Maruti launched new Alto K10

August 4: The leading small car manufacturer in the country, Maruti Udyog Limited, unveiled its new Alto K10, an upgraded variant of existing Alto.

The new Alto has two variants ‘Alto K10 Lxi’ and ‘Alto K10 Vxi’. New Alto K10 boast of a refined and fuel efficient 67bhp, 998cc, three cylinder engine that will give impressive mileage of 22-23 kmpl, claims company and goes form 0-100 kmph in 13.3 seconds.

The Alto K10 sports a 5 Speed Manual Transmission with Cable Gear Shift. The earlier version had a Lever Shift Mechanism. The car also has front power windows and a key reminder, if case you forget your keys in the car. The Alto has finally got a Central Locking System in place. Besides, a collapsible steering column and front fog lights are some additional features that the car will come with.

The 13-inch tubeless tyres also form a part of the features list of the car. The car has a turning radius of 4.6 metres. The ground clearance of the car too is 160 mm. The rear exteriors of the Alto K10 have been given a fresh look, with a newly designed back door and a set of new rear combination lights. The car will also have standard features such as air-conditioning and power steering. The Alto K10 is BS-IV, E-10 and ELV compliant.

The new Alto K10 will be available in six colours – sunlight Copper, Fire Brick Red, Ecru Beige, Midnight Black, Superior White and Silky Silver.

The Alto K10 LXi will be priced at Rs. 3.19 lakhs and the VXi trim will cost Rs 3.32 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).

If sources are to be believed, the company is likely to slash price of existing Alto.

After new Alto, the company has also announced to launch CNG variants of five other models on August 13. However, the CNG model will cost more. It will be costlier by Rs 40-50 thousand than petrol model.

What is new in new Alto K10:

• K-series 1000cc engine
• Font Power Windows
• Equipped with Fog light
• Speed meter along with RPM meter
• Attractive tale light
• Same colour bumper
• Side new mirror
• Broad bonnet
• The new Alto is 125 mm longer than existing