Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Road Test By Ecardlr

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  1. vijay Kaushik

    vijay Kaushik New Member

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    NEW ALTO 800: CONSOLIDATING LEADERSHIP FOR MARUTI
    Maruti’s Alto has stood many storms of time and retained its leadership position in Indian car market over the years. With its incredible fuel efficiency combined with wonderful city practicality Alto has remained the preferred choice for the first time car buyers over more than a decade now. But with the recent arrival of the ultra-chic Hyundai’s Eon has shaken the design perceptions for budget cars and resulted enhanced beauty benchmark even for the entry level segment.

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    [h=1]Even a casual glance is enough to believe that new Alto 800 is far more contemporary and modern than its predecessor. It is taller and wider than the previous Alto though wheelbase remains the same i.e. 2360 mm. Boot space though has been improved a quite, as new trunk can swallow 177 litres of luggage.

    Front fascia of New Alto is amalgamation of the design elements that blend to give it a contemporary looks though it is still short of reaching near the benchmark. Figo like snub nose and Renault’s Pulse like hexagonal two part grill makes a good first impression. Petal like headlamps are far more good looking the squarish old model was having and so is the spoiler like impressions of the chin.
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    [h=1]INTERIORS[/h]
    [h=1]Slip inside the cabin of new Alto and one can immediately feel the improvement from the old plain scheme of old Alto. Also evident are borrowed parts like steering wheel and rotary air con vents at sides.

    Dash board is wrapped up in grey colour though the intensity of its use has been reduced and this is indeed a very reliving point. 3-spoke steering wheel with metal finishing has now made its way in the model along with rotary air con vents at the sides symbolizing the modern day Marutis’. Sculpted chrome accented centre console still contains same old air con switches of the old Alto, but they do feel easier on the eyes.

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    ENGINE
    [/h]Under the hood Alto 800 uses the tried and tested F8D unit displacing 796 cc through the combined capacity of 3 cylinders but with some important tweaks that makes it more powerful as well as more efficient at the same time. Power figure of the New Alto 800 stands at 48 PS has been upped marginally while torque at 69 NM of the New Alto 800 has been improved by 6 units from 63 NM of the old Alto.
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    [/h][h=1]NEW ALTO 800 – OVERALL RATING[/h]
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    Style & Substance : 3/5 Ride & Handling : 3/5

    Interiors & Space : 3/5 Safety & Equipments : 2/5

    Engine & Transmission : 3/5 Mileage : 4/5

    Value for Money : 4/5
    [/h]For More :- Ecardlr Maruti Suzuki Alot 800 Road Test
     
  2. rajeshsharma

    rajeshsharma New Member

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    Maruti Alto 800 is a nice car to drive. It is available in 3 versions such as VXi, LXi and LX. It has great styling, interiors look much better, has great value for money and excellent economy. For the daily usage, it is one of the best cars to buy. The petrol variant of Maruti Alto 800 gives a mileage of around 22.74 kmpl. The car is available in Granite Grey, Blazing Red, Frost Blue, Torque Blue, Silky Silver and Superior White.
     
  3. insane.nick

    insane.nick New Member

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    The car is has completed one successful year in India. On the first birthday of Alto 800 in India, Maruti Suzuki launched the Alto 800 Anniversary edition. For the last one year, Also 800, has been the best selling car in India. Some additional advancements have been made in the LXI variant of Alto 800. The advancements that are made in this car involves Purple Haze body color, new body graphics, blacked out B-pillar, new seat upholstery, body side moulding, body colored side mirror and rear parcel tray. Audio systems are available with limited editions of Anniversary edition of Maruti Alto 800. Maruti Alto 800 LXI Anniversary Edition Specifications includes 0.8-litre 47.3 bhp 9V F8D petrol engine, 796cc displacement, Maximum Power- 47.3 bhp @ 6000rpm with manual transmission.
     
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