Hyderabad : Car market leader Maruti Suzuki unveiled its best seller Alto in an all new form ‘Alto 800’ here at Hyderabad. New Alto 800 sports a fresh look, is roomier, is over 15 per cent more fuel efficient and is even better “geared” for city conditions. Mr. Mayank Pareek, COO (Marketing & Sales), Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. launched the new Alto 800 in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

Commenting on the launch Mr. Shinzo Nakanishi, Managing Director & CEO Maruti Suzuki India said, “The all new Alto 800 is an expression of our gratitude to all those customers who posed deep confidence into this model.  Known for the defining values in the entry segment in India, customers’ love for Alto has made it India’s top selling car for eight years. The new Alto 800 promises to be even more significant with its stunning new looks, refined driveability combined with superior fuel efficiency of 22.74 kmpl. The availability of CNG variants adds to Alto 800’s attraction. We are sure new Alto 800 will be cherished by the value conscious customers across India.”

Maruti Suzuki along with its vendors have invested over Rs 470 Crore towards developing the Alto 800.

Alto 800 will be manufactured at Company’s state-of-the-art Gurgaon facility and will be available in 3 Petrol variants and 3 factory fitted CNG variants. Additionally, driver airbag will be available as an optional feature.

More mileage in petrol, more options in CNG

At 22.74 kmpl the fuel efficiency of the Alto 800, is up by a whopping 15 per cent. This has been possible with focused efforts in engine engineering. Major factors that have helped increase the fuel efficiency are increased compression ratio and improved volumetric efficiency. These are achieved through significant improvements in engine intake systems. The use of new generation engine and transmission lubricants helps to reduce frictional losses and further to enhance performance.

In the CNG range, branded ‘Green’, the patented intelligent Gas Port Injection (i-GPI) technology which comes as a factory fitment, achieves a fuel efficiency of 30.46 km/ kg on the new Alto 800 Green, an improvement of over 13 per cent compared to the outgoing Alto Green.

The i-GPI technology offers more power and a peppier ride experience along with reliability and safety as compared to the aftermarket CNG fitment.

New Wavefront design

Alto 800 comes with a characteristic Wavefront design that goes perfectly with an entry level car that enjoys wide appeal. The elegant and smooth long curves and the prominent wheel arches add volume to the side stance.

Fresh & Spacious Interiors

With enhanced head room, shoulder room and utility space the New Alto 800 comes across as a roomier model. Ingress and egress is easier. In addition, with the scooped out back of the front seat, the rear leg room is enhanced by over 15 mm.

Smooth handling and ease of drive

The all new Alto 800 will be a driver’s delight. A refined engine that delivers a torque of 69Nm @ 3500 rpm, improved by 11 per cent, will prove valuable for city driving that requires better pick-up and frequent gear changes.

The new cable shift transmission with detent-pin technology and a Diagonal Shift Assist lead to precise gear shifting to make driving much smoother and more convenient.

The suspension of the Alto 800 has been better tuned for optimum performance on Indian roads.

The New Alto 800 will also be exported to Latin American and African countries from January 2013 onwards.

Colours

Designed with a ‘Solid-Metallic’ look, the new Frost Blue colour perfectly complements the refreshing exteriors of the Alto 800. The colour line-up spans a wide range of six colours.

In addition, Alto 800 offers a choice of two interior colour schemes “Cool Grey or Brown”.

Colour Range				Interior options
·         Frost Blue	·         Superior White	·         Silky Silver		Grey or Brown
·         Granite Grey	·         Blazing Red	·         Torque Blue		Grey

Alto 800 in Frost Blue, Superior White and Silky Silver colours will have two options of Grey and Brown interiors. The Granite Grey, Blazing Red and Torque Blue body colours come with Grey interiors.

Product Specifications

Length	3395 mm		Engine displacement	796 cc
Width	1490 mm		Torque	69 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Height	1475 mm		Power	48 PS @ 6000 rpm
Wheelbase	2360 mm		0~60 kmph	6.4 Sec
Turning radius	4.6 meters		Kerb Weight (range)	695~725 kg
Ground Clearance	160 mm		Boot Space	177 litres