Maruti Suzuki has given the Alto 800 another
facelift and upgraded it to meet the more stringent safety norms and even the
BS-VI emission norms. The 2019 Maruti Alto has been priced from INR 2.94 lakh.
With the second facelift, the Maruti Alto 800 has
gained a new upper grille and lower grille and newly designed bumper. The
visual changes aren't limited to the exterior. Inside, the entry-level
hatchback now features a new dashboard, centre console, sleeker central air
vents and 'Smart Play Dock' infotainment system with Bluetooth connectivity.
The Maruti Alto 800 is a lot safer now. Standard
safety features include ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors, driver airbag,
speed alert system, driver and co-driver seat belt reminder. Some of these
features were not available even as an option before. It complies with the
upcoming crash and pedestrian safety regulation. Colour options include Uptown
Red, Superior White, Silky Silver, Granite Grey, Mojito Green and Cerulian
Blue.
The 2019 Maruti Alto is powered by a BS-VI compliant
F8D 796 cc three-cylinder petrol engine. This engine produces 48 PS at 6,000 rpm and 69 Nm of torque at 3,500 rpm. It is coupled to a 5-speed
manual transmission as standard. Thanks to the BS-VI upgrade, the F8D engine's
NOx emission has reduced by nearly 25%. The fuel economy rating of the new
model is 22.05 km/l.
The BS-VI 2019 Maruti Alto is available in three
grades: Std, LXI and VXI. Below are their prices.
BS-VI 2019 Maruti Alto (facelift) - Prices*
- Alto STD - INR 2,93,689
- Alto LXI - INR 3,50,375
- Alto VXI - INR 3,71,709
- *Ex-showroom Delhi
