The new Alto K10 is not just more powerful than the old Alto at 68PS (against 47PS of the earlier car), but is also more fuel efficient according to ARAI rating. The K10 will travel 20.2km on every litre of fuel against 19.73 kmpl delivered by the earlier version. The car will be substantially faster in its 0-100 km sprint (expect a timing of around 13 seconds) and will have a much better top speed as well. We just hope that the humble Alto’s unerpinnings are able to take the extra power when thrown around corners.
From the inside, the Alto K10 gets a two-tone treatment, and has now borrowed the 3-spoke steering wheel from the A-star. The seats have changed slightly too with front and rear passengers now getting integrated headrests like the Hyundai i10. The instrument panel too is new, with changes made to the speedo unit and the backlights. The new cars also features goodies like power windows, internally adjustable ORVMs, power steering and a key alarm which lets you know if you leave the key inside. The new car will be launched in two variants – LXi and VXi and will be available in six colours.
Even though it’s not an entirely new car, the Alto, in its new avatar offers a lot of valure, and at an additional 30,000 rupees, doesn’t look like a bad deal at all. The light weight of the car, along with the healthy power rating should make it a fun-to-drive car as well. We are looking eagerly to put ourselves behind the steering wheels of this new machines. Stay tuned for a first drive report sooner than you think.