Maruti Suzuki’s Alto K10 has emerged as an affordable option for common families troubled by the rising prices of petrol and diesel. With a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 3.70 lakh, this car gives a mileage of 24.9 km per liter on petrol and 33.85 km per kg on CNG. This entry-level hatchback is being liked a lot by the customers who want better engine and low running cost in low budget.
Engine performance and gearbox choice
Alto K10 has a 998cc K10C 3-cylinder engine, which is available in both petrol and S-CNG options. In petrol mode, this engine generates power of 68 bhp at 5600 rpm and torque of 89 Nm at 3500 rpm. Whereas in CNG mode it gives power of 56 bhp and torque of 82.1 Nm at 3400 rpm. The vehicle has the option of 5-speed manual and 5-speed automatic (AMT) transmission.
Suspension, braking and safety features
For better ride quality on bad roads, it has MacPherson strut with coil spring at the front and twist arm suspension at the rear. The vehicle gets tubeless radial tires of size 145/80. Talking about the braking system, ventilated disc brakes are provided at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
From security point of view, the company has included important features in it:
- ABS with EBD (Anti-Lock Braking System)
- Dual front airbags (driver and passenger)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- rear parking sensor
Interior and infotainment
The top-end VXI Plus variant gets a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which supports Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. Apart from this, facilities like 4 speakers, manual air conditioning, front power window and remote central locking have been provided in the cabin.
Price and Variants
The ex-showroom price of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 in the Indian market starts from Rs 3.70 lakh and goes up to Rs 5.45 lakh. For daily use and daily commute in the city, this 5-seater car proves to be a practical option at a low cost.