The Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 has always been the rank holder, for everyone, in the affordable durable and practical cars of India. For new car seekers or first-time car buyers and for those who prioritize price and utility, the Alto 800 remains one of India’s best-selling entry-level hatchbacks. Being compact, fuel efficient and with low maintenance, it still makes sense today for city commuters and small families.
This is all you need to know about the Alto 800 and why it remains a potential challenger on the roads in 2025.
Compact Yet Stylish Design
Although the Alto 800 is a small car, it carries a chic, contemporary image. The front end receives a stylish grille with curved headlamps, and a stylish bumper, giving it a modern appearance. It comes in colours like Uptown Red, Mojito Green, Silky Silver, and Granite Grey, which should appeal to plenty of people.
The relatively small size of the car may be just suitable for the jam-packed city streets and the space inside the car also made sure the tall-boy stance we get decent headroom inside.
Peppy and Fuel-Efficient Engine
The Alto 800 gets its power from a 796cc 3-cylinder petrol motor with the power and torque figures rated at 47.3 PS and 69 Nm. Linked to a 5-speed manual transmission the engine is smooth, tractable and it ideal for the cut and thrust of city work.
It is one of the most fuel-efficient car; which gives it a claimed mileage of 22 km/l with the petrol engine and around 31.5 km/kg with the CNG engine, it is cheaper to drive on daily basis too.
Practical Features and Comfortable Cabin
What you need in a car within its price range, you will find in the Maruti Alto 800 as:
- Dual airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Power steering
- Front power windows
- SmartPlay Dock audio system (on up variants)
- Remote keyless entry
Inside, the cabin is comfortable enough with cloth upholstery, reasonable legroom and a simple dashboard. It also seats four adults without the need to put one’s demands so low, and there are 177 litres in the boot.
Affordable Price and Low Maintenance
He Maruti Alto 800 is available in the price range of ₹3.54 – 5.13 lakh (ex-showroom) and is one of the most affordable cars in the country. It is also backed by Maruti’s reliable service network and as well as the minimum amount of maintenance that it requires, both of which increase its value over the long term.
Final Verdict
For a no-nonsense, fuel-efficient yet affordable four-wheeled vehicle, the Maruti Suzuki Alto 800 is still a top pick in 2025. Best suited for urban driving, entry-level users and daily commuters, the Alto 800 is a sweet reminder that good things do come in small packages.