Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2016-2019] On Road Price in New Delhi

New front is looking nice

After a facelift, it is looking much better. But I wish the look from the side can also change. Let's see, I am wanting to buy it, but my wife says that the Datsun Redi-Go is her preference.

Trusted car

Most trusted, easy to maintain vehicle in India. Pricing is very competitive, and banks are offering very comfortable finance schemes, making the car affordable to many Indians.

Having since 10 years

I have been driving Alto for past 10 years. It is a very affordable vehicle to run and maintain. Superb resale value as well. But I won't sell my Alto.

Best Maruti

This is best-selling Maruti in our country. Lakhs of such a model are on our roads. Most popular colour I have seen is white. Very economical car also.

Good music system

Expecting too many features would be foolish from a car like Alto but even so, the 2-speaker music system is quite good for its small size and output. I really did not feel the need to get an additional amplifier or more speakers fitted in the car.

Electrical problem in new car

My Alto is only two months old and there is an electrical fault in it now. The lights of the entire car start fluctuating every 15-20 minutes and when normal, they glow very dimly. I had the car checked by a local mechanic and he informed there that the electrical supply could be faulty. I think the alternator is to blame here.

Faulty seat slider

The driver’s seat in my Alto developed a fault after using the car for a few months. It is stuck in one position and it is not sliding forward or back. I think the entire seat assembly needs to be changed as it is a manufacturing defect.

Original tyres are very bad

Original tyres fitted in the Alto 800 are almost useless as they have no grip even on dry roads. I had to get them changed in my car. It is also advisable to go for wider wheels and tyres as the car will drive with more stability, something which the Alto 800 needs desperately.

Important features are missing

Maruti urgently needs to work on its packaging of the smaller segment cars as there is simply too much cost-cutting clearly visible to the customers. I have no idea why Maruti has left out things like the left rear-view mirror and central locking from the Alto 800, even from the top variant. This is deeply annoying for potential customers!

Small seats, no support

The seats of the Alto 800 are very disappointing. I also use a Tata Nano and its seats are far more comfortable despite being of almost the same size as the Alto. I was hoping that since the car has less space the seats would compensate for it, but they simply add to the problem.

Dull interiors

Maruti is giving some really good interior options in their higher, more premium models but it seems like they have ignored the lower segments quite badly. Alto 800 is a prime example of this. I was so unhappy with the original interiors of the car that I had to get them modified from an upholstery shop. I hope a suggestion mail to the company will solve the issue in future.

Unstable at high speeds

To increase efficiency the weight of the car has been kept quite low. However, it has resulted in the car becoming very unstable at high speeds to such an extent that it starts moving around whenever a strong wind is blowing or there is a dust storm. Otherwise, keeping these problems aside, the car is not bad at all.

Light and easy to use

I have been using my Alto 800 for six months now and I don’t have many complaints about it. Most of the things about it are positive, especially the light controls like clutch and steering which make driving an easy task. However, the new model could do with a better quality of interiors. Still not comparable to Hyundai or Honda.

Perfect for city driving

The car is not much in terms of looks and performance but it is genuinely a useful car when the parking at home and the office is ultra-congested. Only then does one realize the car’s true value. It is perfect for city driving and not expensive to get repaired or serviced. Good value for money.

Low mileage for a hatchback

After careful testing and recording my observations, I saw that my car is only giving me 12-13 kmpl mileage in the city. This is not fair as the company claims much higher figures. First, I thought that there may be a fuel leakage but there was not any. No point in buying this car if the mileage is the same as any compact SUV or bigger hatchback

Steering not easy to use

The steering on the Alto is too light which makes it difficult to drive the car, especially on rainy days since I am unable to figure out how much the wheels will turn with what amount of steering. It does feel comfortable to use but only in heavy traffic. Otherwise, it is a tricky car to manage.

Engine better than the old car

Having used the old Alto for quite a few years, I can easily compare the new one to it. The new model is quite refined than the previous one in terms of engine and power. Also, the cabin has been improved a lot which makes the car more appealing. Overall, a trustworthy option.

Decent suspension for a small car

I drive through some rough roads when I commute to work every day and my car does a pretty good job of providing a stable drive despite the roads being full of potholes of all sizes. I can drive over bad roads at a decent speed and still manage to pass through comfortably. The only place where the car faces an issue is on big speed breakers as the bumper usually scrapes the road.

No space in the back seat

I am an average size person and so I do not need to push back the driver’s seat till the very back to sit comfortably. Even so, the back seat is quite disappointing as it has barely any space for adults to sit. In my opinion, it is only suitable for children.

Great small car

Alto is a really nice car if we talk about in the small car territory. The features of the car, the safety and the maintenance makes it quite affordable.

Alto 800

It’s a great car for what it’s worth. I researched all the cars in the segment and I ended up buying it because I think it is great in its segment.

Better mileage than expected!

It’s been 5 months since I bought Alto 800 and I am really happy the way it has performed so far. I have the petrol version and I am quite surprised with its mileage as it is a little over of what I expected.

Simply Awesome!

I have a small family & was looking for something in an affordable range. Alto 800 perfectly fitted my requirements and with different safety features in their top variants ensured me that it is the car I should buy!

Perfect for first time drivers!

Love this car! Bought it for my son on his 18th birthday & I think it is a perfect first car for a young boy. It has a lot of space and with Alto’s new look, even the young generation can appreciate it.