With its practicality, reliability, and affordable pricing, Maruti Suzuki Alto has carved a niche for itself in the Indian market since its launch in October 2000. With an average sales of 12,000 to 14,000 units every month, Alto still appeals to many first-time buyers.
So, here we’ve breakdown all the variants of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 so you can pick the right variant for you.
Let’s start with the specifications: –
| Petrol | CNG | |
| Engine | 0.8-litre F8D petrol | 0.8-litre F8D petrol |
| No of Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Power | 48PS | 41PS |
| Torque | 69Nm | 60Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed Manual | 5-speed Manual |
| Fuel Efficiency | 22.05kmpl | 31.59kmpl |
Updated in 2019, the Maruti Suzuki Alto is more refined, with lesser noise & vibration than its previous models. The engine, however, feels dull, especially when the AC is on. Nevertheless, its short clutch travel, sharp turning radius and sleeker gearshifting will help you in city driving conditions.
Dimensions
The Maruti Suzuki Alto measures 3445mm in length, 1515mm in width, and 1475mm in height and has a wheelbase of 2360mm. The cabin space is suitable for four adults with a medium build. Those who are taller will have difficulty sitting behind one another.
Variant-wise Pricing and Features
1. Maruti Alto STD (O)
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 3.39 lakh |
Key Features: –
| Exterior | Body-colour door handles, steel wheels with centre cap, unpainted bumpers. |
| Interior | Dual-tone cabin theme and vinyl seat upholstery |
| Utility, Comfort & Convenience | Sun visors, headlight levelling, and bottle holders in the front & rear ends of the centre console tunnel. |
| Safety | Dual-front airbags, ABS with EBD, high-speed alert system, seatbelt reminder and rear parking sensors. |
Verdict: The base-spec STD (O) variant misses several must-have features, including AC, power steering and central locking. That’s why we can’t recommend buying it as it will affect your ownership experience.
2. Maruti Alto LXI (O)
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 4.08 lakh (petrol), Rs 5.03 lakh (CNG) |
| Price Difference From STD (O) | Rs 69,000 |
Key Features (over STD (O)): –
| Exterior | Body-colour bumpers, full-wheel covers. |
| Interior | B-& C-pillar upper trim, Fabric+Vinyl seats, silver accent on louvres, steering wheel & door handles. |
| Utility, Comfort & Convenience | Power steering, front power windows, AC with heater, digital clock in the speedometer, integrated rear seat headrests, remote tailgate & fuel lid opener. |
| Safety | Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) rear seat belts and back door child lock. |
Verdict: For the price premium of Rs 69,000, the LXI (O) gets several add-ons. But still, we recommend you stretch your budget by Rs 20,000 and go for the VXI variant.
3. Maruti Alto VXI
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 4.28 lakh |
| Price Difference From LXI (O) | Rs 20,000 |
Key Features (over LXI (O)): –
| Exterior | Body Side Molding. |
| Interior | Silver accent on the centre console. |
| Utility, Comfort & Convenience | Front accessory socket, rear parcel tray, central locking, remote keyless entry, and internally adjustable OVRMs. |
| Infotainment | Smartdock audio system with FM/AM, AUX/Bluetooth/USB connectivity, and two speakers. |
Verdict: The second-from-top VXI variant adds a few more useful features, justifying the incremental cost over the LXI (O) variant and will offer you a decent ownership experience.
4. Maruti Alto VXI+
| Ex-Showroom Price | Rs 4,41,500 |
| Price Difference From VXI | Rs 13,500 |
Key Features (over VXI): –
| Infotainment | 7-inch Smartplay Studio touchscreen Infotainment with Apple Carplay & Android Auto |
Verdict: Despite being the range-topping variant, the VXI+ trim misses out on several must-have features like day/night IRVM, rear power windows, and adjustable steering wheel. Nevertheless, its asking rate seems reasonable when compared to its previous trim.
