Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 [2012-2016] User Reviews

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interior is not immpressive of  Top model LXI as compared to Eon Dash board has no sufficeitn space and stylish. While sitting space does not feel more than old Alto and less than Eon. Boot space is 177 Lt (as told by sales man) less than its competitor Eon 215 Lt.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is better with different technology than ols Alto, Milege is edging ove Eon by 1.6 km. Valve are 12 with 3 cylinder  wheren Eon has 9 valves with 3 cylinder, But again Eon get a upped hand with 815cc. than Alto 795 cc.

Ride Quality & Handling Not rided.

Final Word Maruti introduced it as the in view of Hyndui Eon. As a automomobile savvy and a conscious in care segment I can say Eon has decency and sporty and Luxury exterionr and enterieor. Those who likes comfornt, conveyance and luxury and reasonabe price Eon is better than new Alto 800, for such persons a slight price up does not matter. Over all you must have good feeling when your car stand by sife of a car of same segment.

Areas of improvement Interior, Exterior more sporty and stylixh, Forg Lamps, Bootspace, and Front look, Color range, extra.

Good Price tag, Fuel economy,Front view,IInterior.Colors range.

Exterior Exterior is superb.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Cool gray enterior and new looking round ac vent, very chilled a/c but only front power window is bad. compare to old alto averything is better, better pickup, mileage, a/c interior very atteractive interior good VFM, I booked it and will get 19th oct.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is good, easy gear shifting like touch and change no extra play in gear liver, fuel economy best in class.

Ride Quality & Handling Its made for city driving but good on highway also, u can take enjoy a zig zag driving, no vibration 3rd gear at 80kmph, turning radius is good, very good pace inside the car.

Final Words Over all best for middle class family, every one can afford this car bcoz of good FE and low maintenace cost.

Areas of improvement Side view mirror could be color match, should be both side rear view mirror atleast lxi model.

Good fuel economy and space for rear passengerNothing

Hello Guys, I'm. Anshul from Ludhiana punjab. I have bought alto 800 December 2016 from stan autos. It was a good. Buying experience. I bought this car because of low price with less cost maintenance nd fuel economy. Yes it's a best car for city because of its size nd best for a small family membring 4,5 persons. Riding experience is good but not very good. In the summer with 4 to 5 persons nd AC on the pick. Up. Of car goes to very low. I have to shift the car in first gear to move. AC is not very good. In the summer it takes 20 minutes to cool the cabin temperature. It has very less space drinking seat is not very much comfortable for tall persons. The rear seats are just ok healthy nd tall persons will feel discomfort in the car. On highway this car is pretty good. Never put me in a trouble from. Last 9 months. Now comes on mileage. It gave better than other hatchback in petrol variant. Looks are classy. Performance is good. I have driven 10000 km in last 9 months Nd one time service is only cost around 1500 only. I prefer you to buy this car only in the lack of money. If u can spend near 4 lakh u should buy another. Because I have only averaging experience not much good.

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The best-selling car in the country, the Maruti Suzuki Alto is about to go through a sea change. The first model change in 11 years, the Alto has been made better in every way, taking some of the learnings from the outgoing model as well as the ultra successful K10 version that hit showrooms just two years ago.

So let's clear some things first. The Alto 800 won't replace the Maruti 800 - the old workhorse will continue to soldier on in the BS-III form. Secondly the Alto K10 too will continue in current avatar. That leaves the 800cc version of the Alto and that's what this one will replace. It will come in a total of seven trims, three of which will be offered with CNG but more on that later.

On the outside the new Alto 800 looks strikingly similar to the A-Star and seems to have borrowed a lot of design cues from the current Japanes Alto. The bug-eyed headlamps and the huge black grille along with the thin chrome moustache on the grille lend it some newness, though familiar. Strangely enough, there is some resemblance to the upcoming, facelifted version of the Ford Figo as well, though we believe it's more coincidence than anything else. The large expanse of metal on the flanks, the tall roof and the thick C-pillar are all in keeping with the Japanese version. Move to the tail-end and you find new, stylised tail lamps clear lens and dimples on the boot that are more to add stiffness to the whole package. The roof too gets stiffeners to add to the overall vehicle's rigidity while keeping it light. Riding on 12-inch wheels, the Alto 800 looks a bit under-tyred at first and there is a certain sense of missing proportion, but then again it is designed for a purpose - inexpensive commuting.

While the platform is borrowed from the last car, it's an improvement on all fronts. The monocoque is new and is stiffer than the last car while the overall length has come down by 100 mm - 55 mm up front and 45 mm at the rear. This has been done since the last car wasn't as well packaged with lots of empty space in the engine bay. The smaller dimensions mean ease of use in the city, which is always a plus.

On the inside, the dash is a new design. Gone are the rectangular air-vents all around to a combination of circular and rectangular ones that rest in the nacele on the centre. There is just a single dial in the instrument console with a host of tell-tale lights, but the amount of storage spaces seem to have gone up. You now get an area just above the glove box to store knick knacks, more space around the central tunnel to place large bottles or coins and a door pocket on the driver side as well as storage space just under the driver-side air vent. You get a choice of beige or grey trim on the inside and even though the beige trim does look decent, we'll stick with grey for obvious practical reasons. It also now comes with power windows for the front passengers in the top-end LXi trim as well as the option of a driver airbag for the first time on the Alto. Sadly there is no option of ABS yet.

Maruti Suzuki has also managed to improve space given the reduced length. Since wheelbase remains the same, Maruti Suzuki engineers have managed to improve headroom by 15 mm due to the increased roof height, 10 mm width by making the door trim thinner and 15 mm of additional legroom at the rear by making scoops in the front seats - ala the K10. You also get single piece seats up front while the rear seat is pretty much the same as the outgoing car.

Powering the car is an improved version of the F8D engine, a motor that has pretty much made the company the powerhouse it is in India today. Changes include the use of a plastic intake instead of an aluminium one, a lightened crankshaft and connecting rod, new low friction bearings, new low tension piston rings and short skirt pistons. Besides improving the compression ratio, the engineers have also placed an improved, cable-type gear shifting mechanism with detent-pin technology (seen on the Estilo and Wagon R) and diagonal shift assistance from fifth to fourth. All these improvements have resulted in a 11 per cent improvement in torque to 7 kgm@3500 rpm and 47.5 bhp@6000 rpm, up from 44 bhp earlier.

These changes can be instantly felt once you are on the road. Gone is the typical three-cylinder 'knocking' at low speeds in high gear. Instead you get a smoother transition through revs and a more linear torque curve that pulls the vehicle through. While we didn't strap on our performance equipment, we wouldn't be surprised if the new Alto 800 is up to one second quicker to 100 kph than its predecessor. The gears fall into place better and smoother with less of the rubbery feel of the last car. The engine note is just as good as it was, but it's the overall driveability that's made huge strides. Maruti claims a massive improvement in fuel efficiency - 22.7 kpl in ARAI tests.

The changes to the monocoque and the addition of gas dampers have made the car dynamically better too. It rides a wee bit better and is less bumpy. But it steers and handles tighter and is less prone to understeer than before. It's only the tyres that are the weak-link in the package. They aren't as grippy as you would want them to be and shifting to 13-inchers should improve matters a bit. The steering has good weight and the vehicle turns in beautifully thanks to the revised stiffness and weight distribution.

There are lot of improvements and takeaways from the new Alto 800, most of which are incremental rather than substantial. And yet it's a perceptibly better car that has ironed out most, if not all the shortcomings of its predecessor. When it goes on sale on October 16th, be rest assured that this winner for Maruti Suzuki will just entrench itself even more firmly.

Milage, Contemporary Exterior Design, Fresh Interiors, Superior Drive Experience, Best-in-ClasNo Power Steering in base and Lx varient

I got delivery of the the car on December 3, 2012 and since then it has been driven 1300 kms approximately. The LXI model cost me 3.57 L on road in Nagpur city. I spent another 20K on Sony deck and reverse parking camera.

Exterior The design is very cool and resembles a tallboy shape. The curves also look good with the headlights adding character to the appearance. The older Alto looks very mild. The bad part is that the car is almost made of 'plastic' (fibre). I fear the day when someone dashes into me or vice versa.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) There is a lot of headroom and the scooped seats offer some extended seating in the back. Perfect car for a family of four. For the price and segment, the comfort levels are exceedingly good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Not a 'powerful' car as the 800cc engine has tuned for economy. If you start the A/C then the car really lags while starting off from signals.

Ride Quality & Handling The power steering is extremely weak and it does take an effort. Ride quality is fantastic as the small potholes and rough ride are invisible. I felt the potholes in my Indica all the time, but this car is smooth. Highway ride is also fun, but only till 80k/hr.

Final Words Overall value for money.

Areas of improvement NA.

Fuel economy, design, boot space and headroomPower steering weak, fibre body and music system absence

Exterior

Exterior is very decent. Nice soothing body and is always pleasent and decent to look at. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Plastic quality needs to be improved. The colour tone can change to black and beige. Interior is livable.  

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

I have covered nearly 13000 Kms in about 9 months. 

 It's very peppy car and has never disappointed me.

I have taken it even for long journeys many times and it has never disheartened me.

It's a very good car to drive.

I travel around 1400-1500 Kms a month and car has been an excellent companion so far.

Even my father loves to drive this car.

I get the xtra premium and power petrol filled in it and not the common/normal petrol. It gives an amazing mileage of 34km/ltr on this kind of petrol and gives 25km/kg on Cng. 

Cng cylinder is 10 Kg which fills to around 5-6 kg at best. 

Ride Quality & Handling

 Ride quality is excellent probably the best in the segment.

I rejected Eon and KWID for it. It's that good. 

Final Words:

It's an excellent companion to have and will never let you down.

I have covered nearly 13000 Kms in about 9 months. 

Just ensure you get the service done on time and take care of things such as tyre pressure refill etc.  

Areas of improvement  

 The greatest letdown of such an excellent package for maruti are their dealers.

They are theives is broad daylight.

3 free services from Magic Auto (moti nagar) have costed me Rs.8500.

They charge Rs.1800 for wheel alignment of Alto.

That is the biggest drawback. Maintaining Alto is no longer cheap is you get service done by a dealer.

 

Excellent Mileage, decent looks, good space for 5 adults.kranking Gear at times, magic auto Maruti dealers overcharge for service, No wiper/defogger at back.

Exterior Ok but maruti has scope 2 improve it

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Int is ok but has got good space ,plastic is better than old one but mariti should make it like std of eon  but with this price cant complain. i think a beige int should be available which will make it feel more big.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Excellent work by maruti engg team, I've driven it almost 4ooo km now I can say my choice was right, i ve honda city new 2012 edition n was looking 4 small hatch 4 my wife n city use really its very smmoth n rigth choice for city drive n short distance , we r very happy with new alto 800n will recoomend it for ladies n city use. I think maruti should bring it with automatic driving mode because  there is a class who want a auto mode with good servise, maruti can do it  but extra feature in all other auto gera hatch makes it more costly. If auto ritz or brio/i 10 is at Rs 6.75 lakh 1 will go for a sedan. Any way alto is definately better tahn its compititer.

Driving comfort,space, comfort, mileage,value 4 moneyLooks can be better ,rest nothin

Exterior Okay not bad. Front view is superb.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Sweet and simple.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good fuel economy with 20+ kmpl.

Ride Quality & Handling Purchased this lovely car Alto 800 LXi(Colour: Frost blue) on Jan 14th. We had a trip for Madikeri, Mysore, Ghatti and Nandi hills. Superb experience. Comfortable in driving. I suggest to purchase this fabulous car, for those who are planning to purchase. This is car is worth enough for middle class families. Fantastic car for middle class family.

Final Words Overall I rate 4 1/2 stars :)

Areas of improvement Interior is quit simple.

Good fuel economy with 20+ kmpl. Front view is superb.No comments. I love this car.

Alto is a perfect small family car which fits well for a family of 4 or even 5. It is one of the best cars to be used inside the city area, where there is so much of traffic, parking problems and pollution. This car is compact, comfortable and economical. It has all the basic requirements. The car performs well on the highways as well and sometimes gives an economy of 21 km/hr which is unbelievable for any car. I use it from ages and highly recommend it as a budget-family car.