Maruti Alto K10: An Entry-Level Hatchback That Offers More Than You Can Ask ForThe Maruti Alto K10 was a byword for value, dependability and usefulness in daily life.
Now with a contemporary look, enhanced interiors and better engine performance the upgraded version of Alto K10 has designed to provide greater value to the urban & semi urban car users.
With an increasing market for small and fuel economy cars, the Alto K10 is certainly one of Maruti Suzuki’s key and best selling models, particularly among first time car buyers in India.
Fresh and Youthful Design
The new-age Alto K10 has shed the boxy shape of the earlier model and has become more aerodynamic and rounded.
The front boast a smooth honeycomb grille, big halogen headlamps, appropriately shaped bonnet, which ensure we brand this as one of the friendliest car fronts that we have ever known on a hatchback.
The side treatment is clean with mildly flared wheel arches, body coloured ORVMs and door handles (black ORVMs on the lower versions).
The rear is unadorned but functional, featuring refreshed tail lamps, and a sculpted bumper.
Even though it is a small car, the Alto K10 is a lot more well-proportioned and modern-looking as opposed to the older versions.
It rides on 13-inch steelies and provides good ground clearance for our roads.
Interior and Cabin Comfort
Get into the Alto K10 and you immediately see a big leap forward in design and layout.
The dashboard adopts a dual-tone black and beige colour scheme with the center console neatly arranged.
In VXi+ trim, the S-Presso comes with a 7-inch SmartPlay Studio touchscreen infotainment (supports Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth and USB).
The modern cabin is simple, with the digital instrument cluster being a nice design touch.Four adults sit comfortably inside, although the rear bench may feel tight for three.
There’s ample cushioning in the seats, and the view from the driver’s seat is outstanding.
You get about 214 litres of boot space, enough to hold grocery bags for some small city errands or the weekly shop.
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At the heart of the Alto K10 is 1.0-litre K10C DualJet petrol engine delivering a power of 67 PS and 89 Nm of torque.
The motor comes paired with a 5-speed manual or a 5-speed AMT (Automated Manual Transmission). The DualJet configuration with idle start-stop increases fuel efficiency considerably.
Even in the manual model it feels peppy for something of its size and it’s a real joy to drive in the city.
Beginner-friendly AMT version will be appreciated by those who regularly tackle traffic-laden stretches.
Maruti Suzuki claims a mileage of 24.9 km/l, which is one of the highest among all petrol cars in the country.
Ride, Handling, and Safety
Its light and nimble steering wheel and tight turning radius make it extremely convenient to manoeuvre in tight parking spots and on busy roads.
The suspension is feel better than many crossovers at low speeds, and the car doesn’t wander much down the highway – although it’s not great for high-speed dynamics.
On the safety aspect, the Alto K10 gets dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, reverse parking sensors and seatbelt reminder as standard.
The AMT version also gets hill-hold assist. It doesn’t come with advanced safety tech, however.This is adequate for a safe city car.
Pros of Maruti Alto K10
Excellent Fuel Efficiency
Urban Friendly Storage When not in Use
Refined and Reliable Engine
Quick and nimble, especially with AMT
Easy to Take Care of and Resell
Cons of Maruti Alto K10
Not much rear-passenger space
No rear wiper or defogger in any version
No Advanced Features Such as Rear Camera or Alloy Wheels
Highway Stability Is Average
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Maruti Alto K10: Conclusion
The Maruti Alto K10 is a well-established option for Indian car buyers who seek a small, fuel-efficient and hassle-free hatch.
It doesn’t have the panoply of flashy features or premium interiors that other cars in this category do,
but it gets the fundamentals right: affordable, good mileage, easy to drive and low cost of ownership.
Riding high on its tall-boy design, new Alto K10 boasts of one of the best mileage figures of any Indian manufactured car along with several newer features like tubeless radial tires,
An all-new front fascia, clear lens headlamps, body colored bumpers, and booth child and top end variant comes with AC.
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