With over 5 million units sold so far, the Maruti Alto has established a sales record that might never be broken by any other vehicle in the Indian car market
With the Indian car market scaling new heights in the post-pandemic era, several models have found thousands of takers in the last few years. In fact, cars like the Maruti WagonR, Maruti Swift, Tata Punch, tata Nexon and Hyundai Creta have been chart-busters. However, none of these have crossed the 50 lakh sales milestone, something only one car has been able to do so far. No, it’s not the erstwhile Maruti 800, but the Maruti Alto.
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Maruti Alto Flies Past 50 lakh Sales Milestone
Yes, only the Maruti Alto has surpassed the monumental 5 million sales figure. First launched in 2000, the Alto has been through a generation change and numerous updates. The entry-level hatchback has sold a whopping 5.06 million units. Now, this is something that might stay unparalleled for many years to come. The second-most-popular brand here is the Hyundai i10, with 3.3 million sales. In fact, for many years, the Alto was the top-seller in India. Its dominance spawned almost two decades.
While the Maruti Alto went on sale in 2000, its popularity grew only after the discontinuation of the 800. The popularity got another boost with the launch of the 1.0-litre engine variant, Alto K10. At the moment, though, only the K10 continues to be on sale. The F8D-equipped 0.8-litre version was pulled down the shelve with the advent of the BS6.2 norms.
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Specs & Price
The Maruti Alto K10 features a 1.0-litre K10C petrol engine. The three-potter delivers 67PS of power and 89Nm of torque. It comes with a choice of a 5-speed MT and a 5-speed AMT. Additionally, there’s a CNG variant with 57PS of power and 82Nm of torque. It comes with a 5-speed MT. Available from Rs 3.99 lakh to Rs 5.96 lakh (ex-showroom), the Maruti Alto K10 competes with models like the Renault Kwid and Maruti Suzuki S-Presso in the market.
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Our View
There are several reasons for the popularity of the Maruti Alto. Of course, the most major factor working in favour is the affordability. This, along with the low ownership cost, makes the Alto an obvious choice of many first-time car buyers and the budget-conscious.
The Maruti Suzuki Alto has cemented its position as one of India’s most popular cars due to several key factors. Firstly, its affordability and low cost of ownership make it accessible to a wide range of customers, including first-time car buyers and budget-conscious individuals. Secondly, Maruti Suzuki’s extensive service network and reputation for reliability and after-sales support contribute significantly to the Alto’s popularity. Thirdly, the Alto’s compact size and efficient fuel economy make it well-suited for city driving and navigating India’s congested roads. Additionally, the brand’s continuous updates and improvements to the Alto lineup over the years have kept it relevant and appealing to Indian consumers, further solidifying its status as a top-selling car in the country.
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