Maruti Alto 800 – Budget City Car

Maruti Alto 800 is one of the most basic looking cars present in the Indian market. People prefer it for its affordable use and easy maintenance.  The small 4-passenger family car is quite sufficient for city use and occasional highway cruising. Find out below why the Maruti Alto 800 is the perfect city car.

1) Price and Affordability

In a developing country like India, price and affordability plays a major role in high sales of a product. The Maruti Alto 800 on-road Mumbai price is between Rs.3.56 lakh and Rs.5.00 lakh. This is dream come true price for middle-class people who majorly live in cities and are looking to buy a cheap new car.

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2) Engine and Efficiency

The Maruti Alto 800 comes with a 796cc engine which is more than enough for everyday city cruising. This BS6 petrol engine produces a maximum power output of 40.3bhp/6000rpm and a peak torque output of 60Nm/3500. This engine, according to ARAI, provides 22.05kmpl and is one of the most fuel-efficient petrol cars in our country.

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This small peppy car also lets you enjoy occasional highway driving.  For people wanting more fuel efficiency thorough a greener source, the Maruti Alto 800 comes with a factory-fitted CNG kit as optional which produces around 31.59km/kg.

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3) Small Size and Parking

The Maruti Alto 800’s dimensions are perfect for city conditions with high traffic, narrow roads and small parking. Being a small car, it is very easy to control by first-time car buyers. The visibility from the driver’s seat is also very clear, which further enhances the driving experience.  The 5-speed manual transmission has been specially tuned by Maruti for city usage. Eight variant options to choose from in the new Maruti Alto 800 promises a car for every budget.

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4) Maintenance and Re-sale

Being a Maruti product, you should have no doubts about the maintenance and parts availability of spare parts. The Maruti Alto 800 is also one of the cheapest maintenance entry-level hatchback cars in India. Maruti’s service network is also quite better.

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When you decide to re-sell your car, a Maruti product in most cases will have a better resale value compared to the competition. There is a high demand for the car in the used market and you can also sell back the car to Maruti itself if you decide to upgrade in the future. If budget is your main constraint, the Maruti Alto 800 is the perfect small city car for you.

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