Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Tour

After launching three top-class taxi-like sedans i.e. Eeco, Celerio, and Dzire in the commercial sector in India, Maruti Suzuki is planning to introduce the fourth cab named Alto 800 variant to its series of Tour cars. The low operating cost, consistency, and affordability are perhaps some of the main factors that assist the company to keep up their ace in the Automobile segment. As the former version of Alto 800 had gained immense love from folks all across the world, the company is launching the modified model of Alto 800.

Alto 800 Tour sports a larger trapezoidal-like lower grille and an inclined upper grille with the bonnet featuring exceptional character lines that firm up its exteriors. There are fog lamps positioned just on the front bumper. The hatchback has a sophisticated side profile that is tinted with exceptional creases. The leaning roof converges to the rear façade sporting tiny petal-like tail lamps, latest spoiler, and the body-colored bumpers.

The quality of the fabric and materials incorporated in the cabin are somewhat in accordance with the high-budgeted cars. There are Air conditioner vents, an audio system, and dials for AC. It comes equipped with a plain instrument cluster with the simple 3-spoke steering wheel. The passenger seats, as well as doors, are upholstered with modern fabric with the rear doors having bottle holders. Some extra comfort features integrated into Alto 800 Tour is co-driver side map pocket, front power windows, and the keyless entry.

A 3-cylinder petrol engine having a displacement capacity of 796cc is fitted under the hood. The engine churns out 47 BHP of power at 6000 RPM and produces a peak torque output of 69Nm when crosses 3500 RPM. Mated to its engine is a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox.

The CNG-based variant of Alto 800 Tour gives a mileage of 30.45 KMPL.

The Maruti Suzuki makers have incorporated the front brakes of the car with discs. The rear axle features drum brakes. Safety features aren’t exclusive but the hatchback supports driver side airbags. Other safety gears in Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Tour include an engine immobilizer, front washer and wiper, central door locks, and tubeless tires.

Talking about the performance, the hatchback performs significantly better compared to its older version. The petrol engine is pretty supple and reacts properly at all speeds. Apart from performing well on the city roads, this soon-to-be-released Maruti Suzuki model gives a decent job on highways. The suspension system balance out the four-wheeler on bumpy terrain but noise and vibrations produced by the suspension system can be a bit frustrating. Plus, it doesn't perform well when is driven on irregular tracks.

This Maruti Suzuki's latest edition in the hatchbacks segment gives good mileage and a fair performance. However, its interior space complements the former Alto 800 variant and doesn’t support exceptional safety and comfort features.

Based on its performance and overall design, Alto 800 can face tough competition from Renault Kwid, Datsun GO, and Hyundai EON.