Maruti Alto 800 is one such car that needs no introduction. Well, the Alto monicker has been in the market for over a decade now and it is its popularity that makes the newcomer 800 a best selling car in the segment. In this article, we will be sharing 5 insights as to what makes the Maruti Alto 800 a popular and one of the best selling cars.
Affordable
Not everyone can afford to lavishly splurge their money on cars. So if you have observed that in the hill it is basically the Alto 800 which is doing most rounds. It is because the base variant starts at Rs 2.99 lakh which everyone can afford, however, it misses out on the basic necessity like an AC.
It is the basic LXI option which packs in AC, body-coloured bumpers and outside door handles, wheel covers, power steering, front power windows and much more. It is priced at Rs 3.76 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi and it is the most value for money variant for people on a budget.
Mileage
The Kitna deti hai factor is still a question for the mass market and Alto here excels in this department. It offers 22.05 kmpl as per the ARAI and if you are picking the CNG then a whopping 31.59 km/kg. Now, this is a lot mainly because when people are on a budget the most important factor for them is the mileage. And this proves out to be a better one.
Engine
The Alto gets a three-cylinder, naturally aspirated 0.8L engine which may not sound that good on papers but according to its size, it does the job amazingly well. Be it the treachours roads of the Himalayas or the city drive, it generates 47 bhp with 69 Nm of peak torque. The CNG churns out 40 bhp with 60 Nm of peak torque. It comes only with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
Easy availability of service stations even at the remotest parts of India
Maruti is one such brand in the Indian carmaker which has a wide span of availability of dealer networks. So no matter where you travel, you will always encounter a Maruti service station that will help you if you're stuck.
Low on maintenance
Other than Kitna deti hai factor, another thing we Indians love low maintenance. And Alto just satisfies the needs of the buyers in this regard. Also, you may never have to worry about the availability of a certain spare part because it will be always there in the garage.
Bonus Point - Good Resale Value
Low maintenance, Kitna deti hai and then a good resale value. Three's a charm and it works perfectly well in favour of Maruti Alto. If you have a well maintained Alto with low km on the odo and have a good service record then chances are, you will sell at a good premium.
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