The Maruti Alto 800 is still the best selling car in India at the entry level segment in 2025. It has a small shape and a lively power generator, which suit it to commute in the busy streets. Its great fuel economy, low maintenance cost has made Alto 800 one of the favourites among the first time buyers or families with limited budget.
Engine and Performance
Powering the Alto 800 is a three cylinders petrol engine that has 796cc capacity. It produces 47 PS at 6,200 rpm and 69 Nm at 3,500 rpm. Five-speed manual transmission is used to maintain consistent sports transmission. It provides mileage of 24.7 kmpl, according to the claims of ARAI, resulting in affordability of every trip.
Design and Comfort
The Alto 800 has a new design on the exteriors with an upgraded grille and more stylish headlights. It comes with tall-boy stance that provides to visibility over the traffic. The interior has simple design and functionality with hard wearing fabric seats and good head room to all people. The boot is 177 liters which suffices in carrying daily shopping or weekend luggage.
Safety and Features
The Alto 800 is supplied with standard safety equipment such as dual front airbags and ABS with EBD in all variants. Rear parking sensors guide in tight maneuvering situations. The better versions include things like digital instrument panel, power windows, and 2-DIN audio with Bluetooth.
Maintenance and Warranty
The long service network of Maruti leads to affordable maintenance cost and shorter turnaround times. The Alto 800 is available with a 3 year/ 100,000 km warranty. Guaranteed service packages are available to not only significantly reduce the maintenance cost, but also provide peace of mind to cost-sensitive owners.
Pricing List
- LXi (Base Manual): ₹3.45 Lakh
- VXi (O Option Manual): ₹4.23 Lakh
- VXi AMT (Automatic): ₹4.75 Lakh
Why Alto 800?
The Maruti Alto 800 is a cheaper car in terms of initial price, efficiency and convenience. City driving is also easy because it has a lightweight structure and is easy to drive. The Alto 800 also offers low insurance premiums and good resale value that is supported by the image of Maruti as a company.
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