Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Thursday launched the fourth technology mannequin of its well-liked entry-level hatchback automotive Alto at a beginning value of Rs 3,90,000.
The new Alto K10 is completely different from its predecessor, as it’s primarily based on Maruti’s Heartect platform. Drawing inspiration from Maruti’s next-generation mannequin of Celerio, launched earlier this 12 months, the brand new Alto K10 will get oval-shaped headlamps, a rear considerably just like Celerio, the hexagonal sample on the grille, and clean physique traces.
Much work has additionally been carried out on interiors as it’s outfitted with a 7-inch touchscreen infotech system that helps Android and Apple car-play and steering mounted controls.
The new mannequin, with a floor clearance of 160 mm, is powered by an up to date Ok-Series 1.0-litre engine with twin jet know-how which is 67 bhp and produces 89 nm of peak torque and is operated by each 5-speed handbook and automated transmission (AGS).
The carmaker has claimed a mileage of 24.9 km/hour.
Side view of latest Alto K10 (Image: Video seize: Live launch at YouTube)
For security, the brand new hatchback is supplied with twin entrance airbags, Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), and rear parking sensors.
It is obtainable in six variants and as many colors. Maruti opened bookings from August 10, with a reserving quantity of Rs 11,000 on the Suzuki Arena showroom.
The New Alto K10 will compete with Renault’s Kwid and Hyundai’s Santro.