Alto : Limited Edition variants (Xcite, Spice, Flash etc)

rohan_fonseca · 24th September 2009, 00:21

No ways they are going back to G10 with BSIV coming up.

damodar · 30th September 2009, 12:42

Guys got these pics for people wanting to look at Excite features.

Technocrat · 30th September 2009, 12:45

Wow The rear demister is something which even the VXi never had.

This one seems from Maruti unlike the Flash which was a special edition from Dealers

DCEite · 30th September 2009, 12:49

Its a good value for money specially with features like power windows, rear boot opener and rear demister.

benbsb29 · 30th September 2009, 13:43

The features provided on the new variant are quite good, and worth having. I would have opted for this variant if it was available when my parents were looking for a car.

I'm not too impressed with the beige treatment though.

pmbabu · 30th September 2009, 14:19

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Originally Posted by benbsb29

The features provided on the new variant are quite good, and worth having.

Totally agree - that these features are now factory fitted make the deal sweeter (some of these were available as dealer level options earlier.)

Seems like the new variant is ~15K higher than the current top end model. Will have to check if their advertised offer of 25K on Alto is applicable to this variant also.

mithun · 3rd October 2009, 08:36

The remote boot opener in Alto Xcite seems to be a stupid concept because if you want to unlock the boot; you've to use the key unlike the remote boot opener in higher segment cars !

blue_pulsar · 3rd October 2009, 09:03

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Originally Posted by mithun

The remote boot opener in Alto Xcite seems to be a stupid concept because if you want to unlock the boot; you've to use the key unlike the remote boot opener in higher segment cars !

Not sure whether I understood you, but if you pull the remote boot opener, you unlock the boot. You only have to lift it from outside without using your keys.

Did I miss something?

mithun · 3rd October 2009, 09:15

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Originally Posted by blue_pulsar

Not sure whether I understood you, but if you pull the remote boot opener, you unlock the boot. You only have to lift it from outside without using your keys.

Did I miss something?

But in the pic, it seemed to me like that it's having a keyhole. Maybe I'm wrong !

14000rpm · 3rd October 2009, 09:29

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Originally Posted by mithun

The remote boot opener in Alto Xcite seems to be a stupid concept because if you want to unlock the boot; you've to use the key unlike the remote boot opener in higher segment cars !

dude, across segment it is the same. you have a remote release lever as well as a key to open the boot from outside. I'm sure you're confused.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mithun

But in the pic, it seemed to me like that it's having a keyhole. Maybe I'm wrong !

It does have a keyhole for accessing it from outside. see above reply.
My alto did not come with the remote boot release from factory. I got the parts and retro fitted it myself. So, this bit of exciting feature is not enticing me.
The boot inner quarter panel used to come earlier and then they cut costs and stopped using it on the altos (my car did not come with it) and now they release a version with it. its only eye candy. just quick marketing.
body coloured bumpers/2 tone dash all useless uprades.
overall, good marketing move. period.

sabret00the · 9th October 2009, 00:16

Maruti has relaunched the Limited Edition xfun in it's latest avatar the xcite and the later comes completely feature packed for it's class stuff that the former lacked. I own a apart from all the features that the xfun had the new xcite model also comes with front power windows, remote locking, door moudlings and internally adjustable ORVMs. Definitely a good deal considering the fact that all this comes directly from the factory and only for 16K more than the usual model.

However one word of caution to prospective buyers : As I own a xfun I can assure you that in case of replacement of limited edition parts one will have to go back to the stock spares available such as internal fittings, etc. Maruti will not provide any limited edition spares or parts such as dashboard, carpets or stickers incase of a replacement.

para_7k · 9th October 2009, 08:02

I saw an ad that its available for 2.89 lakhs ex-showroom chennai. It should be good VFM.

You have also made a very valid point about these limited edition spares.

greenhorn · 9th October 2009, 08:35

if the internal adjusted ORVM's are cable operated ( and not electrical) I can think a lot of people who might want a pair

can anyone confirm?

PS : a thread on alto limited editions (including the xcite) already exists
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...flash-etc.html

sabret00the · 9th October 2009, 09:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by greenhorn

if the internal adjusted ORVM's are cable operated ( and not electrical) I can think a lot of people who might want a pair

can anyone confirm?

PS : a thread on alto limited editions (including the xcite) already exists
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...flash-etc.html

Oops I couldnt find that thread when I had searched.

Technocrat · 9th October 2009, 13:08

Greenhorn these RVMs have been available since long(Alto VXi & Zen had them) & I have the RHS one on my Alto

24th September 2009, 00:21	#61
rohan_fonseca BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Panaji Posts: 984 Thanked: 8 Times View My Garage	No ways they are going back to G10 with BSIV coming up.
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30th September 2009, 12:42	#62
damodar BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: VGA<->BLR Posts: 628 Thanked: 1,837 Times View My Garage	Alto Excite photos Guys got these pics for people wanting to look at Excite features. Attached Thumbnails
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30th September 2009, 12:45	#63
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Wow The rear demister is something which even the VXi never had. This one seems from Maruti unlike the Flash which was a special edition from Dealers
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30th September 2009, 12:49	#64
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,559 Times	Its a good value for money specially with features like power windows, rear boot opener and rear demister.
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30th September 2009, 13:43	#65
benbsb29 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane Posts: 9,968 Thanked: 13,223 Times View My Garage	The features provided on the new variant are quite good, and worth having. I would have opted for this variant if it was available when my parents were looking for a car. I'm not too impressed with the beige treatment though.
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3rd October 2009, 08:36	#67
mithun BANNED Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Cochin Posts: 2,195 Thanked: 268 Times	The remote boot opener in Alto Xcite seems to be a stupid concept because if you want to unlock the boot; you've to use the key unlike the remote boot opener in higher segment cars !
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9th October 2009, 00:16	#71
sabret00the BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: YYC \| BLR \| CCU Posts: 692 Thanked: 55 Times View My Garage	Limited Edition Maruti ALTO xcite Maruti has relaunched the Limited Edition xfun in it's latest avatar the xcite and the later comes completely feature packed for it's class stuff that the former lacked. I own a apart from all the features that the xfun had the new xcite model also comes with front power windows, remote locking, door moudlings and internally adjustable ORVMs. Definitely a good deal considering the fact that all this comes directly from the factory and only for 16K more than the usual model. However one word of caution to prospective buyers : As I own a xfun I can assure you that in case of replacement of limited edition parts one will have to go back to the stock spares available such as internal fittings, etc. Maruti will not provide any limited edition spares or parts such as dashboard, carpets or stickers incase of a replacement.
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9th October 2009, 08:02	#72
para_7k BHPian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: chennai Posts: 469 Thanked: 112 Times	I saw an ad that its available for 2.89 lakhs ex-showroom chennai. It should be good VFM. You have also made a very valid point about these limited edition spares.
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9th October 2009, 08:35	#73
greenhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: KL-01 Posts: 7,745 Thanked: 4,401 Times View My Garage	if the internal adjusted ORVM's are cable operated ( and not electrical) I can think a lot of people who might want a pair can anyone confirm? PS : a thread on alto limited editions (including the xcite) already exists http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...flash-etc.html
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9th October 2009, 13:08	#75
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Greenhorn these RVMs have been available since long(Alto VXi & Zen had them) & I have the RHS one on my Alto
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