New Maruti Alto 800. EDIT : CLEAR scoop pictures on Page 18 & 20 - Now Launched

romeomidhun · 26th May 2012, 14:07

Front is a mix of estilo, i10, i20, and figo, while rear and tail light is from astar and alto van from japan (a modified astar). Side reminds me astar and i20. I think this is the result of maruti listening to customer feedback about astar and modified it. Seems longer than astar, so expect more bootspace. Interior has a cluster for digital clock like i20? Integrated headrest for cost cutting.

But the masked rear right side name shows 2 rows? Or slanted writing? I am utterly confused - like this design!

But it is not as horrible as i feared seeing the autocar scoop.

romeomidhun · 26th May 2012, 16:45

Sorry for the repeated posts, but more speculations - this may be the car which replaces both alto k10 and astar, and may be named alto k10 itself, in tune with suzuki's international models' naming (the rear badge's second row starts with K). The alto/800 replacement may be another model.

CARDEEP · 28th May 2012, 13:39

^^^ I believe your report could very well be true.

romeomidhun · 29th May 2012, 15:56

Now the insider news is that Alto K10 will continue, while Alto800 and M800 will be replaced by a new 800CC car which looks exactly like the one above, and may be named Cervo. The above car though is fitted with the K10 engine, will sit just below Wagon-R, and may be named Cervo K10. Estilo may be discontinued, while A-Star's future is also in doubt in India.

longhorn · 29th May 2012, 20:58

The longish bonnet points to a possibility of a K10 motor under the hood. The F8D motor doesn't require such a long hood. My guess is they will sell it with two engine options - 800cc and 1000 cc. Although this car looks like a mix and match - figo's front, i20's side and the i10's rear, I'm happy that the design is neutral. It won't offend anyone.

romeomidhun · 3rd June 2012, 22:57

Since Maruti is primarily a petrol driven manufacturer and petrol price hikes are highly affecting the entry level cars, Maruti must introduce the above scooped car in the premium segement or at least in the 4-5.5 lakh category with a 1.2Litre engine, that too without any cost cutting or feature stripping, imo. Also, they must introduce a 1L diesel engine in the entry level cars as early as possible.

jojipg · 4th June 2012, 07:55

This car looks premium than existing alto. How can they position this car as new 800, below alto ? Could be A-star replacement as mentioned by a bhpian, a couple of threads above.

amtak · 4th June 2012, 17:05

Why no provision for Fog lamps? I consider fog lamps to be more of a safety feature than a bling bling feature. Also, it would be needed for areas higher up and north east of the country because of extreme weather conditions.

runaldahiwade · 4th June 2012, 17:28

Maruti Suzuki cannot afford to crowd the sub Wagon R territory anymore.

Alto has been a stupendous success let go by them so easily. If the Swift can outsell the Alto in a growing economy of 20 million cars an year, then there are some serious problems in Suzuki with value proposition of small cars.
An Ertiga is strategically more important than resurrection of M800 moniker.

romeomidhun · 11th June 2012, 16:42

Source: 2013 Maruti Suzuki Alto Replacement Rendered | MotorBeam - Indian Car Bike News & Reviews

Motorbeam's rendering of the new Alto replacement:

selfdrive · 11th June 2012, 18:50

Any news if they are coming up with a diesel mill in the new 800/ Alto/ A* replacement. Some likelihood of that happening, if only to take the crown of the most cost effective diesel car in India too.

HKS · 25th June 2012, 08:26

The new Maruti 800cc car will be called as the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800.

Link: Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 -Pictures revealed

NIP · 25th June 2012, 08:33

IMO I think they're doing A-Star to Alto like they did Versa to Eeco.

romeomidhun · 25th June 2012, 12:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKS

The new Maruti 800cc car will be called as the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800.

Link: Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 -Pictures revealed

Good catch, HKS!

But really bad move that they named it Alto again. If they retain current Alto F8D, what's the meaning one is named Alto and other is named Alto800, as both have the same 800cc engine? They could have launched it with a new name if they want to take on Eon and the likes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NIP

IMO I think they're doing A-Star to Alto like they did Versa to Eeco.

Exactly my thoughts now! Glad that they got rid of the high-rising belt line and high-mounted dash of A-Star.

This is the best view of this car.

amtak · 25th June 2012, 12:05

How many Alto's are they going to keep?
K10, F8D and this one?

So, 1 would be performance oriented (K10), 1 for CNG guys (F8D) and 1 for people targeting EON?

26th May 2012, 14:07	#136
romeomidhun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,877 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Front is a mix of estilo, i10, i20, and figo, while rear and tail light is from astar and alto van from japan (a modified astar). Side reminds me astar and i20. I think this is the result of maruti listening to customer feedback about astar and modified it. Seems longer than astar, so expect more bootspace. Interior has a cluster for digital clock like i20? Integrated headrest for cost cutting. But the masked rear right side name shows 2 rows? Or slanted writing? I am utterly confused - like this design! But it is not as horrible as i feared seeing the autocar scoop. Last edited by romeomidhun : 26th May 2012 at 14:18.
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26th May 2012, 16:45	#137
romeomidhun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,877 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Sorry for the repeated posts, but more speculations - this may be the car which replaces both alto k10 and astar, and may be named alto k10 itself, in tune with suzuki's international models' naming (the rear badge's second row starts with K). The alto/800 replacement may be another model. Last edited by romeomidhun : 26th May 2012 at 16:47.
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28th May 2012, 13:39	#138
CARDEEP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 3,272 Thanked: 2,547 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 ^^^ I believe your report could very well be true.
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29th May 2012, 15:56	#139
romeomidhun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,877 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Now the insider news is that Alto K10 will continue, while Alto800 and M800 will be replaced by a new 800CC car which looks exactly like the one above, and may be named Cervo. The above car though is fitted with the K10 engine, will sit just below Wagon-R, and may be named Cervo K10. Estilo may be discontinued, while A-Star's future is also in doubt in India.
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29th May 2012, 20:58	#140
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,528 Thanked: 1,581 Times View My Garage	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 The longish bonnet points to a possibility of a K10 motor under the hood. The F8D motor doesn't require such a long hood. My guess is they will sell it with two engine options - 800cc and 1000 cc. Although this car looks like a mix and match - figo's front, i20's side and the i10's rear, I'm happy that the design is neutral. It won't offend anyone. Last edited by longhorn : 29th May 2012 at 21:01.
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3rd June 2012, 22:57	#141
romeomidhun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,877 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Since Maruti is primarily a petrol driven manufacturer and petrol price hikes are highly affecting the entry level cars, Maruti must introduce the above scooped car in the premium segement or at least in the 4-5.5 lakh category with a 1.2Litre engine, that too without any cost cutting or feature stripping, imo. Also, they must introduce a 1L diesel engine in the entry level cars as early as possible.
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4th June 2012, 07:55	#142
jojipg Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 23 Thanked: 7 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 This car looks premium than existing alto. How can they position this car as new 800, below alto ? Could be A-star replacement as mentioned by a bhpian, a couple of threads above.
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4th June 2012, 17:05	#143
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,925 Thanked: 922 Times View My Garage	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Why no provision for Fog lamps? I consider fog lamps to be more of a safety feature than a bling bling feature. Also, it would be needed for areas higher up and north east of the country because of extreme weather conditions.
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4th June 2012, 17:28	#144
runaldahiwade Newbie Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 21 Thanked: 9 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Maruti Suzuki cannot afford to crowd the sub Wagon R territory anymore. Alto has been a stupendous success let go by them so easily. If the Swift can outsell the Alto in a growing economy of 20 million cars an year, then there are some serious problems in Suzuki with value proposition of small cars. An Ertiga is strategically more important than resurrection of M800 moniker.
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11th June 2012, 16:42	#145
romeomidhun Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 3,282 Thanked: 4,877 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Source: 2013 Maruti Suzuki Alto Replacement Rendered \| MotorBeam - Indian Car Bike News & Reviews Motorbeam's rendering of the new Alto replacement: Attached Thumbnails
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11th June 2012, 18:50	#146
selfdrive Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zurich Posts: 2,962 Thanked: 3,536 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 Any news if they are coming up with a diesel mill in the new 800/ Alto/ A* replacement. Some likelihood of that happening, if only to take the crown of the most cost effective diesel car in India too.
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25th June 2012, 08:26	#147
HKS BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 104 Thanked: 6 Times	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 The new Maruti 800cc car will be called as the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800. Link: Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 -Pictures revealed
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25th June 2012, 08:33	#148
NIP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,180 Thanked: 152 Times View My Garage	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 IMO I think they're doing A-Star to Alto like they did Versa to Eeco.
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25th June 2012, 12:05	#150
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,925 Thanked: 922 Times View My Garage	re: New Maruti 800. EDIT : SCOOP pictures on Page 7 & 15 How many Alto's are they going to keep? K10, F8D and this one? So, 1 would be performance oriented (K10), 1 for CNG guys (F8D) and 1 for people targeting EON?
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