Now every family will get Maruti Alto 800 in their budget, new look with great mileage and powerful engine

Maruti Alto 800 was once India’s best-selling car, which still lives in the hearts of people. Even though the company discontinued it in 2023, the popularity of Alto 800 remains intact. Know the whole story of Alto 800 in this article – how this car became the first choice of every middle class family, what was the power of its 796cc engine, and why mileage of up to 22+ kmpl made it one of the most economical cars in the market.

Maruti Alto 800 New Car

One of the most seen cars on Indian roads, Maruti Alto 800, is now out of production, but its craze still remains in the hearts of the people. There was a time when this car was the best-selling car in the country and was recognized as the first four-wheeler of every household. Although it is discontinued in April 2023 due to new emission regulations, the second-hand market and the popularity of the brand still keep it in the news.

Journey of popularity of Alto 800

Maruti Alto 800 ruled the market in India for almost two decades. After Maruti 800 in the year 2000, it gradually made its place as the first car of the common man. Its price was low, mileage was high and maintenance was cheap, which fit in the budget of every middle class family.

In 2012, the Alto 800 was relaunched with a new design and engine improvements. Since then, the car has sold around 45 lakh units, making it one of the most successful cars in India. According to the company, the Alto 800 also held the title of India’s best-selling car for 16 years.

Alto 800 Engine Mileage and Performance

The Alto 800 had a 796cc three-cylinder petrol engine, which generated 48PS of power and 69Nm of torque. Talking about mileage, the petrol version gave a mileage of 22.05 kmpl according to ARAI. At the same time, the CNG variant gave an excellent mileage of up to 31.59 km/kg. A 5-speed manual gearbox came standard with the Alto 800. This engine was known for its excellent performance and tremendous fuel efficiency at low cost.

Continuous improvement in design and features

Alto 800 has been a car with a simple but practical design. In its facelift version 2016 and 2019, the company gave a modern touch to the front grille, bumper, headlamps and taillights. Apart from this, features like dual tone interior, new seat fabric, digital instrument cluster and 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system were also added in the VXi + variant. In terms of safety, the company had made features like dual airbags, ABS, rear parking sensor and speed alert standard.

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Maruti Alto 800 price and variants

Before being discontinued, the ex-showroom price of Alto 800 was between ₹ 3.54 lakh to ₹ 5.13 lakh. It was available in variants like STD, LXi, VXi and VXi +. CNG option was available in LXi (O) variant. The on-road price of Alto 800 used to start from ₹ 4 lakh and go up to ₹ 6 lakh in cities.

Demand for Alto 800 in second hand market

Even today, there is a tremendous demand for Alto 800 in the second hand car market. Due to its reliable performance, cheap maintenance cost and easy availability of spare parts, it is still considered the best option for those buying a first car. Used Alto 800 is easily available in the budget of ₹ 1 lakh to ₹ 3.5 lakh, which makes it an excellent option for people unable to buy a new car.

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