Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 - FAQs
1. Is Maruti Suzuki Alto a comfortable car for four travellers?
This is a very subjective question as it depends on what you consider as comfort. Maruti Suzuki Alto is one of the highest selling cars in India and is mostly purchased by families. So, it can be said that it must be offering a comfortable ride to people. That is the only reason that can justify its high sales volumes.
2. How many colours does Maruti Suzuki offer for their all-new Alto 800?
The Alto 800 is available in six exciting and attractive colours - Superior White, Torque Blue, Blazing Red, Frost Blue, Granite Grey and Silky Silver.
3. What are the engine specifications of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800?
The Alto 800 is available to the customers in India in two engine options. The first option is equipped with a 796 cc, 3-cylinder, 12 valve powertrain petrol engine that can generate a maximum torque of 69 Nm @ 3500 rpm and maximum power output of 47.5 bhp @ 6000 rpm. The second choice is the same 796 cc engine but with a combined CNG and petrol fuel system. The output for the petrol mode is the same as the normal petrol version, while in CNG mode, the engine generates a peak torque of 60 Nm @ 3500 rpm and a maximum power of 47 bhp @ 6000 rpm.
4. What is the fuel capacity and efficiency of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800?
All the variants of the petrol and CNG version have a 35-litre fuel tank capacity. This model is small but sturdy and created to suit the needs of a daily city commuter. Having been launched specifically to challenge the city driving conditions, the Alto 800 has a satisfying fuel economy of 23 kmpl in the urban areas and 25 kmpl on the highways.
5. Should I opt for extended warranty at the time of purchase?
Extended warranty is an excellent facility offered by automobile companies as it not only provides you free services but also takes care of the possible damages against a small amount of premium. If your dealer is offering you an extended warranty, you must not hesitate to opt for it.
6. How many people can it accommodate? How much boot space does it offer?
This compact hatchback by Maruti Suzuki offers a decent seating capacity for five adult passengers with four doors in a 2+3 arrangement. The legroom, arm space and headroom space are adequate for the front seats but narrower for the rear seats. The boot space afforded to this car by Maruti Suzuki is just 177 litres, which can be expanded by a few litres by folding the rear seats.
7. Are there any safety and security features available in this car?
Yes. The Alto 800 has been fitted with basic safety features like headlight levelling, engine immobilizer, collapsible steering column, driver side air bag, rear door child safety lock, high-mounted stop lamp, and 2-speed intermittent front wiper and washer. Please note that the safety features available vary as per choice of the variant. Top end variants are equipped with all of these features while the entry level guises have selected basic features installed.
8. Which vehicle category does the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 fall under? Which cars in the same genre challenge the Alto 800?
The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 belongs to the compact hatchback genre. Its main challengers are Hyundai Eon, Hyundai Santro, Datsun redi-GO and Tata Nano.
9. How many variants of the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 can I choose from?
The Alto 800 is available to the customers in 8 different variants in India. Six variants are from the petrol segment - STD, STD (O), LXI, LXI (O), VXI and VXI (O). The remaining two variants are CNG versions - LXI CNG and LXI CNG (O).
10. How long is the factory warranty valid?
Maruti Suzuki offers a 24 month (2 years) or 40,000 km factory warranty, whichever comes first from the date of delivery, on all versions of the Alto 800. There is no restriction or limitation for the distance of the warranty and you can avail it anywhere you need to.
11. Is an automatic transmission version available?
No. Currently, the Alto 800 is only available equipped with Manual Transmission in India. All variants have a 5-speed manual transmission system with a 5 forward, 1 reverse gear change system.
12. What are the dimensions of the car and specifications of the wheels?
Here are the basic dimensions of Maruti Suzuki Alto 800:-
· Height: 1475 mm
· Weight: 727 kg
· Ground Clearance: 160 mm
· Min. turning Radius: 4.60 m
· Wheelbase: 2360 mm
· Wheel type: Steel Wheels
· Front Tyre: 145/80 R12- 14” tubeless
· Rear Tyre: 145/80 R12- 14” tubeless
13. How fast can this car go and how is the acceleration from 0 to 100 kmph?
Being a city car, this model in the hatchback segment of Maruti Suzuki is the simplest and most sober one. Maruti Suzuki has focussed on its performance in city driving conditions. But still, the 796 cc engine can power the Alto 800 from standstill to 100 kmph in an acceptable 18 seconds. All variants of the Alto 800 reach top speeds of about 140-145 kmph but are the most stable at the 85-95 kmph limit.