Maruti Alto 2000-2012 Green LXi (CNG)

Alto 2000-2012 Green LXi (CNG) Review

Maruti Suzuki is one of the oldest and best car manufacturers of India and this is a fact that the cars manufactured by Maruti are best in terms of pricing as well as quality. The Maruti Suzuki Alto is not only the best-selling car present in India but the largest selling hatchback in the world. With its low turning radius, the car can be easily used for driving in heavy traffic present on busy Indian roads. Maintenance of all the Maruti Suzuki cars is easy as the service center of Maruti is available all over India. During the calendar year 2010, Maruti sold 3, 00, 000 units of Alto. The car is best seller in the global market and is one of the safest cars for the beginners especially for those who are upgrading from a two wheeler to a four wheeler. Certain safety and security features of the car includes collapsible steering column, improved suspension system, booster assisted braking system, side impact beams and clean lens headlight with 4 step leveling device. The car comes with five speed manual transmission with two wheel drive option. The car has a seating capacity of five people. The i-CATS security system has also been installed in the car to minimize chances of burglary along with tubeless tyres and high mounted rear stop lamp. The car also has front and rear seat belts. The Alto is available in six colors: Midnight black, Superior white, Silky silver, Fire Brick Red, Blue Blaze and Ecru Beige color. Alto is till date the best-selling hatchback car with its simple and genuine features which support the driver and gives a good driving experience. Looking at the rising trend of petrol prices and the increase in the demand of diesel cars, the Alto Green LXi (CNG) is a better option to opt for.

Mileage of Maruti Alto Green LXi (CNG)

The Maruti Alto Green LXi (CNG) has a 0.8L, 796cc, 38bhp with i-GPI (Intelligent Gas Port Injection) and bi-fuel technology along with a manual transmission mated to a five speed gear box which has a two wheel drive option along with a front wheel overdrive option. The engine is strong enough to give an output of 38bhp at 6200rpm which eventually provides an excellent mileage of 15.6kmpl in cities . The mileage increases to 20.2kmpl when the car is on the highways . The Alto Green LXi (CNG) abides with the BS-IV (Bharat Stage - IV) emission norms of the country.

Power of Maruti Alto Green LXi (CNG)

Maruti Suzuki Alto Green LXi (CNG) engine is capable to churn out 38bhp of output at 6200rpm for the car along with the maximum torque of 62Nm at 3000rpm. The reason behind this performance of the Alto Green LXi (CNG) is the 0.8 Litre, 796cc, 38bhp with i-GPI (Intelligent Gas Port Injection) and bi-fuel technologyalong with a manual transmission mated to a five speed gear box which has a two wheel drive option. The maximum tank capacity of the Maruti Alto Green LXi (CNG) is 21 litres.

Acceleration & Pick-Up

Maruti Alto Green LXi (CNG)is a good option for those who are first time average car buyers and is also good for those who upgrade from a two wheeler to a four wheeler. The Alto Green LXi (CNG)has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmph in 17.7 seconds . The top speed of the car with its 0.8 litre, i-GPI,bi-fuel technology enginecoupled with five speed manual gearbox and two wheel drive option is of 137km/hr. the performance of the car is fair enough with the engine incorporated in to it.

Exterior and interior

The Maruti Suzuki Alto Green LXi (CNG)  has a stylish front bumper giving an extraordinary look to the car with attractive front grille which has been very elegant placed in between the clean lens headlights of Maruti Alto. To highlight the side profile of the car an impressive side impact beam has been given along the two doors of the car. The complete length of the car is 3,495mm; width is 1475mm; Height is 1460mm and a wheelbase is of 2360mm. the car has a ground clearance of 160 mm with a turning radius of 4.6 meter. The interior of the car is sufficient to suffice the means of a small family entry level car. The dual tone dashboard look decent and all the switches and dials are placed neatly on it. The car offers a shoulder room of 1180cm with rear knee room of 810cm (max) and 540cm (min) . The leg room is spacious. The boot space of the Maruti Suzuki Alto Green LXi (CNG) has decreased due to the CNG kit of the car.

Engine and Performance

The Alto Maruti Alto Green LXi (CNG) has a 0.8L, 796cc, 38bhp with i-GPI (Intelligent Gas Port Injection) and bi-fuel technologywith a manual transmission mated to a five speed gear box which has a two wheel drive option along with a front wheel overdrive option. The engine has three cylinders incorporated for better performance along with four valves for each cylinder. The valves have a SOHC configuration. The engine churns out 38bhp at 6,200rpm and gives the maximum torque of 62Nm at 3,000rpm with all these features.

Wheels

The tyre size of the Maruti Alto Green LXi (CNG) is 145/80 R12 which is compatible with the ground clearance and the turning radius of the car. The wheel size of the 145/80 R12 tyre is 12 inch that is good enough for a better grip of the tyre on road. The tyre which is being used in the Alto is tubeless. The wheel cover comes as an accessory and is optional in the car.

Braking & Handling

The front brakes of the Alto Green LXi (CNG) are disc type which can be easily handled while driving even on the cars top speed. The rear brakes of the car are drum type. The Maruti Alto Std has an efficient braking system which makes the car handier while driving on road.

Safety

The Maruti Alto has xenon headlamps and halogen headlamps fitted. The car also has side impact beams and also an engine check warning system is installed as a safety feature in the car. The Alto Green LXi (CNG) gives a low fuel warning light. The car comprises of a 20cm boosteer assisted brakes with high mount stop lamp.

Stereo & Accessories

As the car is low in cost, the accessories of the car can be bought separately but no accessory of the car comes factory made accept the air conditioner and heater .

Pros

Maintenance is easy, Easy to drive in high traffic, Service Station is easily available, Good fuel economy.

Cons

Pick up with a/c is quite poor, less safety features.