New Maruti Alto likely to be powered with 1.0L K-series engine

Maruti India, the country's largest car maker is expected  to launch a new version of its best selling small car Maruti Alto in the Indian market fitted with its new generation K-series engine. Mr RC Bhargava, Maruti Suzuki India Chairman, had indicated a few days back that Maruti Alto needs a face-lift as it has been in the Indian market for a long time. However, there is no announcement from the company's side regarding the launch date and specifications of this new Alto in this domestic market.

Maruti has already started delivering the BS-IV compatible version of its best-selling Alto in India, powered with the same 796cc MPFI 3-cylinder gasoline engine. No major changes have been made in the BS-IV compatible Alto, besides the addition of new integrated headrests in the interiors. Same as before, this Alto is available in three variants including LX, LXI and STD, in the price range of Rs. 2.2- Rs. 2.7 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi).

At present, the Maruti Suzuki offers two type of the K-series engines in the Indian market including a 998cc, 3-cylinder engine (fitted in Maruti's latest offerings Maruti A-star, Maruti Zen Estilo and the new Maruti Wagon R) and a 1.2L, 4-cylinder petrol engine (loaded in Maruti Ritz, Swift and Swift Dzire).

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