Mighty K10-The Iron Heart of compact hatches

Exterior On the outside, the car looks exudes practicality and sensibility of design. The only thing I feel that didnt fall in place is the longer front & this is my personal opinion. Otherwise the front grille with the chrome element, the eagle eyed headlamp design, the fog lamp housing, neat looking bumper design and the bonnet with twin flowing lines on either sides look impressive. On the rear better looking tail lamps and a more practical looking hatch also gives a good feel to the onlooker. The K10 dons R13 tyres that gives it good road grip and stability. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) On the interior the K10 does not feel much different from the older sibling the Alto 800 FD. However the cockpit has seen a bit of an improvement with amber lit Fuel, Odo & dual trip meter, better short gear shifter, three spoke urethane steering wheel with chrome Suzuki badge and dual tone dash. Among other features are front power windows, EPS, Cable type shifting, manual central locking, front fog lamps, bottle holders, door pockets, rear parcel tray etc. The interior looks better the Alto std with features super-added. Boot space also is good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox It is here the K10 takes the cake. The car houses a 1 litre KB10 k-series all aluminium mill producing 68 bhp of power. The power to weight ratio of the car is very impressive which lends it great pick-up and power almost all the time. Though not very torquey, but is good enough for easy city driving. Fuel economy is very impressive. having driven the car for over 6000 kms, it was found to be delivering 17-18 kmpl in the city and 20 kmpl on the highway. Coming to the gearbox, it is neither buttery not notchy. Overall experience of the gear box was quite good, however the cable type shift system employed in the car doesnt seem to smoothen up the shifting experience. Comfort levels are just a tad above the Alto Std.

Ride Quality & Handling The car rides on bigger R13 tubeless tyres in comparison to leaner rubber on most of the competition, which proves a plus when it comes to ride quality and handling. K10 feels steady and well planted even at high speeds. Owing to the low profile design, body roll is almost negligible. The car gobbles minor potholes with aplomb and allows only major ones permeate into the cabin. Overall it rides and handles very well. 

Final Words At a price point of sub-4k onroad, the car is total VFM. The Maruti Suzuki K-10 gives you the best of both worlds. A great performance paired with stunning fuel economy. The car also comes equipped with a good load of features for the price it sells. A great choice for being the first car.

Areas of improvement Had the manufacturer improved the vehicle in terms of cabin space especially headroom, a bit of width and legroom it would have been a best seller for MS.

Great mileage, great engine, great bundle of features & great overall Value for MoneyElongated front & Less spacious (does not score over Alto 800 FD in terms of space)