1.The Suzuki Swift is a subcompact car produced by Suzuki in Japan since 2000.

Prior to this, the "Swift"

nameplate had been applied to the Suzuki Cultus in numerous export markets.
The Suzuki Swift began as a marketing and manufacturing rebadge of the Suzuki Cultus,
a supermini (or subcompact) manufactured and marketed worldwide across three generations and four body
configurationsthree-door hatchback, four-door sedan, five-door hatchback and two-door convertibleand
using the Suzuki G engine family.
The Swift was marketed in the Japanese domestic market (JDM) as the Cultus and elsewhere as the Suzuki
Forsa, Suzuki Jazz, Chevrolet Swift, Chevrolet Sprint and Sprint Metro, Geo and Chevrolet Metro, Pontiac
Firefly, Maruti 1000, Holden Barina and Subaru Justy. Versions of the second generation Cultus were also
produced until 2007 in India and the car remains in production today in Pakistan.





First generation (20002004)

HT51S, HT81S
The first generation Swift was introduced in 2000 as a replacement for the Suzuki Cultus. Outside of Japan, the
"Suzuki Ignis" name was used. Both three- and five-door hatchback body styles were offered, although the
three-door was not offered as part of the regular lineup in Japan.

The Swift was powered by a new generation of Suzuki inline-four gasoline engines, the M family. Engine
displacements of 1.3 and 1.5-litres were offered, both with a five-speed manual transmission or optional four-
speed automatic. The vehicle was available with either front or four-wheel drive. Vehicles fitted with the 1.3-litre
engine were designatedHT51S, with the 1.5-litre version assigned HT81S.
[1]

The shorter three-door body variant formed the basis of the Swift Sport in Japan, or Ignis Sport in export
markets. Introduced in 2003, it featured redesigned bumpers, and was fitted with a higher-output version of the
1.5-litre engine. The Sport ceased production in 2005, with the regular Swift models remaining until 2006 for
the Japanese market only.
HR51S, HR81S[edit]
In 2001, General Motors introduced the Chevrolet Cruzea crossover SUV based on the Swift, retaining the
original car's basic dimensions and powerplants. The Cruze was restyled, adopting a crossover look between a
tall hatchback and a sport utility vehicle, and the three-door body was dropped. The "Chevrolet Cruze"
commercial designation was used in Japan, while in Australia the car was sold as the "Holden Cruze" from
2002 to 2006. The 1.3-litre cars were given the model code HR51S, with the 1.5-litre versions
coded HR81S.
[2][3]

Suzuki in Europe introduced the Cruze modifications as an update of the Ignis in 2003, although extended by
145 millimetres (5.7 in) in length, thus improving interior and luggage dimensions. Due to an agreement
with Subaru, this model was also sold throughout Europe in all-wheel drive form as the Subaru Justy from
2003. These Europe-only models were manufactured by Magyar Suzuki in Hungary. Due to the local presence
of the Chevrolet-badged model, Suzuki in Japan did not utilise the modifications for a Suzuki-badged model of
its own.






Second generation (20042010)

ZC71S, ZC11S, ZD11S, ZC21S, ZD21S, ZC31S

The second generation Swift debuted at the Paris Motor Show in September 2004. The design of the new Swift
was previewed on the Concept S and Concept S2 concept cars at auto shows, in the years leading up to its
launch. This generation of the Swift marked a significant departure with the previous Cultus-based models, with
Suzuki redesigning the vehicle as less of a "low price alternative" subcompact and more of a "sporty"
subcompact.
[5]
The Swift's design and driving characteristics focused on the European market with its chassis
refined through a road-testing program across Europe.
[6]
The second generation Swift has received a four stars out of five rating in the Euro NCAPcrash tests.
[7]
It also
was awarded 2006 Semperit Irish Car of the Year in Ireland.
Since its global launch in 2005, which was kicked off with a marketing campaign fronted by the
footballer Cristiano Ronaldo in many European countries, the Swift has recorded above forecast sales in most
markets. In Japan, sales figures have been twice the forecast and in many European markets the model has
been a runaway success.
The Swift was available with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, rated at 92 metric horsepower (68 kW; 91 hp) and
102 metric horsepower (75 kW; 101 hp), respectively. It was produced in Hungary, India, Japan, Pakistan and
by Chang'an Motors in China. In China and Japan, only the five-door body is available, and four-wheel drive is
an option for the 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines. A 1.2-litre engine fitted with an automaticcontinuously
variable transmission (CVT) transmission was offered as in front-wheel drive only. In Europe, the Swift was
launched in three- or five-door hatchback forms, with 1.3- and 1.5-litre petrol engines, and a 1.3-
litre DDiS engine supplied by Fiat. The 1.3 petrol is also available with an automated manual transmission or
with four-wheel drive. Both the 1.3-litre and 1.5-litre petrol models are available with four-wheel drive, and hold
the chassis numbers, ZD11S and ZD21S.
Swift Sport (2005-2012) (ZC31S)
In October 2005, Suzuki launched the Sport version of the new Swift in Japan named SwiftRS, and in
September 2006 the model was introduced in most European markets. Named "Swift Sport", it is powered by
an enhanced M16A unit, a high-revving 1.6-litre, naturally aspirated DOHC VVT four-cylinder engine with an
11.1:1 compression ratio, high lift cams, forged pistons, and strengthened valve springs. The 1.6-liter engine
produces 125 metric horsepower (92 kW; 123 hp) and 148 newton metres (109 lbft) torque. At 3,765mm
(148.2 inches), the car is 70mm (2.7 inches) longer than the standard Swift. The Swift Sport features sportier
bumpers and spoilers, a stiffer suspension, twin exhaust pipes, red sport seats (with Recaro seats optional)
and four-wheel disc brakes on 16-inch wheels. The European Swift Sport features five-speed manual
transmission, the three-door body variant, 17-inch wheels (16-inch also available) and electronic stability
control (ESC).
Maruti[edit]
The Maruti Suzuki Swift was launched in India in May 2005 with a 1.3-litre petrol engine. Later, in early 2007,
Maruti introduced the Swift with a Fiat-sourced 1.3 L DDiS engine. In 2010, due to the new BS IV emission
norms, Maruti replaced the 1.3 L petrol engine with a 1.2 L K-series engine. In August 2011, Maruti launched
the all-new third-generation Swift, with 1.2 L K-series petrol and 1.3 L DDiS engines. Hence Maruti Suzuki Swift
design is derived from the previous Suzuki Swift which was already in foreign market. Maruti Suzuki launched
limited edition Swift RS. It is available on the VXi and VDi variants of the hatchback.
[8]




Swift Range Extender
The Suzuki Swift Plug-in Hybrid concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Tokyo Motor Show. The Swift Plug-in
concept has an all-electric range of about 30 km (19 mi) drawing on a lithium-ion battery pack. When the
battery is running low a small 0.66 L engine kicks in to power a generator that charges the battery.
[9][10][11]

In May 2010 Suzuki announced a demonstration program with 60 Swift Plug-in hybrids in Japan scheduled to
start by late 2010.
[9][12]
Initially sales of the Suzuki Swift plug-in hybrid electric vehicle were scheduled to begin
by 2013.
[11]

The plug-in car is powered by a 55 kW, 180 Nm AC synchronous motor and a 2.66 kWh Li-ion battery pack.
Average fuel consumption, calculated by combining fuel consumption during operation on electric power from
grid charge and fuel consumption during hybrid operation after depletion of the battery pack is 37.6 km/L on the
JC08 cycle (88.4 mpg US, or 2.7 L/100 km). Grid charge time for the battery is approximately 1.5 hours @
100V and 1h at 200V.
[9][12]

In March 2014 Maruti Suzuki announced that it will provide several copies of the production version, renamed
"Swift Range Extender" as part of a pilot project to be conducted in partnership with the Indian government
during 2014-15. According to Marutis tests, the Swift Range Extender delivers a combined fuel efficiency of up
to 48.2 km/l (136 mpg-imp; 113 mpg-US), with an all-electric range of 25.5 km (15.8 mi). The battery takes nearly
90 minutes to get fully charged. Maruti is awaiting for the implementation of the India's National Electric Mobility
Mission Plan 2020, which will define the government's purchase incentives for plug-in electric cars.
[13
Third generation (2010present)

ZC72S, ZC82S, ZC32S[edit]
The third-generation Swift is being produced at Suzuki's plant in Hungary from where it will be supplied across
Europe. The new car has its wheelbase extended by 50 millimeters over the previous second generation and
has many visual updates. While the new car looks different from the old one, its design is an evolution of the
radical second generation styling with a longer and more rounded appearance. Post-September 2010 Swifts
are fitted with a heavily revised version of the K12 engine found in the Suzuki Wagon R+d. In most countries,
the 3rd generation of Suzuki Swift uses a 1.4 liter VVT petrol engine (K14B) which produces 95 hp. During
September 2010 Suzuki in the United Kingdom released the third generation Swift onto British roads.
The new generation is expected to feature a 1.2 liter VVT petrol engine developing 92 bhp. In some countries,
the 3rd generation of Suzuki Swift uses a 1.4 liter VVT petrol engine (K14B) which produces 95 hp.
In Thailand, the Swift is built locally and is part of the Thai government's eco-car program. The car is sold with
a CVT automatic transmission on GA, GL and GLX variants; GA and GL variants are also offered with a five-
speed manual transmission without anti-lock brakes.
[14]

For Malaysia Market was released in 12 July 2013.
[15]
As for the previous generation, a four-door saloon model
was developed for India by Maruti in 2012. This is shorter than the previous generation; now at 3.99 m (157 in)
it falls underneath an important tax threshold at four metres of length.
[16]


Swift S-Concept


The Suzuki Swift S-Concept was at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show.
[17]
The concept car is
powered by a 1.6 litre 4-cylinder engine combined with a six-speed manual transmission.
[18]
At Paris, it was
rumored that the next Swift Sport would get a 150-hp (112-kW / 152-PS), a 22 percent increase over the 2010
model. Riding on 18-inch wheels, the car now features a large rear wing, new headlights and rear lighting
clusters. It has also been brought closer to the ground. Inside, designers included bucket seats, a new steering
wheel, different instrumentation and carbon fiber trim.
Swift Sport (2012-present) (ZC32S)
The 2012 Suzuki Swift Sport is powered by a revised 1.6 litre 4-cylinder engine producing 100 kW (136 bhp)
and 160 Nm torque. The 2012 model comes with the option of a six-speed manual transmission or a high
performance CVT transmission with 7-speed manual mode and paddle shifters.
[19]

At 3,890mm (153.15 inches), the car is 177mm (6.97 inches) longer than the current MINI Cooper S. It is
similarly wider and taller, but its 2,430mm (95.67 inches) wheelbase is 36mm (1.41 inches) shorter than the
Cooper. Riding on light weight 17-inch alloys, the car now features a rear spoiler, a large front grille, body kit,
new HID headlights and rear lighting clusters. It has also been brought closer to the ground. Inside, designers
included bucket seats, a new steering wheel, different instrumentation and sporty red stitching.
In January 2014, The Swift Sport was updated to include a 6.1" combined satnav/dab radio infotainment
touchscreen as standard.
Swift Sport SZ-R[edit]
In the United Kingdom Suzuki has released another special edition of the Swift, the SZ-R, with a list price of
14,249 and limited to just 100 units. The SZ-R has a 136HP VVT engine and is capable of doing 0 to 62 mph
in 8.7 seconds, and reaching a top speed of 121 mph, while returning 44 mpg. It is equipped with seven
airbags, auto air conditioning, cruise control, Bluetooth connectivity and USB port, rear privacy glass and 17-
inch wheels.
[20]

2013 update[edit]
For 2013, Suzuki updated the Swift with some minor cosmetic changes such as a revised front bumper, L-
shaped LED daytime running lights on the foglamp housings, fresh 16-inch wheels, LED-type high-level brake
lamp and new seat fabric design.
[21]

For the Japanese market, it features Suzuki's newly developed DUAL JET ENGINE as well as Suzuki's ENE-
CHARGE system and ECO-COOL, implemented from the Suzuki Wagon R. The new DUAL JET ENGINE uses
the dual injection system on its 1.2L petrol engine and it works by increasing vaporization, making combustion
more efficient. It channels fuel to two intake ports instead of only one per cylinder.
With the DUAL JET ENGINE and the ENE-CHARGE, fuel economy is now up to 26.4 km/L, calculated based
on JC08 mode.
[22]

Motorsport[edit]
Main articles: 201112 Suzuki Swift Sport Cup season and 2012 Australian Suzuki Swift Series season
In 2009 Peter Scott won the Suzuki Swift Cup, the junior swift cup and the British Rally Championship R1
class.
[23]

AWARDS[edit]
Suzuki Swift has won more than 60 Awards including car of the year awards. Some of the awards list is given
below : 1.Most fun to drive car in Japan car of the year awards 2006
[24]
2.RJC Japan car of the year 2006 &
2011
[25]

[26]
3.Indian car of the year 2012
[27]
4.2011 small car of the year by BBC top gear india
[28]
5.Goldstar
award by Wheels magazine Australia
[29]
6.Best buy hot hatchback by whatcar magazine UK for swift
sport
[30]
7.Best model in city cars by Largus magazine France
[31]
8.2011 Small car of the year by AMI insurance
autocar magazine Newzealand
[32]
9.Best Small Car by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers in scotish
car of the year awards 2010
[33]





















2. The Suzuki Alto is a small car (kei car) designed by Suzuki. Its selling points have long included a low price
and good fuel economy. The model, currently in its seventh generation, was first introduced in 1979 and has
been built in many countries worldwide. The Alto badge has often been used on different cars in Japan and in
export markets.
First generation (19791984)



The first generation (SS30V/40V), introduced in May 1979, was a three-door cargo version of
the Fronte passenger car, equipped with a folding rear seat. Front suspension comprised coils struts, with leaf
springs at the back. Steering was recirculating ball, and brakes four-wheel drums.
[3]
On introduction, the Alto
received the T5B two-stroke 539 cc (SS30) three-cylinder engine, producing 28 PS (21 kW) at 5,500 rpm. The
Alto was a "micro sensation" when introduced, largely due to its rock bottom price of 470,000 (circa $1,900 in
1979, at a time when the cheapest Ford Pinto cost $4,999 in the US). This bargain price was made possible by
a number of Japanese special concessions for commercial vehicles: The engine did not require twin catalysts,
unlike in the Fronte. Two less doors provided another saving, as did the exemption from commodity tax. The
Alto was a sensation, and other producers such as Subaru (with the "Family Rex") quickly followed suit with
cut-priced "commercial" vehicles really intended for private use.
[4]
The Alto propelled Suzuki into seventh place
in Japanese production (cars and trucks).
[5]

In January 1981, the F5A four-stroke 543 cc known from the Fronte was also installed (though with only a
single-barrel carburettor), it too put out 28 PS (21 kW) but at 6,000 rpm. Torque was considerably lower, down
from 5.3 to 4.2 kgm (52 to 41 Nm; 38 to 30 lbft).
[6]
1981 saw also the year that it became available on the
United Kingdom market, as Suzuki began selling cars there that year.
In export markets, the Alto name was used for the passenger car versions (chassis codes with trailing letter
"S") as well as on commercials (ending in"V"), while the van was marketed as the "Suzuki Hatch" in Australia.
The four-doors were not proper hatchbacks, only featuring an opening rear window. Export cars were also
available with twelve-inch wheels, unlike the domestic versions which only used ten-inch units until the
introduction of the 4WD version in October 1983. The 4WD "Snow Liner" thus gained an extra 2.5 cm (1 in) of
ground clearance.
[7]
Most export Altos were passenger car versions (which used the "Fronte" badge in the
Japanese domestic markets), and usually received the 0.8 litreF8B engine and the SS80 chassis code. The
SS80 was also built in New Zealand, by South Pacific Suzuki Assemblers at a rate of six per day. It was
introduced in New Zealand in March 1980.
[2]

In Australia, the Suzuki Hatch, sold as a two-seat commercial vehicle to be taxed at 35 percent duty (as
opposed to 57.5 percent for passenger cars) offered a standard 543 cc engine with 19.2 kW (25.7 hp) and
35 Nm (26 lbft).
[3]
The side rear windows were covered with fibreglass by default, with a glass panels
optional.
[3]
The only other option was air conditioning.
[3]
M. W. Suzuki in Victoria introduced the "800 pack" in
1981 that included the 796 cc motor, said to boost not only performance, but also fuel economy.
[3]
The pack
also added steel-belt radial tyres, 12-inch wheels (up from 10-inch), front-wheel disc brakes and bolder
bumpers front and rear.
[3]

While Suzuki held on to the two-stroke engine concept for a half decade longer than any of its Japanese
competitors, eventually market pressures and ever tightening emissions regulations spelled its end in the Alto
by September 1981. The Jimny, however, did use the same 539 cc engine (called LJ50 in the Jimny) as late as
1987.

Second generation (19841988)



The second generation (CA71) was introduced in September 1984. It continued with the F5A engine of the
SS40, but also became available with turbocharged and multi-valve engines thereof, mainly in the "Works"
series. In December 1984 a four-wheel-drive version (CC71) was added. Performance versions of the Alto first
appear in 1985 when a turbocharged engine was made available. It gradually acquired more performance-
related modifications until the Works version was introduced in February 1987. The Alto Works was the first
kei-car to reach the legal limit of 64 PS (47 kW). It acquired considerable popularity, with modelsof it still made
by Fujimi. A 5-door body (identical to the Fronte's) became available in October 1985.
In July 1986 the CA/CC71 became the CA/CC72 after a rather thorough facelift. New wraparound headlights, a
new dash and interior heralded the new ITL rear suspension (Isolated Trailing Link), a three-link rigid setup.
A "Walkthrough Van" was introduced in January 1987, while at the other end of the spectrum, the personal
coup Cervo on the CA/CC72 base was introduced in 1988 with a new 547 cc F5B engine. In August 1987,
higher spec Altos became available with a 3-speed automatic rather than the 2-speed they had been using
before.
Third generation (19881994)


The third generation (CL/CM11) replaced the CA71 in September 1988. This was the last generation of Alto to
have an associated Fronte model. It had strikingly angular styling, with an unusual glazed C-pillar on the 5-
door. Another curiosity of this generation was the availability of a version with sliding doors, the "Slide Slim",
intended to simplify entering and exiting in tight spaces. It also made egress easier for the old and the infirm.
When theFronte name was discontinued in October 1989, the passenger car versions (CN/CP11) became
Altos. Initially the CL11 used the 12-valve 42 hp (31 kW) F5B engine known from the SS71 Cervo, but with an
added 34 hp (25 kW) 6-valve version in lower-spec versions. A 46 hp (34 kW) DOHC version was also
available in the Twin Cam Rl. Passenger car versions had the same engines, but all with 2 hp less due to more
stringent emissions controls. The fuel-injected, 12-valve, turbocharged Works models came with
an SOHC 58 hp (43 kW) engine (FF S/X or 4WD S/R) or a 64 hp (48 kW) DOHC version (FF RS/X or
4WD RS/R). The front-wheel-drive Works' were available with a 3-speed automatic in addition to the standard
5-speed manual.
[11]

660cc era[edit]
Alto/Works[edit]
When the Kei car standards were changed in 1990, capacity was increased to 657 cc (F6A) in March, the Alto
becoming theCL/CM/CN/CP21 in the process. The new standards also allowed for a 100 mm (3.9 in) longer
car, which meant new bigger front and rear bumper, and new headlights and grille. Lower grade Van versions
received a 6-valve 36 hp (27 kW) engine, while passenger car versions (and the l'po Van) got a 12-valve,
52 hp (39 kW) version. 4WD versions with the 3-speed automatic transmission were fuel-injected and offered 3
more hp. The F6A-engined Works RS/X and RS/R still claimed the legally limited 64 hp, but the lower
grade i.e. Turbo (introduced in July) received a 6-valve SOHC-engine producing 61 hp (45 kW).
[11]
Reflecting
decreased tax benefits for commercial Kei cars, the Works series was now classified as passenger vehicles,
allowing for a real backseat.
In September 1991, responding to increasing safety demands, the Alto received side impact protection. Also,
the vertical door handles (see picture on the right) on three-door versions were replaced by traditional
horizontal ones. The reengineering was extensive enough to necessitate new model codes, with vans
becoming CL/CM22 (FF/4WD) and passenger versions (including the Works) now called CR/CS22. While
performance engines remained as they were, the "cooking" Alto's engines were updated with power outputs up
to 40 and 52 hp respectively (29/38 kW).
[12]

Fourth generation (19951998)



The fourth generation (HA11) appeared in 1994. The 657 cc F6A engines were joined by a new high-
performance 64 PS (47 kW) 658 cc K6A (HA21). The styling displays an interesting blend of features:
the tailgate and rear doors are still fairly angular, but the front is beginning to be more rounded - a trend which
would be continued in later years.
Fifth generation (19982004)



The fifth-generation Alto (HA12/22) was introduced in October 1998. The styling was generally more rounded,
the shape of the cabin showing the Alto's relationship with the new Suzuki Kei. The 658 cc K6A engine was
now also available without a turbocharger, joining the turbocharged version and the familiar
657 cc F6A engines. The turbocharged Works models were available with a 60 hp F6A engine (i.e., 5MT/3AT
and FF or 4WD) or a 64 hp VVT K6A (RS/Z, 5MT and FF or 4WD). The front-wheel-drive RS/Z was sold with a
non-VVT K6A engine when in combination with a 4-speed automatic transmission, it too with a claimed 64 hp.
In December 2000, the Works versions were discontinued, as the Alto was realigned as an economy version.
The Suzuki Kei Sports picked up the Works' mantle.
Several derivatives were produced from this generation. Suzuki produced two "classic-style" versions: the Alto
C
[15]
with a deep chrome grille and a curious headlamp arrangement by which circular main lamps were joined
with ovoid sidelights and indicators, which was shared with the Alto Works;
[16]
and the Alto C2
[17]
which had
separate headlamps and sidelights and a wider grille.Mazda also sold the standard Alto as the Carol,
and Mitsuoka used the Carol as a basis for their Ray. Pakistani production began in 2000 utilizing an old
carburetor based F10A engine.
[18]

The car was sold as a Chevrolet Alto in Colombia and Ecuador, equipped with a one-litre, sixteen-valve four-
cylinder engine.

Facelift
In December 2000, the fifth generation Alto received a thorough facelift, becoming theHA23. As the Works was
discontinued, naturally aspirated versions of the K6A became the only ones on offer, with either 54 hp (40 kW)
or 46 hp (34 kW) in an especially efficient lean-burn iteration. Front- or four-wheel-drive, manual and automatic
transmissions were available (no more CVT), in either a 3- or 5-door hatchback body. A 3-door van version
remained available.
[19]
Maruti Alto (20002012)





The Maruti Alto is the Indian-built version of the fifth generation Alto, manufactured by Maruti
Suzuki. It was launched in the local Indian market on 27 September 2000
[20]
although the Alto
nameplate was very successfully being used to export the Maruti Zento Europe from India since
around 1994
[21]
having captured over 40% market share in Belgium and 33% in Netherlands by
1998.
[22]
It is the best-selling hatchback in India.
[20]
Since 2006, It is India's largest selling car
[23]
and
crossed the 1 million production figure in February 2008 becoming the third Maruti model to cross
the million mark in India after Maruti 800 and Maruti Omni and fourth overall joining Hyundai
Santro.
[24]
A new version of the Alto called the Alto 800 was released in the Indian car market on 16
October 2012.
[25]
This new version of the car was the first major redesign of the Alto in the Indian
auto scene after its introduction in India in 2000. It features new engines, a new design and added
features among other changes. Besides being exported to Europe from 1994 to 2004, it has also
been exported to several other countries.
Specifications[edit]
Until the late 2010 introduction of the K10 Alto, it was powered by a three-cylinder 796 cc gasoline
engine with 4 valves per cylinder, MPFI and a 32bit ECM. All models have a five-speed manual
transmission. There also used to be a VX/VXi model with a 4-cylinder 1061 cc engine (64 bhp/80
Nm torque) launched in April 2001. This has now been discontinued, although it is still sold in certain
European countries. The VX model also featured a tachometer not found in lesser Altos.
800 cc Alto:
Maximum Power: 47 PS (35 kW) at 6,200 rpm
Torque: 62 Nm (46 lbfft) at 3,000 rpm
Acceleration 0100 km/h: approximately 20 seconds
Top Speed: 137 km/h (85 mph)
[citation needed]


Variants
The Alto is offered in the following variants:
[26]

Maruti Alto Models in India
Standard Base model, non-AC, launched in 2004.
[27]

LX Upgraded, with AC, tinted windows, heater, floor front console with cup holders, fabric seats, etc.
LXi
High-end, with extra features like integrated rear seat head restraints, remote fuel lid opener,
electronic power steering, etc.
The Alto was seen as a natural successor to the time-tested and equally popular Maruti 800 (MB 308). It
contained all the plus points that the 800 offered Indian car-buyers, in addition to features such as power-
steering, power-assisted braking and a 5th gear that the 800 did not normally have. The popularity of the Alto
has steadily increased over the past few years, mainly due to the aggressive pricing. This reduction in prices
has mainly come in due to the reduction in excise duty over time. Alto became the first car in India to sell over
200,000 units in a single financial year, the last 100,000 units being sold in 5 months. Alto was also the only car
to sell over 22,000 units in a single month. Maruti's vast network of dealerships and Maruti Authorized Service
Centers (MASS) have also contributed towards this massive popularity in the Indian entry-level automobile
market.
Maruti Alto with K Series Engine
[28]
Maruti Suzuki has launched a new version of Maruti Alto in the Indian
auto market in August 2010. The new Maruti Alto K10 is equipped with the company's 1.0 L, K-series petrol
engine which also currently powers the A-Star and Wagon R. The K10B engine delivers 68 PS (50 kW) of
maximum power at 6,200 rpm with 90 Nm of maximum torque at 3,200 rpm. 0100 km/h is possible in 13.33
seconds.
[citation needed]
The company's senior official said that they have no plans to discontinue the previous
version with the launch of Maruti Alto. The K10 has a redesigned front end, with more sculpted headlights.

Maruti Alto 800 (2012present)

The Alto 800 has all-new bodywork and interiors. It replaced the first generation Maruti Alto, and while keeping
the 796 cc engine, there have been several modifications. The price of the Alto, already India's best-selling car,
was actually lowered with the model change. Various methods were found to lower the price, including the
lowering of the weight of each individual component by one gram each, and also by building their own robots
for manufacturing the car.
[29]

Variants[edit]
Standard - Base model of the Alto 800.
LX - Middle variant of the Alto 800. Gets AC, remote fuel lid opener etc.
LXI- Top end variant, gets power steering, Remote hatch opener, Remote fuel lid, Power windows, Adjustable
Outside rear view mirrors, Digital clock.
LXI Airbag- Includes all features of LXI but also gets airbags.
Maruti Alto 800 CNG LXI- The top end variant of the line up comes with safety features like headlight
levelling.high mounted stop lamp,engine immobiliser,front wiper and washer with intermittent, collapsible
steering column, internally adjustable ORVMS, Power windows,Digital clocks,remote back opener,power
steering, remote fuel lid opener, silver accent on instrument panel.
Maruti Alto 800 CNG Base- Maruti along with the regular variants has introduced CNG option which offers a
whooping mileage of 30.46kmpl. Maruti Alto 800 comes with wavefront design,fresh and spacious interiors, 3
spoke steering wheel with silver accents and utility spaces on the dashboard.
Maruti Alto 800 CNG LX- Maruti Alto 800 CNG LXI boasts of comfort features like assist grips for the driver,
front seat passenger as well as the rear seat passengers. There are can holders, coin holder and 1L botlle
holder, plus the hatch offers dial type climate control,remote fuel lid opener and passenger side utility pocket.
There are airbags offered as an optional accessory.
[30]