KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Maruti S-Presso and Alto K10 starts at Rs 4.99 lakh.
- Both are highly unsafe cars and received poor safety ratings from G NCAP.
- last month, Maruti made ESP standard on all trims of these two cars.
Maruti Suzuki's entry-level cars, the S-Presso and Alto K10, have seen price reductions, but only for selected variants. This move by Indias largest automaker comes in response to consistently declining sales. Specifically, the price of the S-Presso LXi trim has been reduced by Rs 2,000, while the Alto K10 VXi variant costs Rs 6,500 less.
Additionally, Maruti made a significant decision last month by adding ESP (Electronic Stability Program) safety features to all variants of these two cars. This is positive news for those looking to bring these cars home. Let's explore this news in more detail below. Meanwhile, join the 91Wheels Whatsapp Channel to stay updated on automotive news.
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After the price reduction, the S-Presso LXi now costs Rs 4,99,500, down from Rs 5,01,500. As for the Maruti Alto K10, the VXi variant is now available at Rs 4,99,500, down from Rs 5,06,000. The automaker made this change, considering that these variants are the most popular among customers because they offer the best value for money.
Also, last month, ESP was made standard on all variants of the Maruti S-Presso and Alto K10. Regarding the sales decline, customers have completely shifted to the subcompact SUV segment, where the Tata Punch and Hyundai Creta have been leading the sales charts for quite some time now. Every other body types of cars are suffering and sedans sales are at all time low.
Maruti S-Presso and Alto K10 Engine and Mileage
Talking about their powertrains, both vehicles use a 1.0L 3-cylinder petrol engine, producing 65 PS and 89 Nm of torque. This engine is available with either a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed automatic transmission. Let's start with the S-Presso's fuel economy and then move on to the Alto K10.
S-Presso
- 5 MT - 24.12 Kmpl to 24.76 Kmpl
- 5 AGS - 25.30 Kmpl
- S CNG - 32.73 km/kg
Alto K10
- 5 MT - 24.39 kmpl
- 5 AGS - 24.90 kmpl
- S CNG - 33.85 km/kg
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Verdict
This is great news for those looking to bring home the S-Presso and Alto K10, as the most value-for-money variants are even cheaper. Additionally, customers can receive extra discounts from dealers, as the automaker continues its discount streak from the start of the monsoon season. The S-Presso is larger, offering a more spacious interior, and comes with 180 mm of ground clearance.So, out of the two, it becomes the more practical choice.
