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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Maruti Suzuki's chief lauds Renault for its KWID, outlines the NEW Alto design strategy due 2018. Quote:
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On an other note, everybody from 3 lakh to 30 lakh budget in the mass market seem to want the higher ground clearance and superior driving position. These seem to be very "India-specific" attributes! How? a) Higher Ground Clearance: You can escape various sizes of potholes, and unscientific speed breakers. b) High driving position: You can see what is ahead of the auto in front and predict his move to some extent! c) Visible Bonnet: You can get as close as you can to the vehicle in front (to discourage the biker from entering in between, and to gain some precious meters in traffic) d) Plastics all around: The metal will be saved from minor dents and scratches to some extent. The real SUV features such as a big engine, AWD are not at all necessary here, as all these micro, mini, sub-compact, compact SUV owners will never go offroad over the lifetime of their vehicles. | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Not really. IMO, the trend is now international, the only difference is that it could be relative in terms of the offerings here. Take the case of Suzuki's Ignis- a global offering with all the attributes you specified and also in a 4x4 variant. |
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| ![]() Am I the only one who absolutely loves the design? It looks very retro and the car seems practical as ever, especially with it's size and fuel efficiency. It'd make a great city car imho. Safety will be a concern with such a light weight body. |
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| ![]() I am not so sure about the high speed stability of tall boys getting created by these Auto makers. With smaller, narrower and taller cars you are creating a perfect recipe for toppling accidents. I remember lot of ecosports toppling during initial months of introduction. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Maruti Suzuki had patented a ca that appears to be the JDM-spec Suzuki Alto Lapin, way back earlier this year. Now after seeing the success of KWID the next gen Alto will have a mini SUV stance! ![]() Link ![]() Quote:
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Maruti Suzuki gears up for Alto revamp to counter Kwid - 2019 launch. The project is internally called Y1K. The new car is likely to be launched by the festive season of 2019 and it will be the most expressive Alto one has seen till date and may even sport a crossover design. This car like the Vitara Brezza will be designed out of India. ![]() Quote:
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| ![]() Maruti Suzuki plans to launch the most "Expressive" Alto by the festive season of 2019. Suzuki has given Maruti Suzuki a go ahead to develop the all new Alto on the Indian shore. It will be based on a completely fresh platform to meet new regulations. This move comes as a result of Alto's 8% market share drop due to Renault's Kwid. The project, internally known as "Y1K" aims to primarily cater the local market. It may also sport a crossover design and a mild hybrid petrol engine. Source |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Maruti Suzuki plans new small car within 3 years, may launch new-generation Alto. Quote:
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Suzuki gears up for the Gen next Alto - 2017! Modifies the existing platform. To get the Mild Hybrid set-up. ![]() Interior wheelbase from 2,400 mm to 2460 mm and 60 mm wide and the interior space expands to 750 mm and 670 mm in length . Quote:
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| ![]() Came across this video. I would not comment on the production quality. What is sad is they get such a feature rich car and we dont! Are we stingier compared to that market not to deserve such cars? |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Maruti’s Kwid rival set for 2018 Auto Expo debut. This new hatchback will be an all-new model and will not be a direct replacement for the Alto. All-new cross-hatchback with SUV cues in the works; will be an additional model in the line-up. Suzuki Crosshiker concept shown in image, ![]() Link Last edited by volkman10 : 14th February 2017 at 07:38. |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() According to a report by Financial Express, the all-new Maruti-Suzuki Alto which is scheduled to be introduced in 2018, would be based on Maruti's next generation platform which would make it light without compromising on the structural rigidity and the safety aspects. It is also expected to gain a number of new features, including a touchscreen-based Head Unit, to take on the competition head on. It may also come with a diesel heart under it's hood, which is speculated to be an upgraded version of the Celerio's 2-cylinder diesel powerplant. Quote:
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| ![]() If it's coming in 2018, then it's likely to be the Indianised version of either the current JDM Alto or Alto Lapin. I'd prefer the current JDM Alto - it has a fair bit of resemblance to the Volkswagen UP! especially from the side, and it looks taller than the Alto800/Alto k10. Therefore, the rear seat should presumably be more spacious than the current car's very cramped one. The main sore point with the current JDM Alto are those ugly tail lamps that look like they were lifted straight off a mini-truck. The tail lamps definitely need a re-design before the car is launched here. It would be better for Maruti Suzuki to stick to petrol (& CNG/LPG) for the next generation Alto. They should limit the use of that 2-pot diesel lump (which sounds very similar to the Maxximo's unit) to the Super Carry & other small CVs. |
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