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The financial year is coming to an end, and Maruti Suzuki is trying to attract those looking to buy a new car with interesting deals on a variety of models. The Maruti Suzuki models that are eligible for the discounts this March include the Alto K10, Wagon R, Celerio, Swift, S-Presso, Swift Dzire, and Alto 800. Here's a list of all the discount offers on these models.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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			<td>Models</td>
			<td>Discount</td>
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			<td>Alto K10</td>
			<td>Up to Rs 49,000</td>
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			<td>Wagon R</td>
			<td>Up to Rs 64,000</td>
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			<td>Celerio</td>
			<td>Up to Rs 44,000</td>
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			<td>Alto 800</td>
			<td>Up to Rs 38,000</td>
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			<td>Swift</td>
			<td>Up to Rs 54,000</td>
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			<td>Swift Dzire</td>
			<td>Up to Rs 10,000</td>
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			<td>S-Presso</td>
			<td>Up to Rs 49,000</td>
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<h2>Maruti Suzuki Alto K10: Discounts of up to Rs 49,000</h2>

In August of last year, Maruti Suzuki introduced the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/maruti-suzuki-alto-k10-cng-debuts-at-rs-595-lakh-111844/">Alto K10</a>, breaking sales records by selling more than 20,000 units in just the first month of the model's launch. Currently, all three manual models – the LXI, VXI, and VXI+ – are offered with discounts of up to Rs 30,000. There is also an exchange offer of Rs 15,000 and a corporate discount of Rs 4,000. On the other hand, the CNG version is offered with&nbsp;up to a discount of Rs 15,000 discount and an&nbsp;exchange offer of&nbsp;Rs 15,000.

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<h2>Maruti Suzuki Wagon R: Discounts of up to&nbsp;Rs 64,000</h2>

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One of the most popular vehicles on the market, <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/maruti-suzuki-wagon-r-vs-hyundai-santro-vs-tata-tiago-comparison-105663/">the WagonR</a>, is currently being offered with a discount of up to Rs 64,000 by Maruti Suzuki. There is an up to Rs 40,000 discount on the 1.0-litre LXI and VXI trims. Exchange incentives for vehicles that are seven years old or less further make the deal more appealing (Rs 15,000 for the older models and about Rs 20,000 for the newer models). Additionally, customers can also benefit from a corporate deal up to Rs 4,000.

<h2>Maruti Suzuki Celerio: Discounts of up to&nbsp;Rs&nbsp;44,000</h2>

The <a href="https://www.autox.com/track-test/2021-maruti-suzuki-celerio-track-test-111737/">Celerio</a> is eligible for a sizable discount from Maruti Suzuki of up to Rs 44,000. The hatchback is offered with a corporate discount of Rs 4,000, a cash discount of up to Rs 25,000, and an exchange offer of about Rs 15,000. This offer is applicable to the entire manual line-up. The Celerio automatic, also known as the AMT, is eligible for an exchange policy of up to Rs 15,000 and an additional Rs 4,000 on corporate deals. A better deal is provided by the CNG version, which costs Rs 25,000 and includes up to Rs 10,000 in savings and up to Rs 15,000 in exchange.

<h2>Maruti Suzuki Swift: Discounts of up to&nbsp;Rs&nbsp;54,000</h2>

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The&nbsp;Swift is a well-known sporty hatchback, and Maruti Suzuki is currently providing appealing&nbsp;discounts on it. The VXI, Z, and Z+ are top-tier and well-equipped variants that come with a discount of up to Rs 54,000, which include&nbsp;a cash deal worth up to Rs 30,000, an exchange offer worth up to Rs 20,000, and a corporate deal worth Rs 4,000. 
The VXI, Z, and Z+ trims of the <a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/2023-hyundai-grand-i10-nios-vs-maruti-suzuki-swift-specs-features-and-more-112575/">Maruti Suzuki Swift</a> automatic offer a combined discount of Rs 34,000, which is great news for those looking to purchase one. The discount includes an&nbsp;exchange offer worth Rs 20,000, a cash discount of about Rs 10,000, and a corporate discount of Rs 4,000.

The entry-level LXI trim of the Swift is offered with a total discount of Rs 29,000 and comes with a Rs 15,000 exchange policy, a Rs 10,000 flat consumer offer, and a Rs 4,000 corporate exemption. The Swift CNG, on the other hand, gets a fixed deal of Rs 10,000 with no additional benefits.

<h2>Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire: Discounts of up to&nbsp;Rs 10,000</h2>

The Dzire, which once ruled the segment, is now maintaining its&nbsp;position on the list of the top five best-selling vehicles. Maruti Suzuki is offering a Rs 10,000 nominal exchange deal on it. The sedan is not eligible for a flat discount or a corporate discount.

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<h2>Maruti Suzuki Alto 800: Discounts of up to Rs 38,000</h2>

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The Alto 800, the most budget-friendly car from Maruti Suzuki, is offered with&nbsp;a total discount of Rs 38,000, which include a cash discount of Rs 20,000, an exchange offer of up to Rs 15,000, and a corporate discount of Rs 3,000.

<h2>Maruti Suzuki S-Presso:&nbsp;Discounts of up to Rs 49,000</h2>

The <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/maruti-suzuki-s-presso-review-first-drive-106656/">Maruti Suzuki S-Presso</a>&nbsp;gets the benefit of the same discounts as the Alto K10, which means that it can be had at a discount of up to Rs 49,000 this month.

Maruti Suzuki March Discount: Alto K10, Wagon R and More Get up to Rs 61,000 Off

Maruti Suzuki India, the country's largest manufacturer, is offering significant discounts on popular models sold through the Arena retail outlets in March. The Alto 800, the Alto K10, the Wagon R, the Celerio, the Swift, the Dzire, and more are among the vehicles eligible for these discount offers.

The Alto 800 proved its might once again on the sales charts, while demand for the&nbsp;new Hyundai Creta has really surged ahead.

The July new car sales report is finally out and we get to take a look for ourselves to see just what Maruti Suzuki was talking about when they mentioned their 1.3 per cent sales growth in the month gone by. Straight off the bat, we can see here that the number one bestselling car for July 2020 was India’s favourite sub-compact car, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800. In fact, at 13,654 units it registered a sales growth of 87.1 per cent over the June 2020 numbers. &nbsp;It’s worth noting that the ongoing pandemic has steered everyone clear of public transport and its entry-level cars such as the Alto 800 that have become winners in the situation. Unsurprisingly, the Maruti Suzuki WagonR took the second spot on the sales chart for July 2020 with a close 13,515 units. &nbsp;In typical Maruti Suzuki fashion, the top three bestsellers were rounded up for the month of July by the Baleno at 11,575 units.

What came as a big surprise after this was the Hyundai Creta racking up 11,549 units on the sales chart, which is considerably higher than the Kia Seltos which recorded sales of 8,270 units during the same period. The rest of the top-10 were rounded up by the&nbsp;Maruti Suzuki Swift, Dzire, Ertiga, Eeco,&nbsp;Hyundai Grand i10 and Kia Seltos, respectively.

Here’s a look at the bestsellers for the month gone by in context to sales during the earlier month of June 2020:

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			<td>Model</td>
			<td>July 2020 sales</td>
			<td>June 2020 sales</td>
			<td>Month-on-Month%</td>
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			<td>Maruti Suzuki Alto 800</td>
			<td>13,654</td>
			<td>7,298</td>
			<td>87.1</td>
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			<td>Maruti Suzuki WagonR</td>
			<td>13,515</td>
			<td>6,972</td>
			<td>93.8</td>
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			<td>Maruti Suzuki Baleno</td>
			<td>11,575</td>
			<td>4,300</td>
			<td>169.2</td>
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			<td>Hyundai Creta</td>
			<td>11,549</td>
			<td>7,207</td>
			<td>60.2</td>
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			<td>Maruti Suzuki Swift</td>
			<td>10,173</td>
			<td>4,013</td>
			<td>153.5</td>
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			<td>Maruti Suzuki Dzire</td>
			<td>9.046</td>
			<td>5,834</td>
			<td>55.1</td>
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			<td>Maruti Suzuki Ertiga</td>
			<td>8,504</td>
			<td>3,306</td>
			<td>157.2</td>
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			<td>Maruti Suzuki Eeco</td>
			<td>8,501</td>
			<td>3,803</td>
			<td>123.5</td>
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			<td>Hyundai Grand i10</td>
			<td>8,368</td>
			<td>3,593</td>
			<td>132.9</td>
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			<td>Kia Seltos</td>
			<td>8,270</td>
			<td>7,114</td>
			<td>16.2</td>
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Top 10 bestselling cars in July 2020

The July new car sales report is finally out and we get to take a look for ourselves to see just what Maruti Suzuki was talking about when they mentioned their 1.3 per cent sales growth in the month gone by. Straight off the bat, we can see here that the

Maruti Suzuki has launched the updated Alto 800 which now meets the upcoming April 2020 emissions and safety regulations. Prices range between Rs. Rs. 2.93 lakh to Rs. 3.71 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. 

<a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/maruti-suzuki/">Maruti Suzuki</a> has pulled off yet another market first by introducing the first BS VI compliant A-segment car on the market with the launch of the BS VI Alto 800. The Alto name plate has been India’s bestselling car for 15 years on the trot now, so a cleaner and safer version of it will surely benefit the exhaustive Alto customer base. Designed to meet the upcoming emissions regulations coming into effect in April 2020, the Alto 800’s 796cc, three cylinder engine is now calibrated to have a 25 per cent drop in NOx emissions. This has been done by reworking the engine’s internals, ECU and the exhaust system of the car. With the reworking on the engine, exhaust system and engine management system the Alto 800’s engine continues to develop identical power and torque figures as earlier with 45bhp being made at 6,000 rpm and 65Nm @ 3,500 rpm. The engine continues to be mated to a five-speed manual transmission but the ARAI rated fuel efficiency figure for the car falls from 24.7 km/l for the BS IV model to 22.05 km/l for the new BS VI model.

Powertrain changes aside, the Alto has also been given a minor face-lift that gives it a new front bumper with a large air dam and a new black front grille. The car does seem to have lost its front fog lamps in the process of the update though. On the inside, Maruti Suzuki has junked the earlier dashboard of the car in favour of a slightly redesigned version of the Alto K10’s dashboard. The new dashboard also brings a new stereo for the car that now features Bluetooth connectivity and what Maruti calls a Smart Dock System.

But one of the biggest benefits that the new model brings is in terms of safety features as the car is now capable of meeting the upcoming crash and pedestrian safety regulations while also featuring dual front airbags along with anti-lock braking system (ABS) and electronic brake force distribution (EBD). Standard safety equipment on the new Alto 800 includes a driver airbag, driver and passenger seatbelt reminders, speed alert system and reverse parking sensors.

The 2019 Alto 800 also meets the government stipulated End of Life Vehicles (ELV) obligations that mandate that the car is over 95% recoverable and 85% recyclable.

Prices for the updated Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 range between Rs. 2.93 lakh to Rs. 3.71 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

R S Kalsi, Senior Executive Director (Marketing &amp; Sales), Maruti Suzuki, said, “At Maruti Suzuki, we are committed to bring innovations in India’s best-selling car brand Alto, which now has a stylish makeover with additional safety features. With cumulative sales of over 3.7 million since launch in 2000, Alto has been a symbol of pride for Indian car users. Nearly 58% of Alto customers have chosen it as their first car purchase. The New Alto is India’s first BSVI compliant entry segment car with a powerful engine and high fuel efficiency of 22.05 km/l. We are confident that the New Alto will be a car that young Indians will be proud to own.”

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Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 BS VI Launched

Maruti Suzuki has launched the updated Alto 800 which now meets the upcoming April 2020 emissions and safety regulations. Prices range between Rs. Rs. 2.93 lakh to Rs. 3.71 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi.

Deciding on your first car is always tough. And the arrival of the Datsun redi-GO has only made this decision even tougher. So, to make your life easier, we’ve put the new kid against its European cousin and the country’s long-time bestseller.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Competition breeds excellence. Us critics, we can only make a car look good or bad in your eyes depending on what other options you have. If there were no choices to be made, imagine how boring the process of buying a new car or bike would be – not to mention the fact that we’d be left jobless, too.

<img alt="Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Side Profile" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73597" src="/uploads/2016/08/Maruti-Suzuki-Alto-800.jpg" style="width: 642px; height: 336px;" />

Until recently, buying a small entry-level hatchback used to be a no-brainer since there was no real competition to the Alto 800. There’s the Tata Nano and the Hyundai Eon, but the former is perceived as being ‘too cheap’ and the latter a ‘bit pricey’. Things changed drastically, though, with the arrival of the <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/2015-renault-kwid-first-drive-review/">Renault Kwid</a> in 2015. And now the Alto’s stardom has come under serious threat from the Kwid’s close cousin, the Datsun redi-GO. The Renault-Datsun duo has ganged up against the little Suzuki, such that it now finds itself sandwiched between the two – and if you compare them price-to-price and spec-to-spec on an excel sheet, the margin between these three is actually cheese-spread thin.

Looks Matter 
Usually, aesthetics don’t matter much when you’ve a budget to stick to. But when the Kwid was unveiled almost a year ago, it proved that a bare-bones entry-level car needn’t be dull. Its pseudo-SUV stance worked very well among consumers – which is small wonder given our nation’s strange affinity towards SUVs, or anything pretending to be one for that matter! Datsun follows the same design philosophy with the redi-GO. Now, the Datsun may be based on the Renault but it’s much more than a mere badge engineering exercise – such as we’ve seen in the past with <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/renault/">Renault</a> and Nissan. While these cars share the same basic architecture (CMF-A), both look poles apart from each other. Credit to Datsun here for pulling it off, since, unless you already know, there’s no way you can tell that the redi-GO is a Kwid underneath.

Datsun markets the redi-GO as an urban cross vehicle. In simpler terms, this is a puffed up compact hatchback with a bit of muscle. Dimension wise, it’s shorter than the Kwid but almost as long as the Alto 800. With a ground clearance of 185mm (versus 180mm for the Kwid and 160mm for the Alto), it’s also the most utilitarian of the bunch. The tricky bit here is to choose which one is better looking? And there’s no clear answer to that. I prefer the muscular look of the Kwid, but others may feel as though it’s trying too hard to be a mini-crossover with its squared off wheel arches and black body cladding. The redi-GO, on the other hand, is more modest in its approach. It’s meant to be a modern city runabout, and with its stubby looks it’s sure to do well with consumers of all ages.

<img alt="Datsun Redi Go Interior" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73600" src="/uploads/2016/08/Datsun-Redi-Go-Interior.jpg" style="width: 642px; height: 336px;" />

Aesthetics is one department where the Alto loses out quite badly in this company. It’s as interesting as a wallflower to look at when parked alongside these two. Maruti may have tried to liven up its style quotient with the most recent update, but it still looks nondescript and dated in front of its rivals.

Inside Job 
Even on the inside, the facelifted Alto hardly packs any surprises. It remains functional as ever, and now gets new dual-tone seat fabric and door pads. Most importantly, however, it adds internal adjustment controls for the ORVMs – which both the other cars miss out on. Ergonomically, it scores well with the controls and buttons on the dashboard falling easily to hand, while the steering and pedal position allow for a comfortable seating position. You do, however, sit much lower than in other cars while the cabin overall feels quite cramped and claustrophobic.

If cabin space is one of your top priorities, you should turn your attention towards the redi-GO. Its tall-boy design, coupled with a light grey cabin, give it an airy feel. Getting in and out of the cabin is an easy affair, and the rear bench is spacious. Since you sit upright with a lot of room for your head, the redi-GO comes across as the best car in regards to rear-seat comfort. Other than this, the overall design and layout of the cabin is fresh. But, because it’s short, the driving position is cramped and slightly compromised. While overall quality is markedly better than the Alto, the exposed metal on the door pads and C-pillars are an eyesore and a stark reminder of the obvious cost cutting!

<img alt="Datsun Redi Go AC vents" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73598" src="/uploads/2016/08/Datsun-Redi-Go-climate-control.jpg" style="width: 642px; height: 336px;" />

The Kwid’s cabin looks nice, if not a little too dark owing to the excessive use of darker shades. Still, the seats are the most supportive and thanks to it generous footprint it’s quite spacious up front. There are a lot of cubbyholes for your knick-knacks and you’ve got two glove boxes on the dashboard. Rear seat space and comfort will be somewhere between the Alto 800 and the redi-GO. The Renault’s 300 litres of boot capacity is also the highest among the three (redi-GO: 222 litres, and Alto 800: 177 litres).

What attracts you the most about the Kwid’s cabin is its feature list. First and foremost, it gets a touchscreen infotainment system that clubs navigation and Bluetooth telephony controls. That alone is a huge advantage over the regular single-din stereo systems found in the Alto and the redi-GO. The instrument cluster of the Kwid also does away with regular pods and sports a digital display with thick fonts and an informative driver information system that shows instantaneous &amp; average fuel efficiency, distance travelled, distance to empty, and average speed. The redi-GO gets a more traditional speedo, with similar tell-tale systems, although adds a digital tach to its layout. The Alto 800 gets a simple speedometer with digital fuel gauge and trip meters. The Alto and Kwid, however, get the basics right and come with central locking. Even in the top-end variant of the redi-GO, the central locking system is missing.

<img alt="Maruti Suzuki Alto Gear Lever" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73593" height="336" src="/uploads/2016/08/Maruti-Suzuki-Alto-Gear-Lever.jpg" width="642" />

Frugal, but Whiny 
All the contenders lined up in this test are powered by thrummy 800cc three-pot petrol engines. The Renault and the Datsun share their powertrain for obvious reasons, while the Alto uses the F8D 796cc petrol unit from yesteryear, which develops 47bhp and 69Nm. Now, the Suzuki’s motor may be the oldest here, but it leaves the newer motor in the dust in terms of drivability. Response from low revs is the strongest, and the mid-range is decent to amble around in second gear when you’re stuck in moderate traffic. Complementing the sweet motor is the slick-shifting 5-speed manual tranny with short throws and a light clutch. What drivers won’t appreciate here, though, is the whining 3-cylinder motor that can always be heard inside the cabin.

Ideally, the Kwid and the redi-GO’s powertrain – 799cc producing 53bhp and 72Nm – should behave identically on the road. Surprisingly, there’s a discernable difference in the way this motor behaves in the two cars. In the redi-GO, it feels eager at low rpms, which is a boon while trundling in traffic – but there’s this frustrating flat-spot in the mid-range. Start revving it harder, and you’ll soon realise you’re not making any actual progress. But you will have the motor literally shouting its guts out at you. The clutch pedal action is also a notch harder than in the Alto, and the weirdly positioned clutch lever juts out and takes some getting used to.

<img alt="Renault Kwid Side Profile Motion" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73592" src="/uploads/2016/08/Renault-Kwid-Side-Profile.jpg" style="width: 642px; height: 336px;" />

Surprisingly, the Kwid’s motor is quite well behaved in comparison to the rackety engines of the other two. The NVH levels, for example, are low and the cabin is relatively well insulated in comparison with the other two. Low-end response is comparatively weak though, many-a-time forcing you to shift all the way down to the first gear. The clutch pedal too feels clunky, and you can sense vibrations seeping in through there as well as from the gear lever. Having said that, the Renault’s engine feels the most willing of the three to be revved. Power delivery is linear throughout the mid-range. At higher revs, the engine feels relatively strong – if not a bit coarse. Gearshifts on the Kwid and redi-GO feel more or less the same, with precise but rubbery throws.

The Renault Kwid and the redi-GO also feel lighter on their feet compared to the Alto. This is largely because of the weight difference between these cars – the Alto, at 695kgs, is the heaviest, followed by the Kwid at 635kgs and the red-GO at 625kgs.

<img alt="Renault Kwid Dashboard" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73591" src="/uploads/2016/08/Renault-Kwid-Interior.jpg" style="width: 642px; height: 336px;" />

Hitting the Road... 
Where the Renault truly trumps its rivals is the way it goes down the road. The ride and handling balance is spot-on – the suspension setup is tuned to gobble up bumps and potholes comfortably, without losing much of its dynamic composure in the process. The steering is light for city use and weighs up predictably as the speedo climbs. It’s confident under hard braking. In fact, the Kwid’s road manners definitely feel like something from a segment above.

The Alto’s suspension is also well tuned for our road conditions. It’s slightly on the stiffer side, but doesn’t throw the occupants around as much as you’d expect. Handling is neutral as well, although the steering feels artificial and rigid. Even at low speeds, it required additional effort when negotiating tight turns. However, the Alto’s brakes are progressive – offering the best feel and feedback of the three.

If you spend most of the time stuck in traffic, the redi-GO is the perfect tool for the job. For instance, its tall seating position, accompanied by a large glasshouse, gives you a great all round visibility. Compact dimensions, small turning diameter, and light steering make driving it even easier in traffic. The suspension is tuned for comfort, and it glides over bad patches of tarmac confidently. Carving corners is not its forte, because of its tall-body and puny wheels, but the brakes are adequate – although they do lack any feel, especially during emergency stops.

Kitna Deti Hai? 
Fuel economy is unarguably one of the key factors before buying a new car or bike in India. That’s also why you see manufacturers proudly flash the ARAI approved fuel efficiency ratings of their products. And since we’re talking about the entry-level segment, this detail becomes crucial.

As per the ARAI, the Kwid and redi-GO will deliver 25.17km/l while the Alto 800 isn’t not too far off with 24.7km/l. Now, while these numbers look tempting on a glossy sheet of paper, in real world driving conditions they don’t exactly translate that well. Because of the small capacity motors in these cars, even to drive them in the city you really have to wring their tiny engines by the neck. As a result, the fuel economy goes for a toss. Even while driving as sedately as possible, we were only getting around 15-17km/l in these cars.

<img alt="Renault Kwid Infotainment Screen" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73589" height="336" src="/uploads/2016/08/Renault-Kwid-Infotainment-Screen.jpg" width="642" />

Final Call 
By this time you may have already figured out that this is the Alto 800’s battle to lose. So, has that turned out to be the case then? Well, if you go by sales numbers, the Alto 800 is still the best-selling car in India. There’s no two ways about the fact that it now looks outdated, feels cramped and is not the best-equipped car here. However, the Alto’s reign at the top will continue as long as it’s backed by Maruti Suzuki. Most of the entry-level car buyers come from tier 2 and tier 3 cities where low maintenance costs, reliability and aftersales service trump good looks, better equipment, ride and handling, etc. That being the case, there’s no looking beyond the Alto 800, really.

Now if you’re after a product solely based on its own merits, it should really be between the Renault Kwid and the Datsun redi-GO. The redi-GO looks funky, is more practical, and is a breeze to drive in traffic. On top of that, it’s the most affordable of the three here. The Kwid, however, has pushed the envelope by showing that entry-level cars can be aspirational, too. It feels more mature in the way it drives, it looks striking, and the interior has all the bells and whistles to help it stretch its lead over rivals. Yes, it’s the priciest of the lot. But, the Kwid is worth every extra penny!

<img alt="Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 vs Datsun Redi Go vs Renault Kwid Back Three Profile" class="alignleft size-full wp-image-73588" src="/uploads/2016/08/Maruti-Suzuki-Alto-800-vs-Datsun-Redi-Go-vs-Renault-Kwid-Back-Three-Profile.jpg" style="width: 642px; height: 336px;" />

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Engine: 796cc / 3-Cylinders / DOHC / 12 Valves

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual / Front-Wheel Drive

Power: 47bhp @ 6,000rpm

Torque: 69Nm @ 3,500rpm

Price: Rs. 2.49-3.34 lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi)

X-Factor: Frugal, functional and cheap to maintain. Driver’s airbag is optional on all variants, and it’s the only one offered with an alternate fuel choice – CNG in this case.

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Engine: 799 cc / 3-Cylinders / DOHC/ 12 Valves

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual / Front-Wheel Drive

Power: 53bhp @ 5,678rpm

Torque: 72Nm @ 4,386rpm

Price: Rs. 2.39-3.34 lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi)

X-Factor: Funky styling, spacious interior and comfortable ride make this tall-boy a perfect city runabout. Most affordable 800cc car at the moment.

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Engine: 799cc / 3-Cylinders / DOHC / 12 Valves

Fuel: Petrol

Transmission: 5-Speed Manual / Front-Wheel Drive

Power: 53bhp @ 5,678rpm

Torque: 72Nm@ 4,386rpm

Price: Rs. 2.62-3.67 lakhs (Ex-showroom, Delhi)

X-Factor: Mature on-road manners and a peppy engine, clubbed with a feature-rich and practical cabin, mean that the Kwid ticks all the boxes. Nothing else comes close at this price.

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Datsun redi-GO vs Renault Kwid vs Maruti Alto 800: Comparison

With the new Datsun Redi-GO in the picture, things are only leaning against the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800. Then there's the Renault Kwid with its crossover looks that has taken the market by storm. Here's a full budget-sized hatch comparison.

Maruti Suzuki refreshes its bestselling Alto 800 with cosmetic and mechanical updates. The car will now be offered with more features. Prices for the updated Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 range&nbsp;between Rs. 2.49 lakh to Rs. 3.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

<a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/maruti-suzuki/">Maruti Suzuki</a> has introduced a face-lifted version of the Alto 800 ahead of the launch of the next big 800cc car, the RediGO from Datsun, which is due for launch in the first week of June. The refreshed Alto 800 features a revised front bumper with a sleek single slat front grille and a wider than ever before airdam in the front bumper. The new bumper has increased the length of the car by 35mm. The Alto 800 also now for the first time gets front fog lamps. Maruti is also offering the left side ORVM as standard now. The car also gets new tail lamps. Completing the exterior face-lift are two new colour choices, namely – Mojito Green and Cerulean Blue.

<img alt="New Maruti Alto 800 Launched, Prices, specification, Features, Mileage" class="size-full wp-image-70142" height="336" src="/uploads/2016/05/maruti-suzuki-alto-800-interior.jpg" width="642" /> Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 interior

Maruti has also given the interiors of the car a once over which gives it new seat upholstery, fabric inserts for the door trim along with a new dark grey interior colour theme. The front passenger now gets a map pocket on the door pad and there is a rear bottle holder in the centre console. The rear seats get integrated head rest. Higher end variants also get child locks for rear doors. &nbsp;For the first time, the Alto 800 will be offered with remote keyless central locking in higher spec variants. The car also gets a single-DIN stereo now.

<img alt="Check out Maruti Alto 800 Facelift Launched date, Price, specification, Features, Mileage at autoX" class="size-full wp-image-70143" height="336" src="/uploads/2016/05/maruti-suzuki-alto-800-stereo.jpg" width="642" /> Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 stereo

Maruti Suzuki has also tinkered with the car’s 800cc petrol engine to fit specially coated piston and ring set to reduce frictional losses. This combined with better torque delivery at lower RPMs has improved the updated model’s fuel efficiency by as much as 9 per cent from 22.74 km/l to 24.7 km/l. The other mechanical update is a new brake booster for more rapid deceleration.

“The new Alto 800 is technologically advanced with latest convenience and class leading safety features. The new stylish looks, fresh classy interiors and addition of two new colours make it trendy and vibrant. Above all it comes with improved mileage and assurance of Maruti Suzuki’s unmatched service network, guaranteed performance and lower maintenance cost. All these make Alto 800 a preferred choice of the value conscious customers across India,” said, R S Kalsi, Executive Director Marketing &amp; Sales, Maruti Suzuki India.

Prices for the face-lifted Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 range between Rs. 2.49 lakh to Rs. 3.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.autox.com/news/car-news/latest-indian-cars-in-global-ncap-test-score-zero-stars/" target="_blank">Latest Indian cars in Global NCAP test score Zero Stars</a>

New Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Price List (Ex-showroom New Delhi)

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<th width="210">Variants</th>
			<th width="279">Price</th>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 STD</td>
			<td width="279">2.49 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 STD (O)</td>
			<td width="279">2.55 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 LX</td>
			<td width="279">2.83 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 LX (O)</td>
			<td width="279">2.89 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 LXI</td>
			<td width="279">3.09 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 LXI (O)</td>
			<td width="279">3.15 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 LXI CNG</td>
			<td width="279">3.70 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 VXI</td>
			<td width="279">3.28 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 VXI (O)</td>
			<td width="279">3.34 lakh</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="210">Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 LXI CNG (O)</td>
			<td width="279">3.76 lakh</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

New Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 Specification

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	<tbody>
		<tr>
			<td width="197">Displacement</td>
			<td width="279">796 cc</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="197">Valve/Cylinder (Configuration)</td>
			<td width="279">4, SOHC</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="197">Max Power (bhp@rpm)</td>
			<td width="279">47 bhp @ 6000 RPM</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="197">Mileage (ARAI)</td>
			<td width="279">22.74 kmpl</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="197">Fuel Type</td>
			<td width="279">Petrol</td>
		</tr>
		<tr>
			<td width="197">Max Torque (Nm@rpm)</td>
			<td width="279">69 Nm @ 3500 RPM</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

Maruti Suzuki launches face-lifted Alto 800, Prices start at Rs. 2.49 Lakh

Maruti Suzuki refreshes its bestselling Alto 800 with cosmetic and mechanical updates. The car will now be offered with more features. Prices for the updated Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 range between Rs. 2.49 lakh to Rs. 3.34 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

With a cumulative sales figure of 29 lakh units, the Maruti Suzuki Alto has overtaken the legendary Maruti 800 on the sales charts to become India’s highest selling car. &nbsp;

As we all know, the Maruti Suzuki Alto has been the highest selling car in India for years on end. Succeeding the car that truly put India on wheels, the legendary Maruti Suzuki 800, the Alto 800 had big shoes to fill as an ever reliable and refined car. An aspect which was a rarity considering the other cars on sale in India at the time.

Needless to say, coming from <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/maruti-suzuki/">Maruti Suzuki</a>, the Alto 800 more than fulfilled customer expectations with a much more comfortable ride, being equipped with powering steering, more premium and spacious interiors.

And now, 15 years after it was launched in September of the year 2000, the mighty Alto badge has crossed the cumulative sales figure of 29 lakh units, 29,19,819 units to be precise in October 2015. Maruti Suzuki sold over 28 lakh units of the 800 ever since the <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-car-launches-in-india/">launch</a> of the car in December of 1983 to January 2014 when the car was phased out in India.<img alt="Maruti Suzuki 800" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-60713" height="336" src="/uploads/2015/11/maruti-suzuki-800.jpg" width="642" />

Commenting on the milestone, Maruti Suzuki Executive Director (Marketing and Sales) R S Kalsi said, "Over the years, Alto has brought happiness to 29 lakh families to become India's largest selling single brand car. With its success, Alto continues to remain the first choice for personal mobility solution for Indian customers."

The Maruti 800 took considerably longer to hit the 28 lakh sales mark while the Alto took 15 years, this is of course because cars sales were significantly lower in the 800’s time. The 800 saw India’s economy change with economic liberalization being implemented in 1991. It saw people gain disposable income, easy availability of car finance and income levels rise in general across India.

<img alt="Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 Review" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-40464" height="336" src="/uploads/2014/10/driven-alto-pilot-nov-2014-pic11-642x336.jpg" width="642" />

Maruti Suzuki tuned the Alto beautifully to meet the needs of ever changing India with face-lifts for the Alto and the launch of a second generation model in the form of the Alto 800 in 2012. A more powerful model badged as the K10 was also launched in 2010 to cater to a greater customer base. &nbsp;Then in November of 2014, Maruti launched the new K10 in the body of the Alto 800 but with different body panels, windows, lamps and styling cues. The 1.0 litre engine was carried over from the earlier model but a new five-speed AMT automatic gearbox is now offered as an option.

Maruti Alto sales cross Maruti 800 mark

As we all know, the Maruti Suzuki Alto has been the highest selling car in India for years on end. Succeeding the car that truly put India on wheels, the legendary Maruti Suzuki 800, the Alto 800 had big shoes to fill as an ever reliable and refined car.

Renault’s new ‘Kwid’ in town aims to shake up Maruti Suzuki’s hegemony in the A-segment and give India’s most successfully selling car, Maruti Suzuki Alto, some serious competition. With the focus on both the king of this class and the new challenger, there is also a third competitor patiently waiting in the wings, the Hyundai Eon. Now Maruti Suzuki and Hyundai may have taken the tried and tested path by sticking to the typical hatchback design, but Renault decided to change the game with a very contemporary SUV look, which makes it stand apart from the competition. Priced from Rs 2.56 lakhs to Rs 3.53 lakhs, the French car manufacturer has managed to make the Kwid the most affordable car in its class.

Dimensions

With class leading dimensions – length: 3,679mm, width: 1,579mm and wheelbase: 2,422mm, the <a href="https://www.autox.com/reviews/car-reviews/2015-renault-kwid-first-drive-review/">Renault Kwid</a> is more spacious than the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 and Hyundai Eon. Keeping not only comfort but also practicality in mind, the Kwid has the tallest ground clearance, 180mm, compared to Eon’s 170mm, while the Alto manages 160mm. The Renault Kwid does not deny you of retail therapy as it has the biggest boot space, 300 litres, while its closest rival, the Eon, has 215 litres and the Alto 800 comes with only 177 litres.

Powertrains

As this is the battle of 800cc, the Hyundai Eon has an 814cc engine underneath the bonnet, the biggest displacement among the three, and also has the highest output of 55bhp. Renault Kwid’s 799cc has a shade lower output of 53bhp. Maruti Suzuki Alto 800, on the other hand, has the smallest engine, 796cc, which also pumps out the least power of 47bhp. When it comes to fuel economy, which is extremely critical in this segment apart from the price of course, the Kwid leads the pack with 25.17km/l followed by Alto 800 and Eon with 22.74km/l and 21.10km/l respectively.

Features

<a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/hyundai/">Hyundai</a> is considered as the king in this department, but here Renault Kwid has managed to outdo the Korean manufacturer. The Kwid’s top of the line variant RXT comes with a segment-first seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, which also has a navigation system. It is equipped with four speakers, plays CDs, comes with USB port, Aux-in and Bluetooth connectivity. Apart from power steering, front power windows, air conditioning and central locking, it also has an all-digital dashboard, again a first in the segment.

Hyundai Eon’s Sportz variant is the only car in the segment to come with a driver airbag as standard equipment. Apart from this, it has a 2-Din audio system with Aux-in and USB port. The Eon also comes with tilt adjustable steering wheel.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800’s features feel and look basic, like two-speaker audio system, which has both USB and Aux ports. It comes with power steering, front power windows and air conditioning

The Kwid could make Renault a serious player in the Indian market, but they need to increase their network in metro cities and tier 1-2-3 towns if they want to dent Maruti Suzuki’s supremacy.

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[tab title="Renault Kwid"]

Engine:799cc

Power:53bhp @ 5,678rpm

Torque:72Nm @ 4,386rpm

Transmission:5-Speed Manual

Mileage (ARAI):25.17km/l

Length (mm):3679

Width (mm):1579

Height (mm):1478

Wheelbase (mm):2422

Ground clearance (mm):180

Boot space (Litres):300

Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi):Rs 2.56-Rs 3.53 Lakhs

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[tab title="Maruti Suzuki Alto 800"]

Engine:796cc

Power:47bhp @ 6,000rpm

Torque:69Nm @ 3,500rpm

Transmission:5-Speed Manual

Mileage (ARAI):22.74km/l

Length (mm):3395

Width (mm):1490

Height (mm):1475

Wheelbase (mm):2360

Ground clearance (mm):160

Boot space (Litres):177

Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi):Rs 2.89-Rs 3.47 Lakhs

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[tab title="Hyundai Eon"]

Engine:814cc

Power:55bhp @ 5,500rpm

Torque:74Nm @ 4,000rpm

Transmission:5-Speed Manual

Mileage (ARAI):21.10km/l

Length (mm):3495

Width (mm):1550

Height (mm):1500

Wheelbase (mm):2380

Ground clearance (mm):170

Boot space (Litres):215

Price (Ex-showroom, Delhi):Rs 3.10-Rs 4.13 Lakhs

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Renault Kwid vs Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 vs Hyundai Eon Comparison

Renault’s new ‘Kwid’ in town aims to shake up Maruti Suzuki’s hegemony in the A-segment and give India’s most successfully selling car, Maruti Suzuki Alto, some serious competition.

According to a survey done by JD Power, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 tops the entry level car segment and the Hyundai i10 tops the compact car segment.

JD Power 2014 India Initial Quality Study rankings have some good news for <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/maruti-suzuki/">Maruti Suzuki</a>; its Alto 800 has been ranked highest and given the highest honour in the entry compact segment. The car was found to have 97 problems per 100 vehicles (PP100). The company’s <a href="https://www.autox.com/new-cars/maruti-suzuki/swift/">Swift</a> ranked highest in the premium compact segment with 78 PP100.

Hyundai’s i10 bagged the top spot in the compact segment with a score of 84 PP100, whereas its Xcent topped the entry midsize segment with 86 PP100. Some of the other winners from various categories include names like the Honda Brio in the upper compact segment, the Ford Ecosport in SUV segment, the Skoda Rapid in the midsize segment and the Toyota Innova in the MUV/ MPV segment.

The research included 73 models from 17 different manufacturers and was carried out between March and September this year. A total of 8,429 vehicle owners from 30 different cities gave their feedbacks on various aspects of a car. All the issues were then summarised to fit the PP100 parameter. A lesser number denotes the finesses of a car over others.

The report also goes on to say that the quality of diesel vehicles has improved astonishingly in the recent years. The average score for diesel cars dropped to 96 PP100 this year against 148 PP100 reported in 2010.

“Overall, the industry has made significant strides on improving the quality of diesel vehicles, especially on core vehicle systems,” Mohit Arora, Executive Director, JD Power Asia Pacific said.

The study included and covered various categories like engine and transmission, vehicle exterior, driving experience, HVAC, features, controls and displays, vehicle interior, seats, audio, entertainment and navigation.

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 tops the entry level car segment in terms of quality

According to a survey done by JD Power, Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 tops the entry level car segment and the Hyundai i10 tops the compact car segment. JD Power 2014 India Initial Quality Study rankings have some good news for Maruti Suzuki; its Alto 800 has been ranked

Maruti Suzuki Alto 800