Maruti Suzuki launches Alto 800 starting at Rs 2.44 lakh

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One of the most awaited cars in recent times is finally unveiled as the country’s largest passenger car maker Maruti Suzuki India Ltd launched a revamped version of the world's biggest-selling small car Alto 800 at a base price of Rs 2.44 lakhs. The car will also come in a CNG model.

The new Alto 800's starting price is less than its predecessor's initial price, Shinzo Nakanishi told reporters. Maruti, controlled by Japan's Suzuki Motor, has had over 10,000 pre-orders for the new model, Nakanishi said earlier on Tuesday.

At the launch, Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director & CEO Maruti Suzuki India said, “The all new Alto 800 is an expression of our gratitude to all those customers who posed deep confidence into this model. Known for the defining values in the entry segment in India, customers’ love for Alto has made it India’s top selling car for eight years.

"The new Alto 800 promises to be even more significant with its stunning new looks, refined driveability combined with superior fuel efficiency of 22.74 kmpl. The availability of CNG variants adds to Alto 800’s attraction. We are sure new Alto 800 will be cherished by the value conscious customers across India.”

The company statement mentioned that the all new Alto 800 will have a refined engine that delivers a torque of 69Nm @ 3500 rpm, improved by 11 per cent, will prove valuable for city driving that requires better pick-up and frequent gear changes.

The new cable shift transmission with detent-pin technology and a Diagonal Shift Assist lead to precise gear shifting to make driving much smoother and more convenient.

The suspension of the Alto 800 has been better tuned for optimum performance on Indian roads. The New Alto 800 will also be exported to Latin American and African countries from January 2013 onwards.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Std is priced at Rs 2.44 lakhs, LX at Rs 2.76 lakhs, LXi at Rs 2.99 lakhs. While CNG models start at Rs 3.19 lakhs, LX at Rs 3.37 lakhs and LXi at Rs 3.56 lakhs.