Looks like the new emission norms has claimed one more victim. According to a media report, India’s largest carmaker has stopped the production of the iconic Alto 800.
RDE Emission norms to blame for discontinuation
The Alto 800 has been a popular offering by the Indian car maker. This car is equipped with the 796 cc engine. But, it seems that upgrading this motor to the new emission norms is no longer feasible. The higher cost of BS6 Phase 2 compliance would make the car unviable financially.
The Alto 800 has been the highest seeking hatch of the Maruti Suzuki family.
Buyer preferences of entry-level car customers
Consumer sentiments have all but ensured that the demand for the entry level hatchback segment has reduced. Further, the cost of these have gone up due to an increase in material costs and taxes. People also liked the bigger engined Alto K10. The Alto K10 too is a very popular car.
Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 : More Details
It was back in 2000 that Maruti launched the Alto 800. This car had big shoes to fill as it was touted as a replacement to the iconic Maruti 800. The car comes with a 796 cc engine that is rated at 47 BHP and 69 Nm of peak torque.
In terms of numbers, Maruti has sold over 3.5 million copies of the Alto 800 till date.
Jimny : Upcoming car from Maruti Suzuki
Maruti Suzuki Jimny is picking up pace. The carmaker has now officially released the showroom viewing schedule for the Jimny. With this, customers across 9 cities in India can check out the SUV.
The Jimny will come in two variants – Zeta and Alpha. The equipped engine is a 1.5-litre petrol motor. This unit produces 103 BHP at 6,000 rpm and 134.2 Nm at 4,000 rpm. The engine is available in either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission. Suzuki’s AllGrip Pro all-wheel drive system is a standard offering with the Jimny, thus adding to its off-roading capabilities.
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