The Maruti Alto 800 has to be among the most successful cars from Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. in recent times. The Alto 800, which is MSIL’s A segment contender and has been selling in great numbers, commands a huge waiting period and has made life tough for its immediate rivals- the Chevrolet Spark and the Hyundai Eon. The recent to have emerged on the sales performance of the Alto 800 is that the leading Indian can manufacturer has managed to sell over 1 lakhs units of Alto 800 in just 124 days since the car has been launched.
The Alto 800 is a comprehensively updated version of the earlier Alto and has been clocking even better nos. on the sales chart than the last generation car. The Alto 800 builds up on the strengths of the earlier Alto and comes with a highly fuel efficient engine, low maintenance costs and reasonable space for a family of four. The only thing that might make the Alto 800 an even better package is a diesel engine.
The car does have an exterior styling that might not appeal to some but insipid exteriors notwithstanding, the Alto 800 has everything required to woo the small car buyer.
The Alto 800 is now ready to enter the Nepal car market and will be imported into Nepal by CG Automobiles.
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Specifications
Dimensions
Overall length                  3395 mm
Overall Width                  1490 mm
Overall Height                 1475 mm
Wheelbase                       2360 mm
Tread Â
Front    1295 mm
Rear      1290 mm
Minimum Turning Radius                            4.6 m
Ground Clearance                         160 mm
Weight      Â
Kerb Weight   Â
Alto 800 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 695 kg
Alto 800 LX Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 715 kg
Alto 800 LXi        720 kg. 725 kg (With Airbag)
Gross Vehicle Weight                  1185 kg
Engine     Â
Swept Volume                796 cc
Engine Type                                    F8D
No. of Cylinders                                             3
No. of Valves                   12
Engine Control                               32 Bit Computer
Maximum Power                          48 PS @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque                         69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Transmission                    5 Speed MT
All New Cable Type Gear Shift
Suspension System      Â
Front                                  Gas Filled Mc Pherson Strut
Torsion Roll Control Device
Rear                     Coil Spring, Gas Filled Shock
Absorbers With Three Link Rigid
Axle And Isolated Trailing Arm
Capacity        Â
Seating                               5 Persons
Fuel Tank                           35 litres
Tyres      Â
Tyre Size                145/80 R12 (Tubeless)
Brakes    Â
Front                  Solid Disc
Rear                     Drum