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Maruti Alto K10

The sale of Maruti Alto picked up in the last few months as the company launched the new improved version at a cost price of Rs. 3.03 Lakhs. The new Alto has the K10B engine and the base version ( Lxi ) is priced at Rs 3.16.

Car makers have realized that the average Indian buyer requires the basic features at a low cost and the market is getting extremely competitive .Maruti is one of the first companies to understand the needs of Indian buyers. Many western car companies are trying to launch products in Indian markets because it is a growing market, and the new model of Alto gives a stiff competition to many of these high cost models.

Colors

The car has been launched in two models Lxi and Vxi, and it is available in 6 colors Sunlight Copper, Superior White, Fire Brick Red, Midnight Black, Silky silver and Ecru Beige.

Looks

The new Alto K 10 is inspired from Zen and Alto 800 cc .The looks have the eagle eyed headlamps that makes the car look bold and the new tail lamp is round as compared to Alto 800 cc. The new car is bigger than the original Alto version which was launched eight years back and the front bumper comes with an integrated fog lamp, and front grille has the horizontal slat which has been designed in matte black color and it has the company logo on it.

Interiors

In the interiors –one can see the dual tone looks. The instrument cluster in the front contains the tachometer, speedometer, fuel gauge, temperature gauge and odometer .The higher cost models have front power windows.

It comes with the round fog lamps , eagle eyed headlamps , new bumpers in the front and rear , 3 – spoke steering wheel (which is actually very small) , new matte finish gear knob , new design of the front seats and the headrests , the parcel trays and tyre 155 / 65 R 13.

Engine and Fuel efficiency

The engine of the new car is 998 cc, three cylinder MPFi of KB series and the engine can generate power of 67 Bhp @ 6200 rpm and maximum torque of 90 Nm @ 3500 rpm. The engine provides improved performance of the car from the old model and it also provides better fuel efficiency. The engine provides the mileage of 20.2 kmpl .

Drive and Security

The car comes with collapsible steering column and headlight leveling device. The suspension system is improved to reduce jerks on bumps and child lock is provided for the rear door. The brake system is improved and central locking is provided to improve the safety.

iCATS has been provided to improve the security of the car and a high ground clearance meet the requirements of rural Indian roads.

The car can provide a turning radius of 4.6 meters and the key off reminder is provided for traffic and parking problems. The car has the internally adjustable ORVM.

It is an environmental friendly car which satisfy the BS IV emission standards and is E – 10 and ELV compliant.

Special features

Fuel efficiency is 20.2 km per litres ( it provides a high fuel efficiency) and it provides acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph in 13.3 seconds.

There are other attractive features of the new car:

1. The new cables provide easy shifting of gear, although, it is not comparable to expensive models.

2. The new car’s dimension is more than the earlier model by 125 mm and it provides better space as compared to previous models. The front portion has the dynamic hood and the headlamp has crystal clear lens.

3. It has the tented glasses and remote central locking

4. Inbuilt – AC ,3 spoke steering wheel

5. Fog lamps, stylish gear knob, new speedometer , trip meter and tachometer

6. Rear parcel tray

7. Internal adjustment for rear view mirrors, power steering and front power windows

8. 13 inch tubeless tyres

9. Body colored bumpers and wheel covers

10. Two tone interiors , precise smart front grille and stylish tail gate

11. Front power windows

Advantages

1. It provides many features at a low cost. The 1 litre engine improves it performance as compared to previous versions.

2. Power delivered is high and NVH level is low as compared to other models of 3 cylinder.

3. It gives a high fuel efficacy (20.2 km per litres).

Disadvantages

1. Gear quality has been improved over Alto 800 but it is still not very convenient.

2. At high speed the car gets difficult to handle.

3. The steering is not very strong and convenient.

4. The looks are too simple for average buyer.

Technical Specifications

Alto K10 , Car Body Type : Hatchback , Segment : B Segment

Engine (Petrol)

Displacement : 998cc, 3 cyl, MPFi, KB-series , 1000cc Engine same as Wagon-R, A-Star & Estilo

Maximum Power : 68PS @ 6200rpm , Maximum Torque : 90Nm @ 3500rpm

Dimensions : Length : 3495 mm , Width : 1475 mm , Height : 1460 mm

Seating Capacity: 5

Suspension: McPherson Strut, Coil spring gas filled shocks

Turning Circle : 4.60 mtrs , Steering : Power

Brakes : Front Disk, Rear Drum

Gears : 5 Manual

Ground Clearance : 160.00 mm

Fuel Tank : 36.00

Trip Meter : 2

13? inch wheels , 3-spoke steering wheel

Amber illuminated speedometer and tachometer

Booster assisted braking system

Power steering as standard feature

Low NVH in class and low emissions

Turning Radius is 4.6 m

BS4 Emission Norms complaint

E-10 and ELV compliant