PUNE: Auto major, Maruti India launched another version of Alto, called ‘Alto-K10’ equipped with a K-series, 998 cc engine.

The latest version comes with improved suspension, new cable-type transmission, superior brake system and more knee-room for rear seat passengers. 

Addressing the media, general manager ( Insurance and Finance Division) Ram Suresh Akella said, “There are a growing number of first time buyers who seek more power, performance and attitude in their car, without having to stretch all the way to buy a higher segment car. The Alto-K10 is meant for them.”

The existing Alto clocks average sales of over 20,000 units every month.

Maruti Suzuki expects the Alto-K10 to bring in additional customers, he added.

Akella stated that the Alto-K10 is longer by 125mm to accommodate the bigger K-series engine.

It has a new aggressive front, with a differently styled combination of dynamic hood, bold eagle-eye head lamps with crystal-clear lens. While the existing Alto will continue to serve customers across India, the new sibling, Alto-K10, is specifically targeted at those customers, who are looking for premium features and performance in an economical package.

“For the record, the existing Alto holds the singular achievement of selling the highest number of units by a single model in a month with a staggering 25,340 units in May 2010,” said Akella.

He said the fuel efficiency of Alto-K10 is 20.2 km per litre - the highest among petrol cars in A2 segment.

VARIANTS

- The Alto-K10 has two variants. The Alto-K10 VXI and LXI models are priced at Rs 3.23 and 3.10 lakh  (Pune, Ex-showroom) respectively.

- The Alto-K10, is specifically targeted at those customers, who are looking for premium features and performance in an economical package.