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Maruti had, however, identified it as the successor to the M and added features like electronic power steering and a 5 speed gearbox in the Alto even before the M The floodgates opened in when prices were slashed by Rs 23, to narrow the gap with M It followed by a non-AC entry level version that was priced at Rs 2. The 1. That did the trick with sales doubling in before it outpaced the M the following year. There has been no looking back since then, with sales increasing with each passing year.
It got fresh wind in its sails in when Maruti reintroduced a 1 litre K10 engine, which saw sales hit a peak of , units in Two years later, the cc version received its first full lifecycle facelift, while another two years on the company's AMT gearbox was added to the K10, making it the country's cheapest automatic car. While complying with newer and stringent regulations from time to time, we have ensured that affordability tag of Alto is maintained and the product continues to appeal Indian mass consumers," says CV Raman Senior Executive Director Engineering MSIL.
The launch of the S Presso last October -- Maruti's first new model in the entry-level segment in over a decade -- is likely to put renewed pressure on the Alto. In a way, it is a re-run of the Alto-M battle of The BS VI era also saw the end of the road for the bigger K10 version, which is likely to impact its overall numbers. The company says, petrol variant delivers fuel efficiency of The new Alto promises to be even more significant with its stunning new looks, refined driveability combined with superior fuel efficiency of Additionally, driver airbag will be available as an optional feature.
The colour line-up spans a wide range of six colours. The refurbished small car is an all-India development and the seventh generation model made specifically for emerging markets rather than the developed markets.
The new Alto seems to extend the design language of its predecessor while differing in the detail treatment. The new styled valanced bonnet adorned with the petal-shaped headlamps with black accents to set off the main beam and the turn signal indicators characterises the front end along with the new two-part grille which incorporates the Suzuki 'S' logo and a chrome-plated flanking strip on either side.
Also check: From Maruti to Alto 8 ways how India has changed over 30 years. Changes on the new car include a reworked floorplan for torsional rigidity, a recalibrated suspension setup for city roads, an improved power-to-weight equation and an ARAI acclaimed improvement in mileage over the older version, which not stands at Petal shaped headlamps, larger tail lights, inch tubeless tyres are among many revision made to the new Alto , which incidentally is now shorter as compared to the outgoing model, but then again is now wider and taller than ever before.
The new Alto has an enhanced roof line meant more headroom for occupants, while leg room and shoulder space also move a notch up on the model. The ground clearance of mm is the same as on the Alto. The interiors have been overhauled with dual tone upholstery. While airbags have been added as a safety device, the scooped-out front seats give an additional 15 mm of rear leg space, and the tall boy design increases headroom by another 15 mm The base floorpan remains the common shared ingredient between the outgoing and the incoming Alto.
However, the floorpan has been stiffened to enhance the torsional rigidity of the overall monocoque. The Alto has a kerb weight of kg for the base model which goes up to kg for the top-of-the-line LXi version. Alto, Maruti's quintessential car has been India's bestseller for 10 years in a row.
It was also the world's most widely sold compact car in However, sales have taken a beating in the past couple of years as demand shifted to diesel cars and feature-rich premium hatchbacks. Sales dropped to its lowest ever for a month, to 10, units in August. Maruti , first launched in the early s, lasted close to three decades.
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