Maruti Suzuki opens bookings for new Alto K10
Based on Suzuki’s Heartect platform, the new budget hatchback will rival the Renault Kwid in the Indian market.
Passenger vehicle market leader Maruti Suzuki India has opened bookings for the new Alto K10, ahead of the hatchback’s launch on August 18. Bookings for the budget car can be had for Rs 11,000 either online or at Maruti Suzuki Arena dealerships across the country.
CV Raman, Chief Technical Officer (Engineering), Maruti Suzuki India said, “The new Alto K10 has been designed and developed with the core philosophy of redefining the hatchback segment in the country. Built on Suzuki’s signature Heartect platform, the new Alto K10 will ensure a safe, comfortable and enjoyable driving experience while offering an excellent NVH performance. We have laid special focus on offering a modern design, a spacious cabin and a technology driven, user-friendly interior interface to cater to our ever-evolving customers.”
The new Alto K10 will be powered by Maruti’s 67hp, 1-litre K10C petrol engine which also powers the S-Presso. The current 48hp, 0.8-litre engine will continue to power the existing Alto 800. At launch, the new Alto K10 will rival the Renault Kwid in India.
The new Alto K10 gets an upright dashboard design, with the touchscreen infotainment system being the key highlight. It also gets window switches on the dashboard and may miss out on steering-mounted controls. Expected features and safety equipment include Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, ABS, dual front airbags, and ESP.
RELATED ARTICLES
JSW MG Motor India confident of selling 1,000 M9 electric MPVs in first year
The 5.2-metre-long, seven-seater luxury electric MPV, which will be locally assembled at the Halol plant in Gujarat, wil...
Modern Automotives targets 25% CAGR in forged components by FY2031, diversifies into e-3Ws
The Tier-1 component supplier of forged components such as connecting rods, crankshafts, tie-rods, and fork bridges to l...
VinFast’s second plant in Vietnam goes on stream ahead of India factory
Vietnamese EV maker’s second plant in its home market, which has a 200,000 EVs-per-annum capacity, will focus on produci...