Maruti plans to relaunch Alto with 1000cc K-series engine

Mi10 · 2nd August 2010, 11:50

Had enquired about the Alto K10 with ABT, Chennai. Seems today they have called all dealers for a meeting. Approx price increase will be 20K over the current Alto Lxi (3.27L OTR, Chennai)

And the Official Launch would be this Wednesday (Aug 4th). I think we may get some hard info by tomorrow from the dealers.

sidindica · 2nd August 2010, 12:14

some kind of intense maruti training is going on right now.

ottocycle · 2nd August 2010, 13:43

Fingers crossed for pricing of the models.
Assuming K10 Lxi to be 20K higher than currency Lxi.
Ex-showroom price in Hyd should be around

3.04L for Lxi K10
3.24L for Vxi K10 (assuming 20 increase over Lxi). OTR price would be close to 3.9L for Vxi. That's huge money.

asdon · 2nd August 2010, 14:25

I don't see on road Bangalore price going beyond 3.6L, and thats a decent price for a car with bigger and better engine with upgraded tyres, and some interior. Just a simple break up -
Tyre upgrade cost - 3k
Front power window - 5k
Foglamp - 1k
Gear box & Steering wheel change - 2k
headlamp design change - 0.5k
Bit more inside/back leg room space - 0.5k
Engine upgrade & Suspension change - 10k+
Total - 22k+

So if they are charging only 20K above the current version, its a good job done

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Now the above observations are only my views, so different views are all welcome.

Mi10 · 2nd August 2010, 14:35

I wish they have the speakers location in Doors !!!

That is my only constraint for now, else i am all set to take a plunge with this Hottie and i seriously dont mind if they raise the price by 20K or 30K.

As long as its under 3.75 L OTR i am fine

ottocycle · 2nd August 2010, 14:38

Quote:

don't see on road Bangalore price going beyond 3.6L, and thats a decent price for a car with bigger and better engine with upgraded tyres, and some interior. Just a simple break up -
Tyre upgrade cost - 3k
Front power window - 5k
Foglamp - 1k
Gear box & Steering wheel change - 2k
headlamp design change - 0.5k
Bit more inside/back leg room space - 0.5k
Engine upgrade & Suspension change - 10k+
Total - 22k+

Vxi has techometer as well. How much does that cost? Also, the cost would further increase if they provide audio system.

Link from priceindia.in
http://www.priceindia.in/car/maruti-alto-k10-price/

Maruti Alto K10 Price in India: Ex-Showroom Indian Rupee (INR)

Alto K10 LXI Price: Approx 3 Lacs
Alto K10 VXI Price: Approx 3.25 Lacs

asdon · 2nd August 2010, 14:48

Bimal & Pratham Motor sales guys have their training tomorrow and they are expecting 1st display car to arrive by Wednesday evening.

musicmanaman · 2nd August 2010, 14:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sheel

Poor A-Star,
I dunno what lies ahead for it.

^^Would pick an A-Star over this.

Same feeling here, I would too pick a A-Star over an Alto, don't know what will happen to A-Star now.

JayD · 2nd August 2010, 23:07

Saw the new K10 Alto today in chennai. It was a white Demo car with Alto K10B stickering all over. The front end looks good, and the car appeared longer than the alto. The rear, somehow reminded me of the micra. I had very little time to check out the car as i was in traffic, but these are my initial observations.

abhibh · 2nd August 2010, 23:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicmanaman

Same feeling here, I would too pick a A-Star over an Alto, don't know what will happen to A-Star now.

as usual less sales = more free goodies from maruti thats the fate of A-Star.

CrAzY dRiVeR · 3rd August 2010, 00:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by musicmanaman

Same feeling here, I would too pick a A-Star over an Alto, don't know what will happen to A-Star now.

Just a gut feeling.

Since Alto is getting K10, i believe Maruti can try and put K12 in the A-star. That would be another hot hatch to drive! Seeing the sales of A-star, i think such a move is going to happen soon!

This would also help to differentiate A-star from Estilo/ WagonR.

shamax20 · 3rd August 2010, 08:30

does anybody know the launch venue in bangalore.

asdon · 3rd August 2010, 09:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by shamax20

does anybody know the launch venue in bangalore.

Visit any dealer on 4th... they are going to showcase...

longhorn · 3rd August 2010, 14:53

Check out the interior spy pictures courtesy Goa on wheels website

Dashboard is the same as current Alto. Notice the AStar steering wheel and Swift's gear knob.

Maruti plans to relaunch Alto with 1000cc K-series engine-p1010287.jpg

Inconsistent panel gaps on the glove box is an eyesore.

Maruti plans to relaunch Alto with 1000cc K-series engine-p1010288.jpg

All new instrument console with tacho. Notice the kinks on the steering wheel.

Maruti plans to relaunch Alto with 1000cc K-series engine-p1010292.jpg

Notice the increased rear legroom. Front seats seem to have cut some flab. Fabric inserts on the door pad lend a classy look. Only manual window winders at the rear.

Maruti plans to relaunch Alto with 1000cc K-series engine-p1010293.jpg

OVRM's a straight lift from the Vx 1.1 parts bin. Seperate pod for the power window = cost cutting.

Maruti plans to relaunch Alto with 1000cc K-series engine-p1010294.jpg

Power windows only at the front.

Maruti plans to relaunch Alto with 1000cc K-series engine-p1010296.jpg

romeomidhun · 3rd August 2010, 15:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrAzY dRiVeR

Since Alto is getting K10, i believe Maruti can try and put K12 in the A-star. That would be another hot hatch to drive! Seeing the sales of A-star, i think such a move is going to happen soon!

This would also help to differentiate A-star from Estilo/ WagonR.

Though the current A-Star sells well in overseas markets, it is not doing the intended job here in India. They need to launch the modified A-Star available in Japan.

2nd August 2010, 11:50	#346
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,169 Thanked: 3,268 Times View My Garage	Had enquired about the Alto K10 with ABT, Chennai. Seems today they have called all dealers for a meeting. Approx price increase will be 20K over the current Alto Lxi (3.27L OTR, Chennai) And the Official Launch would be this Wednesday (Aug 4th). I think we may get some hard info by tomorrow from the dealers.
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2nd August 2010, 12:14	#347
sidindica Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 4,890 Thanked: 8,101 Times	some kind of intense maruti training is going on right now.
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2nd August 2010, 13:43	#348
ottocycle BANNED Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 491 Thanked: 589 Times Infractions: 0/1 (5)	Fingers crossed for pricing of the models. Assuming K10 Lxi to be 20K higher than currency Lxi. Ex-showroom price in Hyd should be around 3.04L for Lxi K10 3.24L for Vxi K10 (assuming 20 increase over Lxi). OTR price would be close to 3.9L for Vxi. That's huge money. Last edited by ottocycle : 2nd August 2010 at 13:44.
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2nd August 2010, 14:25	#349
asdon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 950 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	I don't see on road Bangalore price going beyond 3.6L, and thats a decent price for a car with bigger and better engine with upgraded tyres, and some interior. Just a simple break up - Tyre upgrade cost - 3k Front power window - 5k Foglamp - 1k Gear box & Steering wheel change - 2k headlamp design change - 0.5k Bit more inside/back leg room space - 0.5k Engine upgrade & Suspension change - 10k+ Total - 22k+ So if they are charging only 20K above the current version, its a good job done. Now the above observations are only my views, so different views are all welcome.
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2nd August 2010, 14:35	#350
Mi10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,169 Thanked: 3,268 Times View My Garage	I wish they have the speakers location in Doors !!! That is my only constraint for now, else i am all set to take a plunge with this Hottie and i seriously dont mind if they raise the price by 20K or 30K. As long as its under 3.75 L OTR i am fine
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2nd August 2010, 14:48	#352
asdon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 950 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	Update Bimal & Pratham Motor sales guys have their training tomorrow and they are expecting 1st display car to arrive by Wednesday evening.
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2nd August 2010, 23:07	#354
JayD Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cochin! At last Posts: 3,236 Thanked: 2,568 Times View My Garage	Alto K10 spotted! Saw the new K10 Alto today in chennai. It was a white Demo car with Alto K10B stickering all over. The front end looks good, and the car appeared longer than the alto. The rear, somehow reminded me of the micra. I had very little time to check out the car as i was in traffic, but these are my initial observations.
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3rd August 2010, 08:30	#357
shamax20 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 7 Thanked: 0 Times	does anybody know the launch venue in bangalore.
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3rd August 2010, 14:53	#359
longhorn Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,523 Thanked: 1,541 Times View My Garage	Interior spy pics Check out the interior spy pictures courtesy Goa on wheels website Dashboard is the same as current Alto. Notice the AStar steering wheel and Swift's gear knob. Inconsistent panel gaps on the glove box is an eyesore. All new instrument console with tacho. Notice the kinks on the steering wheel. Notice the increased rear legroom. Front seats seem to have cut some flab. Fabric inserts on the door pad lend a classy look. Only manual window winders at the rear. OVRM's a straight lift from the Vx 1.1 parts bin. Seperate pod for the power window = cost cutting. Power windows only at the front. Last edited by longhorn : 3rd August 2010 at 15:06.
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