Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG launched at Rs 5.95 lakh

Maruti has been on a CNG launch spree and the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG is the latest addition to its lineup. The Alto K10 was launched earlier this year in August at a starting price of Rs 3.99 lakh. The CNG variant of Alto K10 has been made available at Rs 5.95 lakh. The entry-level hatchback will see a rise in its driving range owing to a factory-fitted CNG kit. 

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Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG: What’s on offer?

The CNG variant of the Alto K10 will only be made available in the Vxi variant of the car. Powering the Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG is a 1.0-litre K series engine that produces a maximum power output of 56hp and 82nm torque. The CNG variant will offer a mileage of 33.85 km/kg. Like all CNG cars in Maruti’s lineup, the Alto K10 CNG will be offered in a 5-speed manual transmission.

There are no cosmetic changes on the Alto K10 CNG. The K10 was introduced back in August and sports a refreshed design compared to its predecessor. The front profile is highlighted by a wider grille that has been redesigned and totally blacked out. It also gets sweptback halogen headlamps, which give it a more distinguished look than its predecessor. The front and rear bumpers have also received a design tweak.

The side profile carries forward some classic Alto design elements like the shape of the windows and turn indicators mounted on the front fender. It receives a more pronounced shoulder line, and the car rests on 13-inch steel wheels with plastic covers. The rear looks heavily inspired by the Celerio apart from a few design tweaks on the tail lamps and bumper.

Speaking on the launch of Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG, Shashank Srivastava, Senior Executive Officer, Marketing & Sales, Maruti Suzuki India, said, “The Alto brand has been a symbol of how Maruti Suzuki has evolved in response to customers’ shifting desires. The Alto continued to be the best-selling vehicle in the country for 16 consecutive years, and we are convinced that the launch of the S-CNG model will further strengthen its appeal, thanks to its stellar fuel efficiency.

I am delighted to share that we have sold more than 1 million S-CNG vehicles so far, which has helped save over 1 million tonnes of CO2 emissions. The addition of S-CNG to the popular Alto K10 will allow further widespread adoption of our environment-friendly technology. Our S-CNG range is specially designed, developed, and manufactured at our facilities to suit Indian driving conditions.”

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Conclusion

Maruti Suzuki Alto K10 CNG is the 13th addition to Maruti’s CNG lineup. The automaker remains committed to offering economy-friendly alternatives to its major offerings, now that diesel cars are being phased out. The petrol-powered Alto is already favoured by buyers due to its impressive mileage, and the addition of the CNG variant will surely strengthen its hold in the budget-friendly car segment.