Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, the country’s largest selling car company, has come up with a new limited edition of the Alto 800, one of its highest grossers. The new Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition comes right at the onset of this year’s festive season. The new special model will try to woo the car buying lot during this period of increased car sales. The Utsav edition carries a handful of cosmetic enhancements that enhance the visual appeal of this bargain basement hatchback. The new Alto 800 Utsav has an ex-showroom price of Rs 3.55 lakh.
The new 2017 Maruti Alto 800 Utsav limited edition builds upon the VXi trim. This means you get all the features of the top-end trim along with the new features that are exclusive to the Utsav model. The new car is roughly Rs 20,000 costlier than the regular variant. Here are all the details on the latest limited edition of the Alto 800 A-segment hatchback.
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Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition Features
The new Maruti Alto 800 Utsav limited edition comes with a handful of visual updates that help the car have a higher visual appeal than the regular model. The front bumper gets what seem to be chrome rub strips to protect it from minute scratches. The fog lamp housings get chrome surrounds. The Utsav edition brings in red-yellow decals on the rear doors and the rear fenders. Even the taillamps get some chrome garnish and so does the lower-end of the boot. That’s not all as the car also gets chrome-plated ORVM caps. The latest special model comes with rear parking sensors. The interior gets a steering wheel cover and red trim for the centre console.
Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition Images
Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition Price
| Price (ex-showroom, New Delhi) | Rs 3.54 lakh |
This special edition is based on the VXi trim. At Rs 3.54 lakh apiece, the Alto 800 Utsav is roughly Rs 20,000 costlier than the regular car. However, the new car tries to justify the price premium through a handful of visual updates that enable the car to look more attractive than the standard car. You also get a really useful feature in the form of reverse parking sensors. Of course, like all such special variants, the Utsav edition is available only for a limited time. The Alto 800 range starts at Rs 2.46 lakh.
Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition Specifications
| Utsav Edition | Specs |
| Length x Width x Height | 3430 x 1490 x 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2360 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 720 kg |
| Wheel Type and Size | 12 inch steel rims |
| Boot Space | 177 L |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 796 cc |
| Power | 48 bhp |
| Torque | 69 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
As expected, the specifications remain unchanged. The Alto 800 Utsav comes with a 796 cc petrol engine that makes 48 bhp and 69 Nm. The engine comes mated to a 5-speed manual transmission. As there has been no change to the design, the dimensions remain the same. This car measures 3,430 mm in length, 1,295 mm in width, and 1,475 mm in height. It has a wheelbase of 2,360 mm.
Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition Mileage
| Mileage | 24.7 kmpl |
As is the case with specifications, the mileage figures also remain the same. The Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition remains one of the most fuel-efficient cars in its segment. However, this is an ARAI-certified fuel mileage figure. Real world fuel efficiency might vary.
Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition Warranty
| Warranty | 2 years; 40,000 KMs |
The Maruti Alto 800 has constantly been one of the highest selling models in India. It has already crossed the 30 lakh sales milestone in India since its launch in September 2000. Its latest special edition is available for sale at all Maruti Suzuki dealerships for a limited time period only. The car comes with the standard 2 years/40,000 KMS warranty.
Maruti Alto 800 Utsav Limited Edition Exterior and Interior
The new Alto Utsav aims to impress by offering a handful of visual enhancements. Most of these updates are chrome-plated add-ons that should please the chrome-loving Indian car buying lot. Up front, you get chrome-plated bumper rub strips, which protect the bumper against minor scratches. You also get chrome garnishing on the fog lamp housings. The side profile gets red-yellow decals on the rear doors and rear fenders. The rear-end also gets some chrome. The taillamps get chrome garnishing and the lower-lip of the boot gets a chrome strip. The interior gets a red trim for the centre console and a faux leather steering wheel cover.
So, what are your thoughts on the new Maruti Alto800 Utsav Limited Edition? Do you think the new special model justifies the higher price tag through what are essentially really minute styling updates? Will you choose the Utsav Edition over the regular VXi trim? Share your views with us by penning them down in the comments section below. Also, stay tuned for latest news updates on all the cars on sale in India.
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