Maruti Alto 800 facelift introduced in Sri Lanka

Maruti Suzuki, the leading Indian passenger car company has been introduced the facelift of its popular and best-selling small car Alto 800 in the Indian market in May 2016. Now, the same model (Maruti Alto 800 facelift) was launched in Sri Lanka at the starting price of LKR 20.15 lakhs, equal to Rs. 9.33 lakhs. AMW Motors is Maruti Suzuki’s authorised distributor in Sri Lanka distribute the variants of new Alto 800.

Variants & engine specifications:

The small car is available in four  variants (LXi , LXi (O), Vxi and VXi (O))and offered with the 796cc three-cylinder F8D engine, which is paired with the two types of transmission options, 5-speed MT and cable type gear shift and rated at the 35.3 Kw maximum power at 6000 rpm and 69Nm torque at 3500 rpm. The new car increased its fuel economy by 9 percent and returned 24.7kmpl with the new brake booster that improves braking performance.

Dimensions:

The new Alto 800 is measuring the overall dimensions of 3430mm length, 1515mm width with side moulding, 1475mm height with the wheelbase of 2360mm, ground clearance of 160mm and turning radius of 4.6m. The facelift has increased its length by 35mm than its predecessor and offered in two additional colors, Cerulean Blue and Mojito Green.

Design & features:

The front profile of the Alto 800 features the redesigned bumper, new headlamps and fog lamps and new grille. Moreover, the new facelift gets the dark grey colored interior with the 5-seating capacity, fabric and vinyl seat upholstery, silver accent speedometer and instrument panel, 3-spoke steering wheel finished with metallic, as well.

Safety features: 

Being a best-selling Maruti car, the new Alto facelift comes with the immobiliser, driver side airbag as an optional feature, central door locking, rear door child lock and tubeless tyres. Some more equipment to be featured by the Alto facelift for comfort and convenience. 

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