Petrol Stop - Maruti rolls out new 1000cc Alto

Maruti rolls out new 1000cc Alto

Thursday, 05 August 2010

05 August 2010;timesofindia.indiatimes.com:NEW DELHI: Maruti Suzuki on Wednesday drove in a new, powerful version of its Alto model, priced between Rs 3.03 and Rs 3.16 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The Alto-K10, that sports the company's 1000cc K-Series engine, comes with an improved suspension, gear transmission and brake system. The Alto is the country's biggest-selling model and accounts for over 20,000 units monthly. "We expect brand Alto to achieve even higher numbers after the launch of this new variant," Maruti MD S Nakanishi said. K-series is the new generation petrol engine from Maruti and the 1000cc engine is already strapped on the WagonR, Estilo and A-Star compacts. The 1200cc version of the K-Series engine comes on the Ritz and Swift hatchback and Swift Dzire sedan. "There are a growing number of first-time buyers who seek more power, performance in car, without having to stretch to buy a higher segment car," Nakanishi said.