Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Launch on 16th October, Bookings to Start Soon
We have been constantly reporting about the Alto 800 ever since we brought you the first pictures of the car months back. On 21st September, CarDekho reported that the all new Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 has reached the dealerships already and the booking might start any time soon, now the latest news coming is about the launch date, some close sources have confirmed that the car is finally launching on 16th October, which means from the day when Navratras start. And looking at the kind of sensation the car has already created, we are sure that Maruti Suzuki India will be able to make it the next 'people's car' as per their claim, and as the existing alto will also be phased out, so they need such a vehicle to take its place, Maruti 800 was already taken off the market.
Like we earlier told you that the Alto 800 will be carrying the similar engine and the platform as the outgoing Alto, but in terms of appearance and features, it has certainly come out as a sporty and a better looking car having the two-part grille, high positioned headlights like A-star, power windows, Dual SRS air-bags and this time the plastic quality of the interior too has got better.
Having the 796cc, 3-cylinder, 12-valve petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual transmission the all new Alto 800 will churn out the maximum of 47bhp and is likely to return a mileage of around 20kmpl. Moreover, the MSI is also launching the CNG variant of the Alto 800 to provide a more economical fuel option to buyers, for CNG kit, one will have to additionally pay around Rs 30-40k.
Stay tuned for more updates on the same. Cheers!
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