New Maruti Alto 800 Car Launched at the Price of a Tempo – Delivers 32 Kmpl Mileage with Hi-Tech Features, Know the Showroom Price

India renowned, most popular and most trusted small car- Maruti Alto 800 is again back in a new avatar. The car this time is more economical along with modern features and an improved styling. The specialty lies in the fact that it is released at the cost of a tempo, thanks to which it is now willing to become a priority of ordinary Indian families again.

Let’s know everything about this new Alto 800 that you should know before buying it.

Powerful design and newness in style

The new Alto 800 has been maintains its small and adorable appearance as earlier but it has also contained few of the new design modifications in it. The front grill has become sharper and the design of head lamp modified a bit in order to make it attractive. The bumper has been designed to look sporty and the car looks a bit taller and thus has a better road presence.

Talking about the interiors, the cabin has also received some nice changes – like better plastic quality, new seat fabric and a new dashboard layout. While it is still a simple car, it doesn’t look outdated anymore. For those who want a basic, reliable and clean car, it is perfect.

Engine and Performance – Small package, powerful performance

The new Alto 800 is equipped with a 796cc 3 cylinder petrol machine that produces 48 PS power and 69Nm Torque. This is not a speed engine, rather a smooth and dependable performance engine, thus it works well in the city.

The gear shifting with the 5-speed manual gearbox is extremely smooth and the clutch is also light, making it quite easy for new drivers or office goers.

Along with this, its CNG version is also available, which gives excellent mileage despite less power. Due to CNG, the cost of fuel is reduced significantly, which is a big advantage for those who maintain a budget.

Ride quality and handling – small scale, big comfort

The suspensions are good taking into consideration the size of the Alto 800. It suspension has been made in mind of the Indian roads; it easily goes through speed breakers and potholes.

The small size and little turning radius makes it even more effective in the traffic-congested streets. It also has very light steering which is why even the first-time driver is able to drive it with confidence. It is pretty stable at highway speeds as it should be in its class, but somewhat can be considered to be somewhat restricted on long trips.

Features and technology – Now even budget cars are smart

There are numerous features in the new Alto 800 which have been incorporated by Maruti but are otherwise not available with cars in such a low price bracket:

• 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay)
• Dual front airbags (now standard in all variants)
• Reverse parking sensors
• Front power windows
• Keyless entry
• Safety technology like ABS and EBD
• Digital speedometer and MID display

Because of the features, this car is now no more being only budget-friendly, but smart and safe as well.

Mileage and fuel efficiency – Cheap car, expensive benefit

Mileage is the biggest factor while buying a car in India. And the Alto 800 is no less in this regard:

• The petrol version has a mileage of 22–24 kmpl (in real-world conditions).
• The CNG version is claimed to deliver up to 32 kmpl.

These rates ensure that it is among the most economical vehicles in the nation. This makes a good option to the commuters who go to office or college every day.

Price and variants – The dream will come true in the budget

The Maruti Alto 800 will be priced at 3.99 lakh ex-showroom Delhi and this is almost equivalent to the price of numerous commercial tempos and auto-rickshaws. Its highest version (CNG) reaches to 5.50 lakh.

Available variants:

1. Standard (Std) – The most basic model, perfect for new buyers
2. LXi – Some essential features like power steering, AC etc.
3. VXi – Smart features like infotainment system, keyless entry
4. VXi+ (CNG) – More mileage, all in one

Conclusion – Great news for those on a tight budget

New Maruti Alto 800 is not only a car; it is a dream of a common man and a car that gives you with a lot on less. Be it a person who needs a low-price car or with the requirements of a new car, and ensuring its support over an extended period, the Alto 800 fits in all of these.

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