The Maruti Alto has overtaken the Maruti 800 as the most popular car in the Indian Market. The Alto comes with great looks and a superior feel, yet with the economy and easiness of the Maruti 800.
Essentially the same engine parameters as the Maruti 800, it has a 0.8L 12V FC engine with MPFI technology. The 32 bit microprocessor controlled engine is capable of delivering a goodly 47 PS at 6200 rpm and a maximum torque of 62 NM @ 3000 rpm.
With a 5 speed manual gear and a seating capability of five people, it offers great driving in city conditions. What's more, the Alto is the family's outing car too. Not to forget shopping jaunts with grandparents and children!
The Alto gives a wonderful fuel economy of around 18.3 kmpl on the highway and 13.6 kmpl in city driving conditions thus giving an overall economy of around14.5 kmpl in city driving conditions. Thus it is easy on the pocket of those who want to graduate to owning their first car, or those who want to migrate from the Maruti 800. Maruti claims it to be the most fuel efficient car in the A+ segment.
The Alto is high on safety features too such as side impact door beams, rear door Side impact door beams, rear door child safety lock ,Clear lens headlamps ,Rear caps, collapsible steering column, High rigid monocoque frame made of high tensile steel, and front & rear seat belts, and booster assisted brakes.
The interiors possess super cool A.C., electronic power steering, and convenient cup holders. Maruti Alto has three variants Alto, Alto LX, and Alto LXi.
Maruti Alto Lx is the mid level variant presentation from Maruti. It presents with an efficient 796cc friction free engine with MPFi fuel system technology. The 32 bit ECM computer delivers superb fuel efficiency making it the most fuel efficient car in its segment.
It presents optimum power and torque, thereby good acceleration and handling in city driving conditions. The power unit is connected to a five speed manual synchromesh gear box meaning thereby smooth gear shifts albeit physically. Also check out additional features like dynamic front grill and bumper, stylish S mark, and sparkling tail lamps.
Check out modish interiors features like moulded carpet in the cabin and luggage compartment, large glove box, clear headlamps and tail lamps, collapsible steering column, side impact beams, rear door child safety lock, front and rear seat belts, rear seat head restraints, and other wonderful features.
It's great to own an Alto LXi especially in a town like Hyderabad. I previously owned a Maruti 800, which I gave up to own the Alto. I traverse back and forth in the Alto, and I find it very trustworthy and fuel efficient indeed.
I obtained a fuel economy of around 17 kmpl after the first service. Honestly, I keep the air-conditioning on in around three instances out of ten. My friends say it's got the
coolest looks, but I know it's the power steering and solid brakes that help me go across 35 to 40 kilometres every day.
I always use Speed and not the normal fuel, and always maintain standard tyre pressure. It's always best to drive in the economy zone of 40-60 kmph to get the best fuel economy. The air-conditioning has a tendency to drag down the fuel economy, but at speeds at 50 kmpl and above, this is not usually a problem.
The Alto can comfortably accommodate up to four people, but a hefty guy in the front may need to be a bit acrobatic while manoeuvring to get comfortably seated in the car. I
could get five in once, but accelerating this compact vehicle to an appreciable speed was a bit tough as the car revved up and struggled for torque. Anyways, that's the best I could expect from the Alto's little engine. All in all, it's a great car for a compact family.
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