bit swept back petal headlamps that are in trend these days and are liked by the customers. The Maruti Alto 800 exteriors look wider as compared to the current Alto, while the front grille too dons an arresting emergence apart from newly shaped bumpers. From a distance the styling seems an inspirations from Ford Figo or older Hyundai i10 besides side profile matches the contemporary Maruti A Star. The reworked and now in-shape clear tail lamps replace the traditional looking ones. The tail gate is clean as usual and bumpers see width in character.

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Maruti Alto 800 colors

The available Maruti Alto 800 colors are six like Blazing Red Pearl, Superior White, Silky Silver, Frost Blue, Granite Grey and Torque Blue Pearl.

 

Frost Blue	Blazing Red pearl	Torque Blue Pearel	Granite Grey	Silky Silver	Superior White

Maruti Alto 800 Mileage and Fuel Efficiency

The words mileage and fuel-economy are crowd pullers for a Maruti vehicle and hence prior to the launch of Maruti Alto 800, which is a mass segment small hatch, the expectations were sky high. The mini car based on the renowned Alto platform came out with flying colors delivering some remarkable mileage numbers of 18 kmpl in city traffic conditions. Moreover it produces better figures on the highways with around 22.74 kmpl approx, which gets approval from ARAI. This fantastic fuel efficiency is possible with the retuned 796cc, 3-cylinder petrol engine of older Alto that is now improved to show-off some more than satisfactory Maruti Alto 800 mileage.  Furthermore, if these stunning mileage numbers are not enough then there is CNG variant too, that returns you mouth-watering efficiency of about 25 km per kg in city drives and approx 30.46 km per kg (ARAI claimed) when taken on highways.

Maruti Alto 800 Engine, Power and Performance

The New Maruti Alto 800 is based on its steadfast Alto F8D platform that has gone through some major tweaks in the engine compartment for the betterment of the new vehicle. And this ensures the car to perform well every time you are behind the wheels. The Maruti Alto 800 that has enough room to seat 5 individuals and is loaded with greater load-drag capabilities with improved power and performance numbers. The 0.8L, 796cc, 3-cylider engine churns out maximum power of 48 PS at 6000 rpm along with 69 Nm of peak torque at 3500 rpm. The power and torque number will be greater as compared to existing Maruti Alto. The mini engine is controlled by superior 32-bit computer, while is coupled with 5-speed manual transmission that has new cable type gear shift. On the other hand, the presence of Maruti Alto 800 CNG version is bound to attract consumers with its captivating mileage figures.

Maruti Alto 800 Pickup and Acceleration

The old Maruti Alto has been very commanding when it comes to acceleration and so was expected with this latest sensation Maruti Alto 800 too, but it’s pleasingly better. Here the New Maruti Alto 800 acceleration and pick up receives new highs as the trusted engine is retuned for healthier presentation. Since its inception, this Alto platform has been producing optimum results when it comes to speeding up, especially on longer routes, and here, Maruti Alto 800 rivals surrender. With its petrol run motor it takes around 19 seconds to accomplish the 100 kph barrier from standstill. The time taken might seem too much but it is actually satisfactory considering the fact that it’s a mass segment small car. Moreover it retains the top speed of Alto with 140 kmph. Furthermore the greener Maruti Alto 800 CNG variant also brings in some respectable numbers in this part.
 

Maruti Alto 800 Interiors and Features

With New Maruti Alto 800, every bit seems to be revised by the company. Therefore interiors also witness some key insertions inside that were a cause of concern in the decade old version. Nearly all the unease elements are addressed in this new small car from Maruti that heads for the launch. First of all as soon as sneak into the cabin you will notice that the space inside has improved by leaps and bounds and now there is a proper room for the occupants with better headroom, elbow room and of course legroom. The good-news of increased height and width of the cabin can be heard by the taller looking Maruti Alto 800 exterior appearance. If measured the head room height sees an increase of 15 mm, while width and legroom has risen by 10 mm and 15 mm respectively.    

Inside sees superior quality of plastics, far better than on the existing models. Sophisticated silver and chrome accents which were a dream-sort in Alto seem fulfilled now and are very attractively placed at the newly designed central console and steering column. The can and bottle holders near gear shift lever are pleasing, while the rectangular AC ducts are replaced by cute looking modern spherical ones. Though there is a sole dial in the instrument cluster but it holds numerous functions with many indicators incorporated in it.  Another welcoming part is the augmentation of storage spaces in the form of knick-knack storage bins at dash or coin holders at the doors or even on the floor console and map pockets at the back of front seats. For the first time there is option of brown and grey interiors theme to choose from, while the seats of Maruti Alto 800 are more comfortable now than predecessor’s. Some other modern functionality consists of front power windows and power steering. With roomier cabin the entry and exit factor becomes easier, whereas the internally adjustable ORVMs features and remote tail gate opener comes handy on the move. Overall Maruti Alto 800 interiors will be the best offering by the company in the 800 series small car category.    

Maruti Alto 800 Exteriors and Features

The exterior design upgrade is the one that the small car enthusiasts had been looking for since a decade of existing Alto launch, which is in its 12th year with no exterior facelift. The prayers are answered and largest passenger carmaker has given New Maruti Alto 800 exteriors a ‘real’ modern feel with an exclusive design. As soon as you go through the outer surface of this new cute vehicle you will notice that it has grown up in overall height, width and a bit in length too; though it is based on the same Alto platform. The front of Maruti Alto 800 has got impressive work with Ford Figo like radiator grille along with some styling-steal from Maruti A-Star. The chrome strip on the grille appears truly refreshing with ‘Suzuki’ emblem resting proudly in the middle. The novel petal-shaped head lights are broad now and are mounted higher than earlier alongside appear more cheerful and welcoming this time with insertion of black detailing inside.

The large air dam just below the grille provides Maruti Alto 800 a bold quotient, which goes completely missing from the existing Maruti Alto model. And with all-black treatment of air-dam that contrasts the reworked bumper creating a sporty feel to the mini car. The side profile seems all inspired by current Maruti A-Star with flared wheel arches, lots of styling cues flowing and chucky full wheel cover. The rear window though has squeezed up but it goes very well with the aero-dynamism and sloping and wavy roofline of Maruti Alto 800. The rear though is neat but emerges in confidence with designing lines that seems borrowed from Maruti A-Star. The tail lamps cluster is pretty unique in all senses with clear side indicators. More importantly the top mounted stop lamp and clean rear bumper enhances sophistication at rear. More or less all these characteristics bestow Maruti Alto 800 an all new appearance with immense pride. 

Maruti Alto 800 Safety Features

Apart from getting modern styling in the exteriors and some apt features in the interiors Maruti Alto 800 also don some reasonable safety features for the occupants making their journey well-protected. Although, being a price conscious mass segment car, Maruti Alto 800 safety features are not that very hi-tech ones found in Mercs or BMWs, but still they adequately fulfill the requirement of Indian consumers. The safety characteristics comprise of front and rear seat belts for all passengers, head lamp leveling, collapsible steering column, inside rear view mirror and reinforced body structure. Moreover other advanced safety features of Maruti Alto 800 are front wiper and washer with intermittent, tubeless tyres and optional driver side airbag at front. Additional security element is covered by latest engine immobilizer.

Maruti Alto 800 Driving and handling

The upgraded car, Maruti Alto 800 has now got better drivability thanks to its tweaked engine alongside better suspensions. The knocking sound in low gears is not heard this time as it did in older Alto, moreover the accelerations is also quite promising and at same time peppy too. The gear shift gets improvement with smooth shifting across city traffics. The tyre that is of 12-inch feels subdued initially times but grip well on road. The suspensions of Maruti Alto 800 are gas filled Mcpherson Struts which perform their duty honestly letting least ripples of road-side undulations reach occupants of the car. Additionally the front solid disc and rear drum braking has improved by miles. Overall the driving and handling of Maruti Alto 800 will again surely win hearts of its fans.

Maruti Alto 800 Accessories

The newbie Maruti Alto 800 is as of now not offered with accessories, but it will soon be, in order to make it distinct from the other Alto 800’s. The exterior accessories of Maruti Alto 800 will include front and rear mud flaps, front grille chrome inserts, wheel covers, side impact beams and door visor along with modern/3D body decals. The interiors garnish will take the cabin ambience to next levels with aspects like funky and colorful steering wheel covers, floor rubber mats and carpets, rear parcel tray and power windows accompanied by numerous optional safety elements. 

Maruti Alto 800 FAQs

Q1: Has the rear seating in New Maruti Alto 800 improved?
Answer: Of course the rear has improved a lot it’s now more comfortable for knees and legs than the previous model.
 
Q2: Is Maruti Alto 800 available in LPG choice?
Answer: At this moment, the Maruti Alto 800 is offered in option of petrol and CNG that deliver best in class fuel economy.

Q3: How better in the mileage of Maruti Alto 800 than its predecessor?
Answer: The Maruti Alto 800 mileage has increased drastically by around 15 percent that comes up to 22.74 kmpl (ARAI), while older Maruti Alto has an ARAI claim of above 19 kmpl.

Q4: Why is Maruti Alto 800 CNG not available in smaller cities?
Answer: The Company has launched CNG of Maruti Alto 800 only in those cities where there is availability of CNG filling stations. And these CNG pumps are majorly accessible in either metros or major cities in the country.

Q5:  What are the safety features in Maruti Alto 800?
Answer: Maruti this time offers some sound safety features in Maruti Alto 800 that comprise of driver side airbag, iCats Immobilizer, seat belts and high mounted stop lamp alongside many more.