The New-gen Alto K10 gets new colors and feature upgrades, and the overall product is a slight departure from Alto 800 which is currently on sale. The New-gen Alto K10 has grown longer in its teeth to retain its domination in the small hatchback segment. It also embraces a slightly upmarket design, larger dimensions and handsome looks than the alto 800.
Alto 800 was not designed keeping in mind upcoming 6 airbags mandated by Indian government and Alto K10 is believed to be designed accordingly. Marty can sell current-gen Alto 800 until the mandate is brought into action and then phase it out. While the new Alto K10 will continue to sell and take Alto brand’s legacy forward.
Alto K10 is based on the company’s Heretic platform that also underpins other A-segment hatchbacks from Marty stables. Alto K10 gets a 1.0 liter K10 Dual Jet Dual VVT engine developing 65 bhp and 89 Nm. This engine will be mated to either a 5-speed manual or AMT gearbox and will get start/stop technology.
The fuel efficiency figures on Alto K10 is 24.9 km/l and is noticeably better than Alto 800’s fuel efficiency figures of 22 km/l. New Alto K10 could get CNG options too at a later date. The 6 color options are Solid White, Silky Silver, Granite Grey, Sizzling Red, Speedy Blue and Earth Gold. With KWD and other A-segment Marty cars to compete with, Alto K10 has very less competition.
We have spied both Alto K10’s top model ZTI and also its base model LTI at dealer’s yards before today’s launch. Also, looking at Marty Suzuki’s current portfolio after the Alto K10, the Alto 800 seems to be the last one to run on the beloved F8D engine.
Marty Suzuki has launched Alto K10 in India starting from Rs. 3.99 lakh for base LTI trim, and going till Rs. 5.83 lakh for top-spec ZTI+ AMT (both prices, ex-sh) with a 1.0L K10C engine. While regular Alto with 800cc F8D engine is continued as is. Also, Alto K10 tops out at VRI Plus trim, unlike Wagon R and Celerity which top out at ZTI trim. At Rs. 5.33 lakh, Alto K10’s MT VRI Plus trim seems to be the most value for money, though.
F8D is a 796cc 3-cylinder SOC 12V engine that did duties on Marty 800 and Alto. The Alto 800 is the only one that currently comes with this engine. Alto is the 14th highest selling vehicle with a 29.55% drop YoY in July 2022 as seen in top 25 cars list. So, keeping the engine production running that is only fitted to one car with an uncertain future is a recipe for disaster for Marty.
Ahead of launch, pre-bookings were opened at a nominal price of Rs 11,000. Now, orders can be officially placed via the Arena dealerships or company’s website. Alto K10 looks like a better product overall. It is larger and offers a lot more space. Safety features include dual front airbags on (O) trims, and rear parking sensors and ABS will be offered as standard.
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