Is Alto discontinued in India?

Maruti Suzuki has discontinued the Alto K10 in India. The model, which was not updated to comply with the BS6 emission norms, has been removed from the brand’s official website. The Alto is now offered only with a 0.8-litre petrol engine. This engine was offered with a five-speed manual transmission and an AMT unit.

Is Maruti Alto worth buying?

The Alto is an ideal car for first time buyers and offers decent cabin space as well. You will find Maruti Suzuki Alto models priced between INR 60, 000 to INR 2.5/3 lakh on an average. First generation Altos are still sold in used car markets but you are better off choosing a car that is 6-7 years old at the most.

Is Alto a bad car?

Alto 800 is a good car if you need a 4 wheeler on budget and you do not much care about a car’s performance other than mileage. The car offers minimal features for a middle-class person with high utility in terms of low maintenance cost and fuel efficiency.Do not expect high quality features or safety from this car.

Why Alto is best selling car?

Since its launch, Alto has found favour with its customers as an affordable car with good design, performance and high fuel efficiency. Customers, especially at the entry-level, have valued Alto as a win-win package of style and affordability.

Will ALTO be discontinued?

Maruti will discontinue the Alto 800 and Celerio by next year. In replacement, it will bring the two new cars, codenamed YOC and YNC.

When was Maruti Alto discontinued?

Alto managed to make it nearly 20 years in India. Reports suggest that Maruti is planning to discontinue the Alto by 2021. It has already received the BS6 compliant engine almost a year back. Alto has not received any upgrade or a minor facelift in the past couple of years, except the dual-airbags, ABS and EBD update.

Is Maruti Alto safe?

In the 64km/h NCAP test, the Suzuki-Maruti Alto 800 achieved a zero-star rating for its adult occupant protection. The vehicle structure was rated as unstable, increasing the risk of life-threatening injuries and making the car unsuitable for the fitment of airbags.

Why is Alto the best?

It’s easiest to buy a car from Maruti Suzuki, and the Alto is the least priced car sold by the brand. Then there are the factors of bullet proof reliability, fuel efficiency and low maintenance costs. It also has good resale value due to the above factors, making it a trustworthy choice for the first time car buyer.

Why is Alto so popular?

High resale value. Being a hugely popular car in its segment, Maruti Alto always gets a better resale value as compared to its competitors. This is because car buyers in this country have a special place for Maruti vehicles as selling them is mostly a hassle-free experience.

Is Alto 800 production stopped?

Maruti Alto 800 production discontinued. Maruti Suzuki has stopped production of the Alto 800 in the Indian market. The car will however continue to remain on sale until stocks last. The hatchback was first introduced back in 2000, although the car was in production in India since 1994, mainly for export purposes.