The Maruti Alto 800 has long been a synonym of afforded mobility in India. This small hatchback, introduced by Maruti Suzuki, won the affections of novice owners and cost-conscious families. Being reliable and low-maintenance, it became one of the selling cars of the country. By 2023, the model was dropped to allow more restrictive emission standards and newer models such as the Alto K10 however.
Features and Design
The Maruti Alto 800 was designed in a simple but efficient way. It also featured smooth headlamps, small grille and body-coloured bumpers in higher trims. It featured interior conveniences such as air conditioning, power steering on certain models and a digital instrument panel. Safety was of low level, and later models had two airbags, ABS, and seatbelt alerts. The four-seat cabin had plenty of headroom and a 177 liter boot area to carry light luggage.
Engine Performance and Mileage
The Alto 800 had a three-cylinder petrol engine with a 796cc, which produced 47 bhp, with 69 Nm of torque. It had a 5-speed manual transmission, and guaranteed a smooth ride in the city. One of them was the efficiency in fuel action with ARAI-certified mileage reaching 22.05 kmpl on petrol varieties. There was also CNG option that had increased mileage of approximately 31.59 km/kg, which is appropriate when cost is a consideration to the user.
Maruti Alto 800 Price Details
The Maruti Alto 800 was sold at a low price that would draw the masses prior to its discontinuation. In India, prices of the ex-showroom were between 3.25 lakh in the low-end STD model and 5.12 lakh in the high-end VXI Plus CNG. Prices on the road by state included taxes and insurance, and varied in total to ₹3.5-5.8 lakh. The second hand market offers used models that can go as low as 1.5 lakh in terms of price and condition respectively.
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