Maruti Suzuki has upgraded the new Maruti Alto with a new 796 CC MPFI engine with an advanced 32 bit microprocessor controller. The new Alto comes with loads of new features and an improved mileage and power. Apart from the performance and mileage improvements, there are many cosmetic facelifts also. Also a new variant Alto STD without Air-conditioning is there for the customers who want an affordable and reliable car.

New Maruti Alto BS4 Features

There are numerous new features like :

• Fuel Economy of 19.73 KM/Litre of Petrol
• 32 Bit Engine Control unit for MPFI
• 4 Valves per Cylinder for better efficiency
• BS4 Compliant Engine
• Low spare part cost
• Intelligent Drive Assist Electrical Power Steering
• Low Turning Radius
• High Power And Torque for better driving Experience
• Comfortable Seating for 5
• Cup Holder
• Multi-flow Cooling Air-Conditioner With Heater
• Booster Assisted Power Brakes
• Collapsible Steering Column for crash safety
• iCATS Security System immobilizer
• Starts only with original key
• Amber Colored Speedometer Illumination
• Clear Sparkling Tail lamps
• Clear Lens Head Lamps
• Stylish dual tone seat Fabric
• Dual Tone Dashboard trim
• Electronic Tripmeter
• 2-Din Stereo System Slot
• Integrated head-rest on front seats

Although the cosmetic changes are very subtle as the structure of the car is still the same, only a few things have been enhanced for better quality and looks yet the improvements in the Engine are very important and much needed.

New Maruti Alto BS4 Specifications

The specifications of new Maruti Alto BS4 are :

• New FD8 796 CC MPFI Petrol Engine
• Improved Catalytic Converter
• New and improved EMS unit with better tuning
• Maximum Power – 47 PS
• Max Torque – 62 Nm
• 5 Speed Manual Transmission
• Front McPherson Strut Suspension
• Rear Torsion Beam Suspension
• Gas Filled Shock Absorbers
• Length = 3495mm; Width = 1475mm; Height = 1460mm;
• Wheelbase = 2360mm; Ground-clearance = 160 mm;
• Wheel Size = 145 / 80 R12

New Maruti Alto BS4 Colors

New Alto BS4 comes in 6 different colors:

• Pearl Blue Blaze
• Midnight Black
• Fire Brick Red
• Pearl Silver
• Silky Silver
• Superior White

Taking a look at the pictures, I personally feel that there is no major cosmetic changes and with the prices not been changed and Maruti’s Strategy to make it affordable and cheap, we should not be expecting features beyond the basic features of a small car like Maruti 800. With Maruti Alto Rupees 2 Lakh variant on the cards, its not a surprise that there is no major overhaul except the engine.

We have already covered a news about the price of New Maruti Also BS4, check out the link below-

New Maruti Alto BS4 Price

Updated 27 July 2010

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