Maruti Suzuki has begun working on the next-gen
Maruti Alto (codename: Maruti Y1K). While the current Maruti Alto is available
with 0.8- and 1.0-litre engines, the next-gen Maruti Alto may have a 0.66-litre
option, reports Business World.
The next-gen Maruti Alto will ride on an all-new,
lightweight platform. The HEARTECT platform-based current JDM-spec Suzuki Alto
is already available with a 0.66-litre petrol engine. It is the R06A 658 cc
three-cylinder unit that produces 52 PS at and 63 Nm of torque. With
this engine, the Alto delivers a remarkable fuel economy of up to 37 km/l (JC08
test cycle).
The next-gen Maruti Alto will ride on an all-new,
lightweight platform. HEARTECT platform of the JDM-spec Suzuki Alto pictured. It
is unknown if the source is referring to the engine of the JDM-spec version,
but it is likely that the Indian-spec will not have a CVT due to its cost and
maintenance. The 5-speed automated manual transmission would work better in
India, besides the staple 5-speed manual transmission.
